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FL Gov. Crist Invites Floridians to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Month Student and Teacher Contests
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:30:36 +0000 UTC | No Comment
FL Gov. Crist Invites Floridians to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Month Student and Teacher Contests

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist yesterday invited Florida students in kindergarten through 12th grades to participate in the eighth annual Florida Hispanic Heritage Month student contests. The Governor also encouraged students, parents, …

Florida Gov. Crist Applints Alice Pate to Campbellton-Graceville Hospital Corp.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:55:55 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following appointment: Campbellton-Graceville Hospital Corporation –
Alice G. Pate, 50, of Graceville, registered nurse with Jackson County Health Department, succeeding Michael Horton, appointed for a …

Fla. Governor Crist Appoints 3 to the West Orange Airport Authority
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:54:04 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointments: West Orange Airport Authority –
Ann Dupee, 75, of Clermont, retired owner of the South Lake Press, reappointed for a term …

Florida Gov. Crist Appoints 18 to the Florida Commission on Community Service
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:52:23 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments: Florida Commission on Community Service
(Senate confirmation required)
· Debora “Debbie” Carswell, 47, of Orlando, executive vice president and Florida line of …

Florida Gov. Crist Praises New Protections for Vulnerable Floridians
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:50:50 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Florida Gov. Crist Praises New Protections for Vulnerable Floridians

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today applauded new enhanced background screening procedures for individuals who work with vulnerable Floridians, such as children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. To prepare for the …

Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Terence R. Perkins To Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 – 18:40:45 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of Terence R. Perkins to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. “Terri’s extensive legal experience, high ethical standards, keen intellect and committed work ethic …

Fla. Gov. Crist Names Chris Evert Of Boca Raton As Governor’s Point Of Light On Physical Fitness Day
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 – 18:38:41 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist yesterday, April 28, recognized Christine “Chris” Evert of Boca Raton as a Governor’s Point of Light. The Governor made the announcement during an event honoring Florida Physical …

Fla. Gov. Crist Encourages Floridians To Practice Everyday Environmental Stewardship
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 – 13:08:26 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Fla. Gov. Crist Encourages Floridians To Practice Everyday Environmental Stewardship

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today joined Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole and nearly 500 students at the Capitol to celebrate the 40th annual Earth Day. The Governor …

Fla. Gov. Crist Signs Legislation Increasing Tax Credit Cap For Scholarship Program
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 – 12:25:57 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today signed Senate Bill 2126, relating to Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTCSP), alongside bill sponsors Senator Joe Negron and Representative Will Weatherford. This legislation increases the …

Fla. Gov. Crist Names Joshua Williams of Miami Beach as Governor’s Point of Light for Black History Month
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 – 18:03:25 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Joshua Williams of Miami Beach as this week’s Governor’s Point of Light for Black History Month. “Joshua has an innate sense of goodness and passion for …

Fla. Gov. Crist Applauds Florida’s Colleges for Their Role in Economic Recovery
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 – 18:01:37 +0000 UTC | No Comment

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today, during the Florida Association of Community Colleges’ Annual Legislative Summit, honored the presidents and trustees of Florida’s 28 colleges for their important role in training the state’s …

Fla. Gov. Crist Encourages 2010 Census Participation At North Miami Senior High School
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 – 17:58:31 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Fla. Gov. Crist Encourages 2010 Census Participation At North Miami Senior High School

NORTH MIAMI /Florida Newswire/ — As part of his ongoing effort to ensure Florida receives its fair share of federal funding and representation, Governor Charlie Crist today kicked off the Census in Schools campaign, encouraging …

Florida State Rep. Kurt Kelly Files to Run for Congress Against Controversial First-term Democrat Rep. Alan Grayson
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 – 20:09:22 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Florida State Rep. Kurt Kelly Files to Run for Congress Against Controversial First-term Democrat Rep. Alan Grayson

ORLANDO /Florida Newswire/ — Conservative businessman pledges to be a voice for fiscal sanity in Washington; touts early support from key central Florida leaders. State Representative Kurt Kelly, whose district covers part of Florida’s Eighth …

Fla. Gov. Crist Lauds Florida National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team During Deployment Ceremony
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 – 14:18:32 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Fla. Gov. Crist Lauds Florida National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team During Deployment Ceremony

FORT LAUDERDALE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today hailed the courage and sacrifice of the Florida National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a deployment ceremony in Fort Lauderdale. The ceremony, honoring the …