Navigation Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging Joseph Watson, a Pasco County elementary school teacher and active church leader, with several counts of possession and promotion of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Watson admitted to authorities that he received images and videos via a transmission from an acquaintance on the Telegram messaging […]
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The Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Amended Interview Schedule
As the result of the resignation of Nineteenth Circuit Court Judge Janet Croom, the Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice it will be conducing in person interviews on May 23, 2025, at the Indian County Courthouse, Courtroom 8, Second Floor, 2000 16th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The only amendment is the change of the […]
Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes marks 70 years with ‘Read & Play’ day
Third graders at Ponce de Leon Elementary in Clearwater show off their new books and play balls during the annual “Read & Play” Project, hosted by the law firm of Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes. The long-running community initiative, held this year in celebration of the firm’s 70th anniversary, promotes summer safety, literacy, and outdoor […]
Governor appoints two to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments May 19. Mark Robens of Dade City to serve as judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Robens has been a partner at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler since 2022. He has worked at the firm since 2014. He earned his bachelor’s degree from St. John Vianney College […]
Insurance coverage certification, stress in the profession, and cybersecurity on this week’s 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: Cybersecurity experts with The Florida Bar encouraging attorneys to adopt a new set of voluntary guidelines for “Model Incident Response Plans.” A timely webinar on trauma and c to round out […]