Nominating Commission Meets Oct. 22

Florida's Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims is meeting Oct. 22 to interview applicants for a judicial position in West Palm Beach. The commission is working to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Michael Ring in Ft. Lauderdale and the transfer of Gregory Johnsen from West Palm Beach to Ft. Lauderdale. Application forms for appointment as a judge are due Oct. 8, the commission said. Anyone who wishes to speak at the meeting to oppose an applicant must provide written notice by Oct. 15. The nominating commission meeting is hybrid, with some commi...