The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rick-scott/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rick Scott | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rick-scott/ 32 32 Now in control, Republicans pick South Dakota’s Thune to lead Senate majority https://www.timesofisrael.com/now-in-control-republicans-pick-south-dakotas-thune-to-lead-senate-majority/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3419056 Lawmaker, who broke with Trump but patched things up, to replace long-serving Mitch McConnell after defeating Texan John Cornyn in secret ballot

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]]> Israel, prominent in first GOP presidential debate, amounts to bubkes in sequel https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-prominent-in-first-gop-presidential-debate-amounts-to-bubkes-in-sequel/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3107617 Candidates instead spar over other issues, including a political scandal over an inadvertent ovation for a former Nazi soldier by Canadian lawmakers and Zelensky

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]]> GOP senator: Flipping House and Senate will let Republicans pass anti-BDS laws https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-senator-flipping-house-and-senate-will-let-republicans-pass-anti-bds-laws/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:08:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2644882 On sidelines of Republican Jewish confab, Rick Scott blames stalled Iron Dome funds on Democrats; Ted Cruz says Biden aiding Palestinian claims to Jerusalem in reopening consulate

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]]> Most Jews want no part of Trump’s feud with Democratic congresswomen https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-jews-want-no-part-of-trumps-feud-with-democratic-congresswomen/ Sat, 20 Jul 2019 00:54:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2115303 US president's invocation of support for Israel, opposing anti-Semitism, in his 'send them back' remarks does little to stop denunciations of his rhetoric by Jewish figures, groups

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]]> Father of Parkland school shooting victim appointed to Florida education board https://www.timesofisrael.com/father-of-parkland-school-shooting-victim-appointed-to-florida-education-board/ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 21:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1993450 Andy Pollack says he wants to hold school boards and officials accountable for campus safety at the local level

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]]> In unprecedented move, recounts ordered in Florida’s Senate, governor races https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-unprecedented-move-recounts-ordered-in-floridas-senate-governor-races/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:01:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1958807 Secretary of State Ken Detzner issues order after margin in unofficial results in both races falls below 0.5 percent

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]]> Florida Jews make 11th-hour push to stop all-year daylight saving time https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-jews-make-11th-hour-push-to-stop-all-year-daylight-saving-time/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:33:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1810487 Orthodox community contacts lawmakers set to give bill final approval, arguing it would delay morning prayers

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]]> Florida governor signs gun control bill in response to school shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-governor-signs-gun-control-bill-in-response-to-school-shooting/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 23:26:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1806894 Legislation raises age for rifle purchases to 21, outlaws bump stocks but doesn't include ban sought by survivors on assault-style weapons

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]]> Students wary, hopeful on return to site of school shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/students-wary-hopeful-on-return-to-site-of-school-shooting/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:44:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1800514 Friends want to honor the 17 murdered in Florida's Valentine's Day massacre, hope for legislation to tighten gun control

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]]> After shooting, Florida to station police at every school https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-shooting-florida-to-station-police-at-every-school/ Sat, 24 Feb 2018 02:57:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1797916 Governor unveils $450 million security plan in response to Valentine's Day rampage; Trump repeats controversial call to arm teachers

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]]> Calls for FBI director to resign following missed tips on Florida shooter https://www.timesofisrael.com/calls-for-fbi-director-to-resign-following-missed-tips-on-florida-shooter/ Sat, 17 Feb 2018 02:48:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1793129 Florida governor says Christopher Wray should quit, as lawmakers demand answers as to what went wrong

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]]> As gun debate rages, Trump changes the subject https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-gun-debate-rages-trump-changes-the-subject/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:44:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1792639 US president conspicuously absent in immediate aftermath of Florida school shooting, then speaks about mental health

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]]> Beyond beaches: Florida seeks to lure Israeli startups https://www.timesofisrael.com/beyond-beaches-florida-seeks-to-lure-israeli-startups/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:26:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1742982 Tampa Jewish Community Centers' accelerator helps new firms navigate US business culture

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]]> Can a Miami Jewish liberal convince ‘deep south’ Florida to make him governor? https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-a-miami-jewish-liberal-convince-deep-south-florida-to-make-him-governor/ Sat, 25 Nov 2017 03:03:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1734352 The last Jewish person to hold the state's highest office was elected in 1933; climate change activist Philip Levine says his real risk is in being a Democrat

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]]> Five dead at Florida nursing home after Irma cuts power https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-dead-at-florida-nursing-home-after-irma-cuts-power/ Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:08:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1693102 Police open criminal probe at the hurricane-hit facility, which was formerly owned by Israeli jailed for fraud

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