Tag: circuit judge

Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2018
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Incumbent Circuit Judge Thomas H. “Tommy” Minkoff of Pinellas County has beaten back a challenge from Mike Trentalange, a medical malpractice lawyer. The circuit includes Pinellas and Pasco counties. By 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Minkoff led 71 percent-29 percent in Pinellas County with 97 percent of the vote in, and 65 percent-35 percent in Pasco, with 99 percent […]

Jim RosicaMarch 11, 2018
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In a surprise announcement Sunday from the dais of the Florida House, Gov. Rick Scott said he had appointed Republican Rep. Larry Metz as a circuit judge. Metz, a Yalaha Republican and 62-year-old lawyer in private practice, applied for a judgeship in the 5th Judicial Circuit, covering Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties. He’s term-limited in the House […]


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