Executive Order Extending State Attorney Assignment for Markeith Loyd Case

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended Executive Order 26-45, continuing the assignment of State Attorney William M. Gladson to the Markeith Loyd case for an additional year, until March 16, 2027. This extension is necessary as the case remains pending and the assigned duties are not yet complete.

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What changed

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has issued an executive order extending the assignment of State Attorney William M. Gladson for the Markeith Loyd case. This extension, under Executive Order 26-45, continues the assignment for an additional year, through March 16, 2027. The extension is based on the State Attorney's advice that the case is still pending and the assigned duties are not yet completed.

This action reaffirms previous executive orders and ensures continuity in the prosecution of the Markeith Loyd case. The Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by February 16, 2027, if further time is required. This is a binding legal directive for the involved judicial and law enforcement parties within Florida.

What to do next

Review the terms of Executive Order 26-45 and its extensions.
Ensure all parties involved in the Markeith Loyd case are aware of the extended assignment deadline.
The Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by February 16, 2027, if additional time is required.

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-45 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable WILLIAM M. GLADSON, State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 1 7-66, as amended by Executive Order 17-75, and extended by Executive Orders 18-94, 19-57, 20-56, 21-60, 22-99, 23-126, 24-28, and 25-36, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Markeith Loyd; 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 17-66, as amended by Executive Order 17-75, and extended by Executive Orders 18-94, 19-57, 20-56, 21-60, 22-99, 23-126, 24-28, and 25-36, is reaffirmed

and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including March 16, 2027. Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before February 16, 2027, 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: c::,, r-.) rr. ~.. ~.:......., = t::r, ~~'; 1 •.---.::z: rr--;·.- > -;::ao..... -~ >;;i;:, •1:r:r,; I j.,.-.,,.. - >-:-• N fJ,.._ rn tn-, n1 U>c· -0 -:x n,"71 (/).::- 0,,-{ r-J> --i -.J fT1