Press Room

Daytona Beach, FL – Today, speaking at the organization’s awards ceremony dinner, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum was endorsed by the Florida State Firefighters Association, a nonprofit firefighters association representing current and retired fire service personnel from across Florida. “Florida is home to the finest firefighters in the nation and it gives me great pleasure [...]

Statement by BILL MCCOLLUM On Governor Charlie Crist’s Veto of House Bill 1143 “I am deeply disappointed Governor Crist vetoed important legislation that would have supported Florida’s challenge to President Obama’s unconstitutional health care reform, prohibited taxpayer-funding of abortions and promoted a culture of life in our state. “I backed the legislation and encouraged Governor [...]

Winter Garden, FL – Today, Attorney General Bill McCollum met with representatives of Florida-based company Zimek Technologies and Utah-based sBioMed, City of Winter Garden Fire Chief John Williamson and Florida first responders. During the visit, he received a demonstration of the companies’ innovative biodefense technology and discussed the economic impacts of fostering growth in cutting-edge [...]

Tallahassee, FL – Today, McCollum for Governor Campaign Manager Matt Williams issued the following statement on the fraudulent mail piece sent out this week by Rick Scott, claiming he is a “pro-life leader:” “In his most egregious attempt yet to run from questions of his role in overseeing massive Medicare fraud, Rick Scott is now [...]

Tallahassee, FL – Today, the McCollum for Governor Campaign launched www.RickScottFraudFiles.com, a website designed to educate voters on the massive Medicare fraud scheme Rick Scott oversaw during his tenure as Columbia/HCA CEO. The site contains detailed accounts from media reports on Scott’s tenure at Columbia/HCA, discrimination complaints at Solantic and a cache of original documents [...]

Today, speaking to attendees at the 2010 Water Forum, hosted by the Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum announced his plan to manage Florida’s water supply, prepare for future growth and sustain and grow the state’s economy. The plan, “Water 2020: Real Solutions for Sustaining Florida’s Economy,” is part of Bill McCollum’s economic agenda for Florida’s future.

MCCOLLUM TO OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: “FOCUS ON “CAP IT AND CLEAN IT,” NOT “CAP AND TRADE” Tallahassee, FL – Today, in an interview with Steve Doocy on FOX News Channel’s FOX & Friends, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum urged President Obama’s Administration to stop playing politics with the Gulf oil spill and to “cap and clean” the [...]

FRAUD FILES: GAINESVILLE SUN: “No surprise Columbia/HCA was investigated for Medicare fraud” “It came as no surprise to many of us that Columbia/HCA was investigated for Medicare fraud because of aggressive accounting practicing. What was surprising was that he was not held responsible (except for the fine) when at least two of his administrative personnel [...]

FRAUD FILES: PALM BEACH POST: “RICK SCOTT’S BUSINESS RIPPED OFF TAXPAYERS” “Not what the doctor ordered: Rick Scott’s business ripped off taxpayers” PALM BEACH POST Editorial Board May 29, 2010 “Rick Scott, the Republican who is tapping his personal fortune to be Florida’s next chief executive, wants to ‘make government justify every dollar it spends, [...]