Navigation 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 Eleventh Circuit. The public comment period is from Monday, December 8, 2025, to Wednesday, January 7, 2026. A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained […]
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Five pro bono champions to be celebrated in Miami
The Put Something Back Pro Bono Project in Miami is recognizing five pro bono volunteers on October 24 “who have gone above and beyond” to support Dade Legal Aid and Put Something Back on matters involving children, teens, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. They will be recognized at The ABCs of Family Law Seminar, […]
19th Circuit JQC sends names to the governor
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 19th Judicial Circuit interviewed eleven applicants to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Circuit Judge Lawrence M. Mirman and the additional circuit court seat created pursuant to Senate Bill 2508. Following deliberations and consideration of each applicant, the commission nominates the following individuals (without any preference) to […]
Pasco clerk opens ‘Empowerment Room’ for emergency court filings
The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Empowerment Room at the West Pasco Judicial Center in New Port Richey. The room is designed specifically for emergency filings, allowing customers to meet with the clerk’s team in a setting that prioritizes privacy and dignity. West Pasco County residents […]
Judge Ari Porth Receives Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Annual Award
[Photo by Cliff Frommer] Broward Circuit Judge Ari Abraham Porth received the 2025 Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Award from The St. Thomas More Society of South Florida on October 15. Broward Circuit Judge Ari Abraham Porth is the 2025 recipient of the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Annual Award, an honor recognizing a member of the […]