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Gov. Scott Announces $2.6 Million to Repair and Replace Homes Impacted by Eastpoint Limerock Wildfire

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Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be awarding an additional $2.6 million in funding to assist Floridians impacted by the Limerock Wildfire in Eastpoint with the repairing and rebuilding of their homes in Franklin County. This funding is in addition to the 24 travel trailers that were purchased in July to aid the victims of the fire. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $2.6 Million to Repair and Replace Homes Impacted by Eastpoint Limerock Wildfire

Gov. Scott Directs Additional Resources for Red Tide Testing; Atlantic Coast Counties Receiving $1.3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup

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Governor Rick Scott today announced that he is directing an immediate $765,000 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to support red tide response. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs Additional Resources for Red Tide Testing; Atlantic Coast Counties Receiving $1.3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup

Gov. Scott Announces Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Projects

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Governor Rick Scott today announced eight awards for $28.6 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature last year, provides funding for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Projects

Gov. Scott: Florida Continues to Lead Everglades Restoration Efforts While Congress Lags Behind

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Directs $3.5 Million for FDOT, DEP to Request $40 Million to Finish Major Project

Governor Rick Scott today announced that he is directing an immediate $3.5 million investment by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to start work on the final phase of the major Everglades restoration project to raise portions of the Tamiami Trail, allowing more water to flow south through the Everglades. This project will help restore and protect the Everglades. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Continues to Lead Everglades Restoration Efforts While Congress Lags Behind

Gov. Scott Welcomes Students at Graceville Elementary Back to School Following Hurricane Michael

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Governor Rick Scott today visited Graceville Elementary School in Jackson County to welcome students back to class after the impact of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Welcomes Students at Graceville Elementary Back to School Following Hurricane Michael

Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery in Bay County

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Governor Rick Scott was today joined by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence to receive a briefing from officials at Tyndall Air Force Base. Governor Scott, Vice President Pence and Second Lady Pence also visited the Hiland Park Baptist Church to thank first responders and volunteers, as well as meet with families impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery in Bay County

Gov. Scott: Utility Companies Set Goal of Having Power Restored in Panhandle by Early November

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Governor Rick Scott today announced that electric utility providers in Northwest Florida, which still have customers experiencing power outages, have set a goal and will have nearly all power restored to customers who are able to receive it by early November. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Utility Companies Set Goal of Having Power Restored in Panhandle by Early November

Gov. Scott: Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point in over Eleven-and-a-Half Years

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Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, the lowest since February 2007, and a decrease of 7.3 percentage points since December 2010; this drop is faster than the national decline of 5.6 percentage points. Florida businesses have created 1,637,100 jobs since December 2010 and 17,700 private-sector jobs in September. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point in over Eleven-and-a-Half Years