TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he will write a $2,000 personal check to reimburse campaign donations received from those linked to a gambling scandal.
Scott said Tuesday he will donate the money to the Florida Veterans Foundation.
The governor announced his decision a week after more than 50 people were arrested in a scandal involving Allied Veterans of the World. The organization ran nearly 50 Internet parlors in Florida with computerized slot machine-style games.
Investigators said the charity gave about $6 million to veterans and much of the $300 million went to charity leaders.
Those linked to the scandal have donated more than $1 million to Florida politicians and political parties. Scott received four checks.
The Republican Party of Florida announced Friday it would donate $300,000 to the veterans foundation.
