Tulsa County Courthouse to Close Third Floor for Renovations: Judges and Dockets Reassigned

TULSA, Okla. — Starting Monday, July 28, the third floor of the Tulsa County Courthouse will be closed for construction, prompting a reassignment of all judges and court dockets previously located there. The closure is expected to last until August 5, affecting court operations during this period. Notably, several judges will now be presiding in different courtrooms across the courthouse. Judge Pace has been moved to Courtroom 507, while Judge Chesbro will take over Courtroom 637. Other judge assignments include Judge Wilson in Courtroom 501, Judge Doss in Courtroom 605, and Judge Horton in Courtroom … Read more

Florida’s Secret Backroom Politics: Is the Governor’s Inn Really ‘Closed for Renovations’?

TAMPA, Fla. — Recent reports have unveiled some peculiarities surrounding the Governor’s Inn, a hotel owned by a notable Republican donor, which has reportedly been “closed for renovations.” Despite being off-limits to the public, the hotel has drawn attention for frequently hosting a variety of Florida politicians and their aides, raising suspicions about the transparency of state business conducted there. Though the hotel appears to be undergoing renovations, records indicate there are no active renovation permits. Observers have pointed out that this situation reflects a broader trend in Florida where some elected officials seem to … Read more

Homeowner Battles Outdated HOA Rules, Considers Legal Action Over Costly Forced Renovations

A homeowner in a suburban residential community is grappling with her homeowner’s association (HOA) over demands for costly renovations to her property, based on what she considers outdated and unreasonable HOA rules. The situation has escalated to the point where she is considering legal action to challenge the HOA’s directives, according to sources familiar with the matter. The dispute began when the HOA informed the homeowner of the need to undertake several expensive modifications to her home, including roof replacement and exterior repainting, citing compliance with community aesthetic standards. These standards, according to the homeowner, … Read more

Boulder Judge Urges Resolution for Displaced Students Amid Unpermitted Apartment Renovations

Boulder, Colo. — A judicial order has underscored the urgency for the City of Boulder and the owners of the Ash House apartments to collaboratively address the displacement of students due to unsafe living conditions discovered in their residence. Following an eviction mandated by the city, which discovered unapproved modifications in the majority of the complex’s units, the impasse was brought before a judge this week. The city had initiated the evacuation after a resident’s complaint led to an inspection. It was revealed that 13 out of 16 apartments had unpermitted constructions that violated local … Read more