Gov. Rick Scott

UNF Pollster: New Poll Showing Nelson Up By 6 Points Not Reflective Of Fla. Electorate

By • Oct 22, 2018
Democratic Senator Bill Nelson (left) and Republican Florida Governor Rick Scott (right).
FLGOV.COM AND SENATE.GOV

A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows Democratic incumbent Senator Bill Nelson with a six point lead over his Republican challenger, Florida Governor Rick Scott, but a prominent University of North Florida pollster says that result is skewed because the poll’s sample of likely voters has too many self identified independents and non-party affiliated voters.

Gov. Scott, Wife Disclose Details on Finances

By & Lloyd Dunkelberger • Jul 30, 2018
flgov.com

Rick Scott, the wealthiest governor in Florida history, filed a financial disclosure Friday as part of his campaign for the U.S. Senate that revealed new details on his elaborate finances, including hundreds of investments controlled by his wife.

7/20/2018: Media Roundtable

By • Jul 20, 2018

Our Friday Media Roundtable on First Coast Connect  featured Florida Times-Union reporter Andrew Pantazi, The Victory’s Jax Engage radio host Angela Spears, Folio Weekly editor Claire Goforth and Beaches Leader columnist Jon McGowan.

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6/22/2018: Media Roundtable; Coming Out Monologues

By • Jun 22, 2018

Our Friday Media Roundtable on First Coast Connect featured Florida Times-Union reporter Andrew Pantazi, Jacksonville Business Journal editor Timothy Gibbons, Beaches Leader columnist Jon McGowan and WJCT contributor Fred Matthews.

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4/13/2018: Media Roundtable; Cottages And Courtyards Tour

By • Apr 13, 2018

Friday on First Coast Connect our weekly Media Roundtable featured Florida Times-Union reporter David Bauerlein, WJCT contributor Fred Matthews, Daily Record reporter David Cawton and WJCT reporter Ryan Benk (01:03).  

We spoke with Jennifer Harrison with the Amelia Island Museum of History about the upcoming Cottages and Courtyards tour. (46:00).

Gov. Scott Visit's K9s For Warriors In Ponte Vedra To Highlight Budget's Military Focus

By • Mar 22, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott
Joslyn Simmons / WJCT

Governor Rick Scott visited of K9s For Warriors in Ponte Vedra Beach Thursday to highlight $180 million in funding that has been earmarked in Florida’s recently passed budget to help military members and their families.

Gov. Scott Faces Decisions on 14 Bills This Week

By News Service of Florida • Mar 19, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott
Brittany Clark / Flgov.com

Gov. Rick Scott will act on at least 14 bills this week, including a proposal (HB 67) to create a slavery memorial at the Capitol and a measure (HB 41) dealing with “pregnancy support” services.

New State Budget Lands On Gov. Scott's Desk

By • Mar 15, 2018
flgov.com

The clock is now ticking on Gov. Rick Scott to act on his final state budget.

3/2/2018: Media Roundtable; Veg Fest; Brett Tutor

By • Mar 2, 2018

Friday on First Coast Connect, our weekly Media Roundtable featured Florida Times-Union reporter Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Business Journal editor Timothy Gibbons, WJCT business analyst John Burr and WJCT reporter Lindsey Kilbride (01:15).  

We spoke with Julie Watkins, Executive Director of The Girls Gone Green about Saturday’s annual Northeast Florida Veg Fest (38:57).

Trading Spaces star Brett Taylor joined us to talk about the return of the show and his appearance this weekend at the Jacksonville Home and Patio Show (46:00).  

2/8/2018: UNF Poll; Mrs. Warren's Profession; Friday Musicale Fundraiser

By • Feb 8, 2018
UNF

Thursday on First Coast Connect we spoke with Mike Binder, the head of the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab, about the university’ latest polling numbers regarding a potential race between Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott and other issues (01:14).  

We heard about the upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession at Jacksonville University with actresses Deborah Jordan, who also heads the acting department, and sophomore Sarah Stepp (32:37).     

We learned about the upcoming fundraiser for Friday Musicale with Executive Director Naomi Sheridan and venue director Jeff Tawny (46:00). 


Gov. Scott, Cabinet To Consider Conservation Deal

By News Service of Florida • Feb 5, 2018
Brittany Clark / Flgov.com

Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet this week will consider a proposed deal that would help preserve more than 400 acres of rural land in Marion County and fill a gap in a greenway across part of the state.

1/12/2018: Media Roundtable; Party Food Safety

By • Jan 12, 2018

Friday on First Coast Connect  our weekly Media Roundtable featured Folio Weekly Editor Claire Goforth and Florida Politics Reporter A.G. Gancarski (01:01).

Janell Goodwin with the U.S Department of Agriculture gave some food safety tips if you plan on throwing a Jaguars playoff game party (46:00).  


Gov. Scott Plunges Into Embassy Debate Before Israel Trip

By • Nov 29, 2017
Jesse Romimora / flgov.com

Gov. Rick Scott will embark this weekend on a trade mission to Israel that he instantly made political on Wednesday by calling for the U.S. Embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem.

Gov. Scott Wants Florida Supreme Court Justice Out Of Appointments Case

By • Nov 21, 2017
Jesse Romimora / flgov.com

Gov. Rick Scott is asking that a Florida Supreme Court justice be disqualified from ruling on a case focused on whether Scott has the authority to appoint three new justices before leaving office in early 2019.

Scott Committee Spends More than $1.2 Million On Ads

By News Service of Florida and WJCT News • Nov 13, 2017
Rick Scott
The Office of Governor Rick Scott

Gov. Rick Scott's “Let's Get to Work” political committee spent more than $1.2 million in October on advertising, amid widespread speculation that Scott will run for U.S. Senate next year.

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