Rick Scott is an American politician and businessman who served as the Governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019. He was born on December 1, 1952, in Bloomington, Illinois. Before entering politics, Scott co-founded a healthcare company called Columbia/HCA, which became one of the largest hospital chains in the United States. In 2019, Scott was elected as a U.S. Senator for Florida, representing the Republican Party. During his time in the Senate, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, tax reform, and disaster recovery. Scott's political career has been marked by both support and criticism regarding his policies and business practices.