STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-18 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, Governor RON DESANTIS issued a death warrant for Melvin Trotter on January 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Honorable ED BRODSKY, State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, has voluntarily disqualified himself and has requested the executive assignment of another State Attorney regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Melvin Trotter; and WHEREAS, the Honorable BRUCE BARTLETT, State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, handled the new sentencing phase of this case under Executive Order 92-30 and all successive Executive Orders through Executive Order 17-05; and WHEREAS, the Honorable BRUCE BARTLETT, State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests ofthe State of Florida and of the ends ofjustice that the Honorable BRUCE BARTLETT discharge the duties of the Honorable ED BRODSKY, 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 BRUCE BARTLETT, State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable ED BRODSKY, State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Melvin Trotter.

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 Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to perform the duties prescribed herein.

Section 3. All residents of the Twelfth 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 January 27,

Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before December 27, 2026, 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 27th day of January, 2026.