Trump Nominates Florida Appellate Judge Robert Long to Federal Bench

Trump Nominates Florida Appellate Judge Robert Long to Federal Bench

Trump names Robert (Bobby) Long, a sitting judge on Florida's First District Court of Appeal, to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 18, 2026, 2:08 PM ET

Donald J. Trump nominated Robert (Bobby) Long, a sitting judge on Florida’s First District Court of Appeal, to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.