# Orange County Judge Resigns Over Political Contribution Allegations

Judge Diana Tennis resigned amid allegations of violating judicial conduct rules with political donations.

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Diana Tennis, a circuit judge in Orange and Osceola counties since 2015, resigned from the bench on Friday amid allegations of misconduct. [^1]

A 2024 complaint by Apopka resident Devo Seereeram led to an investigation that revealed Tennis made 913 political contributions totaling more than $29,000 between January 2017 and January 2021. [^2]

Orange County, Florida Judge Diana Tennis, who oversaw family court cases in Orange and Osceola counties, is resigning on September 4, 2026, following an investigation into her political donations. [^3]

Diana Tennis was accused of contributing approximately $29,000 to Democratic candidates and political organizations. [^4]

The Florida Supreme Court ordered a suspension and fine in addition to the reprimand. [^5]

The state Judicial Qualifications Commission alleged that the contributions violated Florida's Code of Judicial Conduct. [^6]

Judicial Qualifications Commission filings show that Tennis did not contest the findings, expressed remorse, and said she believed rules only barred contributions to state races. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Diana Tennis, a circuit judge in Orange and Osceola counties since 2015, resigned from the bench on Friday amid allegations of misconduct. (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando, News)
2. A 2024 complaint by Apopka resident Devo Seereeram led to an investigation that revealed Tennis made 913 political contributions totaling more than $29,000 between January 2017 and January 2021. (FOX 35 Orlando, News)
3. Orange County, Florida Judge Diana Tennis, who oversaw family court cases in Orange and Osceola counties, is resigning on September 4, 2026, following an investigation into her political donations. (FOX 35 Orlando, News)
4. Diana Tennis was accused of contributing approximately $29,000 to Democratic candidates and political organizations. (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando, News)
5. The Florida Supreme Court ordered a suspension and fine in addition to the reprimand. (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando, News)
6. The state Judicial Qualifications Commission alleged that the contributions violated Florida's Code of Judicial Conduct. (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando, News)
7. Judicial Qualifications Commission filings show that Tennis did not contest the findings, expressed remorse, and said she believed rules only barred contributions to state races. (FOX 35 Orlando, News)

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