DeSantis Appoints Francis to Florida Supreme Court
Local News Staff 
Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor and a potential 2024 Presidential contender, appointed Judge Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court Friday.
It happened at 11 a.m. at the Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
Judge Renatha Francis accepted the appointment with her family.
"I know I've said this before on prior occasions, but I'll say it again," Francis said as she accepted the role, "I am the epitome of the American dream."
Francis will fill a vacant role left by Judge Al Lawson. To be considered, a Judicial Nominating Commission convenes and selects qualified names, which are then investigated before being presented to the governor. The governor then has 60 days to choose from that list.
“Judge Renatha Francis has an incredible life story that epitomizes the American dream and proves that those who come to our country have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and, through hard work and the application of their God-given talents, reach the highest heights of whatever field they choose,” said DeSantis.
The Judge will begin her time on the Court in September.
