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Staff ReportsSeptember 16, 2016

The presidential search committee for Enterprise Florida (EFI) on Friday decided on five finalists to lead the state’s public-private economic development organization. They are: — Christine L. Adamow, formerly with the Ringling College of Art & Design’s Department of Business and Art Design. — Richard M. Biter, a retired assistant secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 15, 2016

A spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Scott wouldn’t confirm or deny the governor had urged University of West Florida trustees not to pick state Sen. Don Gaetz as the school’s next president. UWF Board of Trustees Chair Lewis Bear said during Thursday’s meeting his board had been “interfered with,” that certain people in “high office” had tried to intimidate them […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 15, 2016

Donald Polmann has been tapped as the next member of the Florida Public Service Commission. Gov. Rick Scott announced the appointment Thursday evening. The commission regulates the state’s investor-owned utilities. Polmann, of Dunedin, received the most votes of the Public Service Commission Nominating Council, getting eight nods. He is a registered professional engineer with three degrees, including a […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 13, 2016

According to the Associated Press, the governor’s office just got a $153,000 makeover. Well, technically it was to the reception area outside the place where Gov. Rick Scott conducts the weighty affairs of state. There was new carpet to replace the 13-year-old stuff that covered the floor. That’s good. We want visitors to think we […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 13, 2016

Secretary Sam Verghese on Tuesday announced his resignation from the state’s Department of Elder Affairs. In an email to staff, Verghese said his resignation will be effective Sept. 23. He is leaving “to explore opportunities in the private sector.” “It has been a wonderful opportunity to serve Florida’s elders in a unique way that I will […]

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, […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 12, 2016

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Florida is likely to basically break even next year in terms of its state budget, lawmakers heard Monday. The Joint Legislative Budget Commission met in the Capitol to hear the latest financial outlook for 2017-18: Present income and outgo estimates leave Florida with a relatively scant $7.5 million left over out of about $32.2 billion in […]

Michael MolineSeptember 12, 2016

Motorola Solutions Inc. has acquired a Florida company that helps police, firefighters, and other public-safety workers communicate via two-way radios and wireless systems. In announcing it’s acquisition Monday of Wireless Technology Equipment Co., a privately held company, Motorola did not provide the purchase price, but said the company has been one of its subcontractors and […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 12, 2016

Enterprise Florida (EFI) is sticking to its plan to hire its next president and CEO by the next board meeting on Sept. 28-29. The public-private economic development organization’s presidential search committee held a conference call Monday. Stan Connally, head of Gulf Power Company in Pensacola and chair of the search committee, said the group had received over 100 resumes for […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 12, 2016

James E.C. Perry, a justice of the Florida Supreme Court, says he will retire this Dec. 30. Perry, who joined the court in March 2009, announced his retirement in a letter to Gov. Rick Scott, released Monday morning. (Click here to read the letter, which is at the end of the press release.) The vacancy now […]

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A state investigator, right, works with a Florida resident to look out for fraud after Hurricane Helene. Photo via Florida Chief Financial Officer,.

Enterprise Florida president search down to five names

Rick Scott won’t say whether he lobbied against Don Gaetz as UWF prez

Rick Scott names engineer Donald Polmann to PSC

Joe Henderson: Open government office goes behind closed doors

Sam Verghese out at Department of Elder Affairs

Rick Scott taps 5 as Judges of Compensation Claims

Lawmakers get grim budget news for next year

Wireless company makes acquisition, adds jobs in Florida

Enterprise Florida holding firm to hire new head this month

James E.C. Perry announces retirement from Supreme Court