Gov. Scott Appoints Jimmy Patronis as State's CFO

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has appointed longtime ally Jimmy Patronis to serve as the state's chief financial officer until next year's election, his office announced Monday. Patronis, a 45-year-old Panama City restaurateur who served four terms as a Republican in the Florida House of Representatives, will succeed Jeff Atwater, who is leaving before his term's end to become CFO of Florida Atlantic University.  Atwater's premature departure gave Scott a rare opportunity to appoint a CFO, a position that is elected in Florida. Atwater was elected CFO with 57.3% of the vot...