Discover the defining moments in the early life of Rick Scott. From birth to education, explore key events.
Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott is an American politician currently serving as the senior United States Senator from Florida since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. Prior to his senatorial role, Scott served as the 45th Governor of Florida for two terms, from 2011 to 2019. Beyond his political career, Scott has experience as an attorney and businessman. He is also a Navy veteran.
In 1928, Esther J. Scott, Rick Scott's mother, was born.
On May 11, 1952, Frances Annette Holland (later Scott's wife) was born.
On December 1, 1952, Richard Lynn Scott, later known as Rick Scott, was born in Bloomington, Illinois.
On December 1, 1952, Richard Lynn Myers, later known as Rick Scott, was born in Bloomington, Illinois.
In 1954, Rick Scott's mother, Esther, married Orba George Scott Jr., who adopted Rick, leading him to take his stepfather's surname and become known as Richard Lynn Scott.
On April 20, 1972, Rick Scott, then aged 19, married his high school sweetheart, Frances Annette Holland, who was also 19 years old.
In 1972, Rick Scott married Ann Holland in a Baptist church in Kansas City.
In 1975, Rick Scott graduated from the University of Missouri–Kansas City with a bachelor of business administration.
In 1978, Rick Scott was licensed to practice law by the Texas Bar after earning a juris doctor degree from Southern Methodist University.
In 2006, Orba George Scott Jr., Rick Scott's stepfather, passed away.
In 2010, Florida voters passed constitutional amendments banning gerrymandering of congressional and legislative districts.
In 2010, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at US$219 million.
In 2012, Rick Scott's mother, Esther J. Scott, née Fry, passed away.
In 2012, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at $84 million.
In 2013, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at $133 million.
On July 1, 2015, it was reported that Rick Scott's net worth had grown to $147 million.
As of August 2015, Rick Scott's approval rating was at 45 percent, showing a steady increase from a low of 26 percent in December 2011.
On December 31, 2016, it was reported that Rick Scott's net worth had grown to $149 million.
In April 2017, Rick Scott's approval rating reached 57 percent, reflecting a positive trend during his governorship.
On December 31, 2017, it was reported that Rick Scott's net worth had grown to $232 million.
In a July 2018 financial disclosure statement, Rick Scott and his wife reported earnings of at least $2.9 million in hedge funds registered in the Cayman Islands, a tax haven.
In August 2018, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at $255 million.
In February 2019, Rick Scott announced that he would no longer keep his holdings in a trust.
Based on financial disclosure reports covering 2020, it was reported that Scott has a minimum net worth of just over $200 million, making him the wealthiest member of Congress.
In 2023, Rick Scott was swatted as part of a larger swatting incident targeting American politicians.
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