Navigation Illicit uses of opioids and stimulants have reached epidemic proportions, with far-reaching, destructive impacts on Florida and the nation. Substance use disorders threaten lives and a dramatic increase has occurred in drug overdose deaths. A surge in fentanyl use is creating added dangers. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is 50 – 100 times more potent than […]
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Justice Renatha Francis takes her seat on the Florida Supreme Court
Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz administers the oath of office to Justice Renatha Frances during a brief ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom with Justice Francis’ husband, Philip, two young sons, and a small group of friends and colleagues looking on. Justice Renatha Francis was sworn in as Florida’s 92nd Supreme Court justice in Tallahassee September 1. “I […]
Plaque will mark the location of Florida A&M University’s original college of law
FAMU College of Law’s original building in Tallahassee was dedicated in 1954 and had three classrooms, a library, student lounge, moot court room, and faculty offices, according to the university. Descendants of pioneering civil rights attorney Virgil Hawkins are scheduled to attend a September 9 plaque dedication ceremony at Florida A&M University’s Tallahassee campus, organizers […]
20th Annual For the Public Good Gala to celebrate the ‘best of free legal representation’
Belinda Keiser Many of Florida’s citizens who make their way through the court system do not have the means to hire legal representation. In South Florida, the Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) stand as two free community resources for those low-income residents navigating […]
Supreme Court amends rules on how it determines the need for new judges
The Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.240 (determination of the need for additional judges) which sets out a list of secondary factors the court may consider if additional trial judges are needed in a particular jurisdiction. The unanimous court acted on September 1 in […]