Author: Emory Springfield

Update on Florida Power & Light Co.’s Natural Gas Pipeline

Update on Florida Power & Light Co.’s Natural Gas Pipeline A major pipeline that will transport at least 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas each day across a significant portion of the Florida peninsula recently received one of the last two major regulatory approvals needed. The contracts for building the pipeline, which were awarded … Continue reading “Update on Florida Power & Light Co.’s Natural Gas Pipeline”

Warren Buffet’s remedy for congressional log jam

Winds of Change…. Warren Buffet is asking each addressee to forward this email to a minimum of twenty people on their address list; in turn ask each of those to do likewise. In three days, most people in The United States of America will have this message. This is one idea that really should be … Continue reading “Warren Buffet’s remedy for congressional log jam”

gainesville sun staff reports on public meeting. our clients will be represented there;

If you have property along state road 20 affected by this road project you should consider talking with us, and attend this meeting. Often times road widening projects require the state’s taking property from private owners along the route. Appraisals of property are required; and “fair” compensation must be paid. You probably have heard the … Continue reading “gainesville sun staff reports on public meeting. our clients will be represented there;”

BASIC WATER LAW

Part I: “No, you don’t own the water” It is no secret that water is very important to all of us. Unfortunately, the fact that water supply problems are growing is no secret either these days. We all need water for drinking and other domestic/household purposes, and we need water for agriculture (the biggest consumer), … Continue reading “BASIC WATER LAW”

Natural Gas Flowing Through North Florida’s Backyard?

Although a natural gas boom and the Keystone XL Pipeline currently dominate the national energy dialogue, a related but less-publicized project is planned for the southeast. This project consists of an interstate pipeline transmitting natural gas from a hub in Alabama through Georgia and terminating in southeast Florida’s Martin County. Florida Power & Light Company, … Continue reading “Natural Gas Flowing Through North Florida’s Backyard?”

Texting while driving prohibition effective 10.1.2013; read the law here;

Florida’s “ban” on texting and driving goes into effect October 1, 2013. Read the law here, as well other laws that were modified to account for enforcement of this new law. The potential effect has been criticized by some citing the “secondary offense” character of the law, the small fine associated with its violation, and … Continue reading “Texting while driving prohibition effective 10.1.2013; read the law here;”

Auto accidents; I-75; and out of town lawyers.

Driving around Gainesville today I drove under I-75. South bound traffic was at a stand still. I went north bound on the interstate and saw traffic backed up standing still for several miles. Paynes Prairie is just south of the entrance (Williston Road) I got on, so the accident was likely on the prairie. Traffic … Continue reading “Auto accidents; I-75; and out of town lawyers.”