Naples

Photo for Headline Surfer / Gov. Rick Scott reflects on meaning of holiday.

NAPLES -- Gov. Rick Scott released the following statement Wednesday from Naples on the eve of the nation's independence celebration: “Ann and I join all Floridians in celebrating our freedom as Americans and remembering our country’s great heritage this 4th of July holiday."

Scott continued: "As we spend Independence Day with our family, we are reminded of those who cannot do the same because they have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. This week, we honor those who have served in the past and are serving our country at home and abroad today."

DAYTONA BEACH -- Donna Summer, the 1970s Queen of Disco with smash hitts like "Bad Girls" "Dim All the Lights" and "Love to Love You Baby," died May 17, at her second home in Naples of lung cancer. She was 63 years old.