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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8th, 2014 CONTACT: SCOTT D. WIDERMAN, ESQ. 321 255-2332 SCOTT@USLEGALTEAM.COM Governor Rick Scott Appoints Scott D. Widerman, Esq. to Cape Canaveral Hospital District, Brevard County TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today,Governor Rick Scott announced Scott D. Widerman’s appointment to the Cape Canaveral Hospital District, Brevard County. Scott Widerman, of Cocoa Beach, is an […]

WM Supports NANA’s House Building Fund

WM showed up in full force to come alongside many other bowlers to help raise money for NANA’s House.   One hundred percent [100%] of the money raised for NANA’s House stays local and helps Brevard county’s Neglected, Abused, Needy,Abandoned kids by providing a safe and loving home where they can be loved during difficult times.   Click to see […]

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Update on the MERS Scare in Orlando

In May of 2014, we started seeing news reports of the deadly MERS virus being diagnosed in the Orlando area.  A health care worker from Saudi Arabia was visiting Orlando when he started showing symptoms of the virus.  He was hospitalized at Dr. P Phillips Hospital for several weeks before being released. 

While he was hospitalized, several Orlando residents who worked at the hospital started complaining of being ill.  Out of an abundance of caution, these residents were isolated and treated as if they had MERS.  Twenty other employees, who came into contact with the patient prior to the patient being diagnosed, have also been isolated and tested for the deadly virus.

Along with the patient in Orlando, another in Illinois was tentatively confirmed as having MERS at approximately the same time.  The man from Illinois had recently travelled through the Middle East and was thought to been infected there.  These are the first two reported MERS cases in the United States and it was widely feared that this might be the beginning of an outbreak here in the United States. 

Can the Government Take your Property?

Citing civil forfeiture laws, it is not uncommon for police to take property after suspecting someone of being engaged in illegal activities.  Although this probably started as a very good way to help thwart criminal activity, there have been some very real issues related to how the policy is practiced. In Florida, you don’t have […]

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Long Train Running

Recently, Orlando residents received some exciting new about a new, and green, transportation solution. Orlando Florida will be getting a brand new light-rail train system that comes packaged in a high-tech futuristic style.  This innovative version of a light rail comes complete with an electro-magnetic levitating system which helps lift the train from the tracks […]

Do Civil Cases Take Too Long?

Some people associated with the court system around the United States seem to think so.  In New Jersey in May 2013, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner created a Committed titled “Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Expedited Civil Matters” to take a very large look at how cases could be hastened along without any detriment to the […]

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Top Attractions in Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne Florida Local Community Melbourne, Florida is definitely a tourist attraction.  For anyone who lives in the cold and frozen northern section of the US, the beautiful sunny beaches alone are worth the trip.  But as beautiful as they may be, the beaches may not necessarily hold the attention of member of the family for every day that you’re here.  So – for those days that you may want to do something just a little different from the surf and sand, here are a few suggestions.

For the animal lover:  Hop on by the zoo.  The Brevard zoo has more than 120 different animal exhibits.  You can feed some of the animals and can also ride the train or take a paddleboat or kayak ride.  If you get to the rhino exhibit at the right time and provided the rhinos cooperate, you can actually get up and close and personal to a real rhino!

For the adventurer: Treetop Trek is the way to go.  They have multiple zip line courses going over wetlands and alligators where you can zip from tree top to tree top.  They also have obstacles courses, bridges and tightropes and cater to all ages and inclinations, including the younger children and those who wish to stay closer to the ground! 

Widerman Malek Attorneys Attend Scott Center Event

The attorneys of Widerman Malek, PL attended the Evening of Hope VI this past weekend to support The Scott Center For Autism Treatment. The event is in its sixth year, and the support of our community for The Scott Center has never been stronger.  The Scott Center specializes in working with children with autism and […]

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Getting to know Melbourne, Florida

Ask non-Floridians about their favorite location in Florida, and you’ll likely get a barrage of answers. You’ll probably hear Panama City, Jacksonville, Tampa, the Keys, Daytona Beach, Miami and of course – Orlando and Walt Disney World.  We, of course, believe that the Melbourne area is the true gem of Florida.  So for those of […]

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