Gov. Rick Scott met with reporters Wednesday afternoon, as expected, formalizing the announcement of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll's resignation. He said he is very disappointed, but he calls Carroll's decision right for the state and for her family.
The big news in the story at that hour was his pronouncement that he will not choose another lieutenant governor until the legislative session ends May 3.
Its very disappointing to have to bring this news to you. My focus, as you know, is getting our state back to work. Thats what I want to focus on. Thats what Im going to go back to focusing on.
I have asked Lets Get to Work and Rick Scott for Governor to immediately identify any contributions from Allied Veterans or the affiliated companies named in the investigation. I want funds from these groups to be immediately given to charity. We have zero tolerance for this kind of criminal activity. Period. No tolerance.
Scott also said he will work with the Legislature on the question of whether all Internet cafes should be shut down in Florida as a result of the gambling investigation.
See Scott's press availability below.
Dave Heller is a Tallahassee freelance reporter/videographer.
