On Friday, February 11, Chief Judge Jack Tuter, State Attorney Harold Pryor and Public Defender Gordon Weekes delivered an overview of their agencies’ operations during the past year, noting the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presented (and still presents) and the ways the courts adapted in order to keep the wheels of justice turning. Broward County Mayor Michael Udine presented Judge Tuter with a proclamation from the county commission and Broward County Bar Association President Jamie Finizio Bascombe  presented “Friend of the Bar” awards to Circuit Judge Fabienne Fahnestock, County Judge Robert W. Lee, and Joshua D. Rydell, Vice Mayor of Coconut Creek.

Judge Bristol and Judicial Assistants Kim Oliva and Jackie Sargiotto represented the 9th floor at Friday’s (2/11/22) blood drive outside the Central Courthouse.

Judge Kenneth Gottlieb welcomed nine students from NSU University School’s Legal Justice Program to the central courthouse last week. The teens spent the morning observing in Judge Gottlieb’s courtroom.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard H. Bernstein took a tour of the Broward County Courthouse this week and stopped in to visit with Circuit Court Judge Andrea Gundersen. We hope his honor enjoyed his tour!

Chilly weekend weather didn’t stop Judge Schulman or Judge Gamm from participating in this year’s Kids in Distress Superhero 5K run! Pictured with Judge Schulman are executives for Kids in Distress and Children’s Harbor.

Judge Stefanie Moon and Judge George Odom, Jr., served as judges for the American Legion District 9 Oratorical Contest in late January. The program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship since 1938.