Navigation Judge Beth Bloom (Editor’s Note: The following is the text of a speech delivered by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom at the Federal Bar Association’s Broward County Chapter installation ceremony. In her remarks, Judge Bloom issues a call to action, warning that judicial independence is under increasing threat and urging lawyers to defend the integrity […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]