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  Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida’s first female lieutenant governor, two-term president of the Florida Senate, successful businesswoman and former fifth grade teacher, Toni Jennings is among the most prominent public figures in Florida’s history, dedicating over 27 years to the citizens of Florida.
Jennings became the youngest woman ever elected to the Florida Legislature and the first female Republican leader of either house of the Legislature - her first historic mark on Florida politics with many to follow throughout her political career.
Jennings’ commitment to civic duty is reflected by her many years of service on various community boards and commissions such as the Florida Chamber of Commerce, first chair of Workforce Florida, Inc., the Rollins College Board of Trustees and the University of Central Florida Foundation Board.
www.flchamber.com /mx/hm.asp?id=bd_jennings   (550 words)

  
  CQPolitics.com: Florida Archives
Florida Democrat Christine Jennings has gained plenty of attention for her cliffhanger House race in the open 13th District — just not the kind that she desired in her strong bid for the seat that two-term Republican Rep. Katherine Harris left open for a Senate bid that failed.
Florida Republican Rep. Katherine Harris has had anything but a smooth campaign in her bid to topple Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, who is rated as strongly favored to win a second term in large part because of the foibles of his leading challenger.
Florida Republicans are awaiting a decision by state House Speaker Allen Bense on whether he will run in the GOP Senate primary against embattled Rep. Katherine Harris, who is now dogged by questions about a $2,800 dinner she had with a defense contractor convicted of bribing another member of Congress.
www.cqpolitics.com /florida   (3457 words)

  
 Brown & Brown Insurance | Investors
Jennings served as Lieutenant Governor of the State of Florida from 2003 through 2006, and she served as President of Jack Jennings and Sons, Inc., a commercial construction firm based in Orlando, Florida, from 1982 to 2003.
Jennings was a member of the Florida Senate from 1980 to 2000, and President of the Florida Senate from 1996 to 2000.
She previously served as the Chair of Workforce Florida, Incorporated, and as a director with the Salvation Army Advisory Board, the University of Central Florida Foundation, Enterprise Florida, and the Florida Partnership for School Readiness.
www.bbinsurance.com /jennings.shtml   (175 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Business News, Florida Business News, St. Petersburg Business News, Sarasota Business News
She was the youngest female ever elected to the Florida Legislature, in 1976, and served an unprecedented two consecutive terms as President of the Florida Senate, from 1996-2000.
Jennings currently serves as President of Jack Jennings and Sons, a central Florida construction company, and established herself early on as an energetic and reputable leader in an industry dominated by men.
She was the youngest female elected to the Florida House of Representatives at the time (1976), and was subsequently elected to the Florida Senate in 1980.
www.tampabay.org /press.asp?rls_id=339&cat_id=7   (868 words)

  
 May Mann Jennings - Top 50 Most Important Floridians of the 20th Century   (Site not responding. Last check: )
She headed the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs and was a co-founder of the Florida League of Women Voters.
Jennings campaigned for women's suffrage, Prohibition, better treatment of prisoners and children, more funding for education, historic preservation, Seminole Indian reservations, fence laws and highway beautification.
Jennings died in Jacksonville in 1963 at age 90, too soon to cheer the restoration of the Everglades or the ascendancy of women to leadership in state government.
www.theledger.com /static/top50/pages/jennings.html   (345 words)

  
 Workforce Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Preparing Florida Children for Educational Success, $400.5 million – Recognizing that establishing a solid, vital Pre-Kindergarten system is important to the future of Florida’s youngest citizens, Governor Bush and Lt. Governor Jennings are proposing funding to implement the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program, which will emphasize literacy and allow parental choice.
Currently, criminals in Florida serve at least 85 percent of their prison sentences as opposed to the late 1980s when criminals only served about 37 percent of the judge's sentence.
President Bush was at the Florida Community College in Jacksonville on January 14 at an event focused on the importance of community colleges and its role in training workers.
www.workforceflorida.com /wages/wfi/news/updates/updates_050119.htm   (6234 words)

  
 Wesleyan College: News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Jennings was subsequently elected to the Florida Senate in 1980.
She was the first Republican woman in the legislature elected by her colleagues to serve as president of the senate and the first senator in history to serve two successive terms as president (1996-2000).
Jennings continues to serve as a civic leader in the central Florida area.
www.wesleyancollege.edu /news/articles/2003/05052003_commencement.html   (916 words)

  
 Independent Florida Alligator - NEWS   (Site not responding. Last check: )
He also is president and CEO of Jennings Development Group Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of North Central Florida.
Jennings said Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship program keeps the state’s best and brightest in Florida, although he would support changes to the program.
Jennings said he would work to provide better access to affordable healthcare and better options for education.
www.alligator.org /edit/news/issues/stories/041015jennings.html   (300 words)

  
 Republican Party of Florida - News - Jennings pays IRS, could pay again in election
Jennings' campaign never submitted Federal Election Commission reports showing the IRS expense, which is required to be reported.
Jennings said there was never any intention to hold the money back to use in the campaign.
On the $23,000 Jennings originally owed in taxes from 2004, she ended up paying $16,000 in interest and penalties, and there's a chance more penalties could be assessed.
www.rpof.org /article.php?id=102   (1207 words)

  
 Jacksonville.com: Bush names Jennings to be lieutenant governor 3/3/03
Jennings, 52, of Orlando, brings a reputation as a consensus builder during her 24 years in the Legislature, the last 20 in the Senate, where Bush is already facing a battle over his $54 billion budget proposal.
Jennings was also known for being on the opposite end of battles with Bush and for being more moderate than the conservative governor.
Jennings, who is single, served in the House from 1976-1980 before being elected to the Senate.
jacksonville.com /tu-online/apnews/stories/030303/D7PHU4C01.html   (1063 words)

  
 Museum - Office of Cultural & Historical Programs
Jennings was born near Walnut Hill, Ill., on March 24, 1863.
As governor, Jennings introduced a system of primary elections that replaced the method of nominating candidates for political office at a convention.
Jennings and his successor, Governor Napoleon Broward, both supported draining and developing of the Everglades.
dhr.dos.state.fl.us /museum/collections/governors/about.cfm?id=25   (130 words)

  
 RedOrbit - Space - Florida Seeking 'Astropreneurs'
Florida ranks third in the nation in employment in space, aeronautics and aviation with 148,000 jobs providing $7.6 billion in wages in 2004.
According to the plan, Florida would establish a Center for Math and Science Education Research and make science, technology, engineering and mathematics a priority; emphasize teacher recruitment to fill critical shortage areas; and establish an Aerospace Collegiate Career Academy.
Jennings, its chairwoman, was joined on the commission by state lawmakers, economic development officials and industry representatives.
www.redorbit.com /news/space/363899/florida_seeking_astropreneurs/index.html?source=r_space   (529 words)

  
 JAA - Airport System
Toni Jennings said Wednesday that Florida is well-equipped to win a race for commercial space business -- possibly at Cecil Field in Jacksonville -- despite headlines about a $225 million deal in the New Mexico desert.
Jennings, chairwoman of the Florida Space Authority board as well as the Commission on the Future of Space and Aeronautics in Florida, acknowledged that New Mexico's geography helped win the deal announced Wednesday.
Jennings said the commission will release a report next month that will likely recommend continuing to market Cape Canaveral but also exploring other sites such as Cecil Field.
www.jaa.aero /as/feature_detail.asp?id=146&archive=Current   (379 words)

  
 Election Fraud News
Washington, DC Understanding Florida 2000 is central to understanding where we stand today as a nation.
Florida undervote totals are typically at or below 2.5%, a marked difference from election day 2006 results in Sarasota.
Jennings strong case took a hit when Florida state court denied her request to examine critical iVotronic software and methods (claimed as trade secrets by ESandS).
electionfraudnews.com /Articles/JenningsCase.htm   (2854 words)

  
 Election Law @ Moritz - State-by-State Information and Analysis (Florida)
The injunction prohibited the enforcement of Florida's voter registration law, which provides for the disqualification of any voter registration where the Social Security or driver license number on the application cannot be matched with government databases.
Jennings asks the Court of Appeals to quash the trial court’s Order denying her access to the source code for the election equipment used in the November, 2006, election.
Jennings is seeking access to the source code, which ES&S is resisting.
moritzlaw.osu.edu /electionlaw/news/states.php?state=FL&name=Florida   (1735 words)

  
 Governor Bush Announces 2005-2006 Executive Budget
The budget invests in Florida's future with increases in education, economic development and services to strengthen Florida's families, while holding the line on overall spending growth and cutting taxes by $285 million.
Jennings are recommending $354.4 million in next year's budget to respond to the increased affordable housing needs created by the hurricanes.
Jennings want Florida to become an incubator for alternative energy sources, which will create jobs and facilitate economic development while protecting Florida's natural resources.
www.nfib.com /object/IO_19792?_templateId=315   (1973 words)

  
 VoteTrustUSA - Florida
"Florida voters are respectfully asking the next Congress not to stop the deliberate Florida process of deciding this election," said attorney Lowell Finley, Co-director of Voter Action and lead counsel in the non-partisan voters' lawsuit contesting the 7 November Congressional District 13 (CD 13) race where 18,000 votes went missing.
Two candidates for Florida Congressional Districts have filed formal election contests with the U.S. House yesterday under the Federal Contested Election Act of 1969.
Meanwhile, with the outcome of the state level legal challenges of the certified lection results in Florida’s hotly contested 13th District race still unresolved, Jennings is asking Congress to consider a revote if the legal challenge in Florida is unsuccessful.
www.votetrustusa.org /index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=53&Itemid=136   (1690 words)

  
 Jennings GP Track Day Pictures - Sportbike Motorcycle Race Track In Jennings Florida
These pictures are from my second trip to the motorcycle only race track in Jennings Florida.
The track is appropriately named "Jennings GP" and has two miles of twisted asphalt with 14 titillating turns and plenty of run off room (that comes in handy later, stay tuned).
Track days at Jennings GP in North Florida cost about $125 or just $99.00 for a Monday track day.
paulstravelpictures.com /Jennings-GP-Motorcycle-Race-Track/index.html   (436 words)

  
 EMILY's List - EMILY’s List Announces Endorsement of Christine Jennings for Florida’s 13th Congressional District
Jennings, who is a classic example of the American dream, worked hard in her career to rise from bank teller to bank president at a time when women executives were rare.
On her way to the top of the banking world, Jennings served in numerous leadership positions with various banks before serving as founder, president, CEO, chairman of the board and director of Sarasota Bank.
She has served in leadership roles in a number of civic and charitable groups over the years including serving as president of the Sarasota Downtown Association, president of the Sarasota Film Festival, board member of the Community AIDS Network, and of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Sarasota County.
www.emilyslist.org /newsroom/releases/20060913.html   (478 words)

  
 e-News
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www.unf.edu /thefloridacenter/enews/mar0403.html   (3647 words)

  
 EMILY's List: EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Christine Jennings in Florida's 13th Congressional District
Jennings is a trailblazer with a history of community involvement and an extensive background in business and finance.
Christine Jennings found a way to turn her 2006 loss into a victory for the voters of this district by becoming a champion of election reform.
Jennings spearheaded an effort along with Sarasota County residents to return to paper ballots, ensuring that their votes are counted in 2008.
emilyslist.org /news/releases/2008_jennings_endorsement   (625 words)

  
 Jennings State Forest: Florida Division of Forestry - FDACS
Jennings State Forest is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
Jennings State Forest can be found in the northern section of Clay County, which is located in northeastern Florida.
Jennings State Forest is open to regulated hunting and fishing under the direction of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
www.fl-dof.com /state_forests/jennings.html   (691 words)

  
 Jennings, Florida (FL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex ...
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According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Jennings, Florida in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Jennings to the number of sex offenders is 138 to 1.
www.city-data.com /city/Jennings-Florida.html   (1155 words)

  
 Florida Personal Injury Lawyer- Cities: Jacksonville - Jupiter
A nationally-recognized personal injury law firm, Weitz and Luxenberg is committed to helping clients win cases, get the compensation to which they’re entitled and get on with their lives.
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If Weitz and Luxenberg is unable to represent you, we may refer you to an attorney with whom we have a professional association, or to your local bar association for legal services.
www.weitzlux.com /personalinjurylawyer/fl/florida_149990.html   (319 words)

  
 NFL.com - Seattle Seahawks Team News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Jennings' other new home could also soon be at left cornerback in the Seahawks' starting defense -- now that he is finally here after missing three practices over camp's first two days.
Jennings appears to have a starting job to lose over the next six weeks, before the regular season begins.
During the afternoon's non-contact drills, Jennings was behind Herndon at left corner.
www.nfl.com /teams/story/SEA/9578291   (408 words)

  
 Secretary Browning Designates 2008 Great Floridians
Jennings then met her husband, county judge William Sherman Jennings at her father’s home near Brooksville, and her husband was elected to the Florida legislature in 1892.
May Mann Jennings was Florida’s First Lady from 1901 to 1905, when her husband served as governor.
Through the years of her leadership, the Florida women’s club network worked for issues including the conservation of the natural environment, child welfare, women’s suffrage, the Florida State Library in Tallahassee, reservations for the Seminoles, the establishment of compulsory education, stock fence laws, and a State Park Service.
oss.dos.state.fl.us /communications/press-releases/2008-03-14-03.cfm   (723 words)

  
 The Buzz: Florida Politics | Tampabay.com - St. Petersburg Times: Jennings v Buchanan
Democrat Christine Jennings says her internal 10/3-4 poll of 400 voters shows her beating Republican Vern Buchanan 50-38 in CD 13, a slight gain since her last poll in September.
Just watch the debate they had in Bradenton and that will tell you who is qualified for the position.Jennings brings up Dem talking points that she can't explain at her own admission.
Jennings is PRO CHOISE and the gay thing most likely is true because she skipped over that question at the end of the debate.
blogs.tampabay.com /buzz/2006/10/jennings_v_buch_1.html   (1143 words)

  
 Governor could back tax breaks -- OrlandoSentinel.com
Florida property appraisers expect Gov. Jeb Bush to support their proposal to give tax relief to homeowners with hurricane damage, Orange County Property Appraiser Bill Donegan said Thursday.
Toni Jennings and other state officials Thursday, Donegan and property appraisers discussed their proposal to reassess the value of homes hurt by Hurricane Charley.
Under Florida law, homeowners have to pay property taxes based on the value of their homes on Jan. 1.
www.orlandosentinel.com /orl-asechtax20082004aug20,0,4026296,full.story?coll=orl-sports-utility-recruit   (510 words)

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