A cacophony of country music, pride and patriotism honored Florida’s armed services members Monday as part of the first day of events to herald Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s entry into office.

Gov.-elect Rick Scott will roll into office on the heels of a series of inaugural events that will feature national news personalities, performance artists and high school bands from throughout Florida. The events will be a celebration of his electoral victory, but some will also be reminders of the state’s 12 percent unemployment rate and his recipe for recovery.