Florida Governor Extends State Attorney Assignment for Ryan Michael Johnson Case

FL Governor Executive Orders

Filed March 23rd, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended the executive assignment of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle for the case involving Ryan Michael Johnson. The assignment, originally made under Executive Order 25-93, is extended for one year, until April 24, 2027, to ensure the completion of assigned duties.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-71 reaffirms and extends the executive assignment of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle for the prosecution of Ryan Michael Johnson. This extension, granted under Florida Statutes section 27.14, continues the assignment for an additional year, through April 24, 2027, as the case remains pending and the assigned duties are not yet complete.

This action requires no immediate compliance action from regulated entities. However, it signifies the ongoing judicial process for the specified case. The Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by March 24, 2027, if further extension is needed. This order is a procedural continuation of an existing assignment.

What to do next

Note the extended assignment deadline of April 24, 2027, for the Ryan Michael Johnson case.
Monitor for potential notification from the Assigned State Attorney regarding further extension needs by March 24, 2027.

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STATE OF FL ORIDA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26- 71

(Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment)

WHEREAS, the Honorable KA THERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for

the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 25-93 to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Ryan Michael Johnson; and

WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised me that the duties required by the

as the case is still pending; and previous executive assignment have not yet been completed

WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has further advised me 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 25-93 is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including April 24, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before March 24, 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 23rd day of March, 2026.