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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...
Fla. Gov. Crist Signs Legislation Increasing Tax Credit Cap For Scholarship Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today signed Senate Bill 2126, relating to Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTCSP), alongside bill sponsors...
Fla. Gov. Crist Names Joshua Williams of Miami Beach as Governor’s Point of Light for Black History Month
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...
Fla. Gov. Crist Applauds Florida’s Colleges for Their Role in Economic Recovery
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Charlie Crist today, during the Florida Association of Community Colleges’ Annual Legislative Summit, honored the presidents and trustees of...
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...
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....
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...
Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Francis Schwerin To The Medicaid Pharmaceutical And Therapeutics Committee
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following appointment: MEDICAID PHARMACEUTICAL AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE. Francis Schwerin, 53, of Naples, self-employed physician,...
Statement By Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist Regarding Interim Director Of The Division Of Emergency Management
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — “The safety and security of the people of Florida is of the utmost importance. Accordingly, effective immediately, I am appointing...
Fla. Gov. Crist Names Marina Diez Of Miami As Governor’s Point Of Light
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...
Fla. Gov. Crist Applauds Success Of Holiday Book Drive
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist lauded the success of the Governor’s Holiday Book Drive, an effort to collect book donations for local...
Fla. Gov. Crist Praises Interstate-75 Road Expansion Project
FORT MYERS /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Charlie Crist today applauded the successful completion of the Interstate-75 Road Expansion Project (iROX) at a ribbon cutting...
Fla. Governor Crist Supports Food Brings Hope Program
DAYTONA BEACH /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Charlie Crist today visited with local Volusia county school children and administrators at Hinson Middle School to laud...
Fla. Governor Crist Appoints Two To The Children And Youth Cabinet
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment: Children and Youth Cabinet - Judith L. Schaechter, 43, of...
Fla. Gov. Crist Calls On Congress To Support Increased Veterans Care
JACKSONVILLE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today called upon United States Senators Bill Nelson and George LeMieux to support federal legislation that assists...
Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Kathy L. Garner To Gadsden County Court
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kathy L. Garner of Quincy to the Gadsden County Court. “As a lifelong resident of...
Statement By Governor Charlie Crist Regarding The Florida Public Service Commission’s Decision To Delay Vote
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Statement By Governor Charlie Crist: “I thank the Public Service Commission for voting today to delay the decision on whether...
Governor Crist Appoints Kevin Tynan To Broward County School Board
HOLLYWOOD /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kevin Tynan of Pembroke Pines to the Broward County School Board. He will fill the...
Governor Crist Appoints Six To The Continuing Care Advisory Council
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments: Continuing Care Advisory Council: James F. Emerson, 68, of Orlando,...
Governor Crist Appoints Three To The Florida Elections Commission
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointment: Florida Elections Commission (Senate confirmation required) -- G. Gregory King,...
