Rabies Alert in Hopewell City, VA

The Virginia Department of Health issued a rabies alert for Hopewell City, VA, following confirmation of a stray cat testing positive for the virus. Residents are urged to ensure pet vaccinations are current and to report any stray animals or potential exposures.

Executive Order 26-47: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-47, extending the assignment of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle for one year, until April 11, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Melody Johnson.

Governor DeSantis Orders Prosecution of Adriana O'Hara

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order assigning the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit's State Attorney to prosecute Adriana O'Hara for stalking. This action is taken to avoid a conflict of interest, as O'Hara is a former employee of the state attorney's office. The assignment is effective immediately and will last for one year.

Executive Order 26-36: Richards Case Circuit Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-36, assigning State Attorney William M. Gladson to prosecute the case of Rachel Ann Richards due to a conflict of interest with the original State Attorney. The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year.

State Attorney Executive Assignment for Kianna Lopez Case

Florida Governor DeSantis has issued an Executive Order assigning State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle to handle the investigation and prosecution of matters related to Kianna Lopez. This assignment is effective immediately and will last for one year, until March 2, 2027, to avoid a conflict of interest.

Executive Assignment of State Attorney in Massingill Case

Florida Governor DeSantis has assigned State Attorney Monique H. Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit to handle the investigation and prosecution of the Christopher C. Massingill case, including a violation of probation and related motions. This assignment is effective immediately and will last for one year, until March 2, 2027.

Executive Assignment for DUI Case Prosecution

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order assigning State Attorney Dennis W. Ward to prosecute a DUI case involving Mario Vanegas Mondragon. This assignment is due to a conflict of interest declared by the original State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year.

Florida Governor Assigns Prosecutor, Disqualifies Another

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-42, assigning State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle to prosecute a case involving Dai Asia Shaterria Wright due to a conflict of interest with the original prosecutor, Harold F. Pryor. The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year.

DeSantis Issues EO 26-39 for Neilinger Investigation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-39, assigning State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle to investigate and prosecute the case of Brian Joseph Neilinger. This assignment is due to a conflict of interest declared by the original State Attorney and is effective for one year.

Executive Order 26-43: State Attorney Assignment for Hyder, Synrex Cases

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-43, assigning State Attorney R.J. Larizza of the Seventh Judicial Circuit to investigate and prosecute cases involving Joshua Julius Hyder and Amanda Lee Synrex. This assignment is due to a conflict of interest declared by the original State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year, with a possibility of extension.