Court Filings

The Court of Appeals (Seventh District) ordered the appeal of Cody Lee Cochran abated and the case remanded because the reporter's record lacks three State exhibits (22, 23, 24) that are encrypted by the FBI and unreadable without special software. The court directed the trial court to obtain accessible, reviewable copies of those exhibits and to have the court reporter file them with the appellate clerk by May 28, 2026. If the State cannot provide usable copies, the trial court must hold a hearing under the appellate rule to determine whether the exhibits are functionally lost or destroyed and make written findings for the supplemental record.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Shaun Patrick Stewart's appeal from a Sumter County circuit court decision and, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is brief; the court issued a short ruling without published reasoning and all three judges concurred. The decision notes that it is not final until any timely, authorized post-decision motions are resolved under Florida appellate rules. No additional factual or legal analysis is included in the opinion.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Gregory Simpson's appeal from a Marion County circuit court postconviction proceeding under Florida Rule 3.800. The court, in a brief per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's decision, citing Galindez v. State and Washington v. Recuenco to support its ruling. No appellee appearance was entered and the appellant proceeded pro se. The opinion concludes the appellate court saw no reversible error and affirmed the circuit court's disposition without extended discussion.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a dispute between the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (appellant) and A & B Verma Family, LLC (appellee). The appeal arose from a Volusia County circuit court ruling; the appellate panel issued a brief per curiam opinion affirming the lower court's judgment without published opinion. All three judges concurred. The mandate notes that the decision is not final until any timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Erique Goshay's appeal from his criminal conviction and sentence in Duval County. After considering the briefs and record, the appellate court issued a per curiam opinion that affirms the lower court's decision without published opinion or stated reasons. The judgment of the circuit court is left in place and the panel of judges unanimously concurred. The opinion notes that it is not final until any timely post-opinion motions are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a pro se appeal by David Charles Sussman. The appeal challenged actions involving the Assistant State Attorney, a circuit judge, and the Assistant Attorney General. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the circuit court without published opinion or extended reasoning. The opinion is final subject to timely authorized post-judgment motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case. Calvin W. Thomas appealed a Seminole County circuit court decision; the appellate panel issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 28, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED. The court did not elaborate its reasoning in the published entry and the three-judge panel concurred. No additional factual findings, legal analysis, or instructions were included in the opinion.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Antonio Christopher Youngblood's appeal from a Duval County circuit court criminal case. The appellate court, in a brief per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's judgment. No published opinion or extended reasoning is provided in the document; the court simply issued an affirmance with all three judges concurring. The decision becomes final unless a timely, authorized motion for rehearing or certification is filed under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed a nonfinal trial-court ruling in a case where Alan G. Williams, individually and as personal representative of an estate, appealed against Pace Island Owners Association, Inc. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion on April 28, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED without published opinion or extended reasoning. The panel of judges (Jay, C.J., Edwards, and Harris, JJ.) concurred, and the judgment is nonfinal pending any timely authorized post-decision motions under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a nonfinal appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County in a family-law case between Michelle Lany Yoakum (appellant) and William Lee Tschumy, Jr. (appellee). The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, summarily affirming the lower court's order. The opinion is brief and cites no reasoning or authorities; the court simply affirmed the trial court's ruling and noted the decision is not final until any timely authorized motion is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se defendant's appeal under Florida Rule 3.800 from a Citrus County circuit court decision. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, unanimously concluding that the lower court's ruling should stand. No written opinion explaining the court's reasoning was published in this document; the court simply entered an affirmance of the circuit court's judgment. The decision is subject to any timely authorized motion under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Curtis McNealy's appeal from the circuit court's ruling on his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 motion. McNealy represented himself; the State did not file an appearance. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision, concluding simply that the lower court's decision was correct and affirming that judgment. No extended opinion, reasoning, or citation of legal authorities was provided in the document beyond the court's one-line disposition.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court decision in a foreclosure-related appeal brought by Suzanne De Lisi against The Bank of New York Mellon (as trustee). The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion stating simply "AFFIRMED," with all three judges concurring. No reasoning, factual background, or legal analysis appears in the published entry; the decision confirms the county court's ruling against the appellant and preserves the lower court's result.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Keita Jermaine Gaymon Jr.'s appeal from a Lee County circuit court criminal case and affirmed the lower court's decision. The appellate court issued a per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, concluding that the trial court's judgment or ruling should stand. No extended opinion, legal analysis, or separate concurrence/dissent accompanied the brief order. The panel of judges Wozniak, White, and Mize concurred and the clerk noted the usual rehearing period is available.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a consolidated appeal (6D2023-3209 and 6D2023-3444) brought by John Daniel Smith against attorneys Kenneth E. Kemp II, Elizabeth Claire Bentley, and the law firm Patrone, Kemp & Bentley, P.A. The opinion is per curiam, dated April 28, 2026, and contains no published reasoning beyond the single-word disposition "AFFIRMED." The panel (Nardella, White, and Smith JJ.) concurred, and counsel for the parties are listed.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Jason Daniel Aycox's appeal from the Lee County circuit court under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). After considering the record, the court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. No separate opinion or extended reasoning was provided; the panel of judges concurred and the opinion notes the decision is not final until the rehearing period expires.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Derek D. Durant's appeal from the Lee County circuit court under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, affirming the lower court's judgment. No separate opinion or explanation of reasoning was provided in the published entry; the panel of three judges concurred and the court noted the usual period for filing a motion for rehearing.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Christopher Coaxum. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, concluding that the lower court's ruling should stand. No published opinion, explanation, or separate opinion accompanied the affirmance; the panel judges Nardella, Smith, and Kamoutsas concurred. The appellant was represented by counsel from Cohen Law, P.A., and the State by assistant attorneys general. The decision is subject to the normal rehearing deadline.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a Lee County family-law case. Appellant Stacy James (pro se) appealed the circuit court's ruling below; the appellate court issued a per curiam opinion on April 28, 2026, simply stating "AFFIRMED." No additional reasoning or discussion is provided in the opinion, and the panel's judges concurred. Both parties appeared pro se in the appeal. The mandate will issue after the rehearing period expires if no timely motion is filed.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed two consolidated appeals from a circuit court order in Osceola County. The appellants, Shawn Michael Simmerer and Charlee McPherson, appearing pro se, sought reversal of the lower court's decision. The appellate court, in a brief per curiam opinion, affirmed the trial court's ruling without published opinion or extended discussion. The panel (Stargel, White, and Brownlee, JJ.) concurred and the opinion notes the time for filing a motion for rehearing has not yet expired.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in a civil case brought by Robert Lee King, Jr. against Mark S. Brown, M.D., Premier Men's Medical Center of Orlando, LLC, and OPS International, Inc. d/b/a Olympia Pharmaceuticals. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion, noting only the affirmance without elaboration. The decision means the trial court's ruling stands and the appellant's grounds for reversal were rejected by the appellate panel. No further reasoning or factual findings are provided in the published entry.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Quantavious Piglor's appeal from a Polk County circuit court criminal matter and unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion is per curiam, brief, and provides no extended reasoning in the published entry. The panel of Judges White, Brownlee, and Kamoutsas concurred. The public defender and assistant attorney general represented the parties. The court's judgment affirms the trial court judgment or order under review and ends this stage of the appeal unless a timely rehearing is filed.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Kristavion J. Harris's appeal from a Polk County circuit court criminal case and issued a one-line per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. The opinion contains no published reasoning beyond the formal disposition and concurrence by the three judges. The appellate court therefore upheld the trial court's judgment and sentence without further explanation, and the mandate will issue after the rehearing period expires or is resolved.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal from the County Court for Orange County in a case brought by Kayla Williams against Darius S. Dantzler. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision dated April 28, 2026, affirmed the lower court's judgment. No published opinion or reasoning is provided in the decision sheet; the court's brief entry simply states the judgment is affirmed and notes the time to file a motion for rehearing has not yet expired.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Judith Ivette Torres Garcia's appeal from the Polk County Circuit Court and issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. The panel unanimously agreed to affirm the decision of the trial court. No opinion text or reasoning is included in the document beyond the formal affirmance and the names of the judges and counsel. The mandate is subject to the ordinary rehearing period described at the end of the opinion.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in a criminal appeal by Juan Figueroa-Rivera. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the circuit court in Osceola County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, simply stating 'AFFIRMED' without extended opinion. The panel of judges concurred and the appellant proceeded pro se; the state did not file a response on appeal.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case. Eric Alexander Roe appealed a Polk County conviction (lower tribunal 2021-CF-005791). The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, concluding the trial court's rulings should stand. No extended opinion or detailed reasoning was published; the panel issued a simple affirmance with all three judges concurring.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Emily L. Tanner from a Lee County circuit court decision. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, simply stating the judgment is AFFIRMED. The opinion contains no published reasoning beyond the affirmance and notes concurrence by the three judges. Counsel appearances are listed for appellant and some appellees, while two corporate appellees made no appearance.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court for Polk County in the criminal case of Carleton E. Boyce, III. The appeal was briefed and argued by the public defender and the state; the district court issued a per curiam opinion, announcing affirmation without published opinion or extended discussion. The panel (Stargel, White, and Mize, JJ.) concurred. No separate analysis, holdings, or reasons are provided in the short decision beyond the affirmance.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Jerrell Lamont Smith. The appeal, taken from the Marion County Circuit Court, was considered on the briefs and oral argument, and the appellate panel issued a per curiam decision simply stating "AFFIRMED." No extended opinion or new legal analysis was published in the decision; the judges concurred and directed that the decision is not final until any timely, authorized post-judgment motions are resolved under Florida appellate rules.