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Florida Supreme Court Vacancy: Eight Candidates Compete for Seat

12/20/2025

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Six judges and two lawyers applied to fill the Florida Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Charles Canady's departure.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed five of seven Florida Supreme Court justices.
The Judicial Qualifications Commission will interview candidates December 29 in Tampa.
The appointee must reside in Florida’s Second Appellate District.
Canady will leave the bench to direct the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida.

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Six judges and two lawyers applied to fill the Florida Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Charles Canady's departure.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed five of seven Florida Supreme Court justices.
The Judicial Qualifications Commission will interview candidates December 29 in Tampa.
The appointee must reside in Florida’s Second Appellate District.
Canady will leave the bench to direct the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida.