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Scott PowersJuly 10, 2017

Florida U.S. Reps. Tom Rooney of Okeechobee and Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park have joined the board overseeing the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. The two Florida members of Congress were appointed in May to congressional seats on the academy’s Board of Visitors, which in many ways the equivalent of a Florida university’s board […]

Scott PowersJanuary 10, 2017

Central Florida’s three freshmen in Congress all got top-choice A-list committee assignments Tuesday, with Val Demings of Orlando serving on the Homeland Security Committee, Darren Soto of Orlando on the Agriculture Committee, and Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park on the Armed Services Committee. Congressional leaders announced their choices for freshmen and others to fill spots […]

Michael MolineDecember 23, 2016

Three recently elected county court clerks will get early jumps on their new jobs because of retirements by their predecessors. Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday that he had appointed the new clerks to temporary terms lasting no more than a few days. Their elective terms begin Jan. 3 In Alachua County, J.K. “Jess” Irby will begin […]

Phil AmmannDecember 19, 2016

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 14 appointments to a variety of state boards and commissions. Pinellas County Housing Authority Scott began by reappointing Joseph Triolo and Michael Guju to the Pinellas County Housing Authority. Triolo, 59, of Saint Petersburg, is a program manager for Duke Energy. He is reappointed for a term ending Jan. […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 13, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott appointed five people Monday to be the newest Judges of Compensation Claims, who handle disputes over workers’ compensation. They are: Frank Clark, 54, of Port Charlotte, an associate with All Injuries Law Firm, P.A. since 2007. Clark was previously a sole practitioner from 1998-2007 and an associate with Shofi, Smith, Hennen, Jenkins, Stanley & Gramovot, […]

Phil AmmannMay 6, 2016

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced three appointments to a pair of state boards dealing with the construction industry. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board Scott began by reappointing Timothy Bolduc and Edwin Valentin to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, which […]

Phil AmmannApril 27, 2016

On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced five judicial appointments to a variety of courts throughout the state. Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Scott began with the appointment of Kemba Lewis to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, which serves Pasco and Pinellas counties. Lewis, 43, of Land O’Lakes, has served as an assistant public defender for the […]

Guest AuthorApril 6, 2016

Since most people are busy acquiring more and more things, it may be past time to start thinking about the question: Do we really need more “stuff”? However, it can’t be too late if “stuff” is defined properly. The word “stuff” in the context of this column is meant to describe all the things we […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2016

On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott’s office released the names of 14 legal and state board appointments. Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels Scott began by announcing reappointments in the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels for Florida’s First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Regions. Regional Counsels are responsible where court appointed counsel (CAC) is mandated […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 25, 2016

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced a wave of 19 appointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Port St. Joe Port Authority Scott began by announcing two appointments and one reappointment to the Port St. Joe Port Authority. Located in Gulf County, the Port of Port St. Joe is a deep-water seaport with a […]

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Tom Rooney, Stephanie Murphy, join West Point oversight board

Freshmen Congress members from Orlando get top choices for committee seats

Personnel note: Court clerks assuming duties early in three counties

Rick Scott announces 14 board appointments

Rick Scott taps 5 as Judges of Compensation Claims

Rick Scott names 3 to Florida construction regulatory boards

Rick Scott announces five judicial appointments

Michael Bass: Do we really need more 'stuff'?

Gov. Rick Scott announces 14 state appointments

Rick Scott announces 19 state board appointments