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Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2016

Glenn Sutphin, now the agency’s interim head, will become the next permanent director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet made the hire at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. The 67-year-old Sutphin, himself a National Guardsman for over 30 years, was the only person interviewed for the position out of more than 300 applicants. He […]

Staff ReportsJuly 29, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday appointed Tommy Ford as Bay County sheriff. Ford, 47, of Lynn Haven, has served in law enforcement for 22 years and currently is chief deputy of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. He got his bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He’ll serve […]

Jim RosicaJuly 28, 2016

A state panel on Thursday picked eight applicants — including unsuccessful Insurance Commissioner contender Jeffrey S. Bragg — to be interviewed for a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). The Public Service Commission Nominating Council will hold interviews Aug. 17, with the goal of selecting three finalists for Gov. Rick Scott‘s consideration. One person tapped by the council is Scott’s deputy policy coordinator. […]

Jim RosicaJuly 27, 2016

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 […]

Jim RosicaJuly 25, 2016

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Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi said they are meeting with Fort Myers-area law enforcement Monday after a nightclub shooting there. Gunfire erupted at Club Blu, which was hosting a swimsuit-themed party for teens, leaving two dead and at least 17 wounded, according to reports. The incident happened more than a month after a […]

Jim RosicaJuly 21, 2016

It’s a certainty these days: An opening for a top job in Florida state government always attracts the widest variety of job candidates. More than 300 applications now have been turned in for the open position of head of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, records show. The application deadline was last Friday. Gov. Rick […]

Jim RosicaJuly 20, 2016

The state’s economic forecasters are predicting a hit to state coffers in years ahead because of tax breaks passed this legislative session. The losses total in the tens of millions each year until 2021, according to a report posted online Tuesday. Still, the lost revenue per year counts as less than a percent of the state’s annual […]

Jim RosicaJuly 20, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday appointed three deputy prosecutors as county judges on the west coast of Florida. Joseph A. Poblick, who was in private practice, will be a new Pasco County judge. He replaces Judge Marc H. Salton. Poblick, 41, of Dade City, has also been an assistant state attorney for the 9th Judicial […]

Jim RosicaJuly 19, 2016

“As a mark of respect,” Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half staff in honor of three police officers killed Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Scott is in Cleveland this week for the Republican National Convention. He issued the order Tuesday through General Counsel William Spicola, according to a memo. The U.S. and Florida flags […]

Jim RosicaJuly 18, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed a new circuit judge in central Florida despite a candidate still suing to get the seat filled by election. Scott last week tapped David V. Ward of Sebring for the judgeship. Ward, 47, has been an assistant state attorney since 2001. He will replace Judge Olin W. Shinholser for the […]

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Glenn Sutphin appointed state vets’ agency head

Tommy Ford appointed Bay County sheriff

Jeffrey Bragg, 7 others make cut for PSC opening

Rick Scott wants Glenn Sutphin for vets’ agency head

Rick Scott, Pam Bondi headed to Fort Myers after teen club shooting

Veterans’ agency opening brings range of applicants

Forecast shows state losing millions yearly because of tax cuts

Rick Scott names three new county judges

Flags ordered at half staff for Louisiana officers

Rick Scott appoints judge despite lawsuit