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Jim RosicaJuly 18, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed a new circuit judge in central Florida despite a candidate still suing to get the seat filled by election. Scott last week tapped David V. Ward of Sebring for the judgeship. Ward, 47, has been an assistant state attorney since 2001. He will replace Judge Olin W. Shinholser for the […]

Jim RosicaJune 13, 2016

Despite a Florida Supreme Court decision to the contrary, a judicial candidate still wants to get on the ballot. Lakeland attorney Steve Pincket lodged a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against Gov. Rick Scott and Secretary of State Ken Detzner, also the state’s chief elections officer. A declaratory judgment determines whether someone has a legal right to […]

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Rick Scott appoints judge despite lawsuit

Judicial candidate still fighting to get on ballot