Florida Supreme Court Calls for 25 More Judges, One in 7th Judicial Circuit

Florida Supreme Court Calls for 25 More Judges, One in 7th Judicial Circuit

Gov. Ron DeSantis may get a chance to appoint up to 25 additional judges in his final year in office if the Florida Legislature goes along with a new request from the state Supreme Court. DeSantis has repeatedly boasted about his efforts to reshape Florida’s judicial branch, including the state Supreme Court. Five of the seven justices on the court were appointed by the Republican governor. The court has made several crucial rulings including on…