Gov. Scott announces 15 appointments, including five to judicial courts
On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 appointments โ including five judicial court appointments โ to a variety of state regulatory boards. Leon County Court Scott announced the appointment of J. Layne Smith, who serves as general counsel for the Florida Department of Lottery, to the Leon County Court. Smith, 53, of Tallahassee, previously served as general counsel for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation from 2011-2014. Smith was a partner with Smith, Brooks & Masterson, P.L. from…