FCRA - Florida Court Reporters Association

06/19/2026

One week away! Not ready? Don’t panic. The Twins aren’t.

06/17/2026

🏒🍽️ A huge THANK YOU to Butler Reporting for stepping up to support the next generation of court reporters by sponsoring our Friday Student Luncheon at StenoCon 2026!

We’re excited to welcome several students to Tampa this year, giving them the opportunity to learn, network, and experience everything our profession has to offer. Sponsors like Butler Reporting help make that possible, and we’re grateful for their commitment to investing in the future of court reporting.

Want to help us continue supporting students at StenoCon and future student-focused events throughout the year? Consider making a contribution to the FCRA Student Fund through our sponsor form:
https://fcra.memberclicks.net/2026exhibitorandsponsorregistration

Together, we can help future professionals take the ice and score big in their court reporting careers! 🏒🥅📚

ThankYouSponsor ButlerReporting

06/10/2026

🏒⏰Don’t Get Stuck in the Penalty Box!

Regular registration pricing for StenoCon 2026 ends June 12! After that, registration rates increase by $65.

Lock in your savings now and join us in Tampa for incredible education, networking, competitions, and fun!

📅Check out the agenda and start planning your StenoCon experience:
fcraonline.org/stenocon

🏆Don’t forget to register for:
✅FPR-C Skills Test ($175)
🕗Exam begins at 8:00 AM SHARP

✅Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge ($60)
🕠Competition begins at 5:30 PM SHARP

🎟️There’s still time to support TICKExTRAVAGANZA!
🏒Donate $50–$500 by June 12, and our design team will create a themed prize basket on your behalf.
🏒Or bring a prize with you to StenoCon!

TICKExTRAVAGANZA ticket sales continue throughout the convention, with the final sales call at 4:15 PM on Saturday, June 27. Prize drawings begin at 5:00 PM!

Register today, save $65, and we’ll see you in Tampa! 🌴🏒

06/09/2026

🚨 Case CATalyst Users: This One’s for You! 🚨

Ready to get more out of your software and streamline your workflow from writing to final transcript production?

Join Pam Szczecinski at StenoCon 2026 for a full-day Case CATalyst Software Training seminar designed to help court reporters work smarter, write cleaner, and edit faster.

You’ll learn:
✅ Windows tips and tricks to optimize your system and boost productivity
✅ Dictionary management strategies to improve translation accuracy
✅ Powerful briefing and Autoinclude tools
✅ Realtime commands for quick text cleanup and formatting
✅ Techniques for handling untranslated steno and live suggestions
✅ Editing shortcuts and tools for difficult audio and fast-paced proceedings
✅ How to make the most of Stenograph’s technical support resources

Whether you’re looking to enhance your realtime performance, improve your editing efficiency, or simply uncover features you didn’t know existed, this seminar is packed with practical takeaways you can put to use immediately.

🎓 Earn .65 NCRA CEUs and/or 6.5 NVRA CEs

A special thank you to U.S. Legal Support for sponsoring this educational session.

📍 StenoCon 2026 – Tampa, Florida

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and take your Case CATalyst expertise to the next level!

Register today at fcraonline.org/stenocon

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06/03/2026

Ready to take the next step and go to the NEXT LEVEL in your court reporting career? ⬆️⬆️⬆️
 
Registration is open for the upcoming FPR-C
(Florida Professional Reporter – Certified)
 
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your professional skill, accuracy, and commitment to excellence, and join the next generation of certified court reporters.
 
📅 TEST DATE:  Friday, June 26, 2026 – practice room opens @ 7:30 a.m.
📍LOCATION:  StenoCon 2026 – Tampa Marriott Water Street – Tampa, FL
🕒 Registration is open

06/02/2026

🎯 Ready to take your Eclipse skills to the next level?

Join us at StenoCon 2026 in Tampa, Florida, for a full day of Eclipse software training designed to help court reporters work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

This comprehensive session will focus on maximizing translation accuracy, streamlining editing, improving realtime output, and optimizing transcript production from capture through final delivery. Attendees will explore practical, workflow-driven strategies and real-world applications that can reduce cleanup time and improve overall consistency.

Topics include:
✅ System management, backups, and preservation of user settings and dictionaries
✅ Translation optimization tools like Auto-Brief and Translation Magic
✅ Realtime and captioning setup
✅ Dictionary organization strategies
✅ Audio management techniques
✅ Workflow-enhancing features including Boost, Boost Flow, Boost Edit, and popular Eclipse plugins

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your realtime skills, improve first-pass translation quality, or refine your production workflow, this training is packed with tools and techniques you can start using immediately.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and elevate your reporting game at StenoCon 2026!

For convention details and registration information, visit fcraonline.org/stenocon.

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05/29/2026

Come join us!! FCRAonline.org
🏒✨ StenoCon 2026 Registration is LIVE! ✨🏒
We’re hitting the ice in Tampa this summer—don’t miss it! Come join us, whether you are in state or out of state! All are welcome!

📍 Tampa Marriott Water Street
📅 June 26–28, 2026
🎩 Theme: Our hat trick: reliable, responsive, respectful — set up for the win!

➕ Level up your experience:
⚡ FPR-C Skills Add-On
🏆 Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge

🎯 Why you’ll want to be there:
✔ Earn CEUs
✔ Sharpen your skills
✔ Get the real scoop on AI (no fear, just facts)
✔ Connect with your steno community
✔ Be part of the future of the profession
Let’s make this one a win 🏆

05/27/2026

Calling all court reporters!
It’s time to put your accuracy, speed, and focus to the ultimate test in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge. 🎯⌨️
This is your chance to showcase your talent, sharpen your skills, and connect with fellow professionals who live for the stroke.
✨ Challenge
✨ Learn
✨ Grow
✨ Celebrate
Whether you’re a seasoned reporter, competitor, or pushing toward your next personal accomplishment, the Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge is for you!
💬 Are you ready to accept the challenge?
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05/25/2026