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Gov. DeSantis taps prosecutor Michael Porter to succeed Judge whose son robbed a smoke shop

FLORIDA, JUL 23 – Michael Porter, a federal prosecutor with a strong track record, was chosen by Gov. DeSantis from six candidates to replace Judge Janet Croom, who retired early after family-related issues.

Summary by Florida Politics
Federal prosecutor Michael Porter is heading to the 19th Judicial Circuit bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has selected Porter over five other candidates to succeed Judge Janet Croom, who stepped down in early March. Croom originally planned to retire in June, but told DeSantis on Feb. 20 that she needed to move the date up to March 2 “due to unforeseen and unrelated circumstances.” Croom’s letter expediting her resignation came a week after it was repo…

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WPBF broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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