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More financial controversy connected to FL Gov. Rick Scott

By: Diane Rado - October 22, 2018 3:24 pm

Rick Scott

Public documents reveal that yet another financial controversy has emerged in connection with Gov. Rick Scott, according to a Tampa Bay Times story.

The article highlights Scott’s financial ties to a vendor operating Florida’s SunPass toll-collection system.

“Scott, a wealthy former hospital executive, saw his net worth skyrocket in 2017 by more than $83 million to more than $232 million — a 55 percent increase over the previous year,” the news story states.

The Republican governor is competing for a U.S. Senate seat, hoping to unseat incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson in the Nov. 6 election.

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Diane Rado

Diane Rado has covered state and local government and public schools in six states over some 30 years, focusing on policy and investigative stories as well as legislative and political reporting. She is married to a journalist and has three adult children.

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