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Scott Staying Quiet As Crist Preps Likely Gubernatorial Run
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – While former Governor Charlie Crist continues to put the final preparations on a Monday announcement that will likely kick off his campaign to win his old job back; Governor...
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Crist To Announce Gubernatorial Intentions On Monday
ST. PETERSBURG (CBSMiami/News Service Of Florida) – Former Governor Charlie Crist has been out of the political spotlight for a little while, but he’s about to jump back into the world of state...
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Scott In S. Florida Friday To Tour Port Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Gov. Rick Scott will be in South Florida Friday to get a better look at the dredging operation at PortMiami. The dredging is preparing the harbor to handle larger ships that will...
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Gov. Scott Believes Miami Port Dredging Means Jobs Statewide
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – The dredge that will deepen Miami’s port, Governor Scott believes, will produce thousands of jobs statewide. The dredging operation will enable the Port of Miami to receive larger...
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Poll: Crist Leads Gov. Scott And Senator Nelson
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Democrat Charlie Crist is enjoying a resurgence in his new party and currently leads Governor Rick Scott in internal polling conducted for the governor, according to CBS4 news...
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Crist Apologizes For Supporting Gay Marriage Ban
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has apologized for backing a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in 2008. Crist made the apology to Watermark...
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Scott Bets Key Lime Pie On FSU Beating Auburn
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – The annual bet between the governors of the states in the BCS national championship game has been made and either way, someone is going to get something good. Florida Governor...
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Suit Filed To Force Scott To Pick Lt. Governor
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — A lawsuit has been filed by a Tallahassee lobbyist and political activist to try and force Governor Rick Scott to select a lieutenant governor. The position has been vacant...
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Chris Christie Coming To Florida To Raise Money For Scott
FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will see the first test of his political standing when he comes to the Sunshine State this weekend to fundraise with Republican Governor...
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Scott Announces Extended Sales Tax Holiday
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Florida Governor Rick Scott announced on Twitter that this year’s sales tax holiday in August will last for 10 days. “A 10-day sales tax holiday will allow FL families to keep...
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Poll: Crist Leads Scott By Just 2 Points
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – The race for Florida governor is still months away, but in a hypothetical race between Charlie Crist and Rick Scott, the former governor may pull out a very narrow victory....
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Gov. Scott Pledges $130M To Everglades Restoration
KISSIMMEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott pledged $130 million on Wednesday intended for Florida’s Everglades and South Florida waterways projects for the upcoming year. Scott said during a...
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State Unemployment Drops To 6.2 Percent In November
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — The unemployment rate in Florida dropped to 6.2 percent in December, down from 6.4 percent in November. November’s rate was the lowest since July 2008. “Once again we...
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Scott Calls For Increased Education Spending In Election Year
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Continuing to roll out an election-year budget full of politically popular spending ideas, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday proposed boosting education funding by more than half a...
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Scott Releases $74.2 Billion Budget
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – In an election year nothing sells quite as well as tax cuts and with a tough gubernatorial election ahead this year, Governor Rick Scott released his 2015 budget that will...
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Fla. House Ready To Move Ahead On Destination Resort Casinos In S. Fla.
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Republican leadership in the Florida House signaled Tuesday it’s ready to pass legislation that would allow Las Vegas-style casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties,...
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Governor Scott Holds The Cards In Gambling Deal
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – House and Senate leaders are reaching consensus on a plan that would allow stand-alone casinos in South Florida, if voters approve. But the proposal hinges on whether Gov....
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Rubio & Scott Make A Stop In Doral To Talk About Venezuela
DORAL (CBSMiami) – Governor Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio made their way to Doral Friday where protesters rallied for change in their country to speak to the leaders of the Miami-Venex Democratic...
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Scott Uses State Of The State To Take Aim At Crist
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Governor Rick Scott gave his annual State of the State speech containing plenty of pats on his back and plenty of political shots at his likely 2014 gubernatorial opponents,...
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Midazolam Usage In Florida Executions Headed To Broward Court
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – The controversial use of the drug midazolam hydrochloride in Florida executions will be the subject of an evidentiary hearing before the state can proceed with the execution of...
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Body Of Gov. Askew To Lie In State At Capitol
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – The body of former Governor Reubin Askew is being brought to the state Capitol where it will lie in state so officials and residents can pay their final respects. A hearse...
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In-State Tuition Bill For Undocumented Students Moving Through Legislature
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Even as more Republicans come out against a bill to allow qualified Florida students to pay in-state college tuition rates, even if they are in the country illegally; the...
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Dems Accuse Scott Of Breaking Campaign Finance Laws
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) – The near constant war between Democrats and Republicans continues in Florida with the Florida Democratic Party accusing Governor Rick Scott’s campaign of breaking campaign...
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Florida Unemployment Stagnates In February
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Florida’s unemployment rate in February remained unchanged from January at 6.2 percent. While the rate is down 1.7 percent from a year ago, the reasons behind the drop remain...
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Scott Slams Idea Of Ticket-Quotas For FHP
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Governor Rick Scott blasted the Florida Highway Patrol Friday after media reports raised questions about the possibility that bonuses for troopers were tied to how many tickets...
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M-D Transit Board Member Resigns Amidst Scott’s Hispanic Problems
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Another high-profile Hispanic official has tendered his resignation to Governor Rick Scott as the political fallout from the resignation of top fundraiser Mike Fernandez continues to...
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House Completes Work On Scott’s Tax Cuts
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The Florida House passed a plethora of tax cuts Thursday that includes multiple sales tax holidays in the coming year. The bill will reduce the state revenue by $100...
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Taxwatch Urges Scott To Cut $121 Million In ‘Turkeys’
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - A dog park in Jacksonville, a fountain in Palm Beach and money to help people get to the planned 1,000-foot-tall SkyRise Miami were among $121 million in budget projects...
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Governor Scott Signs Medical Marijuana Bill
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Gov. Rick Scott quietly signed a bill Monday legalizing a limited form of medical marijuana known as “Charlotte’s Web,” even as much of the state’s GOP leadership continues...
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Scott Honors Veterans, With Possible Election Benefits
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - As Gov. Rick Scott tours the state this week honoring military veterans, he is marking the contributions of a bloc of voters that could help in his difficult re-election...
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New Governor Poll Shows Gov. Scott With Marginal Lead Over Crist
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Governor Rick Scott has retaken a marginal lead over Democrat Charlie Crist in a new poll. In the latest WFLA and Survey USA poll, Governor Scott pulled 45-percent of votes,...
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Gov. Responds To FL. Supreme Court’s Request On Pizzi Suspension
MIAMI LAKES (CBSMiami) — Florida Governor Rick Scott has responded to the Supreme Court’s request to show cause as to why the suspension of suspended Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi not be revoked....
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Scott Announces Billions To Restore the Everglades
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_2701201518181500000AA.mp4 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) –The governor made an announcement Tuesday that, if passed, could be great...
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Scott Wants Tighter Controls On College Costs
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) – Governor Rick Scott is asking legislators to pass a sweeping bill which would lower textbook costs and curb tuition increases for graduate programs. During his campaign for...
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Florida Legislature Kicks Off 60-Day Annual Session
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_0303201512075200000AA.mp4 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) – Day one of the 60-day session of the Florida Legislature is...
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Scott Pushes Feds To Approve Health Program Money
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami/NSF) – Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday tried to increase pressure on the federal government to continue funding for a program that hospitals say is...
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Gov. Rick Scott Talks Job Growth In South Florida
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_1704201517545500000AA.mp4 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Governor Rick Scott is in South Florida Friday announcing that job growth...
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Florida Could Soon Place Limits On Drone Use
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBSMiami/AP) — The use of drones to photograph people on their own property could soon be illegal in the Sunshine State. On Tuesday, the...
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Gov. Scott Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Higher School Funding
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_0106201512143600000AA.mp4 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) – As thousands of students graduate and move onto college or the workforce,...
View ArticleLawyer: Gov. Scott Should End Medical Marijuana Appeal Or ‘Suffer Consequences’
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA) – Gov. Rick Scott’s fight to keep patients from smoking pot could spark a “political wildfire” that will cost the...
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