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In Re:              Clerk Of Court – Covid 19 – Mortgage Foreclosure And Eviction Relief To view full text please, click here.

In Re:        Judges – Appointment Of Circuit Judges To Handle County Court Cases In Certain Situations To view full text please, click here.

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To help borrowers at risk of losing their home due to the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will extend the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions until at least December 31, 2020. To view the full text please,…

On August 31, 2020 Governor Ron DeSantis once again extended the eviction moratorium related to covid-19. This time until October 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.   To view the full text of the Executive Order please, click here.

On Thursday September 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. our staff attorneys will be hosting a Facebook live to provide some information regarding the end of the moratorium on evictions as well as to answer any questions the audience may have.

A.O. 20-28 2nd Amended supersedes 20-28 Amended and 20-15 6th Amended. This Administrative Order is regarding covid-19 reopening procedures concerning the transition from phase 1 to phase 2. To view the full text please, click here.

3rd Amendment to the Supreme Court of Florida’s Administrative Order 20-32 regarding Covid-19 Public Health and Safety Precautions for Operational Phase Transitions. To view the full text, please click here.

6th Amendment to the Supreme Court of Florida’s Administrative Order 20-23 regarding Comprehensive Covid-19 Emergency Measures for the Florida State Courts.the view the full text please, click here.

August 6, 2020, 18th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 20-15 was amended for the 6th time. To view the full text of this order please, click here.

On Monday August 3, 2020, 18th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 20-15 was amended for the 5th time. To view the full text please click here.

July 29, 2020, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-180 extending the suspension on evictions until September 1, 2020. In it he states “I hereby suspend and toll any statute providing for final action at the conclusion of an eviction proceeding under Florida law solely when the proceeding arises from non-payment of rent by a residential…

July 27, 2020, 18th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 20-15 was amended for the 4th time. Administrative Order 20-15 4th Amended states that “any prior restrictions imposed in excess of those specifically listed in Administrative Order 20-33 are lifted. Absent any future extension, Administrative Order 20-33 expires on August 1, 2020” thus, taking away any COVID…

October 5, 2020 is the last day to register to vote, in the State of Florida, for the General Election on November 3, 2020. If you need to register to vote please click here to view the Florida Online Registration Website. For more information regarding the candidates and the upcoming election please visit the Seminole…

August 18, 2020 will be the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution which granted American women with the right to vote; a right known as “women’s suffrage.” Please click here to view a flowchart containing a brief history of such a monumental event.

August 18, 2020 is the day of the Florida Primary. Early voting will occur from August 8, 2020 to August 15, 2020. To view the locations for Early Voting Centers in Seminole County please, click here. Registration for the Primary closed July 20, 2020.

On July 20, 2020, 18th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 20-15 3rd Amended was issued which suspended eviction, ejectment or writs of possession, unlawful detainers as well as foreclosure sales, hearings and nonjury trials until August 31, 2020. To view the full text for this order please, click here.

Please click here to see the attached Seminole County Executive Order 2020-030 regarding Covid-19 And The Use Of Social Distancing/ Facial Coverings

SCPS is continuing their partnership with Summer BreakSpot to provide free nutritionally balanced meals to children and teens 18 and under. Meals will be provided Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm with an additional breakfast and lunch provided on Thursdays as Friday’s meal. Meals will be provided at the locations mentioned below:…

Please click here to see the attached Administrative Order 20-28 regarding COVID-19 Reopening Procedures- Seminole County Courthouse

Seminole County has established a grant program designed to aid small businesses struggling amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. Starting June 1st, small businesses located in Seminole County can apply for a one time grant of up to $5,000. The businesses must be physically established within Unincorporated Seminole County or one of the…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased risk of spread of COVID-19 on cruise ships, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) published the first industry-wide No Sail Order on March 14, 2020. You may ask, what is a No Sail Order? The No Sail Order suspends all cruise ship operations in waters subject to…

University of Florida: The University of Florida has two major relief funds – Aid-a-Gator and the Federal Emergency Aid Grant. The first is a fund meant to help UF students cover education-related expenses. Aid-a-Gator is a grant, not a loan and the maximum grant is $1,000. The second fund is meant for UF students to…

On Thursday, May 21st, the Sharing Center will be giving out food to qualifying families at the Annunciation Catholic Church. Please click here view the flyer to learn more.

Please click here to see a flyer our office created, comparing and contrasting the types of state reemployment and federal unemployment benefits that are available