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    December 9, 2025 · Client Story,Housing Rights,Tenants Rights,LSC,News Releases
    Under Florida law, tenants are protected by rights that cannot be ignored without serious legal...
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    December 8, 2025 · Family Protection,News Releases,LSC,FFLA,VOCA
    What Is an Injunction for Protection? An injunction for protection, commonly referred to as a...
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    December 5, 2025 · News Releases,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits,FRLS,Civil Law
    What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance to eligible...
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    (FLORIDA) – With years of experience as an attorney on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Erin Kirkwood...
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    December 3, 2025 · News Releases,FRLS,LSC Public Benefits,Civil Law,Public Benefits
    What is SNAP? SNAP (food stamps) stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is...
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    December 2, 2025 · News Releases,LSC Public Benefits,Civil Law,Public Benefits,FRLS
    Understanding Your Denial The first step to an appeal is understanding the reason your public...
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    November 21, 2025 · News Releases,Disaster Services,LSC Disaster Aid,Suncoast,Civil Law
    (FORT MYERS, Fla.)- Hurricane Ian left a devastating mark on Florida in 2022, damaging thousands...
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    (FLORIDA) – “I have always felt compelled to help others when I can,” notes Jessica M....
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    November 20, 2025 · LSC,Public Benefits,News Releases,LSC Public Benefits,Civil Law
    Public benefits are crucial to vulnerable populations across Florida including families, seniors,...
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    October 27, 2025 · News Releases,FRLS,Bench Bar Conference,Pro Bono Program
    (HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Fla.)- It was a day of insight, collaboration, and connection as judges,...
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    October 17, 2025 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC Disaster Aid,Disaster Services,Housing Law
    (FORT MYERS, Fla) - Hurricane Ian’s devasting aftermath left a retired Vietnam veteran to deal...
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    October 16, 2025 · Client Story,News Releases,Public Benefits,Eviction,Housing Rights
    (PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.) - Across the state, Floridians face the challenge of finding affordable...
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    October 13, 2025 · News Releases,Needs Assessment,Civil Law,FRLS
    (LAKELAND, Fla.) - Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) has released the results of its 2025...
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    (FLORIDA) – In a world where you can be anything, be kind. This maxim is one of Florida attorney...
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    September 30, 2025 · News Releases,Pro Bono Program,Pro Bono on Demand,Civil Law,LSC
    In today’s connected world, technology has opened new doors for attorneys to give back and with...
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    September 23, 2025 · News Releases,Housing Law,Palm Beach County
    (RIVIERA BEACH, Fla.) — Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS), a non-profit law firm that provides...
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    September 8, 2025 · Client Story,Elder Law,FFLA,News Releases,Public Benefits
    (SAINT LUCIE, Fla.) – A elderly woman, Karel (not her real name), had her Social Security...
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    September 1, 2025 · Client Story,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits,Individual Rights,New
    (FLORIDA) – A disabled client in his thirties was told by the Social Security Administration (SSA...
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    August 12, 2025 · Pro Bono Program,FRLS,LSC,Family Protection,News Releases
    (FLORIDA) – Lauren Casey’s journey into law began with a transformative experience as a volunteer...
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    August 4, 2025 · News Releases,Pro Bono Program,Pro Bono on Demand,LSC,FFLA
    (FLORIDA)- Each day, many low-income Floridians confront difficult family law issues without the...
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