Court Filings

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s judgment in a dispute between Dr. Gary Boraks, LLC (as assignee of Runnell D. Curry) and the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA). The court held that FIGA is not generally liable for attorney’s fees under section 627.428 and may only be assessed fees under the limited exception in section 631.70 when FIGA affirmatively denies a covered claim other than by delay. The court relied on statutory text and precedent limiting FIGA’s obligations to policy limits (up to statutory caps), interest as provided, and attorney’s fees only in that narrow circumstance.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a criminal appeal by Thomas Wood against the State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion, announced the judgment as AFFIRMED, and provided no published opinion or extended reasoning. The panel of judges (Soud, Boatwright, and Maciver) concurred. The decision is subject to any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 but otherwise concludes the appeal in favor of the State.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Donovan Tyler Adkins. The appeal arose from a conviction or post-conviction ruling in Brevard County Circuit Court, and the appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision on April 16, 2026, concluding the lower court's decision should stand. No additional opinion or written reasoning was published in this document; the court simply announced affirmance and noted concurrence by the three judges.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case in which Christopher Thomas Petry appealed a Volusia County circuit court decision. The appellate panel issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, concluding the lower court's ruling should stand. No written opinion or extended reasoning accompanies the short disposition; the court simply noted the affirmation and that the three judges concurred. The decision is subject to any timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's decision in a criminal case. Appellant Carmelo Cruz appealed a Volusia County criminal matter, but the appellate panel (per curiam) found no reversible error and denied relief. The court issued a brief order affirming the lower court's judgment without opinion; three judges concurred. The opinion notes that the decision is not final until the time for certain authorized post-judgment motions expires.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a pro se appeal by Andre Patrick Edwards from a Brevard County circuit court ruling under Florida Rule 3.800. The panel issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, affirming the lower court’s disposition. No written opinion explaining reasons was published, and there was no appearance by the State. The judgment is subject to any timely authorized motions under Florida appellate rules before it becomes final.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Reginald Lawrence Perry Jr.'s appeal from the denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 postconviction motion by the Duval County Circuit Court. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision issued April 16, 2026, affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion. The panel unanimously concurred, and the opinion is not final until any timely permitted motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court judgment in a case brought by appellant Luiz Silva against Frances Von Holten, Joseph Von Holten, Vinicius Lara, and Vizzion Construction, LLC. The appeal was decided by a three-judge panel and the court issued a brief per curiam affirmance citing Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a). No appellee brief or appearance was filed. The decision is final subject to any timely motion authorized by the appellate rules for rehearing or clarification.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se appeal by Kyle Nelson Robinson from the Duval County circuit court's decision on a Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 matter. The appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's ruling. No opinion discussion or factual or legal reasoning is provided in the published entry; the court simply entered an affirmance with all three judges concurring and noted that the judgment is not final until any timely post-opinion motions are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's ruling in a dispute between Jose and Nancy Quinones (appellants) and Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (appellee). The per curiam opinion, issued April 16, 2026, simply states 'AFFIRMED' without additional explanation in the published text. The appeal arose from the circuit court in Duval County, and the appellate panel—Chief Judge Jay and Judges Lambert and Maciver—concurred in the decision to affirm.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se appeal by John M. Johnson, Jr. from the denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 postconviction motion in the Circuit Court for Duval County. The appellate court issued a per curiam decision on April 16, 2026, summarily rejecting the appeal and affirming the lower court's ruling. No extended opinion or substantive reasoning is included in the published disposition; the court simply affirmed the trial court's action and noted that the decision is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the circuit court's decision in James Delosa's appeal under Florida Rule 3.800. Delosa, appearing pro se, appealed an order from the Brevard County Circuit Court (Judge Stephen George Henderson). The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED, with no published opinion or additional reasoning provided. The judgment is subject to any timely motions for rehearing authorized under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Christopher Samuels's appeal from the denial of a Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 postconviction motion in Brevard County. The court, in a short per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion or extended explanation. The panel issued a unanimous affirmance on April 16, 2026, and noted the decision is not final until any timely motion under Florida appellate rules is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by A.M., the mother of S.L., from a Hernando County circuit court order in a child-protective proceeding brought by the Department of Children and Families. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's decision. No further reasoning or explanation is included in the opinion; the panel of three judges concurred.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Jessie Lee Shumaker from the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision issued April 16, 2026, affirmed the lower court's judgment without further opinion. The court noted the decision is not final until resolution of any timely post-judgment motions authorized by Florida appellate rules. No detailed reasoning or factual background is provided in the opinion.

The First District Court of Appeal denied Walter Jim Roberson Jr.'s petition alleging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel. The court exercised its original jurisdiction to consider the petition and, without an opinion, entered a per curiam order denying relief. The denial means the court found no basis to grant the petition or to disturb the underlying appellate result. The decision was issued April 16, 2026, and three judges concurred.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Walter Jim Roberson Jr.'s appeal from a Bay County circuit court decision. The court issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's ruling. No published opinion or extended reasoning appears in the document; the three-judge panel (Roberts, Ray, and Treadwell) concurred. The decision is subject to timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules before it becomes final.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Vincent Johnson's appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County and issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion. All three judges concurred. The appellant represented himself; the State was represented by the Attorney General's office. The opinion notes the decision is not final until any timely post-judgment appellate motions are resolved.

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal appeal brought by George Fountain III. The appeal arose from a decision entered in the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion announcing its decision to affirm, with three judges concurring, and noted that the decision is not final until the time for certain post-judgment motions has passed. No further reasoning or factual discussion appears in the published entry.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Patrick Fleming's appeal from a Leon County circuit court decision. The appellate court, in a brief per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. No published opinion or extended reasoning appears in the record; the panel of three judges concurred and noted that the decision is not final until any timely authorized post-judgment motions are resolved. Fleming proceeded pro se on appeal, and the Attorney General represented the State.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal denied Matthew Evans's petition for a writ of certiorari seeking review of an action involving the Florida Department of Corrections. The decision was per curiam, with three judges concurring, and no published opinion or substantive reasoning is provided in the order. The denial leaves in place the lower court or administrative action Evans challenged; the court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion under the appellate rules is resolved.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal, in its original jurisdiction, denied on the merits Charles Dawson’s amended petition alleging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel. The petition was filed August 13, 2025, and the court issued its per curiam decision on April 16, 2026. The court reviewed the claims presented and concluded they did not establish ineffective assistance sufficient to warrant relief, so the petition was denied without remand or other relief.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Antoine Vonche Booker’s appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court’s judgment. No separate written opinion was issued; the opinion simply states AFFIRMED and notes concurrence by the three judges. The decision is subject to timely motions under Florida appellate rules but otherwise ends the appeal with affirmation of the trial court’s ruling.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Adam Kyle Atkins' appeal from a Santa Rosa County circuit court judgment and, in a unanimous per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The opinion is brief and states only the disposition without providing substantive reasoning in the published entry. The court noted the decision is not final until any timely authorized motion under Florida Appellate Rules 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed Robert Kleckley's appeal of the circuit court's denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.853 motion (a postconviction claim challenging DNA testing). The appellate court, per curiam, affirmed the lower court's order denying the motion without further opinion. The decision leaves the circuit court's ruling in place and notes the appellate mandate is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of appellee Moosa Syhead against appellant Nova Palms Holdings LLC. The appeal arose from a Broward County circuit court case (062022CA009666AXXXCE). The appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision, stating simply 'Affirmed' without elaboration. Because the opinion offers no substantive explanation, the appellate court left intact the lower court's ruling and allowed any timely motion for rehearing to proceed under normal rules.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's order in a family-law matter between Maschelle Adrianne Pugh (appellant, pro se) and Eric Paul Pugh (appellee). The appeal from the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Martin County) was reviewed and the appellate panel issued a per curiam decision simply stating 'Affirmed.' No additional reasoning or changes to the lower court's judgment were provided in the published entry. The decision will become final after any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a dispute between homeowner Mary Burliuk Holt and Lighthouse Bay Condominium Association, Inc. The appeal (No. 4D2025-0869) challenged a ruling from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The appellate panel issued a per curiam opinion simply stating 'Affirmed' without published reasoning, and the three judges concurred. The decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a county court judgment in an appeal by Kevin Flynn and Stacey Dever against French Village Condominium Association, Bryan Taylor, and John Beech. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision, endorsing the lower court's ruling without published opinion and noting the judgment is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No additional factual findings or legal reasoning were included in the opinion provided.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed a criminal appeal by Juan Camilo Hurtado Castano from a judgment entered in Martin County Circuit Court (case no. 432024CF001321CFAXMX). The court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. No opinion or reasoning is provided in the published entry; the decision simply affirms the trial court's ruling. The mandate is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.