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Florida Gov. much richer than previously reported

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott is giving a more complete look at his wealth, and it shows that his family is much richer than the Republican governor has been reporting to state authorities.

Scott turned in a 125-page financial disclosure to the U.S. Senate on Friday. He is running against Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

For the first time, Scott has been required to reveal not just his own holdings, but those of First Lady Ann Scott. Scott in late June reported his own net worth at more than $232 million. The Senate report does not require exact amounts, but it shows that Ann Scott owns at least $170 million worth of assets.

The report also shows that the Scott family has holdings in a vast array of companies, including a subsidiary of the company that owns Florida's largest utility.

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