Court of Appeal

The appeals panel said the case lacked a necessary “justiciable controversy” because it did not have an “adverse party.” Such an adverse party could have been a parent or guardian of the minor.

The case sought refunds of fees paid for transportation, health care and athletics services that were not provided. An online docket said the student's en banc request had been refused.

A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal, in a 2-1 decision, refused a request by Alachua County for a rehearing. The court did not explain its reasons.

At issue is a county order requiring people to wear masks at businesses. The case could serve as a test for requirements that have been approved in various parts of the state.

Weighing restrictions on the “unlicensed practice of law,” a South Florida appeals court has said a mother can represent her disabled daughter in a…