Event Brief
DeSantis Appoints John Mitten to Hernando Seat
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Gov. DeSantis appoints former commissioner John Mitten to fill Hernando County District 2 vacancy; swearing-in set for Aug. 4.
WHO: Gov. Ron DeSantis; John Mitten
WHAT: Appointment to fill a vacant Hernando County Board of County Commissioners District 2 seat
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 9:19 AM ET
WHERE: Hernando County, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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