February Newsletter 2025
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Fun facts about the month of February:
This month was selected to celebrate Black History Month because two prominent figures in the civil rights movement, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, had birthdays in February.
February is derived from the Latin februo which means purity or to cleanse. Interestingly, when Numa Pompilius first added February to the calendar in 700 BC, he placed it at the end of the calendar. That’s right, February was the last month on the calendar. And there, February remained for nearly 200 years when January and February were moved to the beginning of the year by Julius.
Of course, who can forget that on the 14th of February we celebrate the Feast of Saint Valentine. A Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and intended as a religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
So, whatever the highlight of your February may be, I pray it be filed with love.
Karen Montas, Esq.
Legally Speaking...
Social Media Restrictions for Children
The Florida bill (HB 3) restricts social media access for children under 16, permitting parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds while banning children under 14 from creating accounts. Renner argued that social media platforms negatively impact children's mental health and expose them to dangers, such as sexual predators.
Bill Would Allow AI to Prescribe Drugs
How might AI be integrated into the medical field? A new bill is proposing the possibility of AI being authorized to prescribe prescription medications.
White House Wants Public Input on AI
AI has been rapidly advancing, especially in the United States. Recently, the White House announced a request for public input on potential federal actions related to artificial intelligence. This request for information will be open until March 15th.
Pet of the Month:
Meet Teddy!
Teddy is an 8-week-old mini-goldendoodle that came to visit our office in a Bottega Veneta bag! After Attorney Montas recovered from her anxiety of seeing a dog in a designer bag, everyone enjoyed his visit. He was a good boy and we are happy to report that no designer bags were damaged during the interaction.
We would love to hear about your pet!
If you would like to have your pet highlighted in our newsletter, please send us a photo and a little information about them by clicking the link below. One pet will be featured per quarter.
We can’t wait to meet your pet!
Montas Turner, P.A. In The Community:
Love-A-Kid Luncheon The Children's Hunger Project
On February 11, 2025, Montas Turner, P.A. once again sponsored The Children's Hunger Project (CHP) Love-A-Kid Luncheon fundraiser. The Firm has been a faithful sponsor of this fundraiser since its inception in 2019. The entire cost of this luncheon is covered by sponsorship funds allowing 100% of the fundraiser donations to benefit CHP.
CHP provides weekend food for over 4,300+ of Brevard County’s most vulnerable elementary school age children each school year.
Karen's Shoe of the Month!
If you know Attorney Karen Montas, you know she is a shoe connoisseur.
These heart-stopping, ruby red, strappy heels would be great to wear on a date or any time you are celebrating love.
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