The Duval County Teen Court held a grand opening ceremony for its new offices Monday at the City Hall Annex. Those attending included Judge Brian Davis, Jay Plotkin of the state attorney’s office, City Council member Elaine Brown, Florida House Rep. Don Davis and Judge Gary Flower. Teen Court is a program that gives first-time offenders between the ages of 10 and 17 a second chance, yet holds them accountable for their actions. Violators must appear before a jury of their peers, plead guilty and accept whatever sanctions are imposed. If the offender successfully completes the sanctions, they will not receive a conviction record.
• The American Board of Trial Advocates installed its new officers during its annual meeting last week at the University Club. The new officers are Mary Bland Love, president; Evan Yegelwel, vice president; Joshua Whitman, treasurer and Jeptha Barbour, secretary.
• Oceanside Bank has named Ann Van Voorst vice president of retail operations, Julie Haynes vice president of deposit operations and Byron H. Googins, assistant vice president.
• Steve Cates, associate vice president and financial advisor with American Express, has received the company’s President’s Recognition Award.
• Karen Courtright has been named director of sales and marketing at the Omni.