Gov. Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments November 7.

Lauren Sweet of Stuart to serve as judge on the St. Lucie County Court

Sweet has served as an assistant general counsel for the School Board of St. Lucie County since 2022. Previously, she served as an assistant state attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her juris doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. Sweet fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Kathryn Nelson.