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[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 4 points 1 hour ago

Luigi comments also earned me a permanent ban. They're handing them out like candy these days. I don't know how they expect the site to survive when they ban so many users

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 6 points 1 hour ago

If a judge were to rule against agricultural labor in the heat it would go against the very slavery enshrined in the US Constitution

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

It is unfortunate that their agency is becoming the secret police. It's not what they chose it's just what it is.

You did make me think though. No need to FOIA the whole agency, ICE and few other agencys under DHS are really the issue. TSA agents aren't being direct to indefinitely detain American citizens for their political speech, yet

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 6 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (2 children)

Best to foia request the names of all department of homeland security now. That is still public information for the time being.

May prove handy in the coming years

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

County appraisers refused to drop the value. They like their tax revenue

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

That's how it should be, but the county refuses to deem it uninhabitable. They like their tax revenue

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

No part of the land is directly owned by my parents. It is owned by the estate, which is 50/50 between my parent and my uncle. Trust me if my parents owned the land under their trailer they would be a lot less stressed.

Like I said them continuing to live there is not an issue. Maybe if my uncle pressed it it would become one, but all he wants is 100k +. So he really doesn't care beyond that.

Unfortunately his wants aren't compatible with the reality of the situation.

No one has pursued a forced arbitration, and honestly I'm not sure why. Per the lawyer it seems like the property can exist in limbo indefinitely, or at least until one party forces something. It's a weird stalemate of unrealistic expectations. He wants a lot of money, but also doesn't want to pay a lawyer himself or do any work. As long as this continues my parents keep their home at least.

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 7 points 2 days ago (3 children)

My grandfather's home is vacant, my parents live in a separate trailer on the property. So that's the crux isn't it, what does vacancy mean? Because on paper this property has an occupied trailer and an unoccupied single family home. It's one "property" but the trailer and home are taxed separately by the county and owned by different people. The county does consider them seperate dwellings, unlike a mother-in-law suite.

The estate lawyer has made it clear there are no issues from my parents living on the property still and there is no expectations of payment. It's definently not squatting, 50% of the estate does belong to my parents after all.

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago (5 children)

He's a very stubborn man, and very convinced an asset he's never seen has tremendous worth. He was apparently very disappointed that my grandfather only had $100 in his checking.

In this proposed scenario, if he does nothing he loses some money (he's doing pretty well), but then my parents become homeless through his inaction. That seems wrong.

My family lives on the land yes, but ownership of the land belongs only to the estate. No issue with a rent payment since there was never a rent payment prior to my grandfather's death.

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

The house is, the land does have some value even after demolition costs. Basically uncle thinks it's worth 200,000. In reality it's worth 40,000, maybe a bit less.

Also my parents have their trailer (does not belong to the estate) on the property. They'd love to settle it, but 1 party refuses.

This plan would actually make my parents homeless as they can't afford to purchase anything else or rent anywhere near where they live. If they could at least divide the proceeds of the land sale they might be able to afford something. This proposed tax would break them

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (18 children)

Disagree, my grandfather's home has set vacant for nearly 4 years now after his passing. The estate cannot be wrapped up due to my estranged uncle not believing the property is worthless.

The county keeps upping the tax assessment, and so he's convinced it's worth something and refuses to visit the preoperty.

On paper this is an unused house in reality the roof finally fell in about 6 months after my grandfather died. The county refuses to condem it because they want the tax revenue and my estranged uncle has held up the estate indefinitely with unrealistic expectations.

I wouldn't say my poor as fuck family deserve a 100% annual tax on the assessed value of a near worthless asset.

[–] arrow74@lemm.ee 10 points 2 days ago

Start going to protests. I know I have since everything began.

 

Things in the US are increasingly unstable and the markets have begun reacting to that. It's not looking very promising right now.

Personally, I've begun trying to save as much money as possible and have stayed on top of my deep pantry. I've also stored even more food that I had before.

How is everyone else preparing for a recession? Any tips?

 

The national forest is doing more controlled burns, but I've never seen it so hazy before in town. It is currently raining ash across the whole city.

https://gis.fdacs.gov/portal/apps/View/index.html?appid=d2a4918c67b341ac91ad6d957d433f80

 

I saw a combination of TPD and State Troopers clearing out the very obvious gambling hall on the corner of Lake Bradford and Renfroe Valley St. They had a truck and we're loading up the machines. Couldn't find anything on the news about it yet, but I'll keep an eye out. I'm surprised the police let it operate for as long as they did.

Unrelated but I also saw a city bus had rear ended someone in front of the J. Edwin Larson Building on E. Gaines. No one was hurt, kinda funny

Edit: News article for gambling bust

https://www.wctv.tv/2025/03/18/more-than-100-illegal-gambling-machines-seized-three-businesses-tallahassee/

 

Does anyone know of any bluesky accounts that feature tallahassee news and communities?

I did a general search, but didn't find much.

Also any other alternative social media options for tallahassee would be cool if you know any.

 

What is your unconventional prep. Something that you think is uncommon or weird, but will always keep extras of?

Personally I've been really big on keeping canned pumpkin on hand. While it's not the most nutrient dense food around it has the most fiber out of any canned item I can find and adds a new taste to everything. Goes great in mashed potatoes and soup.

 

Hi everyone this is just a simple welcome post. The community rules are simple, keep it related to Tallahassee and be nice.

So far there are no plans for the community, but suggestions are welcome. I hope to run this page in an open door and welcoming manner.

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