Lawsuits could stop monument removal

The Battle of Olustee Monument, which honors local soldiers killed in the Civil War battle in Baker County, sits in downtown Olustee Park. Attempts to move the monument could lead to lawsuits according to a bill moving through the Florida Senate. (FILE)
The Battle of Olustee Monument, which honors local soldiers killed in the Civil War battle in Baker County, sits in downtown Olustee Park. Attempts to move the monument could lead to lawsuits according to a bill moving through the Florida Senate. (FILE)

TALLAHASSEE — Local governments would be blocked from removing historic monuments from public locations and could face lawsuits, under a controversial proposal that started to advance Wednesday in the…