Notice of applications received for Circuit and Alachua County Court vacancies
May 1, 2026
Press release from the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The Eighth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has received the following timely submitted applications for the Circuit Court vacancy and Alachua County Court vacancy:
Circuit Court Applicant Name
- Evan Minton Gardiner
- Katherine L. Floyd
- Michael Lee Becker
- Lua Joy Melman Lepianka
- Lorelie Brannan
- John D. Whitaker
County Court Applicant Name
- Evan Minton Gardiner
- Katherine L. Floyd
- Michael Lee Becker
- Lua Joy Melman Lepianka
- Luis D. Rodriquez
- Mirelis Y. Toress-Rodriquez
The deadline for submission of applications has passed.


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