Charles Canady, the longest serving justice on the Florida Supreme Court, announced Monday that he’s resigning his position to take a job at the University of Florida.

The resignation ensures that six of the seven justices will have been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has longed touted his remake of the state’s highest court.

The resignation comes before Canady, 71, is forced to step down due to age restrictions and before his wife, Rep. Jennifer Canady, is expected to become Speaker of the House following the 2028 elections.

It also comes before DeSantis is term limited out of office and a new governor is elected.

Canady took office Sept. 8, 2008, after being appointed to the Supreme Court by Gov. Charlie Crist.

He remains on the court for now. “He has not submitted his resignat

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