United States

Sixth District Court of Appeal affirms life sentence for molestation

The Sixth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed a life sentence for Matthew Edward Zink, who was convicted of lewd and lascivious molestation. The court found that any alleged error in sentencing regarding the Prison Releasee Reoffender designation was harmless.

Hinkelman v. State of Florida - Appeal Affirmed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the lower court in Hinkelman v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 2D2025-0337, concerned a case originating from the Pasco County Circuit Court. The appellate court's decision was issued on March 6, 2026.

Murray v. State of Florida - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Murray v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on March 6, 2026, with no known citations or subsequent citations.

State of Florida v. O'Shawn Narfetia King - Search Suppression Ruling

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's order suppressing evidence, finding that the mother's consent to search her son's bedroom was valid. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Enfinger v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Enfinger v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the disposition, with no further motions authorized under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.

First Acceptance Insurance Company, Inc. v. Auto Glass America, LLC - Civil Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of First Acceptance Insurance Company, Inc. v. Auto Glass America, LLC. The appeal, docketed as 2D2025-0127, concerned a civil matter between an insurance company and an auto glass service provider.

Angel Hernandez v. Regency Place Homeowners' Association, Inc. - Appeal

The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower tribunal's decision in the case of Angel Hernandez v. Regency Place Homeowners' Association, Inc. The court's disposition was an affirmation, with no specific compliance actions or penalties detailed in this opinion.

Mahic v. State of Florida - Appeal Denied

The District Court of Appeal of Florida denied an appeal filed by Elvis Mahic against the State of Florida. The court treated the appeal of an order denying a motion to disqualify the judge as a petition for writ of prohibition and subsequently denied it. The decision was issued on March 6, 2026.

NCAA v. Doctor Bradley - Appeal of Basketball Player Waiver

The NCAA is appealing a Florida District Court of Appeal's decision to grant a temporary injunction allowing basketball player Doctor Bradley a waiver to compete. The appellate court quashed the injunction, finding it facially deficient and unsupported by evidence, and reversed the trial court's order.

City of Tampa, Florida v. Liberty Hospitality Management, LLC - Rezoning Dispute

The Florida District Court of Appeal granted the City of Tampa's petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the circuit court to exercise its jurisdiction to review Liberty Hospitality Management's rezoning dispute. The case concerns the denial of a rezoning request for a hotel on Harbour Island.