June 24, 2026
A Florida federal judge ruled against a homeowner who alleged a town wrongfully took a portion of his beachfront real estate for public access after finding it had long been used by the public, but said he's allowed to place signs warning against trespassing on the portion not in question.
April 06, 2026
A police chief testified in Florida federal court on Monday there was a "strong argument" that the public could use a beach for recreational purposes in a landowner's lawsuit over access rights, telling a judge that he sought legal advice on whether his department can enforce trespassing complaints.
February 13, 2026
The town of Palm Beach, Florida, urged a federal court to rule that a homeowner can't claim ownership of their entire beachfront property, arguing Friday that public use existed before the homeowner bought the parcel and the suit alleging illegal land taking was filed beyond the statute of limitations.