Category: Governor

Jul 11, 2018 5:47 AM

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What did Gov. Rick Scott do with mysterious $120 million in cash?

By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
When newspapers across Florida reported recently that Gov. Rick Scott’s net worth jumped $83 million in 2017, what got missed or downplayed was that Scott also pocketed an astounding $120 million in unexplained outside income.
Jun 18, 2018 5:15 AM

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Grand jury witness fired by Broward Health sues claiming whistleblower retaliation

By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
A former Broward Health executive secretary has filed a whistleblower suit against the hospital district, alleging she was fired after testifying before the grand jury that indicted her boss, President/Chief Executive Officer Beverly Capasso.
Apr 18, 2018 5:17 AM

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Trump chooses Lt. Gov. Lopez-Cantera’s brother-in-law to be next U.S. Marshal

By Dan Christensen and Francisco Alvarado
FloridaBulldog.org
President Trump’s nominee to become the next U.S. Marshal in South Florida is the brother-in-law of Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera. The nomination of Gadyaces Serralta, a Miami-Dade police major, for the $160,000-a-year job was sent to the Senate last week for confirmation.
Apr 12, 2018 5:16 AM

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Congressman Deutch wants answers about Kalashnikov USA and Russia sanctions

By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch asked the Treasury Department Wednesday if it has investigated Pompano Beach-based Kalashnikov USA to determine whether federal sanctions were violated “through illicit business relations” with Russian firearms giant Concern Kalashnikov.
Apr 5, 2018 5:35 AM

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Broward Health goes dark; Gov. Scott clams up

By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
Things are getting stranger at Broward Health. On Friday, the taxpayer subsidized public hospital system began refusing to provide requested public information. On Monday, the governor’s office declined to explain why Rick Scott hasn’t suspended indicted district leaders.
Apr 3, 2018 5:20 AM

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State knew Pompano gun maker in business with banned Russian firm when tax incentives offered

By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s administration knew in 2015 when it offered $162,000 in tax-refund incentives to Pompano Beach assault rifle maker Kalashnikov USA that the company was doing business with a Russian arms giant that was blacklisted by the U.S.