DeSantis is waiting too long to name judges, ex-judge tells FL Supreme Court

By: Michael Moline

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A former appellate judge has asked the Florida Supreme Court to order Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the vacancy opened by his own resignation, which has lingered beyond the 60 days mandated by the Florida Constitution, pointing to a “pattern of inexplicable delays in filling judicial vacancies.”

“Disturbingly, this is the second time in less than a year that the governor has flouted his clear legal duty to appoint a judge by the 60-day deadline,” …

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