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How to Get a Florida Death Certificate (2026)
Get a Florida death certificate from the state Bureau of Vital Statistics or your county health department. Certified copies cost $5 for the first and $4 for each additional. Order online, by mail, or in person.
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Is Blackmail Illegal in Florida? Extortion Laws and Penalties
Florida charges blackmail as extortion under Fla. Stat. 836.05, a second-degree felony with up to 15 years in prison and no minimum amount. See the threats covered.
Is Jaywalking Illegal in Florida? Crossing Rules and $15 Fine (2026)
Florida pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to all vehicles (Fla. Stat. 316.130); cities may require crosswalks in business districts. Penalty: $15.
Is Kratom Legal in Florida? Age 21 Law and 7-OH Rule (2026)
Florida sets a 21 age limit for kratom products under s. 500.92, and an Attorney General emergency rule lists 7-OH in Schedule I with product limits.
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Florida? (2026 Law and Fines)
Lane splitting and filtering are illegal in Florida. Section 316.209(3) bars riding between lanes or rows of vehicles; the $60 civil penalty carries added fees and costs.
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Medical Malpractice Laws in Florida (2026): Deadlines & Caps
Florida medical malpractice law: a 2-year deadline and 4-year repose under Fla. Stat. 95.11, the Chapter 766 pre-suit notice, and no enforceable damages cap.
Motorcycle Accident Laws in Florida (2026): Deadlines & Helmets
Florida now gives 2 years to file a motorcycle-injury claim, uses a 50% comparative-fault bar, and keeps motorcyclists outside the PIP no-fault system.
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Truck Accident Laws in Florida (2026): Deadlines & Liability
Florida now allows 2 years to sue after a truck accident and uses a 51% modified comparative rule. Learn the no-fault PIP threshold, liability, and FMCSA rules.
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Weird Laws in Florida: Which Are Still on the Books?
Hanging for horse theft, Sunday parachutes, elephants at parking meters: 5 famous weird Florida laws checked against the Florida Statutes.
What Is the FDBR? Florida Digital Bill of Rights
The FDBR (Fla. Stat. 501.701 et seq.) took effect July 1, 2024, with the narrowest controller test in the US: over $1B revenue plus a big-tech prong.
Wrongful Termination in Florida (2026): Laws, Deadlines, How to File
Florida is at-will, so a firing is wrongful only if it breaks a law like the Florida Civil Rights Act. Learn the grounds, the 2026 filing deadlines and how to file.