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Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (b. December 2, 1952) is an American businessman, former health care industry executive, attorney, founder of Conservatives for Patients' Rights and the Governor-elect of Florida. Scott defeated Democrat Alex Sink in a close race in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election.  Show more »
Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (b. December 2, 1952) is an American businessman, former health care industry executive, attorney, founder of Conservatives for Patients' Rights and the Governor-elect of Florida. Scott defeated Democrat Alex Sink in a close race in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election.  « Show less

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    May 20, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  1. Scott signs dual enrollment: School districts to assume costs of popular program

    Gov. Rick Scott today signed a bill requiring Florida school districts to start paying for the classes that teenagers take at local colleges through their high schools' dual-enrollment programs.
    Gov. Rick Scott today signed a bill requiring Florida school districts to start paying for the classes that teenagers take at local colleges through their high schools' dual-enrollment programs. It's a change that some education leaders predict will...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Students, Politics, Government, Executive Branch

    2. May 20, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  2. Gov. Scott vetoes 3% tuition hike, $368M in projects

    TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $368 million in lawmaker pet projects Monday and blocked a 3 percent tuition hike for Florida colleges and universities.
    TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $368 million in lawmaker pet projects Monday and blocked a 3 percent tuition hike for Florida colleges and universities. The tuition increase passed earlier this month was a small piece of the overall $74.1...

    Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch, Satellite Technology, Pinellas County (Florida)

    3. May 20, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. Florida Gov. Rick Scott should be fired up to sign this reasonable gun bill

    It's not often a Florida governor gets caught in the crossfire between gun enthusiasts and the National Rifle Association. Unfortunately, that's where Gov. Rick Scott finds himself, thanks to a reasonable gun-control bill awaiting his signature.
    It's not often a Florida governor gets caught in the crossfire between gun enthusiasts and the National Rifle Association. Unfortunately, that's where Gov. Rick Scott finds himself, thanks to a reasonable gun-control bill awaiting his signature. HB 1355...

    Tags: National Government, Personal Weapon Control, National Rifle Association of America, Politics, Executive Branch

    4. May 20, 2013 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  4. Monday Morning Reads: License plates, red light cameras and tuition

    TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Monday to you.   Hope you all had a nice weekend. Here's what we're reading thism orning.   * The Times/Herald reports that Gov. Rick Scott will nix the tuition increase when he delivers his budget veto list...
    5. May 20, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  5. Más fácil pelear esa multa puesta por cámara que capta pasarse la luz roja

    Los conductores del sur de Florida pronto podría encontrar mucho más fácil luchar contra esas multas impuestas por las molestas cámaras en los semáforos.
    El Sentinel y Orlando Sentinel
    Los conductores del sur de Florida pronto podría encontrar mucho más fácil luchar contra esas multas impuestas por las molestas cámaras en los semáforos. Pero, según los abogados de la corte de tráfico, también podría ser más difícil ganar. Una...

    Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach, Hallandale Beach, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)

    6. May 20, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. Teacher raise money approved, as Scott signs state budget

    Gov. Rick Scott signed the 2013-14 state budget today, a spending package that includes $480 million for teacher raises. But how much individual teachers -- and other instructional employees -- get now depends on plans negotiated by local school boards...
    7. May 20, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  7. Getting illegal massage in South Florida may get a lot harder

    If you seek illegal exotic massages in South Florida, the clock may be running out.
    If you seek illegal exotic massages in South Florida, the clock may be running out. That’s because lawmakers passed a few tough laws aimed at suspicious massage parlors, particularly the kind boasting blacked-out windows, late-night hours and...

    Tags: Tamarac, Personal Service

    8. May 19, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Options lacking for parents of disabled kids at F schools

    The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School.
    The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School. But there is no other county school that can meet the needs of 18-year-old Loly, who needs hourly glucose...

    Tags: Students, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, Hillsborough County, Florida Legislature, Brevard County

    9. May 20, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  9. Today's Buzz: Should Rick Scott veto pork?

    Florida lawmakers approved a record-setting $74.5 billion budget that includes $9.65 billion in local projects -- almost $2 billion more than the $7.96 billion in that category in last year's budget. The budget is now awaiting action from Gov. Rick Scott. He has the power, through a line-item veto, to sign the budget but eliminate funding for individual projects. Should Scott be aggressive in vetoing projects? Or should he give lawmakers, who know their districts better than he does, the benefit of the doubt? Talk about it!
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board
    Florida lawmakers approved a record-setting $74.5 billion budget that includes $9.65 billion in local projects -- almost $2 billion more than the $7.96 billion in that category in last year's budget. The budget is now awaiting action from Gov. Rick Scott....

    Tags: Budgets and Budgeting

    10. May 19, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  10. New rules may make it easier to fight traffic camera tickets, harder to win

    South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets.
    South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets. But, say traffic court lawyers, it might also become harder to win. A new rule, set up by a transportation bill not yet signed by Gov. Rick Scott, would...

    Tags: Lawyers, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Local Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Pembroke Pines

    11. May 19, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  11. Teachers get the bad news: Don't expect a raise soon

    Lake County's 4,700 teachers and school workers aren't likely to get raises for the current school year after lengthy union wage negotiations wrap up.
    Lake County's 4,700 teachers and school workers aren't likely to get raises for the current school year after lengthy union wage negotiations wrap up. School officials recently told the two unions representing teachers and school services workers...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Teachers, Finance, Teaching and Learning, Unions

    12. May 19, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Rein in outsized perks given Florida's college presidents

    Start with a six-figure base salary for state college presidents.
    Start with a six-figure base salary for state college presidents. Add five figures for a retirement package, another five for deferred compensation and another five for a housing allowance. In some cases, add another five figures for a vehicle and...

    Tags: James H. Ammons, Colleges and Universities, Florida Atlantic University, University of Florida, Florida Legislature

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