FLORIDA RECORD

KEY WEST — Officials with Monroe County have reduced the $2.3 million in fines that a Florida couple who illegally rented out their oceanfront home accrued.

PALM BEACH -- A lawyer in Palm Beach has sued Barclays, claiming the bank forced her and her husband into an investment that allegedly cost them $6.5 million.

TAMPA, Florida — One of Florida’s most popular foreclosure defense lawyers has received another complaint from the Florida Bar.

GAINESVILLE — The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida will be operating with half the judicial staff they require after Judge Robert Hinkle was reassigned to senior status. The court now has two vacancies.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – A new lawsuit claims more patients have been having problems with medical mesh products.

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on whether judges should use video conferencing for hearings involving mentally ill patients who were involuntarily committed.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – Alan Levan will return to his role with BBX Capital once a decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals becomes final, according to the attorney for BBX.

TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the dispute between Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co and Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation.