News about Justice

Lawyers ask the Supreme Court to pause Daniel Conahan's death sentence, arguing new DNA tests could prove innocence in the 1996 killing found nude in Charlotte County woods.

Former Rep. Mike Caruso freed from jail after Orange County judge finds prosecutorial errors and evidentiary holes, marking a major legal setback for the child abuse case.

A federal judge has denied the Department of Justice’s motion to overturn Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction, rejecting his executive privilege defense and allowing the criminal record to stand.

A Florida grand jury report reveals that the non-profit group Hope Florida diverted millions in Medicaid settlement funds to political activities. Despite these findings, prosecutors cannot bring criminal charges due to statutory limitations regarding non-profits.

Jury begins deliberations Wednesday for man accused of orchestrating fatal shooting of Microsoft manager during stormy custody dispute in Florida.

A Florida jury has found Mario Fernandez Saldana guilty in the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, marking the first verdict among three separate trials related to the crime.

As Florida sees a surge in capital punishments, one local pastor walks alongside condemned men to support them spiritually before their final moments arrive at prison facilities across the state.

A federal judge recommends reinstatement and back pay for a Florida teacher suspended over a post about Charlie Kirk's death. The case highlights tensions between First Amendment rights and school district conduct policies in Central Florida.

Trump's threat to sue NYT over negative reporting raises First Amendment concerns, potentially chilling local journalism in Orlando covering politics and development.

Rodney Edward Smith, a Georgia prisoner, faces felony fraud charges after allegedly running a hunting lease scheme from prison that targeted hunters across 15 Florida counties.

Court filings show engineers warned officials about White House reflecting pool dangers before collapse, complicating Trump's blame-shifting efforts and raising questions about federal oversight.

Florida court proceedings begin for the ambush murder of a Microsoft executive, with his ex-wife accused of planning the fatal shooting after years of conflict.