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13TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2025
CONTACT: Maximillian Amster, Chair, [email protected]
Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 813-575-2266

The following nominations have been forwarded to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the two positions of County Court Judge created by the enactment of HB 5401:

Adam L. Bantner, II

Travis J. Coy

Branden M. Henderson

Cheryl Mason

Colleen O’Brien

Jessica O’Connor

Janelle A. Weber

Alicia Whiting-Bozich

These nominations are the result of the Commission’s deliberations on March 31, 2025, following interviews with 20 applicants. The Commission thanks all of those who participated in the nomination process. Input from the community by way of reference, recommendations, or general information about the Applicants is vital to the process and is appreciated by the Commission.

For further information, please contact Max Amster, Chair, at 813-575-2266 or [email protected].

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