EUSTIS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Rick Scott, unveiled the state’s first “Jobs Budget” before a capacity crowd in Eustis, today. The Governor said his “Jobs Budget” was “designed to reduce state spending, lower taxes …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Today, Governor Scott named Carl Littlefield to serve as his Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Littlefield, a former state representative, is currently an area administrator for the …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Immediately after being sworn-in as Florida’s 45th governor, Gov. Rick Scott fulfilled campaign promises by signing executive orders to freeze job-killing regulations and require state agencies to verify legal immigration …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– As Prepared for Delivery: Thank you! Governor Crist, thank you for your graciousness. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Cabinet, Mr. Chief Justice and members of the Supreme Court. …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– “As we welcome the end of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season today, I want to remind Floridians that hazardous weather can happen 365 days a year. Preparedness shouldn’t end with …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– I commend Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for recognizing Shannon’s experience, expertise and commitment to restoring the famed River of Grass. While we regret she will no longer serve on the …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist and First Lady Carole Crist will host a traditional menorah lighting ceremony with Jewish community leaders this evening at the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor and First Lady …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following interim appointment: PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; Eduardo Balbis, 38, of West Palm Beach, assistant city administrator for the City of West Palm Beach, succeeding …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– “Yom Kippur is a day of reflection and an opportunity to meditate on the past year and seek forgiveness through prayer, repentance and charity. As people of the Jewish faith …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …