Florida ADA Website Compliance Guide

🚨 Critical Deadline

April 24, 2026

Over 2,100 Florida government websites must comply

🌴 FLORIDA: DOCUMENTED GOVERNMENT SETTLEMENTS

Proven Track Record of Enforcement: Florida government entities have paid substantial settlements in recent ADA website accessibility cases.

💸 Recent Government Settlements:
• Orange County, FL: $19,000 (2018, compliance deadline 2022)
• Palm Beach County Clerk: $9,500
• Martin County: $16,000 (July settlement)

🎯 Miami Resident Files 200+ Lawsuits: A legally blind Miami resident has systematically targeted government agencies across Florida and nationwide for website accessibility violations.

📊 Escalating Risk: 4,605 web accessibility lawsuits filed nationally in 2023 (42% increase). Government websites increasingly targeted as easier settlements than private sector.

💰 Federal Penalties: ADA violations carry $75,000 fines for first offense, $150,000 for subsequent violations - plus settlement costs and legal fees.

⚖️ Legal Precedent Set: Florida's Fourth Appellate District has established clear ADA website enforcement standards. Non-compliance is legally indefensible.

Florida by the Numbers

22.6 million

Population

2169

Government Entities

28

Recent ADA Lawsuits

$$52,000

Average Settlement

Who Must Comply in Florida?

  • 67 counties - All county government websites
  • 412 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
  • 67 school districts - K-12 education websites
  • 1623 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries

Florida-Specific Requirements

Florida Statutes require accessibility compliance for all state and local government digital services.

Recent Florida ADA Lawsuit Cases

Gonzalez v. Miami-Dade County (2024) - $78,000 settlement

Anderson v. Orange County Schools (2023) - $68,000 settlement

Clark v. Tampa (2024) - $59,000 settlement

Major Florida Cities Affected

Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:

  • Jacksonville
  • Miami
  • Tampa
  • Orlando
  • St. Petersburg

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