Today, Governor Rick Scott  released the following statement on Senate passage of SB 92, “Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act”:  Gov. Scott said, “I believe that privacy should be protected and I look forward to signing Senator Negron’s drone bill.  This law will ensure that the rights of Florida families are protected from the unwarranted use [...]

Today, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement regarding the passing of Representative Clay Ford: Governor Scott said, “Ann and I were sad to hear the news of the passing of Representative Clay Ford. Our sincere condolences go to his family and to all of those in the Legislature that served with him. Clay cared [...]

Governor Rick Scott today made the following statement regarding the progress of international driver’s license legislation: Governor Scott said, “I applaud the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate Committee on Community Affairs for passing legislation to amend a state statute to improve driver’s license provisions for international visitors. The Senate Committee on Transportation and [...]

Company’s growth enhances South Florida’s aviation sector  Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Connecticut-based Turbine Controls, Inc. (TCI) – an industry leader in providing aircraft engine component maintenance, repair and overhaul services to aviation and industrial customers across the globe – has announced an upcoming expansion to Miramar, Fla. that will create 60 jobs.  TCI [...]

– High student performance pays off for district’s top schools –  Governor Rick Scott today acknowledged Broward County’s public schools that sustained high student performance or demonstrated substantial improvement in student performance by presenting a check totaling more than $15 million in School Recognition Program funding to Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. The check presentation was [...]