Governor makes eight judicial appointments Gov. Ron DeSantis made eight judicial appointments February 19, two to the Orange County court, two to the Osceola County court, two to the 11th Circuit, and two to the Miami-Dade County bench. Jeramy Beasley of Orlando to serve as a judge in Orange County Beasley has worked as a […]

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            WASHINGTON – A Florida man was sentenced to prison today on two felony charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count […]

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Here it is, the latest Florida Bar News Briefs The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A Family Law Section priority bill designed to make divorce proceedings more uniform heading to the Senate floor. Lawmakers looking to […]

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Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jacob Spinoza (50, Weeki Wachee) to nine years and Veronica Jo Barback (29, Weeki Wachee) to three years and four months in federal prison, respectively, for conspiring to distribute protonitazene and metonitazene. Spinoza and Barback were also ordered to forfeit several firearms and […]

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Senior judges seek service renewal The following senior judges’ current service will expire on September 30 and they are seeking service renewal. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of any of the senior judges on this list to continue service as a senior judge should send, on or before March 31, […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that William Rand Paige, Jr. (50, Fernandina Beach) has pleaded guilty to using the internet to attempt to entice a 11-year-old child to engage in sexual activity. Paige faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison and a potential […]

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Bill dealing with asbestos-related claims moves in the House Rep. Robert Brackett A measure making it easier for businesses to avoid asbestos-related claims is headed to the House floor, over the objection of trial attorneys and veterans’ groups. The House Judiciary Committee voted 15-6 to approve HB 1367 by Rep. Robbie Brackett, R-Vero Beach. Republican […]

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Bill to provide ‘alternative headquarters’ for DCA judges is on the Senate floor Sen. Danny Burgess A measure that would make it easier for some District Court of Appeal judges to establish an “alternative headquarters,” is headed to the Senate floor. The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to approve SB 570 by […]

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Reworked Baker and Marchman acts bill unanimously clears House Health Committee Rep. Patt Maney Florida representatives from the House Health and Human Services Committee on February 15 had no questions for their colleague, Rep. Patt Maney, R-Shalimar, on his rewrite of a sweeping mental health and substance abuse bill, HB 7021, before passing it unanimously. […]

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Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Michael Jayson Scarlett (44, Moreno Valley, CA) to five years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. The court also ordered Scarlett to forfeit his cellphone, which was used to […]

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