Charlie Crist to Appear at Florida Press Association Gubernatorial Forum

Former Gov. Charlie Crist accepted an invitation from the Florida Press Association and the Florida Society of News Editors to appear at a gubernatorial forum in July, according to an email from the Crist campaign.

The forum will be held July 10 at The Biltmore in Coral Gables.

Gov. Rick Scott has yet to accept his invitation to the event, but former state Sen. Nan Rich confirmed her attendance in April.

Florida voters deserve to hear directly from the candidates, at the same time on the same stage, Rich said. Im happy to present my record, my core principles, and my vision for the future. I hope Charlie Crist is, as well.

According to the email from the Crist campaign, the camp has been informed by organizers that this is the time and date for both Crist and Scott only. It's uncertain if or when Nan Rich will debate the former governor at the forum.