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Jim RosicaOctober 5, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has ordered the state flag at half-staff in honor of the nine people shot dead last week at an Oregon community college. Scott announced the move in a Sunday afternoon memo. “(P)ursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown […]

Phil AmmannOctober 5, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced eleven appointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Diabetes Advisory Council Scott began by naming four to the Diabetes Advisory Council, which advises the state on diabetes prevention, diagnosis, education, care, treatment, impact, and costs. Dr. Kimberly Reed, 50, of Davie, is a professor at Nova Southeastern University. […]

Drew WilsonOctober 2, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott highlighted a state-commissioned report Friday that shows the defense industry had a $79.8 billion impact on the Florida economy last year. Commissioned by Enterprise Florida and CareerSource Florida, the report ranks defense as the fourth-largest industry in the state behind only agriculture, health care and tourism. The $79.8 billion figure accounts for […]

Gary FineoutOctober 2, 2015

A far-reaching court ruling that could have opened the door to slot machines at dog and horse tracks across Florida has been reversed. The 1st District Court of Appeal on Friday ruled that slot machines could not be installed at a facility 25 miles west of Tallahassee. The decision was unusual because the same court […]

Drew WilsonOctober 1, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that an Ohio-based logistics company will add 100 jobs and make $560,000 in capital investments in Volusia County. “TQL already employs approximately 450 Floridians and the creation of 100 additional jobs in Daytona Beach is exciting news. Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created more than 940,000 private-sector jobs,” Scott […]

Jim RosicaOctober 1, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday appointed the general counsel of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office as the newest judge on the 18th Judicial Circuit. Melissa Souto of Sanford previously was an attorney with the Law Office of Sherman and Souto, the Governor’s Office said in a press release. “I am confident that Melissa will serve with distinction and […]

Jim RosicaOctober 1, 2015

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New York City is now in Gov. Rick Scott‘s crosshairs as the next place to plunder for jobs to bring to the Sunshine State. Scott’s office on Thursday announced the Republican governor would embark on another “domestic economic development mission” to The City So Nice They Named it Twice from Oct. 6-8. He’ll be enticing […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 29, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott, normally a foe of business regulations, on Tuesday stood by his call to layer more regulations onto Florida hospitals in an effort to make health care costs more transparent. “This is all about patients and empowering patients,” he told reporters after a Florida Cabinet meeting. “They should know what (a procedure) costs […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 28, 2015

Republican state Rep. Charlie Stone on Monday endorsed first-time candidate Mary Thomas in her bid for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Thomas is running for the seat held by Democrat Gwen Graham, and if elected would be the first Indian-American woman to serve in Congress. She is a Tallahassee lawyer who had worked in the administration […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 28, 2015

The Florida Democratic Party will be holding their State Convention at Disney World during Holloween weekend, and party officials announced on Monday that the event will kick off with a speech by Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy. “We are excited to announce that Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy will join us as we kick off the Florida’s […]

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Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff for Oregon victims

Gov. Rick Scott announces eleven board appointments

Report: Defense industry had $79.8B impact in Florida, despite decline in Fed funding

Florida court reverses itself on slots

Gov. Scott announces TQL expansion will create 100 new jobs in Daytona Beach

Melissa Souto appointed circuit judge

Rick Scott takes Manhattan next week

Rick Scott calls for transparent pricing at hospitals

Republican Charlie Stone endorses Mary Thomas in CD 2 race

Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy to kick off Florida Dems’ state convention in October