North Miami Beach’s New City Boss Already Neck-Deep in Legal Heat
Just months after his appointment, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing lawsuits and federal complaints from current and former employees alleging misconduct and retaliation. City records and local reporting show the controversy reaches back to his prior municipal role.
Hialeah Mayor Busted In Coconut Grove Traffic Stop Over Police Lights
Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo was ticketed after a Miami officer said the city SUV he drove had flashing red-and-blue lights; he has pleaded not guilty. The stop raises questions about municipal vehicle policy and Florida law.
Florida High Court Puts Appeals Judges On Notice Over Tough Sentences
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that appeals panels must review denied requests for below‑guidelines sentences, remanding the Parrish case and resolving a split among districts. The decision could revive appeals across Florida.
Tallahassee Toss-Up: Florida High Court Lets GOP Map Rule 2026 Races
The Florida Supreme Court refused an emergency bid to halt the GOP-drawn congressional map, leaving the new lines in place as appeals proceed ahead of candidate filing deadlines.
DeSantis Brings Medicaid Fraud Hammer Down In West Palm Beach
DeSantis and AHCA rolled out a statewide Medicaid Integrity Initiative requiring provider revalidation, enrollment moratoria and a SentiLink identity‑screening pilot to curb fraud.
Florida AG Goes After TikTok, Says App Is Harming Kids Online
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued TikTok and ByteDance, accusing the app of allowing underage accounts and misleading parents about harmful content. The 66‑page complaint seeks injunctions and penalties under the state’s minors‑protection law.
Florida High Court Lets Fake Electors Lawyer Keep His Law License After Felony Plea
Florida’s high court issued a reprimand for Kenneth Chesebro instead of suspending him, citing Georgia’s First Offender Act and prompting a sharp dissent from Justice Jorge Labarga.












