Florida Governor Rick Scott’s office has asked the Escambia County sheriff and the County Commission to stop sending additional filings to the office over the sheriff’s budget appeal. John MacIver, deputy general counsel for the governor’s office, wrote both parties that they should not send further documents until they are requested by the state. MacIver also encouraged both sides to work toward an informal resolution while the appeal is pending. Sheriff Morgan has previously stated his office intends to push the appeal until it goes before the governor and the cabinet. close dialog. Commissioner Jeff Bergosh said he will continue to work on a compromise on the budget issue.