Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped in November from 3.4 to 3.3 percent, the lowest level in 12 years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
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Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate has reached a 15-year high according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. For the 2017-18 school year, Florida’s statewide graduation rate rose to 86.1 percent, an increase of 3.8 percentage points over last year and 17.1 since the school year before Governor Scott took office. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Gov. Scott and Florida Department of Health Announce Grant Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Health today announced the 2018-2019 grant awards for 30 projects, totaling $4.8 million, to support research leading to the prevention and possible cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott and Florida Department of Health Announce Grant Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Gov. Scott Reappoints Michael Millett to Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Michael Millett to the Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Reappoints Michael Millett to Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority
Gov. Scott: Florida Reemployment Tax Rate to Remain at Lowest Rate for Fourth Year
Governor Rick Scott today announced Florida businesses will continue to pay the lowest possible rate for reemployment taxes in 2019 – for the fourth year in a row. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Reemployment Tax Rate to Remain at Lowest Rate for Fourth Year
Governor Scott Appoints Six to the District Court of Appeal, Circuit and County Courts
Judges appointed to the Third District Court of Appeal, 13th and
18th Circuit Courts and to the Lake and Polk County Courts
Governor Rick Scott today announced six appointments to a District Court of Appeal and multiple Circuit and County Courts. [Read more…] about Governor Scott Appoints Six to the District Court of Appeal, Circuit and County Courts
Gov. Scott Statement on the Passing of Miami-Dade Police Officer Jermaine Brown
Governor Rick Scott made the following statement today regarding an all-terrain vehicle crash that took the life of Miami-Dade Police Officer Jermaine Brown. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Statement on the Passing of Miami-Dade Police Officer Jermaine Brown
Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Governor Rick Scott today participated in a holiday food basket drive hosted by The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL). This is the 33rd year CAMACOL has hosted this event to provide families in need with ingredients for a holiday meal. Governor Scott has attended the event six of the last seven years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
Governor Rick Scott today visited Tyndall Elementary School to welcome students back to the school for the first time since Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
Gov. Scott Announces the Launch of Tourism Assistance Programs Following Hurricane Michael
Governor Rick Scott today announced the launch of two VISIT FLORIDA Hurricane Michael assistance programs to aid local tourism businesses in the counties that were included in the FEMA major disaster declaration on October 11. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces the Launch of Tourism Assistance Programs Following Hurricane Michael
