SUMMARY: The City of Fernandina Beach fired its city attorney, Tammi Bach, during a meeting on Tuesday night, with Commissioner Tim Poynter citing a lack of confidence in her and the desire to remove politics from the legal department. Bach, the longest-serving charter officer, did not speak before the vote. Vice Mayor Darron Ayscue was the only commissioner to oppose her firing, comparing the situation to the previous termination of the city manager, Dale Martin, in 2023. Bach will be on administrative leave for 30 days before her official termination. The city faces several ongoing legal battles.

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SUMMARY: On Thursday, schools and buildings across the Southern U.S., from Texas to Georgia, closed in anticipation of freezing rain and snow, affecting over 1 million Texas students. Dangerous conditions were feared, with forecasts indicating up to 8 inches of snow in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Meanwhile, unusual January wildfires raged in Los Angeles, prompting evacuations. Virginia’s capital remains under a boil-water advisory, and weather-related travel dangers have led to numerous flight cancellations and accidents. Farmers in Kansas face significant challenges due to heavy snowfall. Emergency crews have been deployed to address severe weather-related issues as residents prepare for hazardous conditions.

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SUMMARY: Florida lawmakers face growing pressure to tackle rising costs for condo owners, with a special legislative session potentially on the horizon. The state House, Senate, and governor remain divided on necessary reforms, with concerns that the regular session starting March 4 may be too late. Condo owners report increased fees and struggles to sell properties, with insurance rates and post-Surfside regulations driving costs up significantly. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizes the urgency of addressing the issue but acknowledges a lack of consensus among lawmakers. Calls for reforms include establishing uniform standards for repair assessments to prevent inflated costs.

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