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The Circuit Court of Lake County granted an emergency temporary injunction for Petitioner Judith Fike, a member of the Groveland City Council, who was suspended by the City for alleged social media posts. The court found that the suspension was not authorized by the City Charter or Ethics Policy, indicating a likelihood of irreparable harm to the Petitioner. The injunction allows Fike to participate in council meetings and requires her to post a $100 bond.

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Fike Order

The Circuit Court of Lake County granted an emergency temporary injunction for Petitioner Judith Fike, a member of the Groveland City Council, who was suspended by the City for alleged social media posts. The court found that the suspension was not authorized by the City Charter or Ethics Policy, indicating a likelihood of irreparable harm to the Petitioner. The injunction allows Fike to participate in council meetings and requires her to post a $100 bond.

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Filing # 227383015 E-Filed 07/16/2025 01:21:06 PM

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,


IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 35-2025-CA-001424-AXXX-01

JUDITH FIKE,
Petitioner,

and

CITY OF GROVELAND,
Respondent,
_________________________________/

ORDER ON AMENDED EMERGENCY TEMORARY INJUNCTION

THIS CAUSE came before the Court for a hearing on July 16, 2025 on Petitioner’s Amended

Verified Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed on July 11, 2025 and the Court, having reviewed the

court file and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is thereupon

ORDERED as follows:

The Court finds the verified emergency motion for temporary injunction filed by

Petitioner should be and is hereby GRANTED.

The Petitioner is a voting member of the Groveland City Council.

On July 7, 2025 Respondent, City of Groveland, suspended Petitioner for alleged social

media posts. The Charter for the City of Groveland does not authorize a suspension. Further, the

City’s Ethics Policy does not provide for this type of suspension.

There is a likelihood of irreparable harm in that Petitioner is prohibited from voting at

council meetings while suspended.

As previously stated, the suspension is not set fourth in the City Charter of Ethics Policy

therefore there is a substantial likelihood of success on the merits.

The injunction to Petitioner outweighs any potential harm to Respondent. While

suspended, Petitioner cannot attend and participate in voting and is currently on the ballot for

election in August 2025.

FILED: LAKE COUNTY, GARY J. COONEY, CLERK, 07/16/2025 04:13:17 PM


Lastly, the temporary injunction will not work a disservice to the public. Allowing a

council member to attend and vote on issues related to City Governance should be encouraged.

Petitioner shall post a $100 bond.

ORDERED in Chambers at Lake County, Florida this Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

_________________________________
DAN R. MOSLEY, Circuit Judge

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that a copy of the foregoing document has been served this Wednesday, July 16,
2025 via U.S. Mail and/or the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to the following:

Anthony Frank Sabatini <Anthony@SabatiniLegal.com>, <afsabatini@gmail.com>


Gavin Rollins <gavin@sabatinilegal.com>, <gavinrollins@gmail.com>
Donovan A Roper <email@roperandroper.com>, <idepagnier@roperandroper.com>,
<dring@roperandroper.com>
IAN P DEPAGNIER <MMORAN@PAULANDPERKINS.COM>

Judicial Assistant

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