Residents

Bradenton Beach’s Historic Pines Trailer Park Secures Residents’ Future Following Lawsuit Settlement

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BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit regarding the closure of the Pines Trailer Park, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the area, bringing an end to a dispute that began earlier this year. The lawsuit, brought by the Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Association against Pines Park Investors LLC, was dismissed by Judge Edward Nicholas of the 12th Circuit Court on August 8 following the agreement. The terms of the settlement, which remain confidential, were announced by the park’s ownership group, including developer Shawn Kaleta, in a statement released on … Read more

Beware: Amador County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Payment Scam from Fake Sheriffs

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Jackson, California — Residents are being warned about a jury duty scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. These imposters are contacting citizens by phone and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty. Authorities have pointed out that the sheriff’s office never requests payment over the phone. Victims of this scam report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies, who threaten legal action for noncompliance with jury duty requirements. They are often instructed to pay court fees or fines immediately, usually through unconventional methods. Amador County officials … Read more

Judge Upholds Dismissal of Boulder Flood Mitigation Lawsuit, Residents Prepare Supreme Court Appeal

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Boulder, Colorado – A decision by a Boulder County District Court judge has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the City of Boulder’s financing methods for the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project, a move that residents claim undermines their legal standing. In an order issued on August 25, District Court Judge Michael Kotlarczyk rejected assertions from the activist group Save South Boulder, which argued that the city erroneously classified a stormwater and flood fee as a non-tax under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). The group contended that the fee was misapplied to … Read more

Virginia Beach Officials Urge Residents to Confirm Validity of Jury Duty Questionnaires Amid Rising Scam Concerns

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Virginia Beach, Va. — The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the city’s Circuit Court, is alerting residents to verify the authenticity of recently mailed jury duty questionnaires. Officials emphasize that these notices are genuine and not a scam. The Sheriff’s Office reported that the circuit court has implemented a new system for managing jury duty. This system incorporates a dedicated phone line, 757-384-5545, and an email address, vbjuryroom@gmail.com, for inquiries. Residents receiving the mailed notification should understand that it is not an actual summons for jury duty, but rather a questionnaire. This must … Read more