FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Williams Jr. v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Lawrence Albert Williams Jr. v. State of Florida. The case, identified by docket number 5D2025-2756, involved a criminal appeal.