CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Angela Augustine, an insurance claims adjuster, for allegedly conducting an $11.6 million automobile insurance fraud scheme. Using access to auto insurance claims, Augustine allegedly reopened numerous claims and issued settlement checks to approximately 326 alleged co-conspirators.

DORAL, Fla. – Hoy, durante su Mesa redonda sobre el IRS en Doral, el Oficial principal de finanzas de la Florida (CFO por sus siglas en inglés) Jimmy Patronis criticó los informes del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS por sus siglas en inglés) apuntando a los fanáticos de Taylor Swift que vendieron boletos por más de $600. La nueva ley requerirá que las plataformas de venta de boletos le den al IRS información personal sobre los usuarios que vendieron boletos.

DORAL, Fla. – Today, during his IRS Roundtable in Doral, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis panned reports of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting Taylor Swift fans who sold tickets for more than $600. The new law will require ticketing platforms to give the IRS personal information on users who sold tickets.

DORAL, Fla. – Today, during his IRS Roundtable in Doral, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis panned reports of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting Taylor Swift fans who sold tickets for more than $600. The new law will require ticketing platforms to give the IRS personal information on users who sold tickets.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) regarding the recent collapse of cryptocurrency exchange firm FTX. The CFO encouraged OFR to use every tool the financial regulatory agency has to aid Floridians impacted by the FTX financial collapse.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Daniel Holmes on four counts of Arson and one count of Battery on a Firefighter/EMT for his alleged involvement in intentionally setting three fires inside the West Marion Hospital in Ocala.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $27 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of February. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $1.9 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $26 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of January. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $1.9 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a demand letter to nearly 90 elected officials and organizations who received campaign donations from FTX, following their collapse. The CFO is encouraging these individuals and organizations not to hide behind the bankruptcy process and return the money if they have not already done so. If effort is not taken, the CFO’s office will begin the process of considering all available legal actions and remedies to hold these elected officials and organizations as well as FTX accountable.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation ahead of Greek Independence Day on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. The proclamation highlights the strong ties between Greece, the United States, and the state of Florida.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for April 20, 2023

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis inducted the 2023 officers and new members of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women (FCSW). The Commission was created over three decades ago by the Florida Legislature with the mission of raising awareness and celebrating the contributions and successes of women throughout the state. The CFO inducted the following 2023 officers: Chair Sophia Eccleston, Vice Chair Lori Day, Treasurer Rosie Paulsen, Secretary Claudia Medina Thomas, Member at large Jenna Persons-Mulicka, Member at large Maruchi Azorin, and Parliamentarian Belinda Keiser. The CFO also inducted the following new members: Melissa Stone, Maria Wells, Staci Sims, Kate English, Tina Vidal-Duart and Jennifer Collins. Additionally, the FCSW announced that they will be hosting statewide roundtable discussions to inform communities about the results of their recently conducted survey - The 2022 Voices of Women. The roundtables will occur in Jacksonville, Destin, Ocala, Orlando, Fort Myers and Miami and will provide women with an opportunity to share what matters most to them and highlight resources available through the Commission’s work on behalf of Florida’s women.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 214, Sales of Firearms and Ammunition, by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative John Snyder in the Florida House. This legislation will prohibit credit card companies from giving weapons and ammunition sales a specific code to identify their purchases. In September 2022, CFO Patronis promised to take action against credit card companies who target the 2nd Amendment.

Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on the January Consumer Price Index report which indicated inflation increased 6.4% on an annual basis.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $26 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of December. In 2022, the CFO’s Division of Unclaimed Property returned a grand total of $351.2 million. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $1.8 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to the severe flooding and rainfall in Broward County.

Following the impacts of powerful storms and tornados in the Florida Panhandle, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted important storm recovery resources. PrepareFL.com website serves as a one-stop-shop for disaster information and resources to help Floridians recover quickly following a storm. CFO Patronis also warned consumers to beware of contractors asking for cash for repairs and always require contractors to show proof of insurance prior to beginning the job.

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet honored and recognized individuals from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) who were awarded special honors in 2021. These annual awards acknowledge the dedicated public servants who represent the State of Florida and work around the clock to keep Floridians safe.

DAYTONA, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced that members of his Division of Investigative and Forensic Services’ (DIFS) Bomb Squad Team were deployed to Daytona to help ensure safety during the Daytona 500 this weekend. The DIFS’ Bomb Squad consists of 13 Certified Bomb Technicians and three Apprentices. DIFS also has explosive detection K-9s that have been deployed in support of the race.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of John Sutton on charges including Filing a False and Fraudulent Insurance Claim, Grand Theft, Unlicensed Contracting, and Failure to Obtain Workers Compensation coverage for allegedly conducting an unlicensed roof replacement scheme to defraud homeowners out of more than $41,000 in insurance claims.