Legal News & Notes

Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Mean For Florida

What Would Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Use Mean For Florida?

Over 900,000 Floridians signed a petition to make marijuana legal for recreational use in Florida. Do laws have the potential to change, and what might Florida look like if they do? Florida’s Current Rules on Marijuana Use Marijuana is illegal…

Breaking Down The Divorce Saga of Real Housewife Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann

The beginning of their relationship was captured on reality television. Now, the potential ending of their relationship is playing out in the tabloids. What is the status of Real Housewive star Kim Zolciak and former NFL player Kroy Bierman? Are…
Polk County Sheriff Hot Car Death

Parents Charged with Manslaughter After Their Toddler Left in Car Dies

A day of celebration turned into a tragedy when a family failed to put all three of their children to bed for the night. Parents, Joel and Jazmine Rondon, left their 18-month-old daughter sleeping in the car and found her in the morning dead. How…
Distracted Driving

Man Gets 30 Years in Prison for Distracted Driving That Killed a Fourth Grader

Almost seven years after a traffic accident killed a fourth grader, the driver who caused the crash was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Why did the case take so long to weave through the court system, and will the punishment set a new precedent? A…

What Potential Lawsuits Could Follow OceanGate Titan Sub Implosion?

In a story that captivated the country, five men went missing after their touring submersible sank into the ocean on its way to view the wreckage of the Titanic. After a massive search, rescuers confirmed that the vessel had imploded and killed…

Update: Former FSU Receiver Travis Rudolph Found Not Guilty on Murder Charges

Two years ago, Travis Rudolph went from being a lead receiver at Florida State University to being charged with murder. His case finally came to an end on June 8, 2023 when Rudolph was found not guilty on all charges. What led to the charges…

What Led to 37 Federal Charges Against Donald J. Trump? 

It’s another unprecedented moment. A former President of the United States has been indicted on federal criminal charges. What led to the 37 federal criminal charges against Donald J. Trump? What charges does he face, and what potential…

Family Sues Arby’s After Woman Dies While Trapped in a Walk-In Cooler At Work

It was supposed to be a typical workday for Nguyet Le, the acting manager of an Arby’s in Louisiana. But the day would end in tragedy after Le found herself stuck in the restaurant’s walk-in cooler. Le was unable to escape and ultimately…

How Three Hollywood Superstars Are Managing Their 2023 Divorces 

When Hollywood couples divorce, they have to deal with both the public portrayal of their split and the legal implications of their breakup. Let’s look at what considerations are most important during a divorce and the three stars dealing…