Jonah D. Harris v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Jonah D. Harris v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 6D2024-0817, concerned a criminal matter from Orange County. The appellate court cited a previous ruling in Price v. State as precedent for its decision.

Washington v. State of Florida - Appellate Counsel Petition Denied

The Florida District Court of Appeal denied a petition alleging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in the case of Washington v. State of Florida. The court issued a per curiam opinion denying the petition.

Bowden v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Bowden v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The appellate court issued its opinion on March 13, 2026, affirming the disposition of the case. This ruling pertains to an appeal involving a consumer and a banking institution.

John McDonald v. Amanda McDonald - Petition for Writ of Prohibition

The Florida District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in John McDonald v. Amanda McDonald, cautioning the pro se petitioner against further repetitive, frivolous, and abusive filings. The court warned that future filings related to the underlying circuit court case may result in sanctions, including a prohibition against future pro se filings.

Gaffney v. State of Florida - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the State of Florida's position in the case of Gaffney v. State of Florida. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the lower court's ruling. The opinion was issued on March 13, 2026.

Patella v. State of Florida - Petition for Writ of Mandamus Dismissed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed Michael T. Patella's petition for a writ of mandamus against the State of Florida. The court found the petition moot and dismissed the case, with the disposition noted on March 13, 2026.

Andrew Hawrych v. Peter Von Berg - Florida Appeals Court Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a partial summary judgment in the case of Andrew Hawrych v. Peter Von Berg, et al. The court also dismissed the remainder of the appeal against Peter Von Berg and Nutra-Luxe, M.D., LLC, finding the remaining claims were not separate and distinct from those already adjudicated.

NWCCU Approves Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees and Policy Updates

The NWCCU Board of Commissioners has approved removing the pilot designation for accelerated bachelor's degrees and updated policies to allow institutions to submit proposals for reduced-credit degree programs. Institutions will now have two categories for submitting substantive change proposals related to these degrees.

Accreditor Statement on FIPSE Grants and AI

Four accrediting commissions have released a joint statement regarding Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant awards and the role of Artificial Intelligence in accreditation. The statement celebrates investments in higher education innovation.

NWCCU Standards Review and Revision Process Update

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has provided an update on its ongoing review and revision process for its standards and eligibility requirements. The commission has completed the initial survey phase and is preparing to draft revisions for stakeholder feedback.