Governor's Mansion Reception Honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Gov. Rick Scott said creating more jobs and opportunities and leveling the playing field for everyone -- that's the best way to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of a society where character, not skin color, is the determinant factor.

Speaking from the Governors Mansion Monday night in Tallahassee during a reception to honor King, Scott said the civil rights leaders dream will best be fulfilled by actions, not words.

Its important to do honor to somebody like Martin Luther King, but weve got to leave with a commitment that we make this country better, Scott said.

Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, the first African-American to be elected to the second-highest office in Florida, praised both King and Scott for giving her the opportunity to break more color barriers.

Read Gray Rohrer's full story on the event now.