Governor's office announces new judicial appointments

Governor's office announces new judicial appointments

Four legal professionals will be able to celebrate either promotions to higher judgeships or, in two cases, becoming a judge for a first time, as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced appointments on Friday. Johnathan Lott, of Fort Lauderdale, will serve as Judge on the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Lott has been a Circuit Court Judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court since 2024. He has also been an Assistant United States Attorney for the Sou…