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2ND CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2025
CONTACT: William N. Spicola, Chair; [email protected]
Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 850-328-4447

As a result of the retirement of Judge Robert Wheeler, there is a vacancy on the Second Judicial Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for this vacancy by no later than Friday, May 2, 2025. After interviews and deliberations, the nominees are listed in alphabetical order as follows:

James Beville

C. Ian Garland

Jason Jones

Stephanie Newlin

Carlos Rey

Steven Sellers

The members of the Judicial Nominating Commission include the following: William N. Spicola, Chair, David Arthmann, Denise Harle, Carly A. Hermanson, Tim Moore, Brian Newman, Kristina R. Osterhaus, and Ray Treadwell.

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