HARKNESS v. CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA et al
| TONY HARKNESS, II |
| CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA, LOIS HILL and CASSANDRA HODYS |
| 3:2026cv01396 |
| February 26, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| ZACHARY C BOLITHO |
| M CASEY RODGERS |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 20 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by TONY HARKNESS, II. CASSANDRA HODYS waiver sent on 7/10/2026, answer due 9/8/2026. (jfj) |
| Filing 19 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by TONY HARKNESS, II. CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA waiver sent on 7/10/2026, answer due 9/8/2026. (jfj) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #19 , #20 Waiver of Service Executed. (jfj) |
| Filing 18 USMS PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN. LOIS HILL served on 7/15/2026, answer due 8/5/2026. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #18 USMS PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN. LOIS HILL served on 7/15/2026, answer due 8/5/2026. (baf) |
Filing 17
ORDER. Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to complete service on Defendants, (Doc. #16 ), is GRANTED. The deadline to serve Defendants is extended to September 9, 2026. Failure to effect service on any Defendant by this deadline will likely result in dismissal of that Defendant from this action. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 07/13/26. (jfj)
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| Set Deadline re #17 ORDER: Deadline to effect service - by 9/9/2026. (jfj) |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service by TONY HARKNESS, II. (jfj) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #16 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (jfj) |
| Filing 15 Summons Issued as to CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA, LOIS HILL, CASSANDRA HODYS. (alb) |
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Filing 14
ORDER re #13 Amended Complaint. The Clerk of Court is directed to modify the docket to reflect that the Defendants in this case are: (1) City of Fort Walton Beach, (2) Cassandra Hodys, and (3) Lois Hill. The Clerk of the Court shall issue a summons for each of the three Defendants listed above and send the summonses to Plaintiff. The Clerk shall also send Plaintiff a copy of the waiver of service forms (an AO-398 form and an AO-399 form) for Plaintiff's use (it is Plaintiff's responsibility to determine the number of forms needed and make the appropriate number of photocopies). Plaintiff is responsible for prompt service of the appropriate summons and a copy of the amended complaint (Doc. #13 ) upon each Defendant. Failure to effect service on any Defendant within NINETY DAYS of the date of this order likely will result in dismissal of that Defendant from this action. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 05/08/2026. CASSANDRA HODYS added. BENNETT RESTORATION SERVICES LLC and JOHN DOES 1-5 terminated. (Deadline to serve defendants 8/10/2026.) (alb) Modified on 5/11/2026 Order and forms mailed (alb).
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| Filing 13 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA, LOIS HILL, filed by TONY HARKNESS, II. (also added Cassandra Hodys as a defendant) (jfj) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #13 Amended Complaint. (jfj) |
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Filing 12
ORDER. Within twenty-one days of the date of this order, Plaintiff must file an amended complaint on the Court's form. Plaintiff's failure to comply with an order of the Court will result in a recommendation of dismissal of this case. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 04/13/26. (Amended Complaint due by 5/4/2026.) (jfj)
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| Filing 11 Civil Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number DFLN300002347. Fee status updated to paid. (mb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: 11 Civil Filing Fee Received re #10 Order. (mb) |
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Filing 10
ORDER. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #9 ) is DENIED, without prejudice. On or before April 13, 2026, Plaintiff shall pay the $405.00 fee to the Clerk of Court. Failure to comply with this order will likely result in dismissal of this action for failure to pay the filing fee and failure to comply with an order of the Court. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 03/23/26. (Filing Fee due by 4/13/2026.) (jfj)
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| Filing 9 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, by TONY HARKNESS, II. (alb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #9 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (alb) |
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Filing 8
ORDER. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP) (Doc. #7 ) is DENIED for the same reasons discussed in the Court's March 9, 2026, order (Doc. #6 ) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 03/13/26. (jfj)
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| Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by TONY HARKNESS, II. (jfj) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (jfj) |
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Filing 6
ORDER. Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #5 ) is DENIED without prejudice. Within fourteen days of the date of docketing of this order Plaintiff must either (1) pay the $405.00 filing fee, or (2) file a completed motion to proceed in forma pauperis on the proper Court-approved form. Plaintiff may find the Court-approved form for non-prisoners seeking to proceed in forma pauperis on the Court's website free of charge. The form is titled "Pro Se Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis-Non Prisoner." Plaintiff's failure to comply with an order of the Court will result in a recommendation of dismissal of this case. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 03/09/26. (Filing Fee or IFP Motion due by 3/23/2026.) (jfj)
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| Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by TONY HARKNESS, II. (alb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (alb) |
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Filing 4
ORDER denying without prejudice #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Within fourteen days of the date of docketing of this order Plaintiff must either (1) pay the $405.00 filing fee, or (2) file a completed motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 02/27/2026.( Fee or form due by 3/13/2026.) (alb)
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| Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se Litigant. (jfj) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by TONY HARKNESS, II. (Attachments: #1 Motion for Permission to Appeal In Forma Pauperis) (jfj) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by TONY HARKNESS, II. (No service copies received. IFP motion received.) (jfj) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint, #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (jfj) |
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