Justice John D. Couriel has been named the next chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Couriel will begin his two-year term as chief justice on July 1. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe Miami native was appointed to the court by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2020. Current Chief Justice Carlos Muniz will remain on the bench as a regular justice when Couriel takes over.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
Justice John D. Couriel has been named the next chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
Couriel will begin his two-year term as chief justice on July 1.
Florida Supreme Court
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, John D. Couriel was named chief justice of Florida Supreme Court.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
The Miami native was appointed to the court by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2020.
Current Chief Justice Carlos Muniz will remain on the bench as a regular justice when Couriel takes over.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.