Court Filings

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's judgment in the criminal case of Terrelle A. Tullis. The appeal was taken pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The court concluded that a life sentence is clear and definite in meaning and upheld the sentencing outcome, relying on Ratliff v. State to support that the Legislature intends a life sentence to keep a defendant in prison for the remainder of life.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's decision in the criminal case of Lace Melitta Heflin. The appeal was considered under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The court relied on Ratliff v. State to conclude that a statutory life sentence is sufficiently definite and means the defendant is intended to remain in prison for the rest of her life, so no error warranted reversal.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in appellant Edgar E. Oliver's appeal from a Collier County circuit court order. The panel, writing per curiam, held that a statutory sentence of life imprisonment is intended by the Legislature to keep a defendant in prison for the remainder of his life, citing Ratliff v. State. No further factual discussion or modification of the sentence was provided; the appeal was disposed of by a short opinion affirming the lower court.

The appellate court reviewed Rhonda Gail Tomlinson’s appeal from a Hillsborough County circuit court judgment involving Jeff Allen Tomlinson and related business entities. The Second District issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court’s ruling. The opinion is brief and contains no published reasoning; the panel simply affirmed the judgment below and noted concurrence by the three judges. No further factual findings, legal analysis, or modification of the trial court’s decision are included in the opinion.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a case where Irma Cristal Perdomo appealed a judgment involving Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee. The appeal was taken from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County and was decided without published opinion beyond the single-word disposition. The panel issued a per curiam order affirming the circuit court's judgment with three judges concurring. No extended reasoning or detailed facts were provided in the appellate entry.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's ruling in an appeal brought by Lary Scott Morris against the State of Florida. The appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision—without published opinion—concluding that the trial court's decision was correct and required no change. All three judges concurred, and the opinion is subject to revision before official publication. No additional reasoning or factual background was provided in the court's short order.

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's summary denial of a postconviction motion by Angel Gabriel Mejia. Mejia argued that a single sentence in his pro se 3.850 motion raised an involuntary-plea claim based on counsel's alleged failure to advise him about a 25-year mandatory minimum. The appellate court held that the motion did not fairly present that distinct claim and, in any event, the plea colloquy and corrected plea form conclusively refuted the allegation because Mejia was expressly advised of the mandatory minimums and acknowledged understanding them in open court.

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed Craig Edward Leeks' convictions and sentences for second-degree murder and improper exhibition of a firearm. Leeks argued the trial court erred by not entering a written competency order and by not conducting a full competency hearing. The appellate court found the trial judge made adequate oral findings of competency, relied on a prior psychological evaluation, repeatedly questioned Leeks during the proceedings, and observed no lapse in competency. Because Leeks did not raise the omission below and has not shown fundamental error, the failure to reduce the competency finding to a written order did not require reversal.

The Second District Court of Appeal reviewed Kyle Kemp's appeal from the Pinellas County Circuit Court under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). After consideration, the panel issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. The opinion is concise, lists the judges who concurred, and notes it may be revised before official publication. No reasoning or factual discussion is included in the published entry beyond the affirmance.

The appellate court reviewed an appeal by Eagles Nest Development Co., Inc. and Helicopter Structural & Maintenance, Inc. from a Pasco County circuit-court decision. After considering the record and briefs, the Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision. The per curiam opinion gives no extended discussion of legal reasoning; the judgment of the trial court therefore stands as entered. All three judges concurred.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the criminal matter of Scott Warren Cullen v. State of Florida. The appeal challenged an order from the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, but the appellate court, in a per curiam decision, unanimously affirmed the judgment below. No extended opinion or separate written reasoning was provided in the published entry; the court's brief ruling concludes the appeal lacks merit and upholds the trial-court outcome.

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a dispute between BISK Education, Inc. (appellant) and FSOI, LLC (appellee). The appeal was taken from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County before Judge Helene L. Daniel. The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision on May 1, 2026, concluding that the lower court's ruling should stand. No extended reasoning or factual details are provided in the published entry beyond the affirmation and the judges' concurrence.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Mark David Kaufman from a final decision of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County involving Case No. 062016DR013212AXXXCE. Both parties appeared pro se. The appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is brief and provides no extended reasoning in the published entry; it notes concurrence by all three judges and that the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by H. James Herborn, III, from a Broward County circuit court decision in a civil case against Adam Kanter. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion announcing its decision to affirm the lower court's judgment. All three judges concurred. The opinion is brief and contains no extended reasoning; it simply affirms and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal summarily affirmed the trial court's denial of Willie Nelson Hill's motion under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Hill, representing himself, appealed the circuit court's postconviction ruling. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 30, 2026, without published opinion, concluding the lower court's disposition should stand. The judgment is subject to any timely motion for rehearing or other authorized relief under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by tenant Travis Wells from a Seminole County Court decision involving Sanford Portfolio 460 DE, LLC (d/b/a Stoneridge Pointe Apartments). The appellate court, in a brief per curiam disposition, affirmed the lower court's judgment and cited Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a). No written opinion or reasoning beyond the affirmation was provided; the decision was issued April 30, 2026, and the panel concurred. The mandate is subject to any timely authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Nicholas Allen McDuffie's appeal from a Brevard County circuit court criminal matter and issued a brief per curiam decision on April 30, 2026. The appellate court unanimously affirmed the lower court's judgment. No written opinion or reasoning is provided in the published entry; the court's sole action was to affirm the circuit court's ruling. The decision notes that the opinion is not final until any timely motions under the Florida rules of appellate procedure are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Christopher Shootes from a Duval County circuit court domestic relations matter. The appellate court, in a short per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling and cited Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a) as the basis for affirmance. No written opinion or extended reasoning was provided; the panel issued a summary affirmance and noted that the decision is not final until any permitted motions for rehearing are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Aaron Rogers from a Volusia County circuit court judgment in case number 2018-030061-FMCI. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam order on April 30, 2026, affirming the lower court's decision. No opinion or written reasons accompanied the disposition in the published entry, and the appellee did not file an appearance. The judgment stands affirmed, subject to any timely, authorized post-decision motion under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Cory Tanner from a decision of the Circuit Court for Leon County. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion on April 30, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's decision without published opinion. The panel (Rowe, Nordby, and Long, JJ.) concurred. The opinion notes that the judgment is not final until the time for certain post‑opinion motions under Florida appellate rules has passed.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Jonathan Adam Jones's appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Jackson County. The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision on April 30, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's decision. No written opinion explaining the court's reasoning was published in this entry; the court simply announced affirmance with Judges Ray, Winokur, and Treadwell concurring. The mandate may issue after disposition of any timely post-judgment motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Robin Cornelison from a decision of the Circuit Court of Escambia County against Enterprise Leasing Company South Central, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Car Sales. The appellate court issued a short, per curiam opinion on April 30, 2026 and affirmed the lower court's decision. No opinion text or reasoning beyond the single-word disposition was included in the published entry; the court simply announced 'AFFIRMED' and the three judges concurred.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Chandler Washington's appeal from a Leon County circuit court decision and, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is terse: the panel announced its decision to affirm without extended explanation. All three judges concurred, and the opinion notes the ruling is not final until any timely, authorized rehearing motions are resolved. Chandler Washington appeared pro se; the State was represented by the Attorney General's office.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a civil case between appellant Yosbani Jose Hernandez and appellee law firm Shutts & Bowen LLP. The appeal (No. 4D2025-1642) came from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam affirmance without published opinion, adopting the lower court's disposition and leaving the case concluded unless a timely motion for rehearing is filed.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Wilbert Griffin of a circuit court order denying his Rule 3.850 motion (postconviction relief). The court, in a short per curiam decision with no written opinion, affirmed the denial. The opinion notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No analysis or reasoning was provided in the published entry.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court's decision in a criminal matter. Thomas Souffrant appealed a judgment from Broward County (case no. 062023MM006736A88810). After review, the appellate court, per curiam, concluded the lower court's ruling should be upheld and entered an affirmance. The opinion was brief, without published reasoning, and the court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment below in a criminal case. The appeal by Stravious B. Johnson from his conviction/sentencing in the Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County, was reviewed and the appellate panel unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion is per curiam, with concurrence from all three judges. The opinion does not state detailed reasoning in the published entry and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a dispute between appellant Richard Block and appellee Midwest One Bank. The appeal, taken from an order in Palm Beach County Circuit Court (case no. 502024CA008105XXXAMB), was argued pro se by Block; Midwest One Bank was represented by counsel. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion stating simply: Affirmed. No separate written opinion, legal analysis, or change in the lower court's judgment was provided in the published entry.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's nonfinal orders in a consolidated appeal brought by LP Glass Technologies, Inc. against Barron Development Corporation. The appellate panel, in a brief per curiam decision, concluded that the lower court's rulings should stand and did not provide extended reasoning in the published entry. The opinion affirms the challenged orders and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed two consolidated nonfinal circuit court orders in a civil dispute between LP Glass Technologies, Inc. (appellant) and Barron Development Corporation (appellee). The opinion is per curiam, brief, and provides no substantive reasoning in the published entry; it simply states the appellate disposition as affirmed, with concurrence by all three judges. The decision is not final pending any timely rehearing motion. No further factual or legal detail was provided in the opinion itself.