US Courts

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.

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.

Florida Appeals Court Bars Pro Se Filings and Imposes Sanctions

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal has prohibited Lamar Jay Fullmer from making any further pro se filings concerning a specific past case due to abuse of the legal process. The court directed the Clerk of Court not to accept any future pro se filings from Fullmer for that case and to forward the opinion for consideration of disciplinary proceedings.

Woods v. State of Florida - Dismissed Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the case of Woods v. State of Florida, docket number 1D2025-3159. The dismissal was based on the appeal being untimely filed.

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.

West v. West - Florida First District Court of Appeal Ruling

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in West v. West. The appellate court issued its disposition on March 6, 2026, with docket number 1D2025-1308. The ruling is not final until disposition of any timely motions.

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

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Lopez v. State of Florida. The ruling, dated March 6, 2026, pertains to docket number 1D2024-2365. This action represents the final disposition of the appeal.

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.

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.