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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments on Thursday, filling vacancies across the state’s First and Nineteenth Judicial Circuits. The appointments include seasoned prosecutors and legal professionals who bring extensive experience to their new roles. Lauren Sweet has been appointed to the St. Lucie County Court. Sweet, of Stuart, currently serves as an Assistant General Counsel for the School Board of St. Lucie County, a position she has held since 2022. She previously worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Sweet holds a bachelor’s …