FLORIDA – With the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard, as reported by our sister station WKMG. The ...

Florida's "no-fault" tree law means homeowners are generally not liable for tree damage caused by natural events like storms, unless negligence is proven. The failed "Fallen Tree Act" sought to shift ...

A new owner wants to cut down a tree straddling the boundary, but neighbor says no. Can the HOA make the final decision? Our ...

A Port Saint Lucie contractor faces $16,550 in penalties after an employee was fatally injured at a Boynton Beach worksite, ...

Florida has a lot of hurricanes and even more trees. But if your neighbor’s tree falls on your house, you could be responsible for the damage. It’s called the Massachusetts rule, and State Senator ...

Under current Florida law, if a neighbor’s tree falls onto your property, it becomes your financial responsibility. You can file a claim with your homeowners insurance to pay for the damage, but ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Starting July 1st, to help meet the state’s reforestation needs, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced the opening of an ...

GROVELAND, Fla. — Matt Mattia used both hands to flip through the branch at his eye level, studying each side of every leaf as sunlight filtered from above. “Just healthy leaves,” he said, noting the ...