Florida restaurants, show us your fees: State law cracks down on hidden dining surcharges
A Boca Raton diner’s surprise $30 in added fees is fueling debate as Florida’s new law requires restaurants to disclose all surcharges upfront.
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Palm Beach County sends nearly 148,000 mail-in ballots for 2026 general election
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New Florida animal cruelty law takes effect Oct. 1. Here’s what changes for the abuse data
Florida’s Oct. 1 animal cruelty law expands its abuse database, but two Martin County cases show why court outcomes and identifying details matter.