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flag Man fined $30,000 for tall grass in Florida; city reduces fine to $10,000 after legal challenge.

flag Jim Ficken faced a $30,000 fine and the threat of losing his home in Dunedin, Florida, for letting his grass grow over 10 inches while he was away handling his mother's estate. flag The Institute for Justice took up his case, arguing the fine was excessive, though a judge disagreed. flag After a second lawsuit, the city agreed to reduce the fine to $10,000. flag The case highlights how cities sometimes use heavy fines for minor infractions as a significant revenue source.

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