Florida Legislature

Florida Legislature Enacts "Poll Tax" Requiring Payment of Fines to Undermine Amendment 4

2019-06-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Governor Ron DeSantis signs Senate Bill 7066 into law, requiring people with felony convictions to pay all fines, fees, court costs, and restitution before regaining voting rights—directly undermining the intent of Amendment 4, which Florida voters approved with 65% support just seven months …

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Florida Land Boom Epitomizes Unregulated Speculation and Securities Fraud

1925-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

The Florida land boom reaches its speculative peak in 1925, with real estate transactions totaling an estimated $7 billion (equivalent to over $120 billion today) in a single year. Developers like Carl Fisher (Miami Beach), George Merrick (Coral Gables), and Addison Mizner (Boca Raton) orchestrate …

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