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Governor DeSantis has announced a vacancy in the First Judicial Circuit, Escambia County Court created by the elevation of Judge Jennifer Frydrychowicz. Accordingly, the Judicial Nominating Commission of the First Judicial Circuit is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of county court judge, which specify…

As a result of the elevation of Judge Robert Long, Jr., to the First District Court of Appeal, there is a vacancy on the Second Circuit Court bench. Additionally, because of the elevation of Judge Layne Smith to the Second Circuit Court, there is a vacancy on the Leon County Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis…

The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee (“JNC”) announces one vacancy for a County Court Judge position created by the elevation of Judge Paige Gillman.  The JNC has been asked to provide Governor Ron DeSantis with nominees for the County Court vacancy by Friday, July 17, 2020. Qualifications of Applicants: Applicants must be able to fulfill…

The Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission announces that the following individuals have been nominated to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation, effective Aug. 31, 2020, of Judge Vance E. Salter: Hon. Antonio Arzola Kansas Gooden Christopher Johnson Eduardo Sanchez Hon. Alexander Spicola Bokor Hon. Lisa S. Walsh The nominees were submitted…

TAMPA –The following individuals will be interviewed on the date and time noted below by the Second District Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the vacancies in the Second District Court of Appeal resulting from the resignations of Judges Salario and Badalamenti: Monday, June 29, 2020 8:00 AM      Lisa Allen 8:15 AM …

As a result of the elevation of Judge Robert Long, Jr. to the First District Court of Appeal, there is a vacancy on the Second Circuit Court bench. Additionally, due to the elevation of Judge Layne Smith to the Second Circuit Court, there is a vacancy on the Leon County Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis…

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Pinellas County Court because of the retirement of the Hon. Myriam Irizarry. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to fulfill the…

As a result of the elevation of Judge Robert Long, Jr. to the First District Court of Appeal, there is a vacancy on the Second Circuit Court bench. Additionally, due to the elevation of Judge Layne Smith to the Second Circuit Court, there is a vacancy on the Leon County Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis…

The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee (“JNC”) announces one vacancy for a Circuit Court Judge position created by the elevation of Judge Edward Artau. The JNC has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the Circuit Court vacancy by Friday, July 17, 2020. Qualifications of Applicants: Applicants must be able to fulfill…