United States

Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency for 67 Counties due to Winter Weather and Drought

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 67 counties due to severe winter weather, drought, and increased wildfire activity. The order facilitates emergency harvests and relaxes restrictions on commercial vehicles to transport vulnerable crops.

Executive Order 26-31: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-31, extending the assignment of State Attorney Brian Haas for one year, until January 19, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Donald Seoane.

Executive Order 26-30: Extension of Attorney Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-30, extending the assignment of State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden for one year until December 17, 2026. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to an ongoing case involving Sonya Faye Lowe.

Executive Order 26-32 Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended Executive Order 26-32, continuing the assignment of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit to represent the State concerning charges pending against John Tyler Roberts and Sarah Drew Diaz. The extension is for one year, until January 27, 2027.

Executive Order 26-29: Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-29, extending the assignment of State Attorney John F. Durrett for one year, until January 18, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Timothy Smith.

Soscia Holdings LLC v. State of Rhode Island - Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Soscia Holdings, LLC v. State of Rhode Island. The appeal concerns claims arising from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's actions regarding a dam's water flow and the assessment of civil penalties. The court addressed dismissals of federal and state claims.

AG Uthmeier Secures Convictions in Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Scheme

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of Robert and Jaclyn Dell for operating a multi-million dollar organized retail theft scheme. The scheme involved stealing power tools from The Home Depot under the guise of a drug addiction recovery center. The convictions were secured by the Office of Statewide Prosecution.

State AG Announces Gang Takedown and Drug Seizure

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a multi-circuit drug trafficking investigation targeting affiliates of the Valentine Bloods gang. The operation resulted in 51 arrests and the seizure of over 70 pounds of meth and 10 pounds of fentanyl.

Truitt v. Winder - Prejudgment Interest Allocation Opinion

The Delaware Superior Court issued an opinion in Truitt v. Winder regarding the allocation of prejudgment interest between two defendants in a wrongful death case. The court vacated a portion of the jury's award for pain and suffering but upheld other damages and interest allocations.

Fulton v. State of Delaware - Compassionate Release Application Denied

The Delaware Superior Court summarily denied Gene L. Fulton's application for compassionate release. The court found that Fulton did not meet the statutory requirements for release under 11 Del. C. § 4217, as he had not yet served the mandatory portion of his sentence and had behavioral management concerns.