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Florida Supreme Court Weighs DUI Case on Police Jurisdiction Limits

The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving the “exclusionary rule” and the jurisdictional limits of police authority. At issue is a state challenge to a 2024 Sixth District Court of Appeal decision to exclude breathalyzer results because Maitland Police drove a DUI suspect to an Orange County facility — beyond […]

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Lawmakers hear progress report on Second DCA Courthouse, facility upgrades

Eric Maclure The Bernie McCabe Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse will open in St. Petersburg later this year — on budget and on time, lawmakers were assured Wednesday. State Courts Administrator Eric Maclure’s presentation to the House Justice Budget Subcommittee was one of the bright spots of the panel’s “Fixed Capital Outlay” review of […]

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Les probabilités dans les jeux : slot vidéo vs jeux de table

Les jeux de hasard ont toujours fasciné l’Homme, mêlant anticipation, chance et stratégie. Comprendre le rôle des probabilités dans ces jeux est essentiel pour apprécier leur fonctionnement et pour mieux gérer ses risques. Cet article vise à démystifier ces notions en faisant un lien entre les principes fondamentaux et leur application concrète, notamment dans le […]

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20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to fill two vacancies

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new county court judicial vacancies in the 20th Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Judge John Burns and the resignation of Judge Mary Evans. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for these vacancies. Applicants must be able to fulfill the constitutional qualifications […]

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FSU Law hosts First Amendment Clinic event on free speech

Launching in spring 2026, FSU Law First Amendment Clinic offers students hands-on opportunities to advocate for individuals and organizations whose rights to free speech, religious liberty, association, assembly, or free press are at risk. “Our goal is to train the next generation of First Amendment advocates while creating space for the community to hear directly […]

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