During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO, David Mica, Jr., today awarded Sam Rogers with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award
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Governor and Cabinet Recognize Florida Forest Service Employee as Natural Resource Manager of the Year
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam, his fellow Cabinet members and Governor Scott today presented Keith Mousel of the Florida Forest Service with the Resource Manager of the Year award for his outstanding leadership and dedication to protecting Florida’s natural resources. Since 1988, Mousel has worked diligently to conserve native state lands with prescribed fire, to improve recreational activities in state forests, and to maintain natural habitats by controlling invasive species. [Read more…] about Governor and Cabinet Recognize Florida Forest Service Employee as Natural Resource Manager of the Year
Gov. Scott Recognizes Florida Veteran Fred Taylor with the Governor’s Medal of Merit
During a Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott today recognized Florida veteran Fred Taylor with the Governor’s Medal of Merit. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes Florida Veteran Fred Taylor with the Governor’s Medal of Merit
FDLE arrests corrections officer for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today arrested Tony Daniel Holowaty, 40, on 10 counts of child pornography possession. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests corrections officer for child pornography
Gov. Scott Recognizes Madison Setliff with Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award
During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott today recognized Madison Setliff, 23, with the Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes Madison Setliff with Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award
South Florida Man Arrested in Alleged Fake Mortgage Note Investment Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Shawn Anthony St. Prix has been arrested on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud for his role in an alleged fraudulent mortgage note investment scam. [Read more…] about South Florida Man Arrested in Alleged Fake Mortgage Note Investment Scam
Gov. Scott Recognizes Four Florida Educators with the Governor’s Shine Award
During a Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott today recognized four outstanding Florida educators with the Governor’s Shine Award. The Shine Award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes Four Florida Educators with the Governor’s Shine Award
Gov. Scott Recognizes Social Grounds with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award
During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott today recognized small business Social Grounds Coffee Company with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award. Social Grounds Coffee Company is a veteran owned coffee company based in Jacksonville. Each purchase of their coffee goes to helping employ and empower U.S. Veterans. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes Social Grounds with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award
Dunn, Yoho, Rutherford Conduct North Florida VA Oversight Visit
Local Congressmen Tour Gainesville and Lake City Veterans Medical Centers
Last week, House VA Subcommittee on Health Chairman Neal Dunn (FL-02), Congressmen Ted Yoho (FL-03) and John Rutherford (FL-04), conducted oversight visits of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGHVS) in Gainesville and Lake City. [Read more…] about Dunn, Yoho, Rutherford Conduct North Florida VA Oversight Visit
Free-Speech, Environmental Advocates Seek to Join First Amendment Foundation Brief in Hurchalla Appeal
A collection of leading free-speech, open government, and environmental advocates joins a growing list backing former Martin County Commissioner Maggy Hurchalla as she appeals a judgment entered against her for questioning the environmental benefits of a rock mining project near Lake Okeechobee. [Read more…] about Free-Speech, Environmental Advocates Seek to Join First Amendment Foundation Brief in Hurchalla Appeal
