 The city of Lakeland fined her $50 for every day. The sign remained up. She fought the fines in court with the city dropping the lawsuit in June along with the fines. A federal court then declared the fines unconstitutional, ruling Pereira's political side was not obscene and the city may not lawfully regulate it based on the viewpoint city leaders express. CJ Papa, Fox News. The city has to reimburse Pereira nearly $700, which covers all fines, fees, costs, and expenses she faced from the city. I'm Lisa Brady.