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Florida state senator's lawsuit challenges state appropriation for transporting migrants
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to charter a flight that transported about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts was illegal under the Florida Constitution, according to a lawsuit filed by a Democrat Florida state senator. -
Construction firm facing flurry of lawsuits over Pensacola Bay Bridge closure
Lawsuits on behalf of scores of local businesses and individuals have been filed against the construction firm Skanska USA, whose barges became unmoored during Hurricane Sally and caused crippling damage to a key commuter bridge. -
Pedestrian alleges state Transportation Department negligence caused fall in crosswalk
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County pedestrian is suing the state Transportation Department, alleging breach of duty and negligence in causing his fall on a St. Petersburg crosswalk. -
Work substantially complete on controversial Flagler Street upgrade, says Florida Department of Transportation
Construction work on a major Miami thoroughfare upgrade—delayed by more than a year and the subject of a lawsuit filed by the City of Miami—is substantially complete and final inspections are being carried out, the Florida Department of Transportation said. -
Man alleges road conditions caused him to fall while riding bike
ORLANDO – A cyclist alleges that the road conditions at the intersection of Maitland Boulevard and Maitland Avenue caused him to fall. -
Florida leads nation in car accident drownings, movement underway to address problem
ORLANDO -- A review of federal crash data has revealed that Florida has the highest number of deaths by car accident drowning. -
Legislative inaction, indemnification ruling impact Miami-Orlando rail service future
POMPANO BEACH – Following inaction by the Florida legislature on an amendment that would have addressed the state’s legal liability and a subsequent Florida Supreme Court ruling dealing with the Department of Transportation’s railroad crossing indemnity clause, a collaboration between Tri-Rail and All Aboard Florida that would bring commuter rail service from Miami to Orlando may soon be full-speed ahead.