STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-93 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has advised me that Raymond Anthony Pena, Jr. has been arrested for retail theft, resisting an officer without violence, and resisting/opposing a retail merchant; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON has also advised me that Raymond Anthony Pena Jr. was arrested by Jacksonville SheriffT.K.

Waters whom she has publicly endorsed in his previous election and personally knows; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, 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 Raymond Anthony Pena, Jr.; and WHEREAS, the Honorable BRIANS.

KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth 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 BRIAN S. KRAMER discharge the duties of the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, 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 BRIAN S. KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Raymond Anthony Pena, Jr.

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

Section 3. All residents of the Fourth 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 April 27,

Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify me on or before March 27, 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 27th day of April, 2026. ' ""'\1