Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Glenn T. Shelby to the 10th Judicial Circuit Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John Laurent.

Shelby, 57, of Lakeland, is a board-certified practitioner specializing in real estate transactions and estate planning. 

“Glenn is a Florida native, an admirable family man, and a committed community leader,” Scott stated in a release. “He has a keen understanding of the proper role of the judiciary and will make a fine circuit court judge for the citizens of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties.”