After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Maitland resident Heather Pinder Rodriguez to the 9th Judicial Circuit Court. Heathers commitment to the rule of law has been strengthened by the opportunities she has had to witness firsthand the atrocities possible without it, Scott stated in a release. Her dedication to her community and willingness to work hard will serve her well on the bench. According to a release from the governor's office:

Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed Gail Kavanagh and Jerry H. Sansom to the Florida Inland Navigation District board of governors. According to a release from the governor's office: "Kavanagh, 69, of Port St. Lucie, is the executive vice president of Treasure Coast Builders Association.She is reappointed for a term beginning Jan. 26, 2012, and ending Jan. 9, 2015. "Sansom, 64, of Rockledge, is the executive director of the Organized Fishermen of Florida. He is reappointed for a term beginning Jan. 26, 2012, and ending Jan. 9, 2015.

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Francis Frank Mackesy, a former Jacksonville undersheriff, to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. According to a release from the governors office: Mackesy, 53, of Jacksonville, has been the director of emergency and security training at Florida State College of Jacksonville since 2011. Previously, he was undersheriff of the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office from 1979 to 2011.

Gov. Rick Scott appointed Jeanette D. Bigney and Greg Allen Tynan, both of Orlando, to the Orange County Court. According to a release from the governor's office: "Bigney, 38, has been a sole practitioner since 2005. From 2004 to 2005, she was Of Counsel with Bigney and Orth and practiced with Rigdon, Alexander and Rigdon from 2003 to 2004. "She served as an assistant state attorney with the 9th Judicial Circuit from 1999 to 2003.