Barbara Lagoa

A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, sided with marriage and family therapists Robert Otto and Julie Hamilton, who challenged the constitutionality of the county and city ordinances.

If confirmed, the 48-year-old judge will solidify the court's conservative majority. Barrett said her judicial philosophy reflects that of her mentor, conservative Justice Antonin Scalia.

The Florida judge has been on the federal bench for just about a year. She became controversial for not recusing herself from a felon voting rights case.

Friends and public officials alike say the daughter of Cuban exiles would be a worthy selection.

The president said he is looking at five potential nominees to fill the seat left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. One of them is Barbara Lagoa, a U.S. Circuit Court judge from Florida.

Judges Amy Coney Barrett is considered to be the front-runner among the trio of federal appellate court judges. She was a finalist during the president's last high court selection.

The Court unanimously ruled Friday that Judge Renatha Francis is constitutionally ineligible to serve as a justice because she hasn't been a member of the Florida Bar for at least 10 years.

Renatha Francis would be the first Caribbean-American on the court.

Justices on Tuesday rejected a rehearing but unanimously granted a request to revise a complaint against the governor and gave DeSantis until Wednesday to respond.

Two former Florida Supreme Court justices appointed to a federal appeals court by President Donald Trump are facing increased pressure to step aside from…

Gov. Ron DeSantis formally started the 2020 legislative session Tuesday by urging lawmakers to boost pay for many public-school teachers, continue…

Here is the full text of Gov. DeSantis’ 2020 State of the State address on Tuesday:OPENINGMr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the House and Senate, and…