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Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Terence R. Perkins To Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 – 18:40:45 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off
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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off
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 -0500 EST | Comments Off
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 -0500 EST | Comments Off
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 …

Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Francis Schwerin To The Medicaid Pharmaceutical And Therapeutics Committee
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 – 14:21:11 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following appointment: MEDICAID PHARMACEUTICAL AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE. Francis Schwerin, 53, of Naples, self-employed physician, succeeding Elias Sarkis, appointed for a term beginning January 4, 2010, …

Statement By Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist Regarding Interim Director Of The Division Of Emergency Management
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 – 14:19:37 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — “The safety and security of the people of Florida is of the utmost importance. Accordingly, effective immediately, I am appointing David Halstead to serve as the Interim Director of the Division …

Fla. Gov. Crist Names Marina Diez Of Miami As Governor’s Point Of Light
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 – 14:27:24 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Marina Diez of Miami as this week’s Governor’s Point of Light. “Marina’s kindness and goodwill is making a difference for children with life-threatening medical conditions during …

Fla. Gov. Crist Applauds Success Of Holiday Book Drive
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 – 14:29:38 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist lauded the success of the Governor’s Holiday Book Drive, an effort to collect book donations for local foster children, families and foster agency workers. The book drive collected …

Fla. Gov. Crist Praises Interstate-75 Road Expansion Project
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 – 14:31:34 -0500 EST | Comments Off

FORT MYERS /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today applauded the successful completion of the Interstate-75 Road Expansion Project (iROX) at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new third southbound lane at the I-75/Daniels Parkway …