Heath v. State — First District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Doug C. Heath v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lewis; Bilbrey; Winokur
Date Decided
August 17, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2096
Topics
Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Doug C. Heath, representing himself, appealed from the Circuit Court for Alachua County, where Circuit Judge James M. Colaw presided.

The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying case, the challenged ruling, the issues Heath raised, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Lewis, Bilbrey, and Winokur concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not identify the underlying claims or issues presented on appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis establishing how the First District evaluated the appeal.

Because the opinion does not disclose the underlying facts or legal issues, no broader substantive holding can be drawn from its text.

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