Florida court clerks ‘grateful’ for anticipated $28.8M funding boost, warn of ongoing underfunding challenges Florida’s court clerks say they’re grateful lawmakers have agreed to redirect $28.8 million in fines and fees to support their daily operations, but they warn more will be needed to overcome a decade of underfunding. “We are certainly very appreciative of […]

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Tampa Division needs a U.S. magistrate judge The Middle District of Florida will appoint a full-time magistrate judge for the Tampa Division. The annual salary is $223,836. The term of office is eight years. The magistrate judge’s residence and duty station will be in the Tampa Division. The Middle District utilizes magistrate judges to the […]

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Ocala, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Michael Latrelle Simpson (23, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Simpson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A federal grand jury indicted Simpson on July 19, 2022. A sentencing date has not been set. […]

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Governor makes nine judicial appointments in February Feb 29, 2024 Gov. Ron DeSantis made nine judicial appointments in February. Santo DiGangi of West Palm Beach to serve as judge on the Palm Beach County Court DiGangi has been a partner at Critton, Luttier & Coleman since 2020. Prior to joining the firm, he served as […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Tamiko L. Williams (48, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to theft of government money. Williams faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been scheduled. As part of her plea, Williams agreed to forfeit $103,820, the proceeds of […]

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U.S. 11th Circuit calls for comments on proposed rule changes Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), notice and opportunity for comment is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The public comment period is from Wednesday, April 3, to Friday, May 3. A […]

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House passes public records exemption to protect veterans and mental health patients in specialty courts Rep. Patt Maney The Legislature is a step closer to signing off on a public records exemption that would protect veterans and mental health patients who are being treated in Florida’s specialty courts. With no discussion and no debate, the […]

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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and extradition of Paul Creighton (67, Canada). Creighton is charged with enticement of a minor and production of child sexual abuse material. If convicted on all counts, Creighton faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. Creighton, […]

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13th Circuit Board of Governors race balloting is underway Voted ballots must be received prior to 11:59 p.m. EST, March 15 Voting is underway for the contested 13th Circuit Florida Bar’s Board of Governors seat between incumbent Paige Greenlee and Mike Trentalange. Both Greenlee and Trentalange are from Tampa. Members in the 13th Circuit may […]

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March 1, 2024 Disciplinary Actions The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring two, revoking the license of four, suspending two, and reprimanding one. Guillermo Jose Farinas, P.O. Box 773, Palm Beach, suspended for 91 days effective 30 days following a February 1 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1979) The appellate […]

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