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PRESS RELEASE: Appointment of The Honorable Mary Watts Colón, Chief Bankruptcy Judge

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Wed, 07/22/2026
Order Appointing Mary Watts Colón as United States Bankruptcy Judge
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Fri, 03/13/2026
Clerk's Office Position Announcement for Bankruptcy Generalist Clerk
The Office of the Clerk in Tallahassee is seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal, automation and analytical skills to launch or continue a career in public service as a Bankruptcy Generalist Clerk. More »
Mon, 07/27/2026
Brown Bag Lunch Reminder (Pensacola)
Please join Chief Judge Mary W. Colón and Judge Karen K. Specie for a "brown bag" lunch at the Pensacola bankruptcy courthouse on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, in the Arnow Courthouse first floor jury room. More »
Mon, 07/27/2026
Appointment of The Honorable Mary Watts Colón, Chief Bankruptcy Judge
CLICK HERE to view the press release. More »
Fri, 07/10/2026
Tallahassee Clerk's Office Intake Counter Closed Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14
The Tallahassee Bankruptcy Courthouse is currently experiencing failures in the building air conditioning system.  Due to unsafe temperatures, the Tallahassee Clerk's Office intake counter will be closed on Monday, July 13th, and Tuesday, July 14t ...

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