14TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES
As per the Governor’s request and pursuant to the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes, the 14th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission recently convened in order to begin the process of filling the vacancy recently created when County Court Judge Shane Vann, of Panama City announced his upcoming retirement.
The Commission received four (4) applications from interested members of the Florida Bar. The Commission interviewed all four (4) individuals in order to determine their fitness for appointment. Those interviews took place on March 27, 2026.
Upon completion of the interview process, the Commission proceeded directly to deliberations. After much discussion and careful consideration, the Commission agreed that the following three (3) candidates are highly qualified and more than capable to fill the position available. Consequently, the following names have been forwarded to the Governor for his consideration.
Alicia Carothers
Blair Daffin
Chelsea Stewart
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