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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).

Fla. Governor Rick Scott Fulfills First Campaign Promises to Hold Government Accountable
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 – 15:57:18 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Fla. Governor Rick Scott Fulfills First Campaign Promises to Hold Government Accountable

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 …

Florida Governor Rick Scott Inaugural Address Jan. 2011
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 – 15:46:38 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Florida Governor Rick Scott Inaugural Address Jan. 2011

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. …

Statement By Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist Regarding The End Of The Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 – 18:18:36 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 …

Statement By Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist Regarding The Appointment Of Shannon Estenoz As Director Of Everglades Restoration Initiatives
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 – 18:16:26 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 …

Florida Governor Crist, First Lady Host Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 – 18:20:45 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 …

Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Eduardo Balbis To The Florida Public Service Commission
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 – 18:19:14 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 …

Statement by Florida Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Yom Kippur
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 – 13:29:59 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 …

FL Gov. Crist Invites Floridians to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Month Student and Teacher Contests
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:30:36 -0500 EST | Comments Off
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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off

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 -0500 EST | Comments Off
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 -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 …