Florida law provides a framework for code enforcement, but each local jurisdiction—counties, cities, and towns—can adopt its own procedures. This guide outlines the general process, but property ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The building permit process has long been one of the most ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A new bill has cleared its first hurdle in the Florida Senate, setting clear guidelines for counties and cities to equip code enforcement officers with body cameras. The issue ...