Florence v. Indian River County, State of Florida
Plaintiff: Bruce Florence
Defendant: Indian River County, State of Florida and Michelle McCarter
Case Number: 2:2026cv14329
Filed: August 28, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: David S Leibowitz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 28, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing by Bruce Florence. Responses due by 9/11/2026. (kma)
August 28, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Bruce Florence. Responses due by 9/11/2026. (kma) #1 Affidavit Request for Counsel) (kma).
August 28, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (Application for Indigent Status) by Bruce Florence. Responses due by 9/11/2026. (kma)
August 28, 2026 Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge David S. Leibowitz (kma)
August 28, 2026 Filing 1 APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2254. Filing fee $ 5.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Bruce Florence. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law) attachment(s) #2 Summon(s) Notice of Service) (kma).

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