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Fla. Supreme Court reprimands two judges for misconduct
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In two separate opinions released last week, the Florida Supreme Court publicly reprimanded both a Broward County judge and an Orange County judge.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Florida Resort Over Serious Injury Incident
A New York couple has filed a lawsuit against The Sandpearl Resort in Florida following an incident where one spouse suffered severe injuries due to alleged negligence by the resort staff.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Twenty-Year Prison Sentence for Fraudulent Pool Contractor
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP) secured a 20-year prison sentence for the owner of Olympus Pools, who defrauded Floridians.
Orange County judge ordered to appear before Florida Supreme Court for public reprimand
The Florida Supreme Court has ordered an Orange County judge who called an assistant state’s attorney an “ass” during criminal court proceedings to appear before the high court for a public reprimand.
City Municipality Accused of Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Joan Mayhew has filed a lawsuit against the City of Clearwater following an injury she sustained due to alleged negligence on their premises during jury duty attendance.
Plaintiff sues Cinemex Holdings USA Inc., CB Theater Experience LLC over Negligence
A Hillsborough County resident has filed a lawsuit against several cinema companies following an accident at a Clearwater theater.
Hotel Guest Alleges Negligence Against Resort Chain Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida woman is suing Tradewinds Island Grand after allegedly slipping on their premises due to unsafe conditions she claims were neglected by the hotel chain's management.
Patron Accuses St. Petersburg Bar 'Crafty Squirrel' of Negligence After Injury
A night out turned sour for Chelsea Starling when she was injured during an altercation at Crafty Squirrel bar in St. Petersburg last year.
Plaintiff Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Property Management Company Following Injury
A tenant has filed a lawsuit against her property management company following an injury sustained due to alleged negligence at her apartment complex.
19th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Interview Schedule
As the result of the resignation of Nineteenth Circuit Court Judge Janet Croom, the Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice it will be conducing in person interviews on May 23, 2025 at the Indian County Courthouse, Courtroom 1, Second Floor, 2000 16th Ave., Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Adding Value and Subrogation on May 16, 2025
Joseph F. Rich and Jermaine A. Lee will present "Adding Value and Subrogation" at the South Florida Claims Association's 2025 Day of Education in Boca Raton, Florida.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests in $345K Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is charging Hector Luis Sanchez Gonzalez and Juan Carlos Vilchez Montiel, who were both arrested for their roles in a coordinated scheme to defraud Florida’s Medicaid program out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) claims.
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Rehabilitation Hospital Over Care Failures
A former patient has filed a lawsuit against Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo over alleged negligence leading to severe health deterioration during his stay.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against St. Petersburg Free Clinic
A former nurse has taken legal action against St. Petersburg Free Clinic alleging racial discrimination and retaliation leading to wrongful termination.
Pinellas Resident Sues Local Pizza Restaurant Over Injury Claim
Arlene Evans has taken legal action against Toby's Original Little Italy Pizza after allegedly sustaining injuries due to negligence on their property.
Plaintiff Injured Visitor Sues Florida Resort and Local Government for Negligence
A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against Malibu Resort LLC and North Redington Beach after suffering injuries from a fall due to alleged negligence at their property.
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a Florida nursing home alleging negligence leading to the wrongful death of resident Renate B.Seamans.
Media Advisory: Reporters’ Workshop Hot Topics in Public Records Webinar on May 21
Join us for an online Reporters’ Workshop webinar on Hot Topics in Public Records to be held at 11 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Estate of murdered delivery driver sues apartment complex
TALLAHASSEE – The estate of Leon County man has filed a wrongful death suit against an apartment complex after he was killed while making a food delivery by armed trespassers.
An INN-ovative Approach to Acclimating Students
For 1L Christian Sweeney, who earned his undergraduate degree from a small liberal arts college, being part of a close-knit community is integral to his academic success.