Graduated from high school in 1970 and then attended one year of community college after which he enlisted in the United States Navy.
Born in Bloomington, Illinois and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where his father was a truck driver and his mother worked as a clerk at J.C. Penney, among other jobs.
Father of Jordan Scott and Allison Scott.
Governor (R-Florida) (January 4, 2011 - 2019).
U.S. Senator (R-Florida) (2019 - present).
National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman.