FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

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.

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.

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.

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Wendy D. Montgomery - Property Insurance Case Affirmation

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the property insurance case involving Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Wendy D. Montgomery. The court's disposition was an affirmation, and the conditional cross-appeal was dismissed as moot.

Owens v. State of Florida - Belated Appeal Granted

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal granted Anthony P. Owens, Jr.'s petition for a belated appeal in Case No. 5D2025-3932. The court's order will be filed with the trial court and treated as a notice of appeal from a January 24, 2024 judgment and sentence.

Robinson v. State of Florida - Appellate Opinion

The District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion in Robinson v. State of Florida, affirming the lower court's decision. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Gadsden County. No specific compliance actions or penalties are detailed in this opinion.

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.

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.

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

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's ruling in Lane v. State of Florida. The appellate court's decision, issued on March 6, 2026, upholds the original disposition without modification. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County.