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- Updated October 27, 2026
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Florida Eviction Process: The 3-Day Notice, 5-Day Answer and Writ, Step by Step
How an eviction for unpaid rent works in Florida: the 3-day notice, the 5 days to answer and deposit rent, the writ of possession and the sheriff's 24-hour notice.
MoneyFlorida Homestead Exemption and Save Our Homes: 2026 Amounts and Deadlines
Florida's homestead exemption is worth up to $51,411 of assessed value in 2026. How it works, the March 1 deadline, the Save Our Homes cap, portability, and the 4% early-payment discount.
MoneyFlorida Minimum Wage 2026: $15 an Hour, and $11.98 for Tipped Workers
Florida's minimum wage reached $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, the last step of Amendment 2. The full schedule, the tipped wage, and what changes from 2028.
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