Orange County needs a judge.

The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill an Orange County court vacancy resulting from the elevation of Judge Greg Tynan to the circuit bench.

Applicants must have been members of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, registered voters, and reside in Orange County at the time he or she assumes office.

Applications may be downloaded from The Florida Bar's website at www.floridabar. org and are also available from Tad A. Yates, JNC Chair, 3117 Edgewater Drive, 734 Rugby Street, Orlando, 32804.

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