<P> When Florida was first acquired by the United States, future president Andrew Jackson served as its military governor . Florida Territory was established in 1822, and five people served as governor over six distinct terms . The first territorial governor, William Pope Duval, served 12 years, the longest of any governor to date . </P> <P> Since statehood in 1845 there have been 43 people who have served as governor, one of whom served two distinct terms . Three state governors have served two full four - year terms: William D. Bloxham, in two stints; and Reubin Askew and Jeb Bush, who each served their terms consecutively . Bob Graham almost served two terms, as he resigned with only three days left . The shortest term in office belongs to Wayne Mixson, who served three days following the resignation of his predecessor, Bob Graham . </P> <P> The current governor is Rick Scott, who took office on January 4, 2011, following the 2010 election . He was re-elected in 2014, and his second term began on January 6, 2015 . </P> <Dl> <Dd> For a list of governors of Florida before it became a United States territory, see the list of colonial governors of Florida . </Dd> </Dl>

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