DeSantis Extends Executive Order 26-51 for State Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Governor DeSantis has extended Executive Order 26-51, continuing the assignment of State Attorney William M. Gladson for charges pending against DeMorris Hunter. The extension is for one year, through April 3, 2027, as the case remains ongoing.

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What changed

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has issued Executive Order 26-51, extending the assignment of State Attorney William M. Gladson. This order reaffirms and extends the previous executive assignment, originally established by Executive Order 17-77 and subsequently extended multiple times, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against DeMorris Hunter. The extension is granted for an additional year, concluding on April 3, 2027, as the State Attorney has indicated that the duties of the assignment 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 March 3, 2027, if further time is needed to complete the assigned duties. This action pertains to the continuation of specific legal proceedings within the state's judicial system and does not impose new obligations on businesses or the general public.

What to do next

Monitor case progress related to DeMorris Hunter
Note the extended assignment deadline of April 3, 2027
Ensure notification is provided by March 3, 2027, if additional time is required by the Assigned State Attorney

Source document (simplified)

STATE O F FL OR I D A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-51 (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 17-77, as extended by Executive Orders 18-96, 19-58, 20-57, 21-57, 22-69, 23-102, 24-56, and 25-37, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against DeMorris Hunter; 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 17-77, as extended by Executive Orders 18-96, 19-58, 20-57, 21-57, 22-69, 23-102, 24-56, and 25-37, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including April 3, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before March 3, 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: ',.._.. r-.;, = Q"::r.. >:::0 I N -0::x.::--.. co ~~: -411111Cl'.C--S- r ~] t1 ·~ ~ -- "' """''·