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Magistrate approves lien after staff cites exposed electrical panel and large fines in Perkins case
Summary
Alachua County code staff reported an exposed main electrical panel and other unsafe conditions at a Perkins property; the magistrate approved lien placement and noted respondents may seek fine reductions after coming into compliance.
In a later segment of the February 2026 special magistrate hearing, Alachua County code administration reported that Perkins and Perkins were guilty and not in compliance, with prosecution costs and daily fines that county staff calculated into a total fine figure presented to the magistrate.
Counsel Niles Whitten represented the respondent, and Ms. Perkins described efforts to obtain permits and…
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