Court News
The Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) provides information and brief write-ups about newsworthy events happening in and around the Florida State Courts System.
January 10, 2025
On January 16, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court will host the Pro Bono Service Awards in conjunction with The Florida Bar. The annual awards program is a way to recognize and honor the lawyers, judges, law firms, and legal associations who freely give their time and expertise to ensure access...
December 27, 2024
A wide-ranging framework of new and amended rules goes into effect on January 1, 2025. See, In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Case No. SC2023-0962
. For additional information, visit the Florida Supreme Court website, which maintains a list of new and recently amended rules and...
December 23, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual dinner fundraiser, A Supreme Evening 2025, is coming up on January 16, 2025. This event is the historical society’s main fundraiser, which helps to fulfill their mission of preserving the history of Florida’s highest court and supporting education about the court system. A...
December 02, 2024
Visit the Florida Courts website for the new issue of the Half Court Press. This issue covers the latest Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence, the dedication of the Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Leon County Courthouse, the new marshal of the Supreme Court, and more.
November 25, 2024
On November 22, 2024, community leaders, colleagues, family, and friends gathered in the Leon County Courthouse to celebrate the retirement of Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr., followed by a dedication of the courthouse in his honor. After a judicial career of 27 years, Judge Aikens was Leon County’s longest-serving county...