The Florida Bar is opening the door for attorneys across the state to make a lasting impact on Florida’s judicial system. The Bar is now accepting applications from qualified lawyers to serve on the state’s Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNCs) — the bodies responsible for screening and recommending candidates for judgeships.
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Below are four leaders whose courage, conviction, and commitment to community have shaped the political story of the Sunshine State.
An estimated 9 million borrowers face being kicked out of the program By Charlene Crowell A new Department of Education rule redefines eligibility for the popular…
This wasn’t a compromise. It was capitulation. After forty long days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history, America’s working class, the elderly, the sick, and the poor watched as their future, and their literal lives were traded away by the very people who promised to protect them.
A heartfelt tribute he spent several months creating to honor all Veterans. A resident for five years, Beneby was inspired to show that an African American man can create something meaningful to recognize the service and sacrifice of all who served, including his seven family members who defended this country with honor and dignity.
The Neighborhood Partnership Committee convened Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Headquarters to focus on one powerful goal: increasing voter participation across Broward County ahead of the 2026 election season.
A powerful partnership between the Broward Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Trust Fund and local community advocates is driving new investments in safety, education, and equity. Together, they’re celebrating two impactful grants totaling $20,000 funding that will directly support Crime Prevention & Intervention Programs and the Youth Hate Crimes Education and Prevention Program.
On March 17, the Broward Elks Lodge #652 won a jury verdict of fraud against Sator Investments, LLC, and conspiracy to commit fraud against by Kevin Eutsey and Sator Investments, LLC, after over seven years of fighting in Broward County Courts. The decision also quieted the deed title which returned the entire property at 712 North West 2nd Street back to Elks Lodge #652. However, during the trial a deal had been structured in the hallways by Sator’s lender HIF IV, Elks Lodge #652 attorney and the Elks Grand Exalted Ruler of the Grand Lodge, IBPOEW, to liquidate the local Elks property on 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale, with a payoff of $1.85 million, and attorney fees.
Now you see it, now you don’t. Like a cheap magic frick, justice can disappear in a flash, through loopholes, slick tricks, skill maneuvering and cleaver tactics. So, you can win a jury decision for fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud, and still get your property in foreclosure. Add to which, a judge can decide that you get no compensation for your property being used by the crooks who fraudulently held it for 8 years while your case wound its way through a labyrinth court system.
Demings opened a campaign account for governor Friday, a necessary first step to starting a campaign for the office currently held by Gov. Ron DeSantis. POLITICO reported last week that Demings was expected to announce his candidacy at a rally scheduled Thursday in Orlando.