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 …
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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 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
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
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 …
Conservative PAC Says Joseph Kennedy Taking More Votes from Martha Coakley in U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — William Greene, Chairman of the conservative online political action committee RightMarch.com PAC, announced today that Independent candidate Joseph Kennedy is taking enough votes from Martha Coakley to ensure her loss in the upcoming special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches New Website: Reaching Voters in New and Exciting Ways
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the incumbent candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional district, has launched his new Website. The site focuses on new Web strategies to increase the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts for the campaign. The new Website encourages supporters to share their ideas with the Congressman, participate in […]
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
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 …
State Representative Kurt Kelly Files to Run for Congress against Grayson
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 […]
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
2009 Therapists of the Year announced by Interim HealthCare
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 …
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 caregivers of seriously injured veterans, improves health care provided to veterans …
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 Quincy, Kathy brings to the bench a thorough understanding of the …
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 to allow rate increases in certain service areas.” “The additional weeks …
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 vacancy created by the suspension of Beverly Gallagher. “For seven years, …
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, chief executive officer with Westminster Communities of Florida, reappointed for a …
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, 57, of Fort Myers Beach, retired insurance agent, reappointed for a …
Governor Crist Appoints Bruce D. Grant As Director Of The Governor’s Office Of Drug Control Policy
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Bruce D. Grant as director of the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy. He served as Assistant Secretary of Community Corrections for the Florida Department of …
Governor Crist Re-Launches Gubernatorial Fellowship Web Site, Invites College And University Students To Apply
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today re-launched the Gubernatorial Fellows Web site and invited college and university students to apply for the 2010-11 Gubernatorial Fellows program. Participation in the program provides Florida college …
Governor Crist Appoints David Klement To Public Service Commission
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed David E. Klement of Bradenton to the Public Service Commission. He will succeed Katrina McMurrian, who resigned earlier this month. “David’s community involvement and professional experience …
Governor Crist Participates In Roundtable Discussion With Small Business Owners
FT LAUDERDALE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today, as part of his continued focus on strengthening Florida’s economy, welcomed small business owners and Florida Small Business Development Center stakeholders for a roundtable discussion on …
Author Brett Handler Urges Parents to be Vigilant in Advance of New Federal Credit Card Rules
PALM BEACH GARDENS /Florida Newswire/ — The federal government is clamping down on the Wild West of credit card issuing to young adults when tough new regulations go into effect in February 2010, and Brett …
Cadence Keen Innovations’ new bed-making tool is designed to alleviate the strain and risk of injury while making the bed
FORT LAUDERDALE /Florida Newswire/ — Cadence Keen Innovations (CKI), a leading inventor and provider of sleep solutions, announces the introduction of Bed MadeEZ(TM), a new patent-pending device designed to effortlessly lift a mattress while changing …
Hampton Inn by Hilton opens in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE /Florida Newswire/ — Kite Properties, LLC announces the opening of the new Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Okeechobee, Florida on Florida SR 70 one half mile east of US 441. Developed by Kite …
Governor Crist Picks Former Deputy Attorney General George Lemieux To Serve In The United States Senate
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced he will appoint former Deputy Attorney General George LeMieux to serve the remainder of Senator Mel Martinez’s term upon Martinez’s official resignation. LeMieux, 40, currently serves …
mXpo.net 2009 Mortgage Industry-Sponsored Virtual Trade Show Contributes to ‘Homes for Our Troops’ Housing Non-Profit Group
AVENTURA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — mXpo.net 2009 Virtual Mortgage Trade Show, the mortgage industry-sponsored virtual trade show, conference, job fair and educational content platform, hosting its flagship industry-wide event on October 7 – 8, has partnered with Homes for Our Troops, a national non-profit 501(c) 3 organization with the mission of building specially adapted homes […]
‘The Handbook of Program Management’ added to U.S. FAI Recommended Reading List
ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — SEBA(R) Solutions Inc. announces that “The Handbook of Program Management” (ISBN-13: 978-0071494724) has been added to the United States government Federal Acquisition Institute’s (FAI) recommended reading list for all capstone …
The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television Launches Dynamic Fall Season with New Hosts and Set
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — This fall American coffee cup tippers will be breaking new “grounds” by changing their normal morning show routine – and tuning into the newly revamped “The Balancing Act” – …
Governor Crist Appoints Two To The Governing Board, Southwest Florida Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment: Governing Board, Southwest Florida Water Management District (Senate confirmation required) includes C.A. Neil Combee Jr, 50, of Polk City, REALTOR® …
Governor Crist Applauds Comprehensive Drug Control Strategy: New Plan Aimed at Protecting Florida Children and Strengthening Florida’s Families
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today applauded the 2009 strategy to combat substance abuse and addiction as outlined in Florida’s 2009 Drug Control Strategy report. The strategy establishes guidelines for policy recommendations …
Governor Crist Appoints Three To The Governing Board, South Florida Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following appointments: Governing Board, South Florida Water Management District (Senate confirmation required) includes Joe Collins, 41, of Sebring, engineering manager with Lykes Brothers, succeeding Malcom …
Governor Crist Names James F. Murley Of Miami As Point Of Light For Climate Change/Energy Efficiency Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today recognized James F. Murley of Miami as this week’s Point of Light in honor of Climate Change/Energy Efficiency Awareness Month. “Jim has been a tireless advocate …
Governor Crist Reappoints Five To Serve As Judges Of Compensation Claims
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments: Judges of Compensation Claims include: Diane B. Beck, 55, of Sarasota, reappointed for a term ending September 30, 2013. Joseph Murphy, 61, of …
Governor Crist Appoints Representative Priscilla Taylor To The Palm Beach Board Of County Commissioners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of Representative Priscilla A. Taylor to serve on the Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners. Taylor will fill the vacancy created by the …
Governor Crist Appoints Four To The Citrus County Hospital Board
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointments: Citrus County Hospital Board (Senate Confirmation Required): Deborah O. Frankel, 54, of Inverness, attorney, Deborah Osmond Frankel LLC, reappointed for …
Governor Crist Appoints 14 To The Florida Rehabilitation Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments: FLORIDA REHABILITATION COUNCIL members include: Jeffrey Barrett, 62, of Hollywood, self-employed rehabilitation consultant, reappointed for a term beginning July 2, …
Governor Crist Names Dan Schapper Of Perry As Point Of Light For Disability Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Dan Schapper of Perry as this week’s Point of Light in honor of Disability Awareness Month. “Dan is a model mentor for disabled youth in …
Governor Crist Signs Public Safety Legislation – Recognizes 70th anniversary of the Florida Highway Patrol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today signed legislation that strengthens public safety laws for Floridians and the millions of visitors to the state each year. The five bills signed by the Governor …
Governor Crist Signs Legislation Strengthening Florida’s Seaport Security
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist on Monday signed legislation strengthening Florida’s international trade by increasing worker access to Florida ports while maintaining strict security standards. Signed by the Governor at Fort …
Governor Crist Signs Legislature’s Parameters For Historic Gaming Compact With Seminole Tribe Of Florida
MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist on Monday signed Senate Bill 788, relating to gaming, which outlines the Legislature’s parameters for a 15-year compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that will maximize …
Insurance Leader Praises Senator Kennedy for Promoting Long-Term Care Aid for All Americans as Part of Health Reform
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The traditionally conservative insurance industry can come to terms with a Democratic Congress on health reform, according to one insurance leader, Denise Gott, who today heaped praise on Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) for his crusading efforts. ‘He sees more clearly than anyone the need to reform not only acute health […]
Almost There Charters Announces Customer Appreciation Fishing Bailout Packages in Key West
KEY WEST, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — In lieu of a rocky start to 2009, Almost There Charters sees the tide beginning to turn. As a result, they have assembled three different fishing bailout plans to …
Governor Crist Encourages Federal Support for Everglades Restoration and Apalachicola River and Bay
FRANCIS S. TAYLOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today toured the Florida Everglades with United States Senator Bill Nelson and United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to discuss Florida’s …
Governor Crist Leads Statewide Effort to Encourage Hurricane Preparedness
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist encouraged all Floridians to make the final preparations necessary to keep their families, homes, businesses and communities safe during the 2009 Hurricane Season in a video message …
Ron Maseth’s New DVD Series Offers Behind-the-Scenes Peek on How Bodybuilders Prep
PENSACOLA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Ron Maseth, award-winning professional bodybuilder, announces a new pre-show training video series with six DVDs that demonstrates how bodybuilders prep for shows two to three weeks prior to the event. …
Nextshore LLC Helps Small and Medium Business with Technology Finance Offering
PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Nextshore LLC, an emerging leader in global outsourcing, today announced its own business stimulus package — that helps its customers go for a land grab on the Internet — …
Governor Crist Signs Bill Creating Energy-Efficient Rebate Program
ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today, continuing his commitment to increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, signed House Bill 167, sponsored by Representative Joseph Abruzzo, Representative John Tobia, Senator Eleanor …
Governor Crist Assists Release Of Rescued Patsy the Manatee
HOMESTEAD, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today joined Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto for the release of Patsy the Manatee, a 1,000-pound pregnant manatee rescued last month in …
Governor Crist Signs Legislation To Benefit Children In Foster Care
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today signed legislation that benefits children in foster care as well as young people leaving foster care. Senate Bill 126 provides children in foster care better …
Land Donation worth $53M to aid in Restoring Everglades, Sets Land Partnership Standard for Local Governments
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Okeechobee Land Dev. announced a land donation worth $53 million and 2,256 acres near Lake Okeechobee that will eventually help clean up polluted runoff flowing into local waterways …
‘Summertime Blues Is Yesterday’s News’ Claims Florida’s Leading RV Rental Outfit
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — America’s economy is finally showing some signs of life. Job losses are slowing; the stock market seems to have found solid ground and gas prices are half of what …
Governor Crist Appoints Ed Spooner as Sheriff of Okaloosa County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of Ed Spooner as Sheriff of Okaloosa County. Spooner has been serving as Interim Sheriff during the suspension of Charles Morris since February …
Governor Crist Commends Florida’s Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week, Highlights Higher Education Reform
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today, as part of his ongoing commitment to education, visited John G. Riley Elementary School in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Later today, during a roundtable discussion …
Governor Crist Signs Confidential Informant Protections Into Law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today signed House Bill 271, also known as Rachel’s Law, which creates guidelines for law enforcement agencies’ use of confidential informants. Today marks the one-year anniversary of …
Governor Crist Announces Town Hall Meeting in Pensacola
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced he will hold a town hall meeting at Pensacola Junior College to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Florida to voice their concerns about …
12 North Florida Counties Added For Individual Assistance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced that 12 North Florida counties have been approved to receive Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as a result of the severe …
Governor Crist Unveils New Reading Technology For Florida’s Students And Their Teachers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today joined Commissioner of Education Dr. Eric J. Smith and President of AT&T in Florida Marshall Criser, III, at Hartsfield Elementary to unveil a new statewide reading …
ForeclosureDeals Reacts to Current Home Foreclosure Crisis with New Leads for Bargain Hunters
MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — ForeclosureDeals announces that their comprehensive foreclosure listing website continues to provide people with significant foreclosure listing leads. The most recent move to meet the foreclosure crisis was the Treasury Department’s …
Fitness Star Natalie Waples Takes On Steroid Issue with All Natural Protein Power Mix
ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Natalie Waples is one of the brightest young stars in the fitness firmament. The eye-catching Canadian made her pro debut last season, winning her first professional event at the IFBB …
Governor Crist Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting – Red crape myrtle planted in Tallahassee’s Liberty Park
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today joined Florida Girl Scouts to plant a red crape myrtle in celebration of National Arbor Day. The tree was planted in Liberty Park, outside the House …
11 North Florida Counties Receive Federal Presidential Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Weather
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced that Florida has received a Presidential Declaration (DR-1831) from the President of the United States, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as a result …
Governor Crist Celebrates DJJ Youth Success Week at The Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today, along with Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Secretary Frank Peterman Jr. recognized “success stories†of youth who have received services from the department and its …
Governor Crist Encourages First-Time Home Buyers to Use Federal $8,000 Tax Credit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today met with Florida REALTORS® to discuss Florida’s housing market. Governor Crist encouraged first-time home buyers to take advantage of the tax credit made available through the …
Governor Crist Appoints Six to The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointments to the Board Of Occupational Therapy Practice (Senate confirmation required): Laura Garcia, Kathleen Banta, Sandra Dunbar, Phillip Mullings, Carol Watson, …
Governor Crist to Name Comcast as Point of Light at Florida Volunteer Month Celebration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist will today recognize Comcast as this week’s Point of Light during Celebration of Volunteerism, an event being held at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center as part of …