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First Circuit JNC recommends five to fill an Okaloosa County Court vacancy
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission interviewed 10 applicants to fill the vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court created by the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. Following deliberations, the JNC nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to Gov. Ron Desantis: Casey Etheridge
May 1, 2025 News and Notes
Joanne M. O’Connor of Jones Foster, recently served as a member of a merit selection panel for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to consider the reappointment of a federal magistrate judge. Steven M. Harris wrote feature articles, “Firearm Discharge ‘Lawfully Defending Life or Property,’” in the February 2025 issue, and, […]
Full legislature moves court efficiency reforms
Sen. Jennifer Bradley The House has granted final legislative approval to a series of non-controversial statutory revisions designed to make the court system function more efficiently. The House voted 115-0 Tuesday to approve SB 538 by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, a Fleming Island attorney.
Governor appoints two new judges in April
Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointment in April. Andrew Bain of Orlando to serve as judge on the Orange County Court Bain is the head of government and business engagement at Byrd Campbell. Previously, he served as the State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of […]