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Wawa giving away free coffee to celebrate 60th anniversary
Wawa is celebrating its 60th anniversary today by offering a free cup of coffee size- all day (Tuesday, April 16, 2024).
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Governor DeSantis’ Key Signatures from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a law targeting squatters, making it easier for property owners to have them removed and imposing harsher penalties for squatting. The legislation, effective July 1, allows immediate law enforcement action against squatters and criminalizes the presentation of false property documents. It introduces stringent penalties for those occupying properties without permission, including criminal charges for using false documents to claim property rights. The law specifies offenses ranging from misdemeanors for minor infractions to felonies for causing significant damage or unlawfully advertising property sales or rentals. It also makes it a felony to cause $1,000 or more in damage to the property. Squatting has recently become a national issue. Many states treat squatting as a civil matter, which takes time to resolve. Florida’s new law lets property owners remove squatters without having to go through a formal process.
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Palm Bay Road Bond Paving Program Faces Shortfall Amid Progress and Challenges
Despite this progress, a closer look at the program’s finances reveals a looming challenge. A November 2024 update indicates that projects completed or under contract have already amounted to more than $93 million, while future projects are estimated to exceed $126 million. The anticipated total cost for all the projects under the Road Bond Paving Program is projected to surpass $220 million. This reveals a shortfall of $70 million beyond the initial bond amount.