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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 […]
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 …
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” – …
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® …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 […]
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 — …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
