Update on Tampa Appointment

Recently, Governor Scott appointed new Judges of Compensation Claims in Ft. Lauderdale (Hon. Michael Ring) and Tampa (Hon. Rita Young) and reappointed judges in Jacksonville and Pensacola. Details are in Appointments and Reappointments. 

There was some flurry of inquiry the following Monday as some questioned why both Tampa positions were not filled. I can unequivocally answer this question: "I don't know." I have every reason to believe that the second vacant position will in fact be filled.

It is clear that Judge Young replaces Judge Douglas Spangler, as the Governor specifically said so. But, there was some question whether Judge Young was appointed from the "position one" list or the "position two" list, as Judge Young was nominated for each (for details see August JCC Nominees Announced).

I have since been provided clarification. The Governor's office filled the vacancy created by Judge Spangler's retirement, appointing Judge Young, from the "position one" list, which included:

Brian Anthony 

Lawrence Anzalone 

Rita Lawton Young

Thus, the candidates for filling the vacancy created by Judge Lorenzen's retirement are those on the "position two" list, which included:

Brian Anthony 

Tonya Ann Oliver 

Rita Lawton Young 

And, which now includes only Mr. Anthony and Ms. Oliver. As further information becomes available, it will be posted here.