Tag: Florida Supreme Court
Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice meets on Friday
The Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice will hold its first meeting on Friday, Jan. 16, from 12:30 until 4:45 p.m. in Room 412…
Court says Gov. Scott should reverse the suspension of Miami Lakes mayor
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday said Gov. Rick Scott should revoke the suspension of a Miami Lakes mayor who was acquitted of federal corruption…
Florida Supreme Court asks for another circuit judge for our area
After lawmakers turned down requests in recent years for more trial judges, the Florida Supreme Court on Monday said the state needs an additional three…
Florida Supreme Court rules Redistricting documents must be released
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a Republican political consultant’s efforts to keep his redistricting…
Gay marriage case sent to Florida Supreme Court
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida’s ban on gay marriage is now in the hands of the state’s highest court after an…
‘Dreamer’ can’t be admitted to the Bar, Court rules
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida The Florida Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that undocumented immigrants cannot be admitted to The Florida…
More on Florida Supreme Court decision on constitutional amendment on medical marijuana
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A narrowly divided Florida Supreme Court paved the way for state voters to decide whether doctors should…
PNJ source for stories against former public defender and war hero suspended from practicing law
On Dec. 31, the Florida Supreme Court announced it has suspended Pensacola attorney Gene Polk for 90 days, followed by a three-year probation. He was…
Court rejects Strand rehearing
The Florida Supreme Court has refused to rehear Dr. Gregory Strand’s case on the use of the tax increment financing by local governments. The vote…
Will Ron Swanson replace Kenneth Bell on Supreme Court
Traditionally Northwest Florida has had one seat on the Florida Supreme Court. It appears that Santa Rosa Circuit Judge Ron Swanson will get the spot…
No ruling on CMP funding
Another Thursday passes without the Florida Supreme Court issuing a ruling on whether or not Community Redevelopment Agencies can issue bonds using the tax dollars…
Surprise, city council delays another action
There are no surprises with the Pensacola City Council. Last night, the board known for its inaction voted to delay loaning the Community Maritime Park…
