Bills signed by Governor DeSantis NEW MOTHERS A new law excuses women from jury duty if they have given birth within six months. Proof must be provided for those seeking the exemption. SPECIAL DISTRICTS Special districts are created by general law, special act, local ordinance or rule of the Governor and Cabinet. This bill revises and Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Appointments and actions by Governor DeSantis: Bay County Supervisor of Elections Appointed wasNina Ward, previously the deputy supervisor of elections for Bay County. Board of Governors of the State University System Appointed was M. Carson Good, president of Good Capital Group. Central Florida Expressway Authority Appointed was Frederick “Rick” Pullum, president of One Florida Bank. Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
PROSECUTOR SUSPENSION PART 2 In another legal action concerning the suspension of Monique Worrel, the Florida Supreme Court, on a 7-1 vote, ruled that the Governor had the authority to remove her for incompetence and neglect of duty. Ms. Worrel has filed the necessary paperwork to run in the upcoming election to regain her seat. EARTH, Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Grant Cornwell Rollins College president Grant Cornwell has announced he will retire in June 2025 after ten years. David Deno David Deno, CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, has announced his retirement. The Tampa-based company includes popular restaurants such as Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Outback Steakhouse. Florida Department of Business and Professional Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
JURY SIZE The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a constitutional challenge to Florida’s use of 6-member juries in most felony cases. The case was brought by a 2022 Martin County defendant who was found guilty by a 6-member jury. Florida has used the 6-member jury format since 1877. The defendant argued the Jim Crow era rules were Read more about Legal Updates[…]