Navigation The final, $117 billion budget proposal of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ two-term administration prioritizes education, transportation, the environment, and robust reserves. The “Floridians First” plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 would increase current spending by about $2.2 billion, money that also would meet many judicial branch priorities, with a few exceptions. “What [this] […]
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Lake County Clerk’s Office employees spread joy and kindness through Christmas donation efforts
Employees from the Clerk’s Office are joined by Linda Krupski, founder of LovExtension as they present the donated items. The Lake County Clerk’s Office once again spread holiday cheer by participating in Bay and Lake Pharmacy’s “Santa Loves Seniors” gift donation program in support of LovExtension. LovExtension is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded by Linda […]
Professionalism Panels reminded of December 15 reporting deadline
The Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism is reminding Local Professionalism Panels statewide that their biannual activity reports are due December 15 — a requirement the Supreme Court adopted last year to bolster consistency and transparency in the informal peer-to-peer professionalism system. The Local Professionalism Panel Report Form may be downloaded here. LPPs are made up […]
Proposed board action
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its January 23, 2026, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be formally […]
Canady bids a reflective goodbye after 17 years on Florida’s high court
Justice Charles Canady: ‘Throughout my professional life in public service I have been able to unite my vocation with my avocation,” said Canady, who is stepping down just three years short of two decades on the court. “And that is a special privilege… If I did not need to make a living, I would do […]