Opinion: Tallahassee Hurt by Flawed “David” Reporting
The fallout from a recent Tallahassee Democrat story, which implied a principal at a local charter school was forced to resign due…
Opinion
Request for $7 Million Workforce Housing Subsidy Should be a “Wake-Up Call”
By Samuel R. Staley The recent request by private developers for a $7 million loan to support workforce housing in Tallahassee should…
Anyone Know a Good Cobbler?
By Jay Revell There’s never a cobbler around when you need one. At least that seems to be the case here in…
Stewart: Executive Committee Should Put CSC Staffing Proposal on Hold
On Monday, the Executive Committee of the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) will consider recommending a staffing proposal to the full…
Default Judgments and Damages
Q. Judge Smith, what is a default judgment? Does a default judgment end the case? Thank you, Dee. A. Due process of…
Lack of Transparency Drives Up Insurance Premiums
Everyone knows Florida has an insurance problem, but few realize that there is a lack of transparency in damages in our state…
Steve Stewart: Progressives Seek to Normalize Anti-Law Enforcement Views in the Name of Diversity
After a recent shooting incident on West Pensacola Street, Reverend R.B. Holmes held a summit to address the continuing problem in our…
Attorney Fees Drive Up Property Insurance Costs for Homeowners
Dear Editor, It was no surprise to see that the rising cost of property insurance was one of the key topics of…
An Accidental Lawyer | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, did you always aspire to be a lawyer? Sally A. No, I did not. Allow me to explain how…
Grumpy Old Men | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, doing your job takes a lot of patience. What is your key to being polite and having an even…
Malpractice is bad, More Lawsuits is Worse
In recent years, Florida has become a hotbed for medical malpractice lawsuits. Many out-of-state attorneys have set up shop in the state,…
Violating Local Ordinances Has Consequences | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, how can local government enact ordinances that expose people to criminal prosecution? Just call me a non-conformist. Dan A.…