Governor Rick Scott Archives - Page 4 of 5

Gainesville Residents Might Face Change Of Governance Over GRU

June 9, 2017 Government and politics

The citizens of Gainesville are likely to have three options over who leads GRU in the next year and a half.

“Liquor Wall” Bill Has Liquor Store Owners Fearing For Their Businesses

May 17, 2017 Government and politics, Statewide

Liquor stores all across Florida are begging Governor Rick Scott to veto the bill that would change the law dating back to 1934 and allow retailers to bring the liquor inside with the beer and wine.

UF, Gainesville Announce Partnership To Test Self-Driving Vehicles

April 28, 2017 Transportation

The city of Gainesville is teaming up with UF and FDOT to research, develop and test autonomous vehicles and human-operated vehicles synced to traffic signals on campus and city streets.

Gov. Scott Announces State Of Emergency As Wildfire Numbers Continue To Rise

April 11, 2017 Law and public safety

The Florida Forest Service reported 107 active wildfires across more than 20,000 acres in Florida as of Monday. Florida State Forester Jim Karels said about 90 percent of the wildfires so far this year have been caused by humans.

Female World War II Veterans Reflect On Service

March 17, 2017 Florida Good

Penney Retirement Community is home to four female WWII veterans. Winnie Mills and Helen Barnes, Penney residents, reflect on their experiences during Women Veterans Week of Recognition.

Shadowlawn Elementary Students’ Work To Be Archived

January 30, 2017 Education

Students in a sixth-grade class at Shadowlawn Elementary School will have their writings added to the Kerlan Collection, an archive of children's literature at the University of Minnesota.

Florida Unemployment Rate Remains At 4.7 Percent

October 21, 2016 Business and development, Statewide

The Florida unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in September, the same as in August, but less than the national average of 5 percent.

Voter Registration Extended

October 12, 2016 Government and politics

The Voter registration deadline that was supposed to end today has been extended until tomorrow in order to make up for time lost due to Hurricane Matthew. A hearing will be held tomorrow to decide if one extra day will be enough.