Executive Order 26-32 Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published February 2nd, 2026

Detected February 14th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended Executive Order 26-32, continuing the assignment of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit to represent the State concerning charges pending against John Tyler Roberts and Sarah Drew Diaz. The extension is for one year, until January 27, 2027.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-32, issued by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, extends the executive assignment of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. This assignment, originally established by Executive Order 25-18 and amended by 25-195, pertains to charges against John Tyler Roberts and Sarah Drew Diaz. The extension is for one year, concluding on January 27, 2027, as the assigned State Attorney has indicated that the duties are not yet complete due to the ongoing nature of the case.

This extension requires no immediate action from regulated entities. However, the Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by December 27, 2026, if further time is needed. This action reaffirms the state's commitment to ensuring the faithful execution of laws in this specific case.

What to do next

Monitor case progress related to John Tyler Roberts and Sarah Drew Diaz.

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-32 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 25-18, as amended by Executive Order 25-195, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against John Tyler Roberts and Sarah Drew Diaz; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised the Governor that the duties required by the previous executive assignment have not yet been completed as the case is still pending; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has further advised the Governor that an extension of this assignment is necessary in order to complete the assigned duties; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends of justice that the assignment of the Assigned State Attorney be continued with respect to the above matters, pursuant to section 2 7.14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order: Section 1. Executive Order 25-18, as amended by Executive Order 25-195, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including January 27, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before December 27, 2026, if additional time is required. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 2nd day of February, 2026.