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Jennifer is the managing content editor for Florida Newswire™, and has been a team member of the Neotrope® News Network since Dec. 2008. She is a creative writer, former surfer girl, and currently resides in South Florida. She paints, is a foodie, and owns two pure white tabby cats who prefer their identities be kept secret (and no, they don't have their own Facebook page).

Toussaint L’Ouverture High School COO Maj. Bernadel invited to U.N. Women Empowerment Conference
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 – 14:29:21 -0800 PST | No Comment
Toussaint L’Ouverture High School COO Maj. Bernadel invited to U.N. Women Empowerment Conference

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice (TLHS) is pleased to announce that its Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Major Joseph M. Bernadel, US Army (Ret.), …

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 -0800 PST | 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 -0800 PST | 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 -0800 PST | 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’s Allstar Coaches RV Rental Firm Gets Joyride with ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Jake Pavelka
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 – 17:10:05 -0800 PST | No Comment
Florida’s Allstar Coaches RV Rental Firm Gets Joyride with ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Jake Pavelka

FORT LAUDERDALE /Florida Newswire/ — Florida RV company Allstar Coaches was featured on Monday night’s episode of ABC’s “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love.” Nine gorgeous women, all competing for the love and affection …

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 -0800 PST | 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 -0800 PST | 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 …

Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Francis Schwerin To The Medicaid Pharmaceutical And Therapeutics Committee
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 – 14:21:11 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 …

Fla. Governor Crist Supports Food Brings Hope Program
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 – 18:55:21 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 …

Fla. Governor Crist Appoints Two To The Children And Youth Cabinet
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 – 18:53:25 -0800 PST | No Comment

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 …