Rumpole Request/Rant: Covid redux. Remember the early weeks of the Covid shutdown when a few, very annoying individuals would spam your emails (and the blog) "I have been in constant communication with the chief judges and there is something called Covid which is a very serious virus and everyone needs to wear a mask and courts are closed..." and they would send this over and over for weeks after courts were closed as if anyone on earth had by that time not heard about Covid.
Well, the same people are at it again with the Hurricane, forwarding over and over emails from various officials telling us that there is a hurricane coming, as if anyone in Florida does not know. "Hey honey, did you see the 14 emails from Billy Busybody and his partner Sally Saysitall forwarding the emails about...wow I guess there is a hurricane and courts are closed?"
"Yes dear, I just saw them, and thank goodness they sent them, because despite the two dozen emails from judges, mayors, and various officials, I was not sure what was happening until Busybody resent me all the emails and I am so glad he did because I was wondering how I was going to drive to court in 190 mph winds."
So do us a favor- STOP FORWARDING THE SAME EMAILS WE ALL GET OVER AND OVER. No one needs you to forward the email from the Chief Judge that courts are closed. If anyone has not gotten the email and is stupid enough to actually go to court during the storm, then they deserve what happens to them. If you have this much time on your hands, go take a spoon and head to the beach and volunteer for the Sisyphean task of filling up sandbags.
UPDATE - Courts are closed Wednesday and NOW THURSDAY for a weather related event that the same people who do not believe in a Covid vaccine, do not believe is caused by global warming. This is what happens when you ignore science- science does not ignore you.
Update - the 11th judicial circuit has issued a media advisory
Couple of thoughts: First, why is the 11th circuit advising the media on the hurricane ? Do they feel the media is stretched too thin by the absence of former ace Herald reporter David Ovalle and they are helping the media ?
Second - not too sure, but we think the last 11th circuit media advisory we saw was congratulating President Clinton on his reelection. So let’s just say you’re better off getting updates from TMZ than our own 11th circuit media division. But we applaud the effort.
Federal and State courts are closed Wednesday.
Has anyone seen the Governor’s comments? How does he describe the phenomena without reference to words that he has banned (rhymes with mobile horning)?
Take over 43 KC/ Saints tonight if you need to get even.
More important question if anyone knows- does Starbucks stay open if the courts are closed? We need our Pumpkin Spiced Latte (PSL for the insiders) every day it is available.
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
For Immediate Release
October 8, 2024
Contact: Eunice Sigler, Director
Office of Government Liaison & Public Relations
Phone (305)349-7189 - Fax (305)349-7190 - Cell (786) 348-7381
HURRICANE MILTON ADVISORY #1
Miami-Dade Courts Closed
Wednesday, October 9th, Due to Hurricane Milton
The Miami-Dade Courts and all Court Facilities will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th, due to expected weather conditions caused by Hurricane Milton.
First Appearance hearings will take place on a weekend/holiday schedule.
Questions regarding an upcoming hearing should be directed to the presiding judge’s office – a judicial directory is found here.
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit will continue to closely monitor the path of Hurricane Milton in the coming days, and any further closures or changes to court schedules will be announced as soon as possible.
Court closure information may be found at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s:
- Emergency Hotline at 305-349-7777
- Website at www.jud11.flcourts.org
- Social Media @miamidadecourts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Please continue to monitor news and weather reports, and the Eleventh Circuit’s website, hotline, and social media for future announcements.