Navigation The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission received timely applications from the following individuals to fill the positions of statewide prosecutor and the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. Statewide Prosecutor: Nicholas B. Cox, who currently holds the position.
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Measure would end citizen’s arrests in Florida
Rep. Christopher Benjamin A South Florida lawmaker is renewing his attempt to eliminate citizen’s arrests, but with changes he hopes will satisfy critics. Rep. Christopher Benjamin, D-Miami Gardens, filed HB 25 on December 6. The measure has not been referred to committees and there is no companion.
Bill would dub November as ‘Family Court Awareness Month’
Sen. Lori Berman Florida would begin marking “Family Court Awareness Month” in November 2023 under a measure by filed by a South Florida lawmaker who is also an attorney. Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach, filed SB 70 on December 14. The measure has not been referred to committees and there is no companion.
Manatee clerk invites couples to be wed on Valentine’s Day
Couples looking for a special, unique way to tie the knot are encouraged to participate in the Manatee Clerk & Comptroller’s third annual Valentine’s Day group wedding. The event consists of a single group ceremony performed by Clerk & Comptroller Angel Colonneso that unites the couples in attendance. Last year the clerk’s office united 12 […]
WMU-Cooley holds winter commencement for Tampa Bay campus graduates
WMU-Cooley Tampa Bay campus graduates celebrate following commencement ceremonies on December 15. “Now, we get to change the world together,” valedictorian Kimberly (Shana) Mitchell told her classmates and supporting family and friends. “We’ll be problem-solvers, negotiators, activists, peace-makers, fighters, and advocates, and through it all, I hope we’ll stay compassionate.” Graduates of WMU-Cooley Law School’s […]