Navigation Judge Perry Little: ‘Number one, get involved in community service. Number two, do networking and you will never know who you may meet.’ Graduates of Cooley Law School’s Tampa Bay campus were honored during a commencement ceremony at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on April 23. Retired 13th Judicial Circuit Judge Perry Little delivered […]
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Judge Martha Adams ordered to appear for public reprimand over inappropriate comments
The Florida Supreme Court has ordered Orange County Judge Martha Adams to appear for a public reprimand, citing courtroom comments it described as “well outside the bounds of what is acceptable for members of our judiciary.” Acting May 8 in Case No. SC2025-0278, the court accepted a stipulation that Judge Adams violated the Canons of […]
Court suspends Judge Mardi Levey Cohen for campaign related infractions
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday suspended a Broward County judge who admitted violating several judicial canons in her 2022 election campaign. Justices agreed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission that Broward County Judge Mardi Levey Cohen should be suspended for 10 days without pay and undergo a public reprimand. Cohen admitted that she “disseminated unverified […]
Judge Edward Merrigan, a two-star general, retires from U.S. Army after 31 years
Judge Edward H. Merrigan, Jr., presides over the 17th Circuit’s Veterans Court, which he founded to help eligible veterans suffering from substance abuse or mental health issues. Broward Circuit Judge Edward H. Merrigan, Jr., a decorated two-star general in the U.S. Army, officially retired from the military this month after 31 years of service. “Being […]
Tampa couple blames hurricane-powered dumpster for home damage
A Tampa couple says a runaway dumpster propelled by Hurricane Helene severely damaged their home. Robert and Carolyn Greene filed their complaint April 30 in Hillsborough County Circuit Court against Six Nations Inc. According to the complaint, Michigan-based Six Nations provides refuse services to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Specifically, the company owns and […]