East Volusia News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis has made two significant judicial appointments in Florida.

Kelvin Wells, hailing from DeFuniak Springs, has been appointed to serve as a Judge on the Walton County Court. Governor DeSantis announced that Wells, who has an extensive legal background, will be filling the judicial vacancy left by the retirement of Judge David Green. Wells has a solid track record, having served as a Circuit Judge for the First Judicial Circuit since 2004 and previously as a County Court Judge for Okaloosa County. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and his juris doctor from the University of Mississippi.

In another key appointment, Jonathan Ramsey, a resident of Gainesville, has been selected to serve as a Judge on the Alachua County Court. Ramsey, who brings a wealth of experience to the role, will be stepping into the position vacated by the retirement of Judge Walter Green. Ramsey's legal career includes working as an Associate at Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P.A. since 2018 and serving as an Assistant State Attorney in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, as well as a master’s degree and a juris doctor from the University of Florida.

These appointments by Governor DeSantis mark a significant development in the Florida judicial system, ensuring the continued delivery of justice and upholding the rule of law in Walton and Alachua Counties.