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Last Call for 10.12.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink. The post Last Call for 10.12.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Sunset Isle Marina escapes Hurricane Isaias unscathed, despite being almost directly in the storm’s path

'From day one, our goal was to build the finest marina in Northwest Florida, one our slip holders could trust in any weather.' The post Sunset Isle Marina escapes Hurricane Isaias unscathed, despite being almost directly in the storm’s path appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

David Silvers outraises, outspends Rick Roth as SD 26 race enters final month

The former House colleagues are competing to succeed term-limited Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman. The post David Silvers outraises, outspends Rick Roth as SD 26 race enters final month appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Anna Corman: Keep Hillsborough’s school promise

Hillsborough voters weigh renewing vital school funding for safer classrooms. The post Anna Corman: Keep Hillsborough’s school promise appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Proposed amendments to three criminal case jury instructions

Jackie Toledo sued for $17K in unpaid debt

The lawsuit says Toledo owes for materials her engineering consulting firm purchased on credit. The post Jackie Toledo sued for $17K in unpaid debt appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Jimmy Patronis aims to connect Hurricane Isaias-impacted homeowners with FEMA, state aid

'We've got to educate our consumers, who, by the way, don't have power, don't have internet.' The post Jimmy Patronis aims to connect Hurricane Isaias-impacted homeowners with FEMA, state aid appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

David Jolly, Byron Donalds continue battle for Black voters

A historic GOP campaign hopes to unsettle a reliable Democratic voting bloc. The post David Jolly, Byron Donalds continue battle for Black voters appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Northeast Florida housing sales slide again in September

While closed home sales fell in Northeast Florida, the median price for a single-family dwelling went up in most counties. The post Northeast Florida housing sales slide again in September appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

David Jolly’s still losing the fundraising battle to Byron Donalds. But he says he’s winning the war

Big checks are finally coming in for the Democratic nominee. The post David Jolly’s still losing the fundraising battle to Byron Donalds. But he says he’s winning the war appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Debra Tendrich collects more honors for anti-domestic violence legislation, advocacy

The recognition keeps coming. The post Debra Tendrich collects more honors for anti-domestic violence legislation, advocacy appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Fourth DCA Hosts New Attorney Induction Ceremony

On October 9, the Fourth District Court of Appeal hosted an induction ceremony for attorneys newly-admitted to the Florida Bar.

Wells petitions for Bar reinstatement

Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, William Pena Wells has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Wells was suspended from practice of law for one year effective November 12, 2022, for violation of the following Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: Rule 4-1.1 (Competence); Rule 4-1.3 (Diligence); Rule 4-1.4 (Communication); Rule 4-3.2 (Expediting Litigation); Rule 4-3.4(h) (Fairness...

20th Circuit JNC sets interview schedule

The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a circuit vacancy resulting from the resignation of Judge Lauren Brodie. The commission will conduct interviews on October 13 beginning at 9 a.m. at Lee County...

New service offers statewide case search through E-Filing Portal

Florida attorneys, legal professionals, and public researchers can now search case information from all 67 Florida counties through a new subscription service launched by the Florida Courts E-Filing Authority and Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers. Powered by Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS), CaseAccess brings Clerk-sourced case information together in one secure, streamlined search platform. The...

Florida Bar opens registration for high school moot court competition

High school students from across Florida will get a chance to write appellate briefs and make oral arguments before Florida judges as The Florida Bar opens registration for its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition. This competition offers high school students the opportunity to gain a firsthand understanding of the appellate...

2027 Board of Governors nominating petitions are due December 15

Nominating petitions for the 2027 election for The Florida Bar Board of Governors must be received in The Florida Bar headquarters office on or before 5 p.m., December 15. The Board positions are for two-year terms. Executive Director Joshua E. Doyle on or before October 7 certified to John A. Tomasino, Clerk of the Florida...

YLD board 2027 nominations being accepted

Nominating petitions for positions on the Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors must be received in The Florida Bar headquarters office on or before 5 p.m., December 15. Executive Director Joshua E. Doyle on or before October 7 certified to YLD President Reno Pierre the number of YLD members of The Florida Bar in good...

GOP Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso calls reports about Kimberly Guilfoyle "very troubling"

GOP Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "what we've seen in the reports is very troubling" about Kimberly Guilfoyle, the ambassador to Greece, allegedly asking Eric Deters to pay $100,000 of her debts to help her confirmation. "It's concerning and I'm sure there's going to be an investigation," he added.

Sen. Chris Murphy says Trump administration is "absolutely incompetent in war making"

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" slammed the Trump administration for its handling of the Iran war, saying "if the Trump administration was trying to lose this war, they couldn't do worse than they are doing," adding he believes they are "absolutely incompetent in war making."

Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12

The strike on King Khalid International Airport, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, marked a major escalation in the war between Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis and the kingdom.