Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers

Clerk Talk

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Clerk Talk is the official podcast of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, offering timely conversations at the intersection of justice, governance, and public service. Featuring interviews with Clerks, newsmakers, elected officials, and key stakeholders, the podcast explores the issues, innovations, and insights shaping Florida’s courts and communities – straight from the voices on the front lines.

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Episodes

Episode 6: Greg Harrell 04.08.2026 23:35

What does the future hold for Florida's Court Clerks and Comptrollers? Join host Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, as he sits down with 2026-27 Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers President and Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Gregory C. Harrell for a conversation about his vision for the year ahead. In this episode, Clerk Harrell discusses his priorit...

Episode 5: Karen Rushing and Melissa Bennefield 16.07.2026 26:59

In this episode of Clerk Talk, host Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, is joined by Melissa Bennefield, FCCC-Civitek Chief Operating Officer, and Karen Rushing, Sarasota County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, for a conversation about Florida's statewide E-Filing Portal. They discuss how the Portal was created through the leadership and collaboration of Florida's C...

Episode 4: Melvin Cox 30.03.2026 25:28

In this episode of Clerk Talk , Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Ken Burke sits down with Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) and CiviTek Chief Technology Officer Melvin Cox. Melvin shares insights from his career journey, highlighting the experiences that shaped his approach to modernizing systems and supporting Clerks across Florida’s 67 counties. Together, Ken and Melvi...

Episode 3: Doug Chorvat Jr. 09.02.2026 30:14

In this episode of Clerk Talk , Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Ken Burke talks with Hernando County Clerk of Court and Comptroller — and current President of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers — Doug Chorvat Jr. for a personal conversation about leadership, faith and family. Doug shares his unique pathway to becoming a Clerk, reflecting on the experiences that shaped his caree...

Episode 2: Senator Ed Hooper 07.01.2026 29:36

In this episode of Clerk Talk , host Ken Burke, CPA, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, sits down with Senator Ed Hooper for a wide-ranging conversation on public service and policymaking. Senator Hooper reflects on his professional background and career path, sharing how those experiences have shaped his approach to leadership in the Florida Senate. The discussion also lo...

Episode 1: Ken Burke and Jerry Bryant 16.12.2025 24:32

In this episode of Clerk Talk , St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Brandon J. Patty opens the show with a brief introduction to set the stage for upcoming conversations in the series. Then Ken Burke, CPA, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, sits down with Okeechobee Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jerald “Jerry” D. Bryant, Esq. for an eng...