STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-102 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable KA THERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, has advised me that Conrad Witte has a pending violation of probation; and WHEREAS, the Honorable HAROLD F.

PRYOR, State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, handled the original case under Executive Order 24-198, as an1ended by Executive Order 25-21; and WHEREAS, the Honorable KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, has also advised me that the original conflict continues to exist and to avoid a conflict of interest or any appearance of impropriety, has voluntarily disqualified herself and has requested the executive assignment of another State Attorney regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Conrad Witte; and WHEREAS, the Honorable HAROLD F.

PRYOR, State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends ofjustice that the Honorable HAROLD F. PRYOR discharge the duties of the Honorable KA THERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, pursuant to

section 27.14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order, effective immediately:

Section 1. The Honorable HAROLD F. PRYOR, State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable KA THERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Conrad Witte.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney or one or more Assistant State Attorneys and Investigators, who have been designated by the Assigned State Attorney, shall proceed immediately to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to perform the duties prescribed herein.

Section 3. All residents of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit are requested, and all public officials are directed, to cooperate and render whatever assistance is necessary to the Assigned State Attorney, so that justice may be served.

Section 4. The period of this Executive Assignment shall be for one (1) year, to and including May 18,

Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify me on or before April 18, 2027, if additional time is required. ' IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 18th day of May, 2026. .,. 1·.:. ., co.,.. .i;_., .. t,_.-'i,.._.----! I '"<'""I 6,'.:::: G J ~ rr1 •f (, ~-.:' • u, ,.,,,,.,J-:-1__, i-·:.:> --! Pi