Seminole County announces the passing of Retired Judge Woodard

The Seminole County Bar Association announces the passing of Retired Judge John Woodard, III:     In Memory of Judge John L Woodard, III, It  is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Judge John L. Woodard, Ill. Although Judge Woodard left the bench last year, he did not do so before leaving […]

Making room on the County Bench, Governor DeSantis makes four appointments

According to the Office of the Governor’s website, Governor DeSantis has made the following appointments: David Peters has been appointed to the Osceola County Bench; Judge Matthew Gordon of Santa Rosa County has been appointed to the First Circuit; Judge Mark Skipper of Orange County has been appointed to the Ninth Circuit; and Judge Andrew […]

Governor DeSantis appoints two to County Court Benches

On April 15, 2026, the Governor sent letters to two people appointing them to two different benches across the State.  Marci Rex has been appointed to the Palm Beach County bench and Hillary Ellis to the Manatee County bench.   Welcome! We hope to see you at the conference in July!