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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

It's time to add a new podcast to your rotation! Tune into The Florida Bar News Briefs this (and every) Tuesday to catch up on all the latest legal news headlines in five to 10 minutes! 🎙️✨⚖️
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

The Bar Exam, administered by our friends at the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, is only a week away! That means our tenacious test-takers are brushing up on those last few concepts. If you have any advice, drop it in the replies! Good luck, test takers! ✨⚖️✍️

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Tampa Free Press: Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal has ruled that the State of Florida can continue to seek the death penalty against Julio Montez Morris, a first-degree murder defendant, reversing a lower court decision.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

DBR: The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Wednesday [July 15]. Judge Kuntz was appointed to the state appellate court bench in 2016 by former Gov. Rick Scott.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Congratulations to Judges Jackie Powell and N. Hunter Davis, who were recognized with the @TJReddickBar's Judge Zebedee Wright Award and the Rising Jurist Awards, respectively.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Governor DeSantis has appointed Judge Thomas Rebull to serve on the Third DCA bench. Judge Rebull has served as an 11th Circuit judge since 2011 and was previously a partner at Nelson Mullins. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Emas.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Congratulations to Shawn Clark, who has been named the Marion County Bar Association's 2026-27 president! “The strength of the [Bar] comes from the dedication of its members and the relationships that have been built within our legal community,” he said.
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[FloridaSupremeCourt @flcourts]

New material in James A. Duckett v. State of Florida. Lake County death case (notice of appeal, scheduling order). July 28 execution date set. See the docket https://t.co/kkQw9lQPBh

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Congratulations on your new role, Judge Smith! 🙌

[Fifth Circuit @circuit5]

The Honorable Jason L. Smith welcomes family, friends, and colleagues in attendance at his recent investiture in Hernando County. ⚖️
Congratulations, Judge Smith.

#HernandoCounty #Judges #Investiture

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

https://t.co/FSQn2LxWfi: Johnson & Johnson has asked a federal judge for an order that could dismiss all 67,000 lawsuits alleging its baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Congratulations to @StThomasLaw Dean Tarlika Nuñez Navarro, who recently received the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association's Bravo award to recognize her dedication and service to the Hispanic community.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

@FundingFla's new Elder Law Grant Program is designed to help provide legal assistance to older adults in critical areas that affect their wellbeing, safety, and ability to remain independent.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

In a recent article, reflecting on her own experiences as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, Judge Beth Bloom discusses the Declaration of Independence and our role in history as it continues to be written. Read it to combat the #SundayScaries.
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[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Tampa Free Press: The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the first-degree murder conviction and death sentence of Patrick Rene McDowell, an Iraq War Marine veteran who pleaded guilty to the killing of Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Moyers.
https://t.co/3gItlcnOpC

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Jax Daily Record: 4th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Charles “Charlie” Cofer received the '26 Steven M. Goldstein Criminal Justice Award from the FACDL. The association cited Cofer’s nearly 5 decades [of experience], including service as a county judge.
https://t.co/e24xGHZAh8

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr. is retiring from the Twelfth Judicial Circuit after more than 17 years on the bench. Colleagues describe Judge Smith as a kind, even-keeled Southern gentleman and a significant asset to the judiciary.
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[TLH Women Lawyers @TWL_FAWL]

🏡 Help them build a legacy that lasts! 🏡

Volunteer at LSNF's rural estate planning clinics, remotely or in person.

July 17: Port St. Joe [10:30-3]
July 21: Chattahoochee [9:30-3]
July 23: Crestview [9:30-3 CENTRAL TIME]

Please contact [email protected] for info.

#TWL

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Great insight from our clerks! ✨

[Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers @FloridaClerks]

The fifth episode of Clerk Talk is now live!

In the latest episode, host Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, sits down with Karen E. Rushing, Sarasota County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, and Melissa Bennefield, FCCC-Civitek Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the evolution and impact of Florida's statewide E-Filing Portal.

Clerk Talk is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and FCCC’s YouTube channel.

Spotify: https://t.co/XDMKxpdWIa
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/efbfp8g1SX
Youtube: https://t.co/i5F2TqVn6x

#ClerkTalk #FloridaCourts #EFiling

[Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers @FloridaClerks]

In many counties, Comptrollers oversee public surplus auctions, including county vehicles and equipment, managing mortgage foreclosure sale auctions, and tax deed sales.

Check with your local Clerk’s office to learn about upcoming auctions in your area.

#FLClerks #PublicAuctions #CountyAuctions #SurplusSales #RealEstateAuctions #AuctionUpdates

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

The 2026-27 Bar year is going to be amazing! 💪

[Orange County Bar @OCBA_FL]

The groundwork for a great bar year is underway!

Our Committee Chairs recently met with OCBA staff to prepare for the year ahead, and we're excited for what's next.

Ready to get involved? Join an OCBA committee today! https://t.co/eZWJflPQnz