How many District Courts of Appeal are there in Florida?

• A. Five
• B. Four
• C. Three
• D. Six

Answer: (A)

Five District Courts of Appeal make up Florida’s intermediate appellate system. Florida is divided into five appellate districts, each with its own court that reviews trial-court decisions within that geographic area. The First District sits in Tallahassee, the Second in Tampa, the Third in Miami, the Fourth in West Palm Beach, and the Fifth in Daytona Beach. Because there are five districts, there are five District Courts of Appeal. If a party seeks further review after the district court, the next step is the Florida Supreme Court.