Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Terrance Freeman and Ju’Coby Pittman to the Jacksonville City Council. Freeman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Reginald Brown and Pittman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Katrina Brown, both beginning July 10, 2018. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Jacksonville City Council
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Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
Governor Rick Scott today issued an emergency order in Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties to help combat algal blooms caused by Lake Okeechobee water discharges from the Army Corps of Engineers. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
Gov. Scott: More Than $1.4 Million Invested to Protect Military Installations, Support Communities
Governor Rick Scott announced that $1,469,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program to six projects to protect military installations across the state. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Than $1.4 Million Invested to Protect Military Installations, Support Communities
Gov. Scott Awards Medal of Merit to Four Florida National Guard Soldiers Deployed in Kuwait
During his visit to Camp Buehring, Governor Rick Scott awarded four Florida Army Reserve National Guard soldiers with the Governor’s Medal of Merit. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Awards Medal of Merit to Four Florida National Guard Soldiers Deployed in Kuwait
Gov. Scott Brings Reminders of Home to Florida Soldiers Stationed in Kuwait
Governor Rick Scott is bringing reminders of home to the Florida National Guard and Army Reserve servicemen and women deployed in Kuwait. While meeting with troops and military officials, Governor Scott will be sharing coffee from Lucky Goat of Tallahassee, Buddy Brew of Tampa and Social Grounds of Jacksonville, as well as fresh orange juice from Sun Harvest Citrus of Fort Myers and key lime pie cookies from Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies of Naples. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Brings Reminders of Home to Florida Soldiers Stationed in Kuwait
Gov. Scott: DCF to Redirect Funds, File Budget Amendment for Homelessness Prevention Services
Governor Rick Scott today directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to file a budget amendment to redirect funding for homelessness prevention services. The Florida Legislature provided DCF spending authority in the FY 2018-19 budget for the Challenge Grant, but did not provide dollars needed to fund these important services. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: DCF to Redirect Funds, File Budget Amendment for Homelessness Prevention Services
What They Are Saying: Gov. Scott Awards More Than $16 Million Through the Job Growth Grant Fund
On Friday, Governor Rick Scott announced that the final awards for the 2017-2018 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund have been made, granting six additional communities with more than $16 million in funding. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature, provided a total of $85 million for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about What They Are Saying: Gov. Scott Awards More Than $16 Million Through the Job Growth Grant Fund
Gov. Scott: $16 Million in Job Growth Grant Awards Will Continue Economic Growth
Governor Rick Scott announced today that the final awards for the 2017-2018 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund have been made, granting six additional communities with more than $16 million in funding. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund has provided a total of $85 million for targeted projects to improve infrastructure and enhance workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $16 Million in Job Growth Grant Awards Will Continue Economic Growth
Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Governor Rick Scott today provided additional information regarding resources available to individuals affected by Hurricane Maria’s devastating impact, especially those from Puerto Rico who were displaced and are now in Florida. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance program (TSA), a federal lodging assistance program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is ending on Friday, June 29, following a decision by the Puerto Rican government to not request an extension from FEMA. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Gov. Scott Takes More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
Meets with White House, Expands Water Monitoring
Governor Rick Scott met with White House Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to continue advocating for full funding for the repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Takes More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
