Florida governor to name ally as chief financial officer

😊 53.7 😵 33.3 😉 8.0 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott is turning to a long-time political ally and former north Florida legislator to take over one of the top elected jobs in state government. Scott on Monday will announce hes appointing Republican Jimmy Patronis to replace Jeff Atwater as chief financial officer. ...