A fed-up Florida homeowner battling a whopping $165,000 in fines for nitpicky property violations — including a cracked driveway and a toppled fence — is dragging her case to the state’s Supreme Court ...

Sandy Martinez, a single mom in Lantana, Florida, is taking her town to the Florida Supreme Court to fight $165,000 in “outrageous” and “unconstitutional” fines for things like parking on her own ...

Palm Beach County settled a class action lawsuit for over $2 million due to improper collection of interest and fees on code enforcement violations. Judge Joseph Curley ruled the county's practice ...

Does the punishment fit the crime? A Florida homeowner faces a crushing total of $165,000 in fines for what might be considered minor property code violations like letting her car wheels touch the ...

Palm Beach County has settled a lawsuit alleging it improperly collected interest and collection fees from companies and individuals cited for code enforcement violations. The cost to taxpayers: more ...

Code inspections, months-long delays and fines are causing frustrations for some residents of Lauderdale Lakes. CBS News Miami investigated the matter and uncovered budgeted plans to raise revenue ...