ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An Orange County judge won’t face a public reprimand after the Florida Supreme Court decided not to punish him for court comments and treatment of two public defenders. On Thursday, the court unanimously overturned the Judicial …
The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set an applicant interview schedule to fill two circuit court judicial vacancies resulting from the retirement of Judge Ramiro Mañalich and the passing of Judge Scott Carlin. The JNC will conduct …
'No family gets to court without that history of trauma' Every day, judges, attorneys, and court staff make decisions that shape people’s lives. As research increasingly shows that many behaviors bringing people into the courtroom are deeply rooted …
A new pop-up notice on Florida’s E-Filing Portal is reminding litigants of a requirement to certify the accuracy of filings under a recently amended statewide procedural rule. Florida Bar Board of Governors member Gordon Glover, co-chair of the Special …
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 12 judicial appointments July 22. Andrew Kin of Tallahassee to serve as judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court King has served as an administrative law judge for the Division of Administrative Hearings since 2024. …
The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association recently installed its 2026-27 officers at its 41st Annual Installation Brunch, including President Domini Gibbs-Sorey, President-elect Michaèl’s Déborah Saint-Vil, Vice President Mallorie Milord, …
July 21, 2026Updated July 22, 2026, 8:15 a.m. ET A Leon County judge declined to immediately rule on a motion to dismiss the Tallahassee NAACP's lawsuit challenging the transfer of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare's hospital to Florida State …
July 20, 2026Updated July 21, 2026, 12:42 p.m. ET A longtime federal judge in Southwest Florida, John Steele, died on July 14. The day after his death, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube introduced articles of impeachment against the judge. Steube accused Steele of …
Medal of Honor recipient H.T. Smith, left, and Jacksonville attorney and presenter Craig Gibbs (Photo courtesy of the Florida Bar). MIAMI – Attorney and social justice advocate H.T. Smith was the recipient of the Funding Florida Legal Aid’s 2026 Medal of …
The U.S. Middle District of Florida will appoint a full-time magistrate judge for the Jacksonville Division. The annual salary is $229,908. The term of office is eight years. The magistrate judge’s residence and duty station will be in the Jacksonville …
Animal Law Section member Ralph DeMeo presents the Rikki Mitchell Memorial Animal Achievement Award to Bentley, a 14-year-old Chinchilla Persian therapy cat, and Kathy, Bentley's owner and handler. Bentley, a 14-year-old Chinchilla Persian therapy cat …
Fort Myers judge John E. Steele, who handled major federal cases, dies at 77 FORT MYERS, Fla. —Senior U.S. District Judge John E. Steele, who spent more than two decades on the federal bench in Fort Myers and presided over some of Southwest Florida's …
Bar members Shari Elessar, left, and Ana Cristina Maldonado browsed rare volumes and historical artifacts displayed in celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary at the Bar Convention in June, where they heard little-known anecdotes about the American …
Judge Thomas J. Rebull Gov. Ron DeSantis on July7 17 appointed Thomas Rebull of Miami to serve as judge on the Third District Court of Appeal. Judge Rebull has served as a circuit judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit since 2011. Previously, he was a partner …
The suit brings claims including conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, legal malpractice, breach of contract, negligence and violations of the federal and Florida racketeering statutes, and seeks about $5 million as determined by a jury. James River …
Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro The Broward County Hispanic Bar Association recently honored St, Thomas University Law Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro with the Bravo Award in recognition of her dedication and service to the Hispanic community. As the first alumna to …
Judge Jackie Powell Two 17th Circuit judges were recognized this month by the T.J. Reddick Bar Association for their outstanding service to the judiciary. County Court Judge Jackie Powell received the Judge Zebedee Wright Judicial Award, recognizing a …
Shawn Clark The Marion County Bar Association has named attorney Shawn Clark of Hightower & Hightower as its 2026-27 president, heading a new slate of officers that will guide the organization of more than 130 attorneys and judges over the coming year …
Funding Florida Legal Aid has established an Elder Law Grant Program. Approved by FFLA’s board of directors on June 18, the program will provide funding to legal aid organizations to provide legal assistance to needy older adults in critical areas that …
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