Florida commits $1.1 million in recurring funds to the economic partnership with Israel

Today, the annual budget legislation of the State of Florida was signed by the Governor into law. This year’s budget includes authorization for Space Florida to enter into a Florida-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with the State of Israel to support collaborative research, development and...

Governor Scott Challenges Florida Colleges and Businesses to Partner Together to Hire Florida Graduates

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott today issued a challenge to Florida businesses, workforce and education leaders to connect graduating college students to job interviews and employment opportunities as the state’s economy continues to grow. Workforce Florida Inc., the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and regional...

Priton to Create 200 Direct Jobs in Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced Priton, LLC will hire 200 employees during the next three years in Santa Rosa County and make a capital investment of more than $2.9 million. Priton, LLC is the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of “MyHouse” affordable, prefabricated homes....

Gov. Scott To California Businesses: Buy A One Way Ticket To Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Following up from Governor Rick Scott’s recent letter to Illinois business owners urging them to book a one way ticket to Florida, he has contacted California businesses urging them to come to the Sunshine State to enjoy Florida’s business friendly environment. Governor Scott said,...

2013 Class of Great Floridians

TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the 2013 class of Great Floridians, a prestigious group of men and women who have made significant contributions to the progress and prosperity of Florida. The 23 honorees from the 2013 class include entrepreneurs, doctors, military heroes, humanitarians,...

Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.5 Percent, More Than 32,000 Jobs Created In March

TALLAHASSEE — Governor Rick Scott today announced that 32,400 private-sector jobs were created in Florida last month and the state’s March 2013 unemployment rate decreased 0.3 percentage points to 7.5 percent. This is Florida’s lowest unemployment rate since October 2008 and the second largest drop...

Dozier School: No Criminal Charges Will be Filed Against USF Research Team

  Panama City, Bay County, Florida Friday, April 19, 2013 www.baycommunitynews.com By: Kevin Earl Wood, allunited@bellsouth.net     State Attorney Glenn Hess, 14th Judicial Circuit, Florida,  has announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the University of South Florida (USF) research team that is looking for unmarked graves of children at the...

Gulf Coast Governors Call on Congress to Give Management Control to States for Red Snapper Fishery

Tallahassee – Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Florida Governor Rick Scott and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant are calling on Congress to allow the states to take control over management of the red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. In a letter...

Gov. Scott Presents Tim Tebow and Wayne Huizenga With The Great Floridian Award

Governor Rick Scott today presented one of the first “Great Floridian” awards to football legend Tim Tebow. 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...

Statement From Gov. Scott On Boston Bombings

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Boston. I’ve asked the Florida Division of Emergency Management to be on standby to provide any assistance needed to help first responders on the ground in Boston. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement also stands...