As Florida residents know all too well, hurricane season can bring about significant challenges and concerns. The state is no stranger to the destructive force…
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Last week, my mom, who will turn 90 in August, went into a home, as they say. She has dementia and is still recovering from…
About this time of the year, people begin noticing the Spanish Needle weeds growing in their gardens, yard, pastures, even in ditch banks along roadways.…
Will Americans ever recognize the danger that is the neglected male child who grows up to take back what he thinks is owed to him…
When Duty Conflicts with Faith Q. Judge Smith, how do elected officials balance conflicts between their public duties and their personal religious beliefs? Thank you,…
Fireworks can be dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk. The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to…
Q. Judge Smith, why do plaintiffs and prosecutors always go first at trial? That does not seem fair to defendants. – Thank you, Maria. A.…
Ron DeSantis, with the consent of colluding legislators, is rapidly expanding his push towards a full-on authoritarian administrative state in Florida, a push that clearly…
A few weeks ago I got a lengthy voicemail message from a reader of my column. At the end of the message he paused and…
Q. As a judge, what should courts expect from people, and how do you go about deciding criminal sentences? A. Courts expect people to be…