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Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
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Richard Anguiano
August 29, 2018
Ralph Tulli of Ocala will turn 100 in December and his voice is barely a whisper, but he still chatted cheerfully, as best he can, about the rich life he has experienced. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Ocala Star Banner: Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
Governor Rick Scott today highlighted more than $300 million invested in Florida’s cancer centers since 2014 while at Moffitt Cancer Center. In 2014, Governor Scott proposed and secured funding for Florida’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Program to increase the number of NCI designated cancer centers and create a premier cancer research network in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Since 2014, We Have Invested More Than $300 Million in Cancer Centers
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Matt Brackett to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Tomorrow, August 29th, Governor Scott will honor Florida veterans with the Governor’s Veteran’s Service Medal at the National Guard Armory in Ocala. Since 2013, the Governor has awarded nearly 15,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott to Award Florida Veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal in Marion County
Governor Rick Scott today announced Timothy Niermann will become the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on an interim basis. He will be replacing Secretary Christina Daly who is leaving the agency effective August 31, 2018, after serving at DJJ since 2006. [Read more…] about Timothy Niermann Named Interim Secretary of Department of Juvenile Justice
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Douglas Bournique and the appointment of Robert Lowe, Sr. and Erica Whitfield to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Governor Rick Scott made the following statement today regarding the passing of Senator John McCain:
Governor Scott said, “My wife, Ann, and I are deeply saddened to hear the news about Senator John McCain. Senator McCain was a true American hero. As a Navy man myself, I’ve always had immense respect for Senator McCain. A lot of folks talk tough, but he was the real deal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott’s Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain
Governor Rick Scott today announced that ecommerce restaurant supply company WebstaurantStore, Inc. has chosen to expand in Tampa with a new office that will create more than 300 new jobs and include $1 million in capital investment. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: WebstaurantStore to Create 300 New Jobs in Tampa
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the St. Johns River Water Management District are committing up to $1 million in support for the Everglades Foundation’s George Barley Water Prize, which will award an unprecedented $10 million to the researcher or researchers capable of developing a cost-effective process for removing excess nutrient pollution from natural waterbodies. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $1 Million to Support Innovative Environmental Solutions Contest
Today, August 23rd, Governor Rick Scott will highlight the I-10 at I-95 Interchange Project, a $126 million project, and a record more than $10 billion in transportation infrastructure included in his Securing Florida’s Future budget. Since Governor Scott took office in 2011, investments in transportation have increased by $3.3 billion.
WHAT: Press Conference
WHEN: 4:30 PM
WHERE: FDOT Jacksonville Office
2198 Edison Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
