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Gov. Scott Directs FWC, DEP to Deploy to Southwest Florida to Further Mitigate Red Tide

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Enhances Cleanup Efforts, Deploys State Biologists

Governor Rick Scott is directing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to mobilize all available resources to address red tide impacts in Southwest Florida’s coastal communities. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs FWC, DEP to Deploy to Southwest Florida to Further Mitigate Red Tide

Gov. Scott Announces More Action to Combat Algal Blooms

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$50 million toward fixes for federal Herbert Hoover Dike, $700,000 for Lee County

Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have reached an agreement on a $50 million state investment to fund repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces More Action to Combat Algal Blooms

Gov. Scott Highlights Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Miami

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Governor Rick Scott with First Lady Ann Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera today visited LR Uniforms in Miami, where he highlighted the back-to-school sales tax holiday that will begin this Friday, August 3rd and go through August 5th.. During this holiday, Floridians will not sales tax on supplies for the upcoming school year, saving families $32.7 million. Since Governor Scott took office, taxes have been cut nearly 100 times, saving Floridians more than $10 billion.

To see a list of back-to-school supplies that are tax free August 3-5, CLICK HERE.

Gov. Scott Announces More Action to Combat Algal Blooms

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$50 million toward fixes for federal Herbert Hoover Dike, $700,000 for Lee County

Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have reached an agreement on a $50 million state investment to fund repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike. This agreement follows a $50 million investment made earlier this year, bringing the State of Florida’s total investment in this federal project to $100 million. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces More Action to Combat Algal Blooms

Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, July 30, 2018

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Gov. Scott Appoints Karen “Kasey” Cuchens to West Florida Regional Planning Council

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Karen “Kasey” Cuchens to the West Florida Regional Planning Council.

Cuchens, 58, previously served on the City Council of Freeport. She is the Vice President of Choctawhatchee Bay Piling and Dock, Inc. Cuchens fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning July 30, 2018 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, July 30, 2018

Gov. Scott: 2018 MLB Spring Training Generated More Than $680 Million for Florida

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Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Sports Foundation estimates that the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training in Florida generated an economic impact of $687.1 million. The study also showed that 7,152 jobs are created annually by Florida Spring Training, accounting for $253.5 million in wages. MLB spring training takes place annually and features 15 MLB teams in 12 Florida cities. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: 2018 MLB Spring Training Generated More Than $680 Million for Florida