Jim RosicaMarch 6, 2019
4min478
His position is overseen by the Governor and Cabinet.
Tag: Cabinet AidesHomicide counts between 2020 and 2024 in Miami-Dade (A), and firearm-related homicide counts over the same span for 80 ZIP codes in the (B). ZIP code 33147, which researchers said has had the highest rate of homicides, historically, dropped to the 10th ranking overall in 2024. Image via Scaling Safety.
Jim RosicaMarch 6, 2019
A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2018
4min366
Florida Cabinet aides on Wednesday set up a meeting of the full Cabinet in Tampa next week. The meeting largely will focus on pending land deals. Cemex Construction seeks 630 acres of surplus conservation land in Miami-Dade in exchange for $14,765,000 deposited into the State School Fund. The land is currently leased to a Miami-Dade park, which contains […]
Ana CeballosNovember 1, 2017
3min268
The state will again consider whether it should pursue action against Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, a drug company accused of running a scheme that shielded it from competition and artificially boosted drug prices and sales. The matter was discussed Wednesday at a Cabinet aides meeting before Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet meet next Tuesday. According […]
Michael MolineJune 7, 2017
4min326
The newest project on the state’s priority list for conservation land buys is a 4,700-acre spread in eastern Alachua County, containing valuable wildlife, water, and plant resources, but also largely given over to pine harvesting. That’s if Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet approve an updated Florida Forever work plan during a meeting scheduled for […]
Michael MolineMay 17, 2017
4min478
Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet will interview a single candidate for the vacant secretary slot at the Department of Environmental Regulation — Noah Valenstein, a former environmental aide to the governor. His was the only name put forward for an interview during a meeting of aides to the governor and Cabinet Wednesday morning. “The […]
Michael MolineMay 17, 2017
4min638
The Triple S Ranch lies 15 miles north of Lake Okeechobee — a 7,000-acre cattle operation, relatively untouched by development, within the recharge zone for the Kissimmee River. Rare and endangered species, including a Florida panther, wander its streams and cypress swamps. On Wednesday morning, aides to Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet will peruse […]
Jim RosicaJuly 27, 2016
2min269
As expected, Gov. Rick Scott is interested in Glenn Sutphin becoming the next director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. A Scott spokeswoman Wednesday confirmed Sutphin, now the acting head, is Scott’s top pick. Cabinet aides had had a brief conversation about the opening at their meeting earlier in the day. Scott and the Florida Cabinet — Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Attorney General Pam […]