20th JNC seeks judge applicants.

The 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Lee County bench created by the elevation of Judge Frank J. Porter to the circuit court.

Applicants must be registered Florida voters, members of The Florida Bar in good standing for the preceding five years, and reside in Lee County upon assuming office.

Applications may be obtained from Darol H. M. Carr., JNC Chair, 99 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda 33950 or from The Florida Bar's Web site at www.flabar.org.

An original plus nine copies of the completed application must be received by Carr no later than February 19...