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The 44th governor of Florida, Charlie Crist was elected in November 2006 after winning 52.2 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Jim Davis, who drew 45.1 percent. Sworn into office on Jan. 2, 2007, Crist promised a new era of open and inclusive government. He has dubbed himself the "people's governor," and frequently refers to Floridians as "the boss." Among Crist's campaign promises was a pledge to reduce the cost of property insurance which skyrocketed after the state was hit by eight hurricanes during 2004-2005. Crist and state legislative leaders called a special session that began two weeks after his inaugural, enacting reforms that capped the insurance industry's liability for storm...
The 44th governor of Florida, Charlie Crist was elected in November 2006 after winning 52.2 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Jim Davis, who drew 45.1 percent. Sworn into office on Jan. 2, 2007, Crist promised a new era of open and inclusive government. He has dubbed himself the "people's governor," and frequently refers to Floridians as "the boss." Among Crist's campaign promises was a pledge to reduce the cost of property insurance which skyrocketed after the state was hit by eight hurricanes during 2004-2005. Crist and state legislative leaders called a special session that began two weeks after his inaugural, enacting reforms that capped the insurance industry's liability for storm damage.
But insurance rates remain high for many Floridians, according to most surveys. An effort to craft a constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes also has consumed much of Crist's first year in office. Crist was born in Altoona, Pa., but grew up in St. Petersburg. He graduated from Florida State University and Cumberland School of Law in Alabama. He was married in 1979 to Amanda Morrow, whom he met at FSU. They divorced after eight months and Crist remains single. Crist failed his first two attempts at the Florida Bar exam, passing on his third try. He worked as general counsel to Minor League Baseball in St. Petersburg lost a bid in 1986 for state Senate. Two years later, in private law practice, he volunteered in the U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Connie Mack, Sr.. Crist became his state political director. Crist was elected to the Senate in 1992 and served until 1998 when he ran unsuccessfully as the Republican nominee challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. Crist was elected state education commissioner in 2000 and attorney general in 2002.
But insurance rates remain high for many Floridians, according to most surveys. An effort to craft a constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes also has consumed much of Crist's first year in office. Crist was born in Altoona, Pa., but grew up in St. Petersburg. He graduated from Florida State University and Cumberland School of Law in Alabama. He was married in 1979 to Amanda Morrow, whom he met at FSU. They divorced after eight months and Crist remains single. Crist failed his first two attempts at the Florida Bar exam, passing on his third try. He worked as general counsel to Minor League Baseball in St. Petersburg lost a bid in 1986 for state Senate. Two years later, in private law practice, he volunteered in the U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Connie Mack, Sr.. Crist became his state political director. Crist was elected to the Senate in 1992 and served until 1998 when he ran unsuccessfully as the Republican nominee challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. Crist was elected state education commissioner in 2000 and attorney general in 2002.
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Sen. Mel Martinez says he won't run for re-election in 2010
Sentinel Staff ReportsU.S. Sen. and former Orange County Chairman Mel Martinez announced Tuesday that he will not run for re-election in 2010, saying after a decade as a public official it was time to return to the private sector. His decision could leave the Republicans...Tags: Upper House, United States of America, Regional Authority, Political Campaigns, Local Elections
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Florida housing: Lenders back foreclosure freeze
Florida's mortgage lenders have agreed to voluntarily halt new foreclosures against homeowners for the next 45 days, Gov. Charlie Crist said Monday. The move comes a week after Crist said he was considering an executive order to mandate that banks...Tags: Banking, Bank of America Corp., Executive Branch, Mortgages, Foreclosures
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Florida governor's bride-to-be chooses her gown for Dec. 12 wedding
South Florida Sun-SentinelCarole Rome wore her status with low-key ease when she ordered her bridal gown from Wedding Atelier in Manhattan's Flatiron District. "Carole just came in, and then through the conversation we found out she would be the future first lady of Florida,"...Tags: Marriage, Manhattan (New York City), Clothing and Textiles Industry, Regional Authority, Government
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Gay rights group to protest at Crist's wedding
A gay rights group that wants all Floridians to have the right to marry says it will hold a demonstration outside Gov. Charlie Crist's wedding. A spokeswoman for Impact Florida says the group plans to demonstrate at Crist's December wedding because he...Tags: Marriage, Minority Groups, Civil Rights, Same-Sex Marriage, Justice and Rights
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Crist says banks being asked to temporarily stop foreclosures
Tallahassee BureauGov. Charlie Crist said today that bankers and mortgage lenders in Florida have agreed to ask their members to voluntarily stop filing new foreclosure petitions and scheduling foreclosure sales for resident homeowners over the next 45 days. The move...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Banking, Bank of America Corp., Executive Branch, Foreclosures
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On Tuesday, Florida has the chance to take a step forward toward energy independence. That's the day the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission votes on Gov. Charlie Crist's proposal to make cars run cleaner. Pollution coming from car tailpipes...Tags: Environmental Politics, Global Change, Lobbying, Regional Authority, Government
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Environmental groups display clean cars
The Associated PressSeveral environmental groups will display cars in the courtyard of the State Capitol that would meet a new clean emissions standard being proposed by Gov. Charlie Crist. Representatives from the Sierra Club, Florida Wildlife Federation, Earthjustice...Tags: Vehicles
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We think: Asian demand threatens Florida's softshell turtles
Sharp-eyed naturalists in Florida have long recognized that tubular snout poking out of the water. It belongs to the Florida softshell turtle, a long-necked, pointy-nosed creature once abundant in Florida's freshwater lakes and rivers. But dozens of...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Conservation, Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Nature
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Banks, lenders agree to temporarily stop foreclosing on homes
Sentinel Staff WriterGov. Charlie Crist announced Monday that bankers and mortgage lenders in Florida had agreed to ask their members to "voluntarily" stop filing new foreclosure petitions and scheduling foreclosure sales for resident homeowners over the next 45 days. The...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Sales, Bank of America Corp., Regional Authority, Government
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Cleaner cars can put Florida on forefront of economic recovery
Special to the SentinelAt a recent meeting of the Republican Governors Association, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appealed to his colleagues to support his vision of economic recovery through programs to stimulate green fuels and renewable energy to combat climate change. "We...Tags: Renewable Energy, Global Change, Energy Saving, Government, Alternative Energy
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Are you going to the governor's wedding?
Broward County GOP leader Chip LaMarca didn't get invited to the Dec. 12 wedding of Gov. Charlie Crist and Carole Rome, and he's fine with that. "If he's inviting 200 people, there is a big House, a big Senate and it's a big state. I'm just one of 67...Tags: Executive Branch, Republican Party, Government, Broward County
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Lake Worth politics: Change gives mandate to Jennings
In March of 2007, long before political mantras forecast a tornado of change, and far before anyone considered which change they could believe in, residents of Lake Worth decided to make a change of their own. Voters moved the city's municipal...Tags: Minority Groups, Parliament, Al Gore, Republican Party, Oceans
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