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Councilwoman Lisa Rivera suspended by Governor Rick Scott

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Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday suspended Greenacres Councilwoman Lisa Rivera after she was arrested Monday. 

Rivera is accused of stealing more than $23,000 while she was treasurer at Boca Raton High School. 

According to our partners at the Palm Beach Post, Greenacres is accepting applications for a temporary replacement for Rivera's seat.

Her term is set to expire in 2019.