Governor Rick Scott today issued the below statement regarding the death of Marine Corps Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard following a warplane crash off the coast of Japan this week. Governor Scott will honor the memory and sacrifice of Capt. Resilard, who was originally from Miramar, by ordering the lowering of flags when appropriate. The details on the lowering of flags will be announced in the coming days. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Statement on the Loss of Floridian and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard
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Gov. Scott: State Offices will be Closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Governor Rick Scott today announced that state offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in recognition of state employees’ hard work throughout the year, including the response and recovery from Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: State Offices will be Closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Governor Scott Appoints Lester Bass to the Fourth Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Lester Bass to the Fourth Circuit Court. [Read more…] about Governor Scott Appoints Lester Bass to the Fourth Circuit Court
Gov. Scott: Florida Sets Another Tourism Record
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida set another tourism record, welcoming 95.8 million visitors from January through September, according to VISIT FLORIDA. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Sets Another Tourism Record
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Friday, November 16, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Seven to Multiple Early Learning Coalitions
Governor Rick Scott today announced one reappointment and six appointments to multiple Early Learning Coalitions across the state. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Friday, November 16, 2018
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Announce Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott last night announced the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month student and teacher contest winners. This year’s theme was “A Celebration of Innovative Hispanic-American Leaders,” and the winners were honored during the annual Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the Florida Governor’s Mansion. [Read more…] about Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Announce Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners
Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Lowest Since January 2007
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida businesses have created more than 1.64 million jobs since December 2010, including 21,200 private-sector jobs in October. Over the past year, 241,500 new private-sector jobs were created in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Lowest Since January 2007
Gov. Scott Appoints Seven to Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of seven to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Seven to Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Alyssa Beck and Kevin Higgins II to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Gov. Scott Orders Enhanced Security, Requests Additional Funding Following Anti-Semitic Attack in Pittsburgh
Governor Rick Scott today sent a letter to Florida’s Sheriffs and Police Chiefs requesting additional threat and security assessments at religious institutions in Florida. He also directed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to hold additional security meetings with faith leaders. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Orders Enhanced Security, Requests Additional Funding Following Anti-Semitic Attack in Pittsburgh