Florida Supreme Court
Court Rules Miami-Dade Mass Murderer Competent, Can Be Executed
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Miami-Dade mass murderer is mentally competent to be executed.
FL Supreme Court Signs Off On Plan To Eliminate Judges In Foreclosure Cases
The Florida Supreme Court changed the way the state deals with foreclosure cases clogging up courtrooms Thursday.
SCOFLA: Police Need Warrant To Look At Cell Phone Pics
Police officers need a warrant if they want to search through photos on a cell phone in possession of a defendant at the time of arrest, the Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
Escobar Rejects Plea Deal In Cop Murder Trial
The trial against Dennis Escobar took more twists and turns Monday as he rejected a plea deal he was expected to take.
Court Rules Police Don’t Have To Prove Dog Training
A Florida Supreme Court ruling that drug sniffing dogs need to have an “exhaustive set of records” to prove they’re reliable before their evidence can be used just doesn’t pass the smell test, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
High Court Disqualifies Judge For Facebook Friendship With Prosecutor
Judges, take note: you cannot be Facebook friends with the prosecutors in your cases.
FPL Rate Hike Moves To Florida Supreme Court
Two months ago, utility regulators OK’d an increased in how much you’ll pay for FPL services. Now the state lawyer who represents utility customers said Thursday he will challenge the decision in the Florida Supreme Court.
Fla. Supreme Court Upholds Forced Contribution To State Pension Plan
The Florida Supreme Court voted Thursday to uphold a law requiring public employees to contribute three percent of their income to the state’s pension plan.
Fla. Immigrant One Step Closer To Law License
A Florida State University law school graduate who is in the country illegally is one step closer to getting license to practice in the state.
Ex-Sweetwater Cop Loses Death Row Appeal
A former South Florida cop convicted of killing nine people more than two decades ago is one step closer to his execution.






