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Lawyer Shortage In Some Rural Areas Reaches Epic Proportions

In Nebraska alone, there are 11 counties without a lawyer — leaving those seeking legal help in the lurch. Efforts are underway to recruit law students to come back home.

N.C. Sheriff Terry Johnson On Trial For Racial Profiling

Justice Department officials say Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson illegally targeted Latino drivers and detained people without probable cause. Johnson's attorneys say the charges are baseless.

AdvisorSmith released a study using data from the U.S. Census Bureau that shows 15.6% of all Florida rentals are at risk of eviction in the next two months. That's nearly twice the national rate of 8.4%.

Evictions: What You Need To Know Before The Moratorium Ends

A statewide moratorium on evictions due to the pandemic ended in September, and now a federal prohibition is set to expire in January.

Lehigh County workers count ballots as vote counting in the general election continues on Thursday in Allentown, Pa.

Biden Takes Leads In Pa., Ga., Putting Him On Cusp Of Electoral College Win

The Democratic nominee also leads in Nevada and Arizona, as well as in the popular vote. President Trump, meanwhile, has made baseless claims about the integrity of the electoral process.

City of Palms Park has been an iconic landmark in Fort Myers since it was constructed nearly 30 years ago.

City of Fort Myers takes back ownership of historic City of Palms Park

The Fort Myers City Council voted last week to reposes the City of Palms Park from Lee County, temporarily saving the ballpark from demolition.

Florida is set to dissolve Walt Disney World's special district next summer — but many questions are unanswered about what will happen to the resort's nearly $1 billion in debt.

Disney says Florida would have to pay nearly $1 billion to dissolve special district

The Walt Disney World complex's governing board says that when Florida created its special district, the state pledged not to alter that status unless all its debts are paid off.

More than 2,400 students at Lee County schools will receive discipline of some level for their participation in a walkout Feb. 2-4. Warnings and no credit for assignments make up the majority of discipline handed out.

Lee schools district sets discipline for student walkouts, more than 2,000 students get warnings or zero on class assignments

The Lee County School System said Thursday that it has completed a review and disciplinary process for the student walkouts that occurred February 4-6 with the majority punishment being warnings and no credit for class assignments for those who took part.

Florida allows licenses to be suspended for a wide-range of driving and non-driving related offenses.

Study: May Not Be Cost Efficient For States Like Florida To Suspend Licenses For Unpaid Fines

On any weekday, it’s common to see a line of people in Miami-Dade County courts trying to get their driver’s license reinstated largely due to unpaid...

Dozens Still Missing In Alabama After Deadly Tornadoes Hit

In Alabama, Lee County was hardest hit by the series of tornadoes that devastated the state. Authorities put the death toll at 23 so far, with dozens still missing.

Tropicana Field sits on publicly-held land

State Lawmakers Target Stadiums on Public Lands

A ban on professional sports franchises building or renovating stadiums on publicly owned land is ready to go to the full Florida House, after speeding...

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