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Jul
Florida has officially passed a massive new tax relief package, totaling more than $2 billion in cuts for businesses and consumers alike. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2025, the new legislation (HB 7031) delivers permanent exemptions, new tax holidays, and...
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Jun
Every week, we help clients who have become victims of online scams, identity theft, and email account takeovers. But we're sounding the alarm even louder now, because Gmail users are being targeted more than ever before, and the attacks are getting smarter—thanks to...
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Jun
The Bitcoin Scam That's Cost Victims Over $800,000—and What You Must Know to Protect YourselfAt Carlson Meissner Hayslett, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly financial lives can be ruined by a single phone call. One of the most dangerous and fast-growing threats...
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Jun
FLORIDA DMV SCAM ALERT: Beware Fake Texts Threatening License Suspension Over ‘Unpaid Tickets'Criminal Defense Lawyers at Carlson Meissner Hayslett Warn: This Fraud is Spreading FastHave you received a text message claiming your Florida driver’s license...
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Jun
Floridians are well-acquainted with the destructive power of hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters. But one often-overlooked consequence of these emergencies is the suffering of animals—especially dogs—that are restrained and abandoned outdoors during evacua...
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Jun
Florida motorists should be aware of a significant change to the state's traffic laws. Beginning July 1, 2025, drivers who exceed certain speed thresholds may face criminal charges under a newly enacted law: House Bill 351 (HB 351). This legislation establishes the offense...
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May
A sweeping new law set to take effect on July 1, 2025, marks a major shift in how law enforcement interacts with Florida boaters. Known as the “Boater Freedom Act,” the law prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping or boarding vessels without probable...
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May
Starting May 7, 2025, all U. S. travelers flying domestically will need to show a federally compliant form of identification to pass through TSA airport security checkpoints. This change is the result of the federal REAL ID Act, which sets enhanced security standards for state-iss...
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Apr
What to do if your Florida vacation suddenly turns into a DUI nightmareYou Came for a Vacation… Not a Criminal Record. You were visiting Florida for sun, sand, and a good time. Maybe you were here for:Spring break in ClearwaterA weekend in Tampa's Ybor CityA cru...
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Apr
Why “getting it over with” could be the worst mistake you make after a DUI arrest in FloridaIf You're Thinking About Pleading Guilty Just to Move On… Read This First. You got arrested. You’re embarrassed. You’re stressed. You want it to...
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