Attorney General-elect Pam Bondi has chosen a former co-worker at the Hillsborough state attorney’s office to be Florida’s next statewide prosecutor. #

Nick Cox is currently the SunCoast Regional Director for the Department of Children and Families and was formerly an assistant state attorney in Hillsborough County. Cox will serve a four-year term and will reportedly be paid $125,000, according to a spokesperson for Bondi. #

The Lakeland Ledger reports: #

Bondi selected Cox over two other finalists, Department of Juvenile Justice assistant general counsel Haccord J. Curry, Jr. and Miami County court judge Andrew S. Hague. All were vetted by the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission. #

“I have known Nick for nearly two decades, and I have complete confidence in his work ethic and personal integrity,” Bondi said in a statement. “Under Nick’s leadership, the Office of Statewide Prosecution will work in partnership with our elected state attorneys to protect all Floridians.” #