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Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady is stepping down to lead the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.

Canady was appointed to the court in 2008 by former Gov. Charlie Crist and previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

His departure will allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint another justice to the court.

Justice Charles Canady announced on Nov. 17 he will step down from the Florida Supreme Court to serve as director and tenured professor at the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.

Canady’s departure comes as his wife, state Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, is expected to become House Speaker in 2028.

Canady was appointed to the court by former Gov. Charlie Christ in 20

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