As the result of the resignation of 19th Circuit Court Judge Janet Croom the 19th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice it is accepting applications for a vacancy on the circuit court. All interested in applying, note the following: Applications for this 19th Circuit Court vacancy must be received no later than the deadline […]

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Jim Vickaryous It was a dark and moonless night. I heard a big commotion outside my house. Reluctantly, I got up to investigate. My heavy front door makes noise when it opens, and the commotion instantly stopped as I stepped into that evening’s darkness. My heart pounding, I walked the short distance towards my garage […]

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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: Two bills containing a Supreme Court workgroup’s proposal to strengthen Florida’s vexatious litigant law heading to the Senate floor. Nominations being accepted for the Health Law Section’s new Top 10 Under […]

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Rep. Richard Gentry Gov. Ron DeSantis has singed a bill that requires court clerks to electronically transmit risk protection and other orders to law enforcement within six hours. In an April 18 letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, DeSantis lists HB 513 among four bills that he signed without comment.

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Junior League of Greater Ft. Lauderdale members receive the Florida’s Children First 2025 Outstanding Non-Profit Advocate for Children Award from Broward County Commissioner Nan Rich Florida’s Children First, an award-winning non-profit organization that has been a voice for at–risk children and youth in Florida, celebrated the achievements of child advocates and former youth in foster […]

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