Executive Order Extending State Attorney Assignment for Kenneth Robert Kelly Case

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-55, extending the assignment of a State Attorney for one year, until December 14, 2026, to continue representing the State in charges pending against Kenneth Robert Kelly. This order reaffirms previous assignments and ensures the case can be completed.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-55, issued by the Governor of Florida on March 2, 2026, extends the executive assignment of a State Attorney for an additional year, through December 14, 2026. This extension is necessary because the case involving charges against Kenneth Robert Kelly, which the State Attorney was previously assigned to handle under Executive Orders 22-272, 23-235, and 25-64, remains pending and the assigned duties are not yet completed.

The practical implication is that the assigned State Attorney will continue to represent the State in this specific criminal matter. The order requires the Assigned State Attorney to notify the Governor by November 14, 2026, if further time is needed. This action ensures continuity in the legal proceedings for the specified case.

What to do next

Monitor case progress related to Kenneth Robert Kelly
Note the extended assignment deadline of December 14, 2026
Ensure notification is provided by November 14, 2026, if additional time is required

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FL OR I D A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-55 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable R.J. LARIZZA, State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 22-272, as extended by Executive Orders 23-235 and 25-64, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Kenneth Robert Kelly; 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 27.14, 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 22-272, as extended by Executive Orders 23-235 and 25-64, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including December 14, 2026.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before November 14, 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 March, 2026. ATTEST: Ci --ff71)>;~ r-, -, _.... -., ' · "p~,.:::c -· • l>r:' -~ W--l C;/l 0 ~.,.,. (/) ~~ -I TTl,-..:, r,..,:, = O":JC >:.:0 J N -0:% &-.. co -r~ - r,.,... n ii ~ -·~~ ~ ..,.,...