~Projected to Create Thousands of Jobs & Billions in Capital Investment~ Today, Governor Rick Scott was joined by local and statewide elected officials and executives from several Florida-based companies at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the construction of the Winter Haven Intermodal Rail Terminal. According to an economic impact study conducted by HDR Engineering, construction of [...]

 Governor Rick Scott made the following statement today offering assistance to states that could potentially be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. “Florida’s emergency managers are experienced in protecting our 19 million residents and millions of visitors each year. Our emergency management staff, National Guard, emergency response equipment and resources are on standby to support our fellow [...]

Florida uniquely prepared for military challenges at home and abroad Governor Rick Scott today commented on the draft report commissioned by the Florida Defense Support Task Force and completed by The Spectrum Group. “The report by the Florida Defense Support Task Force clearly outlines how Florida is uniquely prepared to tackle national security issues both [...]

In response to Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the nation’s east coast, Governor Scott has contacted the Governors of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island to offer Florida’s assistance in their recovery efforts.  Governor Scott will continue to contact other affected states to support their response and recovery efforts. “When [...]

-Company Hires 57 Veterans in Facility Expansion- Today, Governor Rick Scott toured the L-3 Crestview Aerospace facility where he highlighted increased job creation in the state – especially for veterans. During the tour the Governor highlighted the significant decrease in unemployment for veterans in Florida, and highlighted the region as having the best unemployment rate [...]

Floridians safer today than any time in the last four decades Governor Rick Scott and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey joined local and state criminal justice officials today to release the 2012 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report.  The report shows Florida’s crime volume dropped 3.8 percent compared to the first six months of [...]

Today, Governor Rick Scott addressed the Board of Governors, underscoring the importance of working together to increase affordability and results in higher education. Governor Rick Scott said, “Our mission is simple – improve the value of higher education for Floridians. I know that every person in this room today is here because you not only [...]