As the $3.5 million transformation of the Amtrak Station is complete and it is now the Leon County Visitor Information Center, I wanted to share my thoughts about its history as the Neighborhood Just…
Does state law shield the identities of police officers who kill someone during a violent encounter? The Florida Supreme Court is now mulling that question.
In a case that could upend public access to information about policing, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about whether the identities of law-enforcement officers are shielded by a 2018 constitutional amendment designed to bolster crime victims’ rights.
In a case that could upend public access to information about policing, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the identities of law-enforcement officers are shielded by a 2018 constitutional amendment designed to bolster crime victims’ rights.
Mar 03, 2021 By Gary Blankenship Senior Editor News in Photos
Judge Phil Padovano at the wheel of Bella Figura.
Bella Figura literally translates from Italian to “good figure.”
But as a common saying, explains retired First District Court of Appeal Judge Philip Padovano, it means much more.
“It’s an Italian expression for how you should live your life,” he explained. “Italians have this thing about representing your family, that you’re going to be a good representative of your family, you’re always going to dress neatly, and not look like a slob. You’re not going to drink too much in public, you’re going to always make a good impression. They call that ‘Bella Figura.’”