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Broward Courts Closed Wednesday And Thursday Due To Hurricane Milton

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The 17th Judicial Circuit announced Broward Courts will close Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. A decision on re-opening on Friday will depend on Milton. The Federal Courthouse in Broward is closed Wednesday and Thursday as well.

“Fort Lauderdale, FL – The 17th Judicial Circuit Court will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9th and 10th, due to Hurricane Milton.

 

We anticipate re-opening on Friday, Oct. 11th. We will continue to monitor the weather and will post updates if changes are in order.

 

Please check our website (https://www.17th.flcourts.org/) and social media for updates”

Richelle Holness Makes Initial Appearance In Federal Court, Judge Sets $100K Bond

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Dale Holness and Richelle Holness

Richelle Holness, daughter of former Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness, made her initial appearance in Federal Court in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. Last month, Holness was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and fraud in connection with emergency benefits-both felonies. On Wednesday, Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch set bail at $100,000 dollars. Holness was ordered to surrender her passport.

Holness waived her right to an indictment, instead her case will be based on an information filed by prosecutors.

Holness is represented by Larry Robert Handfield.