Gov. Scott Announces Embry-Riddle to Bring Internationally Renowned Aircraft Manufacturer to Daytona Beach

On June 18, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Partnership with Diamond Aircraft Industries Includes Coordination with Students, Faculty and Facility at University’s Research and Technology Park Today at the 50th Annual International Paris Air Show, Governor Rick Scott announced that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University president Dr. John P. Johnson and Diamond Aircraft Industries’ CEO and owner Christian Dries signed a partnership agreement that will [...]

Gov. Scott Celebrates Embraer’s Success During First Day of Paris Air Show

On June 17, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today, Governor Rick Scott celebrated Embraer’s announcement of aircraft orders for as many as 365 twin-engine passenger jetliners. Embraer’s U.S. headquarters is based in Ft. Lauderdale. Gov Scott said, “We are proud of Embraer’s success at the air show today. Embraer is the first foreign airplane manufacturer to build planes in the U.S. and they [...]

Governor Rick Scott to Kentucky Business Leaders: Book a One-Way Ticket to Florida

On June 17, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Following up from recent letters to Minnesota, Illinois, California, Connecticut, New York and Maryland business owners urging them to book a one-way ticket to Florida, Governor Rick Scott contacted Kentucky businesses last week. Governor Scott is urging them to come to the Sunshine State to take advantage of Florida’s business-friendly environment. Governor Scott said, “Kentucky’s [...]

Governor Scott Presents 14 Florida Companies and Business Leaders with Governor’s Business Ambassador Awards

On June 17, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott awarded 14 Florida companies and business leaders with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award during his business development mission to the Paris Air Show. Governor Scott presented the 14 awards during the Grand Opening of the Florida Pavilion. The Governor’s Business Ambassador Awards are presented to companies for their commitment to expanding business [...]

Gov. Scott Opens Florida Pavilion at 50th Annual Paris Air Show

On June 17, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Pavilion showcases Florida-based aerospace and aviation companies to international audience   Today, Governor Rick Scott was joined by Frederico Curado, President and CEO of Embraer, Gary Spulak, President of Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., Gray Swoope, Secretary of Commerce, as well as leaders from Florida’s aviation and aerospace industries to open the Florida Pavilion at the 2013 [...]

GOVERNOR SCOTT VETOES BILL REGARDING FLORIDA WILDFLOWER LICENSE PLATES

On June 14, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today Governor Scott vetoed HB 265, a bill regarding Florida Wildflower License Plates. The veto letter is below and available in a PDF here.   June 14, 2013 Secretary Kenneth W. Detzner Secretary of State Florida Department of State R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399   Dear Secretary Detzner: By the [...]

GOVERNOR SCOTT VETOES BILL REGARDING PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTIONS

On June 14, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today Governor Scott vetoed HB 249, a bill regarding public records exemptions. The veto letter is below and available in a PDF here.   June 14, 2013 Secretary Kenneth W. Detzner Secretary of State Florida Department of State R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399   Dear Secretary Detzner: By the authority [...]

GOVERNOR SCOTT SIGNS 60 BILLS INTO LAW TODAY

On June 14, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law today: HB 55             Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices – This bill amends current law to create a pre-suit process for claims against a motor vehicle dealer alleging unfair or deceptive trade practices. HB 57             Department of Business & Professional Regulation  - This bill allows the Department [...]

Gov. Rick Scott Announces Florida Receives Final Waiver Approval for Managed Medical Assistance Program

On June 14, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

- 1115 waiver allows for enhanced consumer protections, quality of care and access for Floridians-  Gov. Rick Scott today announced the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave final approval to amend the 1115 waiver demonstration, which allows the state to extend an improved model of managed care to all counties in Florida [...]

Governor Scott to Lead Delegation to the Paris Air Show

On June 14, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Business development mission provides opportunity to showcase Florida’s competitive advantages in aviation and aerospace   From June 16-21, 2013, Governor Rick Scott will lead a delegation of nearly 80 Florida-based aviation, aerospace and defense companies, educational institutions and economic development agencies to the 50th International Paris Air Show. The bi-annual Air Show is recognized as the [...]

Governor Scott and Amazon Announce Proposal to Create Jobs in Florida

On June 13, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Amazon poised to create more than 3,000 jobs in the state Governor Rick Scott and Amazon today announced Amazon’s proposal to create more than 3,000 full time jobs with benefits and more than $300 million in investment in Florida by the end of 2016. Governor Scott said, “Amazon’s commitment to create more than 3,000 new [...]

Governor Scott Presents Dr. Charlotte Maguire with Prestigious “Great Floridian” Award

On June 13, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott today presented a “Great Floridian” award to Dr. Charlotte E. Maguire at the Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Charlotte Maguire began practicing medicine in 1944 and opened a pediatric practice in Orlando in 1946, which she ran for 22 years. During the 1970s, Dr. Maguire was one of the highest ranking [...]

Governor Rick Scott Vetoes Bill Relating to Mental Health Treatment

On June 12, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today Governor Scott vetoed SB 1420, a bill regarding mental health treatment. Florida’s First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Eddins, President of the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, said “Governor Scott did the right thing in vetoing SB 1420.  While some elements of the bill were worthy, reducing the time before charges against individuals deemed incompetent [...]

Governor Rick Scott Vetoes Bill Relating To Public Records And Public Meetings Exemptions

On June 12, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today Governor Scott vetoed HB 725, a bill regarding Public Records and Public Meetings Exemptions. The veto letter is below and available in a PDF here.   June 12, 2013 Secretary Kenneth W. Detzner Secretary of State Florida Department of State R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399   Dear Secretary Detzner: [...]

Governor Scott Signs Four Bills Into Law Today

On June 12, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law today: HB 347          Alcoholic Beverages – The bill allows craft distillers in the state to sell two bottles of their product to each consumer on their premises. HB 573          Manufactured and Mobile Homes  - The bill relates to insurance policies covering specified structures attached to [...]

Governor Scott Presents General Norman Schwarzkopf with Prestigious “Great Floridian” Award

On June 11, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott today presented a “Great Floridian” award to Brenda Schwarzkopf on behalf of her late husband United States General and Commander Norman Schwarzkopf. General Schwarzkopf was Commander in Chief of U.S. Forces in Operation Desert Shield and remained active with local community efforts and charities until his passing in December 2012. Governor Scott said, [...]

Governor Scott Presents “Great Floridian” Award to World-Renowned Florida Author Patrick Smith

On June 11, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

On Saturday, Governor Rick Scott presented a “Great Floridian” award to world-renowned Florida author Patrick Smith. The “Great Floridian” designation is given in recognition of the outstanding achievements of men and women who have made significant contributions to the progress and welfare of Florida. Governor Scott said, “Patrick Smith touches the hearts of readers with [...]

Governor Rick Scott Tasks Chief Inspector General to Conduct Nationwide Search for New Citizens Inspector General

On June 11, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

-First Public Meeting on Citizens IG Announced for June- Following Governor Rick Scott’s signing of SB 1770 into law, the Governor tasked Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel with conducting a nationwide search for the new Citizens Inspector General. This bold reform is a key part of the legislation which reforms Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the [...]

Governor Scott Celebrates Important Megasite Certification in Nassau County

On June 11, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott today celebrated mega-site certification by McCallum Sweeney Consulting for the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park in Nassau County.  Crawford Diamond Industrial Park, an 1,800-acre industrial site with rare dual Class I rail access, became the state’s second certified site and the first in Nassau County.  Because of this site certification, businesses can be [...]

Governor Scott Signs Bill Making Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors a Felony

On June 10, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today, Governor Rick Scott signed HB 113 making it a third-degree felony for an adult to knowingly distribute harmful materials to a minor on public or private school property, or post harmful material on public or private school property. Governor Scott was joined by Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho and school board members of Miami-Dade County [...]

Gov. Scott Announces GardaWorld Cash Services Job Growth

On June 10, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Security company shatters growth predictions and creates 500 jobs in two years  Today, Governor Rick Scott was joined by GardaWorld Cash Services President and Chief Operating Officer Christopher Jamroz to announce that GardaWorld has hired 500 employees throughout Florida just two years after moving its U.S. headquarters to Boca Raton Florida from California. Governor Scott [...]

Governor Rick Scott’s Statement on University Tuition Action

On June 7, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Following the news that the Florida State University and the University of Florida’s Boards of Trustees voted to increase tuition on Florida students, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement: Governor Scott said, “I applaud University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft and USF’s Board of Trustees for holding the line on tuition and ensuring [...]

Governor Rick Scott Signs 34 Bills into Law Today

On June 7, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law today: HB 77           Landlords & Tenants  – This bill makes numerous changes to the “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” which governs the relationship between landlords and tenants under a residential rental agreement. HB 87             Mortgage Foreclosures – To view the transmittal letter for HB 87 click [...]

Governor Scott: Report highlights importance of holding the line on tuition

On June 7, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement on the joint American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) and James Madison Institute’s (JMI) report on the Florida’s State University System.  In its report, Florida Rising: An Assessment of Public Universities in the Sunshine State available here, ACTA and JMI provide critical statistics on the impact [...]

Governor Rick Scott: Chilean Trade Mission a Success

On June 7, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott today announced that the mission participants on the trade mission to Santiago, Chile have reported more than $39 million in expected sales. These results come from 19 Florida companies that were matched one on one with potential Chilean clients during the mission. Governor Scott said, “During last month’s trade mission to Chile, [...]

Governor Scott Signs Bill Into Law Today

On June 6, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott signed the following bill into law today: SB 120           Condominiums – This bill amends various provisions of the Florida Condominium Act and revises the trigger point for various procedural time periods related to condominium developers and unit owners. To view the transmittal letter click HERE.

***VIDEO RELEASE*** Governor Scott Warns Sequestration Could Hurt Hurricane Preparedness

On June 6, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott expressed concerns that sequestration cuts to the National Guard could slow down the response time of first responders during a storm. Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott called on US Senators Rubio and Nelson to help restore funding cut from the National Guard as a result of the federal budget [...]

Today’s Bill Action by Florida Governor Rick Scott

On June 5, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law today: HB 49            Drug Paraphernalia – This bill establishes criminal penalties for knowingly selling glass pipes and bongs for smoking illegal drugs. HB 311          Costs of Prosecution, Investigation and Representation – This bill supports efforts to stabilize Florida’s housing market. HB 457          Collection of Worthless Payment [...]

Gov. Scott to Sens. Rubio and Nelson: Cuts to National Guard in Hurricane Season Deserve Immediate Action

On June 5, 2013, in News Releases, by Staff

Today, Governor Rick Scott called on US Senators Rubio and Nelson to help restore funding cut from the National Guard as a result of the federal budget sequestration, and remove this imminent threat to Florida’s emergency response functions during hurricane season. THE LETTER TO SENATORS RUBIO AND NELSON IS ATTACHED AND BELOW: Dear Senators Rubio [...]

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to Citrus County Hospital Board

On June 17, 2013, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Christopher Mark Fallows, and the reappointment of Robert J. Priselac to the Citrus County Hospital Board. Fallows, 55, of Crystal River, is an osteopathic physician at Gulf Coast Anesthesia Specialists. Previously, Fallows served as the president of the Florida Wellcare Alliance. He received his bachelor’s degree [...]

Governor Rick Scott Reappoints Connie Johnson to Board of Veterinary Medicine

On June 17, 2013, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Connie M. Johnson to the Board of Veterinary Medicine. Johnson, 59, of Plant City, is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate. She is reappointed for a term beginning June 17, 2013, and ending October 31, 2013.