ORLANDO, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — State Representative Kurt Kelly, whose district covers part of Florida’s Eighth Congressional district, today filed paperwork to run for Congress against controversial first-term Democrat Rep. Alan Grayson. ‘The people of Central Florida deserve a Congressman with a business background who knows that money spent by the federal government in Washington isn’t play money, but rather hard-earned money taken out of each of our paychecks,’ said Rep. Kelly.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DAYTONA BEACH /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today visited with local Volusia county school children and administrators at Hinson Middle School to laud the Food Brings Hope program, a project that provides nutritious lunches …

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment: Children and Youth Cabinet – Judith L. Schaechter, 43, of Miami Beach, associate chair of pediatrics with University of Miami, School …

SUNRISE /Florida Newswire/ — Physical therapists Ed Onofrio of Tucson, Ariz., and Nina Van Beaumont of Omaha, Neb., have been named the 2009 Interim HealthCare Therapists of the Year. Interim is the nation’s largest combined …

JACKSONVILLE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today called upon United States Senators Bill Nelson and George LeMieux to support federal legislation that assists caregivers of seriously injured veterans, improves health care provided to veterans …

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kathy L. Garner of Quincy to the Gadsden County Court. “As a lifelong resident of Quincy, Kathy brings to the bench a thorough understanding of the …

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Statement By Governor Charlie Crist: “I thank the Public Service Commission for voting today to delay the decision on whether to allow rate increases in certain service areas.”
“The additional weeks …

HOLLYWOOD /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kevin Tynan of Pembroke Pines to the Broward County School Board. He will fill the vacancy created by the suspension of Beverly Gallagher. “For seven years, …

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments: Continuing Care Advisory Council: James F. Emerson, 68, of Orlando, chief executive officer with Westminster Communities of Florida, reappointed for a …