“Governor Scott Discusses Protecting Military Jobs”
WFTS-TB (ABC) – Tampa Bay, FL
March 30, 2017
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Gov. Rick Scott
Gov. Rick Scott Appointments for Friday, March 31, 2017
Governor Scott Appoints Andrea Watt McHugh
to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Andrea Watt McHugh to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court.
McHugh, 38, of Sarasota, has served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit since 2005, and was previously an attorney with Lobeck and Hanson, P.A. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and a law degree from Florida State College of Law. McHugh fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Andrew D. Owens, Jr.
Governor Scott Appoints Ana Maria Garcia
to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Ana Maria Garcia to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
Garcia, 39, of Marianna, is currently the Jackson County Chief Assistant State Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Previously, she was in private practice with Carlton Fields, P.A., and with Moye, O’Brien, Pickert, and Dillon, LLP. She received a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Florida. Garcia fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge William Wright.
Governor Scott Appoints Judge Susanne Wilson
Bullard to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court.
Bullard, 52, of Gainesville, has served as a County Judge for Alachua County since 2014, and previously served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She received a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Florida. Bullard fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Robert E. Roundtree, Jr.
Governor Scott Appoints Judge Tanya Davis
Wilson to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Judge Tanya Davis Wilson to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.
Wilson, 48, of Ocoee, has served as a County Judge for Orange County since 2014. Previously, she served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida from 2004 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender and as an Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor and law degrees from the University of Florida. Wilson fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge Scott D. Polodna.
Governor Scott Appoints Anne-Leigh Gaylord
Moe to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
Moe, 38, of Tampa, is currently a shareholder with Bush Ross, P.A., and previously served as a federal law clerk for Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. She received a bachelor’s degree from Furman University and a law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Moe fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Herbert J. Baumann.
Governor Scott Appoints Jared E. Smith to the Hillsborough County Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jared E. Smith to the Hillsborough County Court.
Smith, 41, of Lutz, is currently a shareholder with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A., and previously served as a JAG Officer with the United States Air Force. He received a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law. Smith fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Walter Heinrich.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints One to Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Martha Lanahan to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Lanahan, 52, of Tampa, is the executive vice president of Regions Bank. She succeeds Brian Katz and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending November 13, 2020.
This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Virginia Sanchez to the Governing
Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Virginia Sanchez to the Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District.
Sanchez, 54, of Old Town, is a co-owner of Sanchez Farms, LLC. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her master’s degree from Florida A&M University. Sanchez is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints J.C. Stoutamire to the
Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Region Two
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of J.C. Stoutamire to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Region Two.
Stoutamire, 81, of Hosford, is a former papermaker for St. Joe Paper Co. Additionally, he served on the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners for eight years. Stoutamire fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending October 1, 2018.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to the Governing Board
of the St. Johns River Water Management District
Governor Rick Scott today announced one appointment and one reappointment to the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Susan Dolan, 51, of Longwood, is the director of community affairs for Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. She succeeds Maryam Ghyabi and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
Douglas Burnett, 72, of St. Augustine, is the president of Doug Burnett and Associates, LLC. He is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Kristin Incrocci
to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Kristin Incrocci to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority.
Incrocci, 51, of Sarasota, is the owner and pilot of SRQ Aviation. She received her bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach. Incrocci fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending November 17, 2018.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Luke Buzard to Early
Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, Inc.
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Luke Buzard to the Early Learning Coalition Hillsborough County, Inc.
Buzard, 37, of Wesley Chapel, is the pipeline safety director at TECO Energy. He previously served as chair of both the Accounting Circle at University of South Florida and the West Central Region for Connect Florida. Buzard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending April 30, 2020.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Amy Gowder
to the Florida Defense Support Task Force
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Amy Gowder to the Florida Defense Support Task Force.
Gowder, 41, of Orlando, is the aerospace and defense executive for Lockheed Martin. She received her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and her master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Gowder fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending July 1, 2019.
ICYMI: WMBB: Gov. Scott Announces License-Free Fishing Days
“Gov. Scott Announces License-Free Fishing Days”
WMBB (ABC) – Panama City, FL
March 29, 2017
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Gov. Scott: Florida Leads Large States in Private-Sector Job Growth
Florida Also Leading the Nation in Job Creation Across Multiple Industries
Governor Rick Scott announced today that Florida businesses had the fastest annual private-sector job growth rate of the 10 largest states in the nation. In the last year, Florida added 239,800 new private-sector jobs, the second-most in the nation. Governor Scott also announced that Florida added 11,900 new jobs in the manufacturing industry over the last year, the most of any state. Florida’s manufacturing, construction and professional and business services industries all led the nation in job gains in February.
Governor Scott said, “I am proud to announce that Florida is once again leading our competitor states in private-sector job growth and that multiple Florida industries, such as manufacturing, are leading the nation in job creation. Economic development programs like Enterprise Florida aren’t just crucial to helping our state compete for major jobs wins, but also help diversify our economy. Today’s announcement shows that we are successfully diversifying our economy and we cannot stop now. We must continue to fight for jobs by investing in important economic development programs like Enterprise Florida and VISIT FLORIDA.”
Florida’s private-sector job growth rate of 3.3 percent is outpacing the nation’s at 1.8 percent. Florida has led the nation in over-the-year manufacturing job gains for the last eight months, and Florida’s trade, transportation and utilities industry had the second-highest job gains among all states.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Cissy Proctor said, “Florida’s strong, diverse job creation is catapulting our state to the top of the nation for economic growth. Our economic development and diversification programs are working as a result of our investment in critical programs like Enterprise Florida and VISIT FLORIDA.”
Gov. Rick Scott to Host Zika Preparedness Roundtable in West Palm Beach
Tomorrow, March 30th, Governor Rick Scott will host a roundtable with community leaders in West Palm Beach on Zika preparedness ahead of the rainy season when mosquitos are most prevalent in Florida.
WHAT: Zika Preparedness Roundtable
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Florida Department of Health Palm Beach
1150 45th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Cortes continues to call on Gov. Scott for Ayala suspension
State Representative Bob Cortes releases a statement
advocating for the suspension of State Attorney Aramis Ayala
“Governor Scott’s removal of State Attorney Aramis Ayala from the Markeith Loyd case was the only way to fully ensure that justice for the victims of these heinous crimes will be done. State Attorney Ayala’s unilateral decision to not seek the death penalty would do great damage to our judicial system, and yesterday’s decision to keep her off the case was the right one. I hope her removal will continue to be upheld and that the victims’ families will find some measure of comfort that the case against Mr. Loyd is being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
While I’m glad State Attorney Ayala is off this case, I continue to believe she should be suspended, and I urge Governor Scott to seriously consider that option. By saying that she will not pursue the death penalty in this or any other case, she is failing to fully do the job she was elected to do. For that reason, in addition to the Loyd case, all of State Attorney Ayala’s cases should be re-assigned to prosecutors who will consider the full range of appropriate options for seeking justice in the Ninth Circuit.”
Gov. Rick Scott to Host Military Roundtable in Tampa
Tomorrow, March 30th, Governor Rick Scott will host a roundtable with community leaders in Tampa to discuss economic development and jobs programs that the Florida House voted to eliminate. Governor Scott will specifically speak to those programs under Enterprise Florida that invest in Florida’s military and defense communities.
WHAT: Military Roundtable
WHEN: 9:00 AM
WHERE: VFW Post 424 Tampa
105 West Broad Street
Tampa, FL 33604
Gov. Scott Announces Freshwater License-Free Fishing Days
Governor Rick Scott announced that this weekend, April 1st and 2nd, Floridians and visitors will be able to fish without a freshwater recreational fishing license. All bag limits, seasons, and size restrictions will still apply.
Governor Scott said, “This weekend’s license-free fishing days are a great chance for families and visitors to enjoy the spring weather and experience the many fishing sites Florida is well known for. Florida is proud to be the Fishing Capital of the World, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the license-free days this weekend.”
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Brian Yablonski said, “If you’ve never been fishing before, this is a great opportunity to get out there and give it a try, or, if you’re a seasoned angler, take a friend or family member who has never been. They just might learn to appreciate it as much as you do.”
This year, FWC is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Florida’s Wildlife Management Area system– nearly six million acres of lands managed as a habitat for wildlife and for people to enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and more. For more information on Wildlife Management Areas near your community, click here. For fishing tips, locations and regulation information, click here.
ICYMI: WWSB: Governor Scott Honors Veterans in Live Oak
“Governor Scott Honors Veterans in Live Oak”
WWSB (ABC) – Tampa Bay, FL
March 28, 2017
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Gov. Rick Scott to Host Military Roundtable in Jacksonville
Tomorrow, March 28th, Governor Rick Scott will host a roundtable with community leaders in Jacksonville to discuss economic development and jobs programs that the Florida House voted to eliminate. Governor Scott will specifically speak to those programs under Enterprise Florida that invest in Florida’s military and defense communities.
WHAT: Military Roundtable
WHEN: 2:15 PM
WHERE: Florida Army National Guard Building
13433 Crossover Street (Bldg. 1822)
Jacksonville, FL 32221
