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01/15/2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Eight Arrests in $81,000 Miami Insurance Fraud Scheme
01/13/2021
**VIDEO RELEASE**CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Passage of COVID Liability Shields in House Subcommittee
01/13/2021
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Passage of COVID Liability Shields in House Subcommittee
01/13/2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Must Empower Consumers to Hold Big Tech Accountable
01/12/2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces More Than $26 Million in Unclaimed Property Returns in December
01/11/2021
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be on the Lookout for COVID Vaccination Scams
01/08/2021
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida Firefighters Ready to Step Up for COVID Vaccine Distribution
01/07/2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Top Credit Agencies Reaffirming Florida’s AAA Credit Rating Amid COVID-19
01/07/2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Take Steps to Safeguard Your Finances from Fraud During Financial Wellness Month
01/06/2021
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Statement Following Press Conference on COVID Vaccination Clinics
01/05/2021
**VIDEO RELEASE**CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Pensacola to Support Florida Businesses
01/05/2021
**PHOTO RELEASE**CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Pensacola to Support Florida Businesses
12/31/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Issues Fire Safety Tips Ahead of New Year’s Eve Celebrations
12/31/2020
Department of Financial Services Highlights 20 Successes of 2020
12/30/2020
CFO Patronis Honors Second Longest Licensed Insurance Agent in the State of Florida
12/29/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces the Appointment of Julie Jones to Deputy Chief Financial Officer
12/28/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Quickly & Safely Dispose of Christmas Trees to Avoid Fire Risks
12/24/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Issues Santa Claus Fireplace Safety Alert
12/22/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. Orlando Sentinel: “Couple gets credit rating back as politicians seek answers on deferred mortgage mixup”
12/21/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Home Heating Fires During Winter Months
12/18/2020
CFO Patronis to Credit Reporting Agencies: Step up and Do Right by Your Customers
12/18/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. Fox 35: “Florida's CFO investigating after man says credit score significantly dropped after CARES Act loan deferment”
12/17/2020
**CONSUMER ALERT **CFO Jimmy Patronis: 4 Tips to Protect Your Deliveries This Holiday Season
12/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Preventing Negative Impacts on Credit Ratings for Floridians who have Deferred Loan Payments
12/15/2020
**VIDEO AND PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Burn Demonstration and Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips
12/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Nominations to the State Board of Administration’s Investment Advisory Council
12/15/2020
CFO PATRONIS TO FEMA: UTILITY WORKERS MUST HAVE ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINATIONS BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON
12/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Final Adoption of Protections to Safeguard Elderly Investors from Fraud
12/15/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Recognizes Citrus County Officer as ‘Trooper of the Year’
12/14/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Historic COVID-19 Vaccine Arrival in Florida
12/10/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE**CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Tampa to Support Florida Businesses
12/10/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Tampa to Support Florida Businesses
12/10/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Jacksonville to Support Florida Businesses
12/10/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Jacksonville to Support Florida Businesses
12/08/2020
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Phony Apple and Amazon Support Phone Calls
12/07/2020
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tips to Reduce Risk During Identity Theft Prevention Month
12/07/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. News Service of Florida: “Can businesses be protected from COVID-related lawsuits? Florida CFO on liability tour”
12/04/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. WTVX: “Push to get Florida firefighters earlier COVID-19 vaccine access”
12/03/2020
CFO JIMMY PATRONIS: THE CDC MUST FIX ITS ERROR & PRIORITIZE FIREFIGHTERS FOR COVID-19 VACCINES
12/03/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. WKMG: “Florida CFO advocates for business protections on restaurant tour”
12/02/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE**CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in West Palm Beach to Support Florida Businesses
12/02/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Orlando to Support Florida Businesses
12/02/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Orlando to Support Florida Businesses
12/02/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Gainesville to Support Florida Businesses
12/01/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Gainesville to Support Florida Businesses
11/30/2020
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Tips on How to Avoid Charity Scams During Giving Tuesday
11/30/2020
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protect Yourself from Cyber Monday Fraud & Scams
11/25/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Streamlines Unclaimed Property Payments to Florida’s Local Governments
11/24/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. Florida Politics: “Takeaways from Tallahassee — Rally at the Restaurant”
11/24/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protect Yourself from Black Friday Scams
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Palm Beach Area Holds More than $267 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Fort Myers Area Holds More than $124 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Tampa Area Holds More than $479 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Orlando Area Holds More than $359 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Gainesville Area Holds More than $27 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Jacksonville Area Holds More than $145 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Tallahassee Area Holds More than $37 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Panama City Area Holds More than $28 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Pensacola Area Holds More than $49 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Miami Area Holds More than $835 Million in Unclaimed Property
11/23/2020
CFO Patronis Launches Holiday Money Hunt
11/20/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to First Responders is Vital to Florida’s Recovery
11/18/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Stay Safe this Thanksgiving by Following Important Fire Safety Tips
11/17/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on 2020 Organizational Session
11/17/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on the Certification of 2020 Florida Election Results
11/16/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Encourages Floridians to Be Scam Smart During International Fraud Awareness Week
11/13/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Post-Storm Scams Following Tropical Storm Eta
11/12/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Recovery Resources Following Tropical Storm Eta
11/11/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Floridians to Prepare Now for Hurricane Eta, Provides Storm Recovery Resources
11/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Honoring our Nation’s Heroes on Veterans Day
11/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns More Than $27 Million in Unclaimed Property in October
11/09/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Appointments to the Citizens’ Insurance Board & FIGA
11/09/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Flood Insurance Resources to Aid in Recovery Following Impacts of Tropical Storm Eta
11/06/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks at Florida Chamber 2020 Virtual Insurance Summit
11/05/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Floridians Must Monitor and Prepare Now for Tropical Depression Eta
11/05/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Safeguard Your Personal Info as Social Media Scams Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
10/30/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Check Your Smoke Alarms as You Change Your Clocks
10/29/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protect Yourself from Cyber Scams as Ransomware Targets the U.S. Healthcare System
10/29/2020
CFO Patronis on Historic GDP Growth: This is No Coincidence
10/27/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: As Tropical Storm Zeta Threatens the Panhandle, Make Last Minute Preparations
10/26/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Panhandle Residents Must Prepare Now for Tropical Storm Zeta
10/26/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Shares Important Halloween Fire Safety Tips
10/16/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Gainesville Sun Op-Ed by CFO Jimmy Patronis: “Let’s get Florida working”
10/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces $10 Million Israel Bond Purchase, Highlights Florida’s Historic $60 Million Investment in Israel
10/13/2020
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Online Scams on Amazon Prime Day
10/13/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Division of State Treasury Generated Additional $20 Million through CARES Act Funding
10/12/2020
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Regional Chambers of Commerce Applaud CFO Patronis’ Guiding Principles for Liability Protections
10/12/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: If Twitter Won’t Fix Security Issues, Congress Should
10/09/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $500,000 in Unclaimed Property to Panama City Area in September
10/09/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $3.7 Million in Unclaimed Property to Palm Beach Area in September
10/09/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
10/08/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $880,000 in Unclaimed Property to Tallahassee Area in September
10/08/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $700,000 in Unclaimed Property to Gainesville Area in September
10/08/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $600,000 in Unclaimed Property to Pensacola Area in September
10/07/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $1.6 Million in Unclaimed Property to Fort Myers Area in September
10/07/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $5.6 Million in Unclaimed Property to Orlando Area in September
10/07/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns $1.6 Million in Unclaimed Property to Jacksonville Area in September
10/07/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Encourages Kitchen Safety During 2020 Fire Prevention Week
10/06/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 2020 U.S. Census Deadline Extended, Participate Today
10/06/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tips to Protect Yourself Online During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/05/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Prepare Now for Tropical Storm Delta
10/05/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Spectrum News 13: “Central Florida Businesses Worry About the Legal Liabilities of Reopening”
10/05/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces More Than $28 Million in Unclaimed Property Returns in September
09/30/2020
CFO Patronis Highlights Liability Protections Efforts at EFI Board Meeting
09/30/2020
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Applaud CFO Patronis’ Guiding Principles for Liability Protections
09/30/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud Arrest in Miami
09/28/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Continues Courting Chicago Businesses to Florida by Video
09/25/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Bay County Chamber of Commerce
09/24/2020
CFO Patronis Issues Vendor Transparency Directive
09/24/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on President Trump Approving Hurricane Sally Disaster Declaration in Florida
09/24/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Courts New York Businesses to Florida by Video
09/23/2020
CFO Patronis Calls for Investigation Into Bloomberg's Political Spending
09/22/2020
**VIDEO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Continues Courting California Businesses to Florida Thru Video
09/22/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Vital Protections for Vulnerable Investors
09/22/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on AOB Rule Implementation and Consumer Protection
09/22/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on FinTech Rule Implementation and Supporting Innovation in Florida
09/21/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Adjuster Licensing System to Aid in Hurricane Sally Recovery
09/21/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Fraud Strike Teams Activated, Panhandle Residents Must Beware of Post-Storm Scams Following Hurricane Sally
09/18/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Florida’s AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed in Face of COVID-19
09/17/2020
***PHOTO RELEASE*** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Participates in Aerial Survey
09/17/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Transcript on Hurricane Sally
09/17/2020
State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Deploys Orlando-Based Urban Search & Rescue Task Force to Panhandle for Large Helicopter Search-and-Rescue Missions
09/17/2020
**Consumer Alert** DFS Provides FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Resources to Aid in Hurricane Sally Recovery
09/16/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Insurance Consumer Helpline Stands Ready to Aid Panhandle Residents with Hurricane Sally Claims
09/16/2020
State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Deploys Miami-Based Urban Search & Rescue Task Team to Panhandle
09/15/2020
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Deploys Two Urban Search & Rescue Teams to Panhandle to Respond to Hurricane Sally
09/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Taking the 2020 Census Vital to Florida’s Future
09/11/2020
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11
09/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Statement Following LBC Meeting
09/08/2020
CFO Patronis Statement on President Trump’s Off-Shore Drilling Moratorium
09/04/2020
CFO Patronis Applauds Governor DeSantis on Signing Senate Bill 294
09/04/2020
**Video Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Recognizes September as National Preparedness Month
09/03/2020
CFO Patronis: Florida Urban Search & Rescue Team Returns Home
09/03/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces More Than $39 Million in Unclaimed Property Returns in August
09/02/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Unsolicited Text Messages
09/01/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
09/01/2020
CFO Patronis Announces Treasury Generated $41 M With Cares Act Funding
08/31/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
08/31/2020
**Photo Release** CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Updates on US&R Task Force 4 Recovery Efforts in Aftermath of Hurricane Laura
08/26/2020
**Video Release** CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Meets with Urban Search & Rescue Task Force Before Deployment to Louisiana Ahead of Hurricane Laura
08/26/2020
**Photo Release** CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Meets with Urban Search & Rescue Task Force Before Deployment to Louisiana Ahead of Hurricane Laura
08/26/2020
CFO Patronis Urges CA, NY and Chicago Businesses to Relocate to Florida
08/25/2020
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Deploys Urban Search & Rescue Task Force to Louisiana Ahead of Hurricane Laura
08/21/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
08/21/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Hurricane Preparedness Tips Ahead of Tropical Storm Laura
08/20/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Floridians Must Prepare Now as We Monitor Tropical Depression Thirteen
08/19/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Sweepstakes Scams
08/18/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Pensacola Rotary Club
08/18/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce
08/17/2020
**Photo Release** CFO Patronis Joins Governor DeSantis in Panama City for Announcement of $10 Million for Hurricane Michael Recovery
08/14/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. WTSP: “Employees at Florida state department can't use TikTok, order says”
08/13/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Uber: Move Your Headquarters to Florida, Escape California’s Burdensome Regulations
08/12/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be Cautious of Work-At-Home Scams
08/12/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. WMBB: “Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis sticking up for college athletics”
08/11/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Bans TikTok From DFS Devices & Facilities
08/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Florida University Presidents: Let’s Work Together to Play College Sports This Fall
08/07/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds President Trump for July Job Growth
08/07/2020
CFO Patronis Statement on NOAA’s Prediction of Active Hurricane Season
08/06/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Take Advantage of the 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
08/05/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis Issues Directive Facilitating School Fire Drills in COVID Era
08/05/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Fake Check Scams
08/04/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Record $42 million in Unclaimed Property Returned in July
08/01/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: As Hurricane Isaias Threatens, Make Last Minute Preparations
07/31/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Twitter Needs to Step Up Their Game
07/31/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: State Fire Marshal’s Office Prepared for Hurricane Isaias
07/30/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida’s Urban Search & Rescue Teams Stand Ready for Tropical Storm Isaias
07/29/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Prepare Now as Potential Tropical Storm Takes Aim at Florida
07/28/2020
CFO Patronis Backs Liability Protection Efforts in U.S. Senate
07/28/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Capitol News Service: “Delinquent policyholders breathing easier”
07/28/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….News Service of Florida: “Citizens Extends Moratorium on Policy Cancellations”
07/27/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Sun Sentinel: “Citizens Insurance reverses decision to drop past-due policies on Aug. 15”
07/27/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. AP: “With the economy tanking, more people seeking unclaimed cash”
07/27/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Record $1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Returned to Floridians
07/24/2020
CFO Patronis: Citizens Cancelling Homeowners Insurance Policies During Hurricane Season Should Not be an Option
07/23/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Jack Dorsey: Share Twitter-Hack Information with FDLE
07/22/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Military Consumer Protection Tips
07/22/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….WFLA: “Florida CFO fears Twitter breach could target economy, elections”
07/17/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Florida’s Unemployment Rate
07/16/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….WFTV: “State Leaders Trying to Get SpaceX Boss Elon Musk to Move More of His Business Operations Here to Florida”
07/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Fraud as Scam Artists Hack Prominent Twitter Accounts
07/15/2020
CFO Patronis to Elon Musk on Tax Day: Move Your Businesses to Florida Where We Embrace Low Taxes & Innovation
07/14/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Offer Free Credit Reports for a Year
07/08/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Dozens of Google Android Apps Caught Stealing User Data
07/02/2020
CFO Patronis: Historic Job Growth Fueling Economic Recovery
07/02/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Issues Fire Safety Tips Ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations
07/01/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Closes Out 2019-20 Fiscal Year by Hitting a New Annual Record for Returns in Unclaimed Property
06/30/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis on Signing FinTech Legislation, House Bill 1391
06/30/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing House Bill 1189
06/29/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Governor’s Approval of Fla. Budget
06/27/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing Senate Bill 1092 to Protect Florida’s Firefighters in Fight Against Cancer
06/26/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Resources for First Responders on PTSD Awareness Day
06/25/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Supporting Florida Firefighters as they Fight COVID-19
06/24/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks with Amplify Clearwater
06/19/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks with Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
06/18/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks with Tampa Chamber of Commerce
06/18/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks with Daytona Chamber of Commerce
06/17/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks with Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
06/17/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Firefighters Continue Support of COVID-19 Recovery and Hurricane Season Prep
06/17/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. Tallahassee Democrat: “Communist influence? Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on guard against Chinese government”
06/17/2020
CFO Patronis Announces $27.6 M in Workers Compensation Premium Refunds
06/16/2020
Update on Identifying State Vendors Owned by the Chinese-State
06/16/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Speaks with Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
06/11/2020
CFO Patronis Statement on the Republican Convention Coming to Florida
06/11/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Encouraged by State Credit Reports, COVID-19 Economic Impact
06/08/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces More Than $24 Million Returned to Floridians in May by the Division of Unclaimed Property
06/05/2020
CFO Patronis: America is Getting Back to Work
06/04/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Life Insurance Search Ruling a Win for Florida Consumers
06/01/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights ‘Prepare Florida’ Disaster Preparedness Initiative as the 2020 Hurricane Season Begins
05/30/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Historic SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch from Kennedy Space Center
05/28/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Floridians to Take Advantage of 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
05/28/2020
CFO Patronis: We Must Identify Chinese-State Owned Businesses that Work with Florida
05/20/2020
Survey: Over Two-Thirds of Floridians Worried About COVID-19 Impact on Family Financial Security
05/20/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Florida Politics: “Jimmy Patronis vows legislation combating ‘the constant threat’ of COVID-19 lawsuits”
05/19/2020
CFO Patronis to Pursue Business Liability Protections Next Regular Session
05/15/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Seven Fire Strike Teams Deployed to Assist with Collier County Wildfires
05/14/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Calls on Congress to Develop Business Interruption Insurance Fix
05/14/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Protect Your Family and Property from Wildfires
05/12/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: The 2020 Hurricane Season is Approaching, 5 Tips to Prepare Now
05/11/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Over $25 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned to Floridians in April
04/28/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update April 28, 2020
04/27/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update April 27, 2020
04/29/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Firefighters to Provide Vital Support in COVID-19 Antibody Testing
04/24/2020
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Demands Financial Restitution from China Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
04/24/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Florida Politics: “Jimmy Patronis asks Mike Pompeo for help identifying Chinese cash”
04/22/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Firefighter Workforce Data Vital to COVID-19 Response Efforts
04/23/2020
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Requests Federal Help in Identifying Chinese Assets Held in Unclaimed Property
04/22/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Firefighter Workforce Data Vital to COVID-19 Response Efforts
04/21/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/21/2020
CFO Patronis: Serving on “Reopen Florida Task Force” Will be Another Opportunity to Obtain Important Economic and State Budget Information
04/20/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/20/2020
Insurance Journal: “Florida to Grant Temporary Agent Licenses Amid Testing Freeze”
04/17/2020
CFO Patronis Deploys Safeguard for Employing Insurance Agents During COVID-19 Crisis
04/16/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/16/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protect Yourself from Economic Impact Payment Scams
04/15/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/15/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Firefighters Continue Support of COVID-19 Response
04/15/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protecting Your Credit During COVID-19
04/15/2020
News Service of Florida: “Analysis warns of $8 to $10 billion hit to Florida budget because of coronavirus pandemic”
04/14/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/13/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/09/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/09/2020
CFO Patronis Issues Statement Following Call with Florida Department of Revenue
04/09/2020
CFO Patronis' Statement on Signing of Senate Bill 348, Removal of Lifetime Cap for Florida Healthy Kids Program
04/08/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
04/08/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Supporting Firefighters in Fight Against COVID-19
04/07/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Telehealth Guidance
04/03/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Online Educational Resources During Financial Literacy Month in April
04/02/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Citizens Property Insurance for Providing Relief to Policyholders in Wake of COVID-19
04/01/2020
CFO Patronis Directs Florida to Provide Workers' Comp Coverage for Public Servants on the Front Line of COVID-19
03/31/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Financial Institutions and Lenders Must Step Up for Florida Homeowners and Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis
03/20/2020
CFO Patronis: We Must Prepare for State Revenue Impacts of COVID-19
03/19/2020
CFO Patronis: DFS is Bringing Government to Life Remotely
03/18/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update March 18, 2020
03/18/2020
CFO Patronis: As Health Care Services Become Strained, First Responders Must be Prepared
03/17/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Coronavirus Scams
03/16/2020
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
03/16/2020
CFO Patronis to Travel Insurance Companies and Agents: Pay Claims Promptly in Wake of Coronavirus
03/12/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Takes Vital Step in Protecting Consumers' Genetic Information
03/12/2020
CFO Patronis Statement on Protecting Florida's Seniors from Financial Abuse
03/11/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Florida Legislature for Supporting Florida’s Firefighters in Fight Against Cancer
03/11/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Mark Resler to the Florida Self Insured Guaranty Association
03/11/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Coordinating Coronavirus Response with Florida’s Firefighters
03/11/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues a Consumer Alert on Travel Insurance & Trip Cancellations
03/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Florida Legislature for Embracing Technology and Innovation with Passage of FinTech Bill
03/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protecting Florida’s 1.5 Million Veterans from Fraud & Scams
03/09/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Supporting Florida’s Firefighters
03/09/2020
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Honoring Florida’s Outstanding Veterans
03/05/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Fighting to Protect Florida Consumers
03/05/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces $74,000 Workers’ Comp Premium Fraud Arrest in Miami
03/05/2020
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis on Coronavirus: We Can’t Forget About our First Responders
03/05/2020
CFO Patronis Statement on Passage of the Florida Veterans Act
03/04/2020
CFO Patronis Statement on Passage of DFS Agency Bill From Senate Committee
03/02/2020
Statement from CFO Jimmy Patronis on FinTech Bill
03/02/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Assesses Coronavirus Preparedness in Gainesville
03/01/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Statement on Two Presumptive Coronavirus Cases in Florida
02/28/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Tampa Police Department Sergeant for $13,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
02/28/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Fighting to Protect Florida’s Firefighters from Cancer
02/27/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Legislature Takes Important Step in Protecting Consumers
02/26/2020
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Holds Operational Readiness Call with Florida Fire Chiefs on Coronavirus
02/25/2020
CFO Patronis Issues Statement Following Call with U.S. Senator Rick Scott on Coronavirus
02/25/2020
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Assess Firefighter Coronavirus Preparedness in Pensacola
02/21/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Holds Roundtable with First Responders on the Coronavirus
02/20/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Four Arrests in $230,000 Tampa Insurance Fraud Scheme
02/19/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: FinTech’s Opportunities for Florida are Limitless
02/18/2020
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis to First Responders: Be Prepared for Coronavirus
02/18/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Insurance Fraud Detective DeWayne White Honored as 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
02/13/2020
CFO Patronis: DFS Prepared to Support Investigation on FCADV
02/13/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida During the 2020 Legislative Session
02/13/2020
CFO Patronis: Victims Should Not Feel Like Criminals
02/12/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE**CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Hosts Firefighter Decontamination Demonstration at Fire Ops on the Hill
02/10/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints William Radford Lovett II to the Florida Prepaid College Board
02/06/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces $200,000 Workers’ Comp Premium Fraud Arrest in Fort Myers
02/06/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges North Florida Residents to Prepare Now for Possible Severe Weather, Flooding
02/04/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida's Outstanding Firefighters During 2020 Fire Service Awards
02/04/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis, Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Honor Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
01/30/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Florida House as Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant Bill Heads to House Floor
01/30/2020
**Fire Safety Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Fire Hazards of TikTok ‘Penny Challenge’
01/28/2020
**PHOTO RELEASE** Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Announced Consumer Protection Bill
01/24/2020
Statement from the CFO’s Office on Allegations of Wrongdoing
01/23/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Solidify Your Financial Plan During Financial Wellness Month in January
01/22/2020
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights the Significance of Israel Bonds in Boca Raton
01/21/2020
**Photo Release** CFO Patronis Highlights the Importance of Saving and Smart Spending During Florida Thrift Week
01/21/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Scams This Tax Season
01/17/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida During the 2020 Legislative Session
01/16/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Legislation to Prohibit Use of DNA Testing by Life Insurance Companies
01/15/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Apple Support Tech Scam
01/14/2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Must Stand With Law Enforcement
01/07/2020
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Protect Yourself When Using Mobile Apps as U.S. Military Bans TikTok
01/06/2020
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Florida Police Chiefs Association in Orlando
01/06/2020
**Fire Safety Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Home Heating Fires During Winter Months
12/30/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Pentagon Warns Servicemembers of At-Home DNA Tests Security Risks
12/30/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida in 2019
12/26/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Quickly & Safely Dispose of Christmas Trees to Avoid Fire Risks
12/24/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Issues Santa Claus Fireplace Safety Alert
12/20/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: 5 Tips to Avoid Fraud after Facebook Data Breach
12/19/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tips to Reduce Risk During Identity Theft Prevention Month
12/18/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: 3 Small Business Survival Tips
12/17/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis Warns Parents of Safety Concerns for Electronic Holiday Gifts for Children
12/13/2019
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Offers 4 Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips
12/12/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C.
12/11/2019
**Consumer Alert**CFO Jimmy Patronis: 4 Tips to Protect Your Deliveries This Holiday Season
12/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Reappoints Sophia E. Eccleston to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women
12/05/2019
Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Team Up to Help Prevent Firefighter Cancer
12/04/2019
**Media Advisory** Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis to Announce Partnership with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in Jacksonville
12/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Good Fiscal Responsibility Saves Florida $108 Million
12/02/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried: 5 Tips to Avoid Charity Scams During Giving Tuesday
11/29/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Cyber Monday Fraud When Hunting Deals
11/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Support Florida’s Small Businesses by Shopping Local on Small Business Saturday
11/26/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis Offers 4 Tips to Protect Yourself from Black Friday Scams
11/25/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Peter Penrod as New Chief of Staff
11/25/2019
**Video Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Offers 3 Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
11/22/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Hurricane Michael Insurance Villages Recovered $4.1 million for Policyholders in Four Months
11/21/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Fire Detectives Respond to Art Gallery Fire in Panama City
11/21/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Cybersecurity at AIF Forum in Orlando
11/21/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Must Continue to Help Firefighters Fight Cancer
11/21/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights the Florida Veterans Protection Act in Orlando
11/18/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Track & Report Scams During International Fraud Awareness Week
11/15/2019
**Video Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
11/15/2019
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
11/12/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes on Veterans Day
11/07/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Move Your Alexa, Siri, or Google Home Assistant Away from Windows to Protect from Lasers ‘Hack’
11/07/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Must Do More to Protect Florida’s Veterans
11/05/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Cable Company Imposter Scam
11/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Offers ‘Be Scam Smart’ Workshops for Florida Seniors and Caregivers
11/01/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Check Your Smoke Alarms as You Change Your Clocks on Sunday
11/01/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Free Credit Monitoring for Military Service Members
10/30/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Unlicensed Doctor in Osceola County Insurance Fraud Bust
10/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest in $500,000 Kissimmee Accident Clinic Fraud Scheme
10/28/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Remarks at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum
10/27/2019
**Photo Release ** CFO Jimmy Patronis Engages with Florida Police Benevolent Association on Critical Mental Health Issues
10/28/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Top 4 Halloween Fire Safety Tips
10/25/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Prevent Drug Abuse on National Drug Take Back Day
10/24/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Floridians Impacted by Tropical Storm Nestor to Call Insurance Helpline
10/23/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Avoid Donation Scams During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
10/22/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Congratulates Staff Sergeant Jason Leabo as Florida’s Veteran of the Month
10/21/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Solidify Your Savings Plan During National Retirement Security Week
10/18/2019
**Storm Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Panhandle Residents Must Prepare Now for Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen
10/17/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Insurance Agent in $99,000 Senior Annuity Scam
10/17/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Tech Device Activation Scams
10/16/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appointed to FEMA National Advisory Council
10/15/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Learn to Spot Scams During National Crime Prevention Month
10/14/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Hurricane Michael Insurance Village Assists Consumers with Over $1.4 Million in Claims
10/09/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Bo Rivard as Chair of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
10/08/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Highlights Fire Prevention Week
10/08/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be Cyber Smart During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/02/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Three Arrests in $39,000 Miami PIP Fraud Scheme
09/27/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: DoorDash Data Breach Affects 4.9 Million Users
09/26/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Reappoints Rita B. Craig to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women
09/24/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Resiliency and Fire Prevention Weeks During Cabinet Meeting
09/23/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Opening Remarks at Blockchain Task Force Meeting
09/23/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Social Security Robocall Scams
09/23/2019
**Media Advisory** CFO Jimmy Patronis to Provide Opening Remarks at Florida Blockchain Task Force Meeting
09/23/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis Debunks Top Hurricane Season Myths
09/18/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Venmo Scam
09/18/2019
**MEDIA OPPORTUNITY** Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Provides Vital Training for First Responders
09/17/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Get Your Hurricane Plans in Place During National Preparedness Month
09/16/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Spanish Language 'Be Scam Smart' Webinar
09/16/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis and Governor Ron DeSantis Announce FinTech Priorities in Jacksonville
09/13/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Charles Ghini to Florida Blockchain Task Force
09/12/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Ronald Brisé to Florida Blockchain Task Force
09/12/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Employment Scams Preying on Tampa Job Seekers
09/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Florida Blockchain Task Force
09/09/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Celebrates Florida Universities Achieving Top 25 Ranking for Public Schools
09/05/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Hurricane Dorian Online Donation Scams
09/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Dorian Response Wednesday, September 4, 2019
09/04/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Urban Search & Rescue Teams at Camp Blanding
09/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Dorian Response Tuesday, September 3, 2019
09/03/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Patronis: Beware of Scammers Impersonating FEMA as Hurricane Dorian Threatens Florida
09/02/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Dorian Response
09/02/2019
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: As Hurricane Dorian Threatens Florida, Make Last Minute Preparations
09/01/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Prepare Now for Threat of Widespread Flooding from Hurricane Dorian
09/01/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Readies Florida Urban Search and Rescue Assets Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
09/01/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Dorian Response
08/30/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts Call with Florida Insurance Companies Regarding Hurricane Dorian Response
08/30/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Dorian Response
08/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Disaster Fraud Teams Activated, Floridians Must Prepare Now for Hurricane Dorian
08/28/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis to Florida Residents: Prepare Now as Tropical Storm Dorian Intensifies
08/27/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Application Process for Blockchain Task Force
08/27/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts Mental Health Town Hall in Bay County
08/22/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Reappoints Bryan Anderson to Florida Board Supporting Families of Children with Birth-Related Neurological Injuries
08/20/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Test Yours Today
08/19/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Over $2.4 Million in Claims Checks Cut On Site at Hurricane Michael Insurance Village
08/16/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts Hurricane Michael Insurance Village in Panama City
08/15/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Door-to-Door Genetic Testing Scams Targeting Seniors
08/14/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of 'Spear Phishing' after $700,000 Cyberattack in Naples
08/13/2019
CFO Patronis Announces $737,000 Workers’ Comp Fraud Arrest in Miami
08/12/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Student Loans - How Much Are You Really Borrowing?
08/08/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Attends Florida TaxWatch 2019 Productivity Awards
08/08/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: 4 Tips to Avoid Electrical Shock Tragedies Around Water
08/07/2019
**Video Consumer Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: High Temperatures in Florida Can Lead to Hot Car Deaths
08/06/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: 40 Percent of Small Businesses Won't Reopen after a Disaster, Prepare Now!
08/01/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Tasha Carter as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate
08/01/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Take Advantage of the 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
07/31/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts Be Scam Smart Workshop in Gadsden County
07/31/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Retired Army Brigadier General T. Patterson Maney to Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Council
07/30/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Massive Capital One Data Breach Affects 100 Million Customers
07/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on President Trump Signing 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Legislation
07/25/2019
TRANSCRIPT OF CFO JIMMY PATRONIS' REMARKS FROM FLORIDA CABINET MEETING ON JULY 25, 2019
07/24/2019
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
07/23/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Congress Passage of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Legislation
07/19/2019
Request from CFO Jimmy Patronis for Updated Cabinet Agenda Language
07/17/2019
Please see the below statement and link to memo from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis' General Counsel Peter Penrod
07/19/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Strong Private-Sector Job Creation in Florida
07/17/2019
Statement from CFO Jimmy Patronis: With Finalized OFR IG Report, Cabinet Must Act
07/23/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Equifax to Pay Up to $700 million in Data Breach Settlement
07/22/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Medicare Scam Claiming to Offer Free DNA Tests
07/19/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Reminds Consumers of Fire Extinguisher and Smoke Alarm Recalls
07/18/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Watch Out for These Top 3 Fraud Tactics
07/17/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 5 Military Consumer Protection Tips
07/16/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission
07/12/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on House Passage of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Legislation
07/11/2019
Request from CFO Patronis for Cabinet Action Regarding Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner
07/12/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 9 Months Since Hurricane Michael, We Must Continue to Step Up for Storm Victims
07/10/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Urban Search & Rescue, Importance of Hurricane Prep in Orlando
07/09/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Urban Search & Rescue, Importance of Hurricane Prep in Jacksonville
07/09/2019
**Tallahassee Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Leon County Residents to Prepare Now for Possible Strong Storms, Flooding
07/09/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Former Miami Insurance Agent in $1.7 Million Fraud Scheme
07/08/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Residents to Prepare Now for Possible Strong Storms, Flooding in North Florida
07/03/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Have a Safe Fourth of July as Floridians Celebrate the Birth of Our Nation
07/02/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Provides 6 Firework Safety Tips for Fourth of July
07/01/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Offers 5 Grilling Safety Tips for Fourth of July Holiday
06/28/2019
CFO Patronis Honors Holocaust Survivors for 10th Anniversary of the Terezín Declaration
06/28/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces the Arrests of 12 Miami-Dade School Bus Employees in a $426,900 Insurance Fraud Scheme
06/28/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 6 Tips for Insurance Awareness Day
06/27/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Florida’s First Responders on PTSD Awareness Day: You Are Not Alone
06/26/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Urban Search & Rescue, Importance of Hurricane Prep in Tampa
06/21/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Praises Governor DeSantis and Legislature for Building a Better, Stronger Florida
06/20/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Tours Wall of Wind at Florida International University
06/19/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Urban Search & Rescue, Importance of Hurricane Prep in Miami
06/18/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces 10 Arrests in Pinellas County Unlicensed Contractor and Workers’ Comp Fraud Sting
06/17/2019
**CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert** 42% of Young Non-Retirees Have No Retirement Savings, Start Now for a Secure Financial Future
06/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Launches ‘Prepare Florida’ Disaster Preparedness Initiative
06/06/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Quest Diagnostics Data Breach Compromises Nearly 12 Million Customers' Personal Info
06/06/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 75 Years Since D-Day, Help us Return Unclaimed Military Medals
06/05/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 15 Storms Predicted, Prepare Now During Hurricane Prep Sales Tax Holiday
06/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Former Broward Deputy Scot Peterson Failed MSD Students
06/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Successful Trade Mission to Israel
06/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Kissimmee Teacher for $15,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
06/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Congress for Passing Hurricane Michael Relief
06/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Floridians to Take Advantage of 2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
06/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: The 2019 Hurricane Season is Here, 5 Tips to Prepare Now
05/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Historic Ceremonial Cabinet Meeting in Israel
05/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Demands Resignation of Commissioner Ronald Rubin
05/29/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** Governor Ron DeSantis, CFO Jimmy Patronis Present Israel Resolution Declaring Jerusalem the Eternal and Undivided Capital
05/24/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: 4 Tips for a Safe Memorial Day
05/23/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis Signing AOB Reform
05/23/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida’s 102,000 Service Members for National Military Appreciation Month
05/20/2019
**Fire Safety Consumer Alert** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Don’t Let Drying Your Clothing Turn into a Tragedy
05/16/2019
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Pensacola Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/16/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: FCC Report Underscores Vital Need for Post-Disaster Telecommunication Improvements
05/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Requires Immediate Investigation of Allegations Against OFR Commissioner Ronald Rubin
05/14/2019
Additional Allegations Received in OFR Commissioner Ronald Rubin Misconduct Investigation
05/15/2019
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Florida Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/14/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Orlando Area Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/13/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Panhandle Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 7 Months Since Hurricane Michael and Still No Congressional Relief
05/10/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Miami Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/09/2019
**Photo Release** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Florida Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/08/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Thank You President Trump for Supporting the Florida Panhandle
05/07/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Tampa Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
05/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida
05/03/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis Signing Firefighter Cancer Benefits Bill
05/02/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Cities Must Stand Up for Firefighter Cancer Coverage Amid Florida League of Cities Call for Veto
05/01/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Receives Funding to Make Full-Pay Plan More Affordable
05/01/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Proud of Keiser University Commitment to Hurricane Recovery Efforts
04/30/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida League of Cities is Failing First Responders Yet Again
04/30/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces 9 Arrests in Miami Following Joint Investigation Uncovering $600,000 in Fraud
04/29/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Senator Rick Scott at Tyndall Air Force Base to Demand Immediate Congressional Funding for Hurricane Michael Recovery
04/29/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Bo Rivard to Citizens Board of Governors
04/25/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis to Congress: Stop Putting Politics Over Hurricane Michael Victims
04/25/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Congress: The Panhandle Desperately Needs Hurricane Michael Relief Funding Now
04/24/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Fighting Against Rampant AOB Abuse
04/24/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Florida’s Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
04/23/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida is One Step Closer to Protecting our Firefighters
04/22/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for Requesting Increased Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Michael Recovery
04/22/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Scam Tracker Partnership with Better Business Bureau
04/19/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Fort Myers Woman for $70,000 in Alleged Insurance Fraud
04/19/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Upgrade of Hurricane Michael to Category 5 Storm
04/19/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Alleged Lake County Serial Arsonist
04/18/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Pushes Florida Senate to Protect Consumers by Passing AOB Reform
04/18/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: The Time is Now to Provide Cancer Benefits for Florida's Firefighters
04/17/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Stands Firm with Florida’s Firefighters in Fight for Cancer Coverage
04/17/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Two Arrests in Orlando for $21,000 Travel Insurance Fraud Scheme
04/16/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida’s Firefighters Need Cancer Benefits Now
04/16/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida is Home to 18 of the Top 50 Cities for Fraud Nationwide
04/16/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Contractor for Alleged $40,000 AOB Insurance Fraud Scheme
04/15/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Weigh the Risks Before You Merge Health Records with Alexa
04/11/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Applauds the Florida Legislature for Passing Protections for Law Enforcement Staff and Animals
04/11/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Fire Investigation Strike Team Assists in Arrest of Alleged Louisiana Church Fire Arsonist
04/11/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Miami Insurance Agent for $476,000 in Alleged Insurance Fraud, Grand Theft, and Identity Theft
04/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Florida House Members to Vote ‘Yes’ on AOB Reform
04/10/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: The Florida Panhandle Will Not Be Forgotten
04/09/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Sends Strike Team to Assist with Louisiana Church Fire Investigations
04/09/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Efforts to Protect Floridians’ DNA Data
04/04/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Alleged Ormond Beach Arsonist
04/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: 7 Tips to Know For Car Warranty Rights
04/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Pinellas County Commissioner Dave Eggers to Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors
04/03/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Outstanding Firefighters from Collier and Lee Counties
04/03/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Outstanding Firefighters from Broward County
04/03/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Outstanding Firefighter from Highlands County
04/03/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Outstanding Firefighters from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Marion Counties
04/02/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Outstanding Firefighter from Leon County
04/02/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Bay County Emergency Management Division Chief Joby Smith
04/02/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis, Governor Ron DeSantis, Cabinet Honor Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
04/01/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida's Outstanding Firefighters
04/01/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Unveils New Firefighter Memorial Monument
03/29/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Gov. Ron DeSantis for Kickoff of Forward March for Veterans in
03/28/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Congress: It’s Time to Pass Marijuana Banking Bill
03/28/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Jacksonville Joins Fraud Free Florida Initiative
03/27/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Cape Coral Man for Alleged Arson, Attempted Murder in Mobile Home Fire
03/27/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Telecom Industry Must Keep Working to End Spoofing Calls for Floridians
03/26/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Former Miami Insurance Agent for Stealing Over $620,000 in Alleged Fraud Scheme
03/25/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Launches ‘Operation Return the Valor’ for Florida’s Veterans
03/21/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Alleged Putnam County Arsonist
03/21/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Learn How You Can Protect Your DNA Data
03/20/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Consumer Helpline Stands Ready to Help Floridians
03/19/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Manatee County Serial Arsonist Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
03/18/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Donald Trump: Remove Obama-Era Roadblocks Impacting Unclaimed Property
03/14/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Congress Must Act to Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program
03/14/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis to DNA Testing Companies: Stop Sharing Health Data Immediately
03/13/2019
CFO Patronis' Fraud Crack Down Continues with More Arrests in $17 Million Fake Medical Receivables Scam
03/12/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Licensed Orlando Insurance Agent in $16,763 Fraud Scheme
03/11/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Law Enforcement Animals Protect Us, We Must Protect Them
03/11/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: We Need Your Help to Save Firefighter Lives
03/08/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: “Be Scam Smart” Workshops Available to Seniors in Your Area
03/06/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: My Fraud Detectives are Shining a Light on the Dark Web
03/06/2019
**VIDEO AND PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Fighting for Florida’s Firefighters
03/05/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Florida Bar: Step Up to Help Stop AOB Abuse
03/05/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Knowledge is Power When It Comes to Cryptocurrency
03/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Spearheading Fraud Free Florida Initiative
03/01/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Fake Contractor for Stealing Over $116,000 from Hurricane Irma Victims
03/01/2019
**CONSUMER ALERT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Don't Let Romance Fraud Break Your Bank Account
02/28/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: UCF Board of Trustees Right to Delay Dale Whittaker Severance Package Vote
02/28/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Accelerant Detection K-9 Catches Arsonist
02/26/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Need Your Help to Stop a Serial Arsonist
02/22/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Presents Firefighter Grants to Panhandle Communities
02/21/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Insurance Fraud Detectives to Investigate Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad
02/20/2019
**VIDEO AND PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis and Katie Patronis Share Cancer Battle at Moffitt Day
02/20/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Firefighter Cancer is Real, Florida Must Step Up
02/19/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds President Trump for Standing Against the Oppressive Maduro Regime
02/18/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Hurricane Irma Scam Artist Arrested AGAIN in $68,000 Fraud Bust
02/15/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Debunks Top Hurricane Myths
02/15/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Top 4 Tips to Protect Your Tax Refund from Fraud
02/13/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis' Investigators on the Scene Following Red Bar Fire
02/11/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Statewide Search for $42 Million Fraud Ring Leader
02/07/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Economy Made Stronger by Agriculture
02/07/2019
**LETTER** CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Trump on Medical Marijuana Banking
02/06/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces 10 Arrests in $42.7 Million Insurance Fraud Bust
02/06/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Gov. Andrew Cuomo Agrees Florida is Better
02/06/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis: I'm Fighting for Florida's First Responders
02/05/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Unprecedented Economic Investment in Israel
01/31/2019
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tyndall Air Force Base Must Remain Top Priority
01/31/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Scammers Arrested in $2.8 Million Dental Insurance Fraud Scheme
01/28/2019
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Bomb Squad Defuses Armed Suspect
01/29/2019
**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Stands United with Israel
01/25/2019
**Consumer Alert** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Don't Be Scammed This Tax Season
01/24/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Patronis: President Trump and Governor DeSantis Stand with the Panhandle
01/24/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Technology System Brings Florida into 21st Century
01/23/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Calls on Florida Cabinet to Officially Declare Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
01/23/2019
**IN CASE YOU MISSED IT** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Addresses Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
01/18/2019
CFO Patronis Highlights the Significance of Florida Thrift Week
01/17/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Miami-Dade Clinic Owners for Stealing Over $45,000 in Staged Accident Scheme
01/16/2019
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Tour of Hurricane Michael Damage in the Panhandle
01/15/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Hurricane Irma Insurance Scammer Arrested for Stealing $14,000 from Homeowners
01/14/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Calls on Florida Triumph to Aid in Hurricane Michael Recovery
01/09/2019
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis in Mexico Beach
01/09/2019
**MEDIA ADVISORY** CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis to Tour Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts in Mexico Beach
01/04/2019
CFO Jimmy Patronis Finalizes Transition, Announces Senior Leadership
12/28/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Clearwater Roofer for Nearly $50,000 in Theft and Insurance Fraud
12/21/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: Beware of Holiday Gift Card Scams
12/17/2018
RECALL ALERT: Thermostats Recalled over Fire Hazard
12/12/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Citizens Rate Hike a Sad Result of Deceptive AOB Practice
12/11/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Increased Treasury Credit Rating is Good News for Florida Taxpayers
12/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1.1 Million for Hurricane Michael Consumers Two Months after Landfall
12/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos as Chair of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors
12/06/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces arrest of Miami Man for Pocketing $60,000 in Fake Insurance Premiums from Commercial Truckers
12/04/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: Beware of E-cigarette Fire Hazards
12/03/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Extends Fire Professional Certification Deadlines after Hurricane Michael
11/30/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery on Last Day of Hurricane Season
11/29/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST) Arrests Unlicensed Contractor Following Hurricane Michael
11/28/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Extends Insurance Professional Continuing Education Deadline to Assist with Hurricane Michael Recovery
11/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Elementary School Principal for Insurance Fraud
11/21/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be Alert for Online Scams on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
11/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: More Than One Month After Michael, Insurers Must Step It Up
11/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Economy, Firefighter Cancer Coverage Major Focuses of Second Session
11/19/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Flood Insurance Solution Must Include Mitigation
11/16/2018
SAFETY ALERT: CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Warns of Holiday Fire Hazards, Offers 8 Safety Tips
11/16/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Don’t Fall Victim to Holiday Charitable Donation Scams
11/09/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Arrest of Crooked Opioid Treatment Center Owner for $104,000 Insurance Fraud Underscores Importance of Anti-Fraud Efforts
11/08/2018
CFO JIMMY PATRONIS SCAM ALERT: Be on the Look Out for this Scam Artist
11/08/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/31/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, SBA Administrator Linda McMahon Discuss Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/31/2018
*STATEMENT* CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida in Good Financial Position to Recover from Hurricane Michael
10/29/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Unlicensed Contractors Caught Following Hurricane Michael
10/25/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott in Panama City with Vice President Mike Pence
10/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Hurricane Michael Recovery Updates, Two Weeks Since Landfall
10/24/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Aerial Survey of Hurricane Michael Damage
10/23/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Banks and Credit Unions Must Work with Hurricane Michael Victims in Panhandle to Aid in Recovery
10/22/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott at Local Emergency Operations Centers
10/22/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Marianna
10/15/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Bay County
10/17/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Tallahassee
10/21/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Marianna
10/19/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott at Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/19/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis at Jackson County Emergency Operations Center
10/19/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: This is Life or Death, Residents MUST use Generators Safely
10/19/2018
CFO Patronis: Understand What You Are Signing During Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/17/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott at Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/17/2018
CFO Patronis: Florida Families Don’t Need Added Burdens
10/16/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Joins Urban Search and Rescue Team from Jacksonville
10/16/2018
CFO Patronis Applauds Gov. Scott's Call to Action for Telecommunications Providers in Disaster-Impacted Panhandle
10/02/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to the Panama City Fire Department
10/15/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Joins President Donald Trump in Lynn Haven
10/15/2018
Public Comment Invited as Inspector General’s Office Seeks Reaccreditation
10/15/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Scammers, Crooked Contractors are Already Preying on Families After Hurricane Michael
10/13/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Coordinates Hurricane Michael Response Efforts from the Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/13/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joins Gov. Rick Scott at Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/13/2018
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: We Must Assess the Needs of Florida Fire Departments in Wake of Hurricane Michael
10/11/2018
SAFETY ALERT: Widespread Outage of Verizon Wireless Service in Bay County
10/09/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts Call with Florida Insurance Companies Regarding Hurricane Michael Response
10/09/2018
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: As Hurricane Michael Threatens, Make Last Minute Preparations
10/08/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Florida Search and Rescue Teams Ahead of Hurricane Michael
10/07/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Fraud Teams Activated, Residents Must Prepare Now for Tropical Storm Michael
10/04/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in Miami
10/03/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Will Lead Charge for Severe Penalties, Criminal Investigations to End Cell Phone Spoofing in Florida
10/03/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis on the Passing of Sen. Dorothy Hukill
10/01/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
09/28/2018
Consumer Alert: $655 Million of Unclaimed Property in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
09/27/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Launches Electric Vehicle Fire Training for Florida’s First Responders
09/27/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces 20 Fraud Arrests in Pasco County Joint Crooked Contractor Sting
09/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Start Now to Stop Student Loan Debt
09/25/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue in Tampa
09/25/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
09/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Federal Law Follows Florida's Lead, Makes it Easier to Protect Against Identity Theft and Fraud
09/20/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Check Your Credit Now, Protect Your Identity
09/19/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be on the Lookout for Hurricane Florence Online Donation Scams
09/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: If You Commit Insurance Fraud after a Hurricane, You Will be Arrested
09/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: PTSD Training Critical for Our First Responders
09/14/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Provides Needed Training for First Responders
09/14/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Financial Education Must Start Early
09/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Need to Identify Reforms to Curb Fraud in Property Insurance
09/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Don’t Let Your Guard Down
09/05/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tax Transparency Initiative Brings Predictability to Florida Property Taxes
09/04/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Tropical Storm Gordon a Hurricane Season Reminder, Going Without Flood Insurance Can Cost You
09/03/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Prepare for Flooding from Tropical Storm Gordon
08/31/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Be Aware of Scams that Steal Your Personal Information this Labor Day Weekend
08/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $50,000 Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme Put Employees at Risk
08/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $58 Million in Safety Funding Must Go to Florida Schools
08/28/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction is Good News for Florida Businesses
08/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1.4 Million Acupuncture Insurance Fraud Scam Lands Owner in Jail
08/23/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Orange County Fire Rescue
08/22/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis to Deliver Cancer-Fighting Kits to Orange County Fire Rescue
08/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Serial Arsonist in Palm Beach County RV Fires Costing $300,000
08/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Interim Chair for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
08/21/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 2018 Unclaimed Property Auction Earns More Than $1.1 Million for Public Schools
08/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Former Jacksonville Jaguar in $78,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
08/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Unclaimed Property Auction Comes to Tampa
08/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Facebook Scam Could Cost You
08/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Unclaimed Property for Florida Schools
08/14/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: State Debt Reduction Another Positive Sign for Florida’s Economy
08/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Insurance Fraud Charges Filed in Williams Murder Case
08/06/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: CFO Jimmy Patronis Warns of Pain Relief Scams Targeting Seniors, Florida Blue Customers
08/02/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Deliver more than 4,000 Cancer Exposure Decontamination Kits to Florida Firefighters
08/02/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Ken Lawson Named Cryptocurrency Advisor
08/01/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Child Pool Safety Must Be Our Top Concern
07/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Good for Floridians, Reforms Can’t Skyrocket Rates
07/27/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Will Expedite Election Cybersecurity Payments
07/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $321 Million Back to Florida Residents and Businesses in One Year
07/19/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: First Year in Office Report
07/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: On Military Consumer Protection Day, Florida Must Protect Our Heroes from Fraud
07/16/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Florida Becoming a $1 Trillion Economy
07/12/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Welcomes Ginger, DFS’ New Accelerant Detection K9
07/12/2018
SAFETY ALERT: CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Warns Firefighters of Dangers of Electric Vehicle Fires, Directs Office to Offer Training
07/06/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: First Hurricane of the 2018 Season Reminds Floridians to Prepare
07/02/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: 5 Fire Safety Tips for Fourth of July
06/27/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: State to Offer Up To $5,000 per Household for Residents Impacted by Franklin County Fire
06/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Needs Cryptocurrency Oversight
06/26/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Gives Update on Franklin County Fire Response
06/20/2018
Statement issued by CFO Jimmy Patronis
06/19/2018
Board of Governors Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
06/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Office Statement on Active Criminal Investigation
06/13/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Lobbyist Registration Will Benefit Consumers
06/13/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Additional Workers’ Comp Cost Reductions for Florida Businesses
06/12/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $140,000 AOB Fraud Scheme Across Eight Florida Counties Lands Contractor with Grand Theft and Racketeering Charges
06/07/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Grants Awarded for Fire Safety Equipment Supports Florida Firefighters
06/07/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: SEC Right to Appoint Cryptocurrency Chief
06/01/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Hurricane Season is Here, Insurance Coverages You Didn’t Know You May Need for the 2018 Hurricane Season
05/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: Floridians Must Protect Themselves Against Cryptocurrency Scams
05/26/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: State of Emergency Declared for Alberto, Anti-Fraud Teams Activated to Help Floridians
05/25/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: One Week Away from Hurricane Season, Prepare for Flooding from Subtropical Storm Alberto This Weekend
05/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Monitor Invest 90L, Prepare for the Worst and Understand Your Insurance Coverage
05/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Report Suspicious Activity Surrounding Hurricane Damage Repairs
05/18/2018
Brandon Woman Charged with Public Assistance Fraud After Collecting $90,000 in Public Assistance Benefits While Earning Six-Figure Salary
05/18/2018
Operation Rent-To-Burn: $187,000 Arson-for-Profit Crime Ring Taken Down
05/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Attorney General Bondi's Lawsuit Against Major Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
05/09/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Debunks Top Hurricane Insurance Myths
05/09/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Division of Investigative and Forensic Services Investigates Insurance Fraud in Williams Murder Case
05/07/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Calls Communities to Help Stop Arson
05/02/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Lobby Registration Requirement Should Apply to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
05/01/2018
*STATEMENT* CFO Jimmy Patronis: Reduction of Workers’ Comp Rates Could Save Florida Businesses More Than $79 Million
04/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 1 in 5 Seniors are Victims of Fraud
04/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Division of Consumer Services Donates 1,000 Financial Literacy Books for Kids
04/17/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Releases Top 10 Most Wanted Criminals
04/16/2018
Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team Brings $62,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme to a Halt
04/16/2018
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis: President Trump’s Tax Cuts Make it Possible to Phase Out State Business Tax & Attract More Companies to Florida
04/16/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Awards Senator Rene Garcia First 'Champion of Consumers' Award
04/02/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Appoints Marc Dunbar to Citizens Board of Governors
04/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Releases Top 7 Tips to Boost Financial Education during Financial Literacy Month
03/29/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE*: CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Jacksonville First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
04/02/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Ft. Myers First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
04/03/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Miami First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
04/05/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Meets with Southeast Florida First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
03/27/2018
Gov. Rick Scott Signs Top Legislation of CFO Jimmy Patronis Benefiting Florida's First Responders
03/30/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Reappoints Bryan Anderson to Florida Board Supporting Families of Children with Birth-Related Neurological Injuries
03/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Praises Gov. Rick Scott for Signing Legislation to Modernize Agency
03/23/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Take Immediate Action on Smoke Detector Recall
03/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Gov. Rick Scott Signing the Credit Report Freeze Fee Bill
03/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Record-Breaking Unclaimed Property Returns
03/12/2018
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis: Unanimous Support for First Responders, Consumers, and Florida's Military Community
03/05/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida Shows Up for First Responders Struggling with PTSD
03/05/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Doubles Down on Consumer Protection Efforts Recovering More Than $23 Million for Floridians
03/01/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: We Can’t Hesitate to Pass Mental Health Benefits for Our First Responders
02/27/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Let's Step up for our First Responders
02/26/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida League of Cities Attempt to Derail Legislation for First Responders is Disgraceful
02/15/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Governor Rick Scott is Right to Push for More Mental Health Resources and Training
02/13/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Increases Investment in Israel to Unprecedented Amount
01/25/2018
$1.8 Million Workers’ Comp Scam Leads to the Arrest of Jacksonville Company Owner
01/14/2018
Cape Coral Chiropractic Physician Arrested After Stealing Over $64,000
01/23/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Robert Doyle to the Treasury Investment Committee
01/23/2018
CFO Patronis Releases ‘Finance Your Future’ App for Florida’s Youth
01/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Passage of Credit Report Freeze Fee Bill Out of Final House Committee
01/18/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Take Immediate Action to Fight Flu Epidemic
01/16/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Puts Full Weight of Office Behind First Responders
01/12/2018
CFO Patronis Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Florida Thrift Week
01/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis, Commissioner Putnam Urge Lawmakers to End Credit Report Freeze Fee
11/21/2017
Miami Man Arrested for Filing Fraudulent Insurance Claim
06/22/2017
Two Men Arrested for the Arson of Their Neighbor’s Vehicle
12/04/2017
Workers’ Comp Payroll Scheme Lands Contractor with Fraud Charges
11/16/2017
Pinellas County Annuity Agent Charged with Grand Theft After Stealing More Than $1 Million from Client
11/23/2017
Wewahitchka Man Sets Neighbor’s Steps on Fire
11/03/2017
Workers’ Comp Scam Leads to the Arrest of Miami Window Company
11/29/2017
Lacoochee Man Attempts to Burn Down RV While Resident Was Inside
12/27/2017
CFO Patronis: If you Scam Seniors, We’ll Throw you in Jail
12/27/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: 6 Fire Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve
12/20/2017
Construction Company Owner Arrested Following $700,000 Workers’ Comp Scam
12/19/2017
Clearwater Man Charged with Possession and Manufacturing of Illegal Explosive Devices
12/13/2017
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Sponsors Resolution For Children’s Home Society of Florida
12/13/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Swears In New Explosive Detecting K9
12/12/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Prevent a Holiday Fire with These Top Five Safety Tips
12/08/2017
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis Meets With Fire Service Community to Increase Cancer and PTSD Benefits for Firefighters
12/07/2017
PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis Meets With Fire Service Community to Increase Cancer and PTSD Benefits for Firefighters
12/05/2017
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: We Must Increase Cancer and PTSD Benefits for Firefighters
11/30/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Florida Community Selected to Host Remotely Piloted Aircraft Headquarters
11/29/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Must End Credit Report Freeze Fee -Make it Easier for Data Breach Victims to Protect Themselves from Fraud-
11/21/2017
Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team Cracks Down on Insurance Fraud After Hurricane Irma
11/21/2017
Florida Keys Insurance Agent Charged with Fraud and Grand Theft
11/21/2017
State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Releases Top 7 Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
11/15/2017
NW Florida Volunteer Firefighter Training Weekend Postponed by Hurricane Irma Back On
11/14/2017
CFO Patronis’ Office to Host Live Insurance Phone Bank in Tampa
11/14/2017
Anna Alexopoulos Farrar Joins DFS as Communications Director
11/07/2017
CFO Patronis Sponsors Resolution to Raise Awareness for Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
11/07/2017
Florida Insurance Fraud Detective Earns Medal of Heroism for Irma Rescue
11/07/2017
CFO Patronis Honors the Department of Financial Services’ Veterans
11/03/2017
$1 Million Workers' Comp Scam Leads to Arrest of Construction Company Owner
10/30/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Panama City News Herald: “Patronis helps state weather the storms”
10/27/2017
“FIRESTARTER: A local neighborhood deals with a serial arsonist”
10/27/2017
Insurance Journal: “Florida Reports More Than $9 Million Recovered for Insurance Consumers in Q3”
10/25/2017
CFO Patronis’ Insurance Consumer Helpline Recovers More Than $9 Million for Floridians in Third Quarter of 2017
10/23/2017
CFO Patronis Urges Congress to Address Costly Health Insurance Tax
10/20/2017
CFO Patronis’ Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team Nets Fly-By-Night Contractor in Fort Myers
10/18/2017
CFO Patronis Urges FEMA to Reconsider Vendor Transition During Heart of Hurricane Season
10/17/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis Recognizes Fort Myers Fraud Investigator Glen Clasen for Outstanding Service
10/17/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis Recognizes Palm Beach Fraud Detective Scott Utecht for Outstanding Service
10/16/2017
Elizabeth Boyd Promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer
10/13/2017
CFO Patronis Honors Fallen Firefighters During Annual Ceremony in Ocala
10/12/2017
CFO Patronis Deploys Insurance Experts to the Florida Keys
10/11/2017
*MEDIA ADVISORY* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Hosts Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Ocala
10/11/2017
Miami Insurance Agent Charged with Creating Fake Insurance Policies to Steal $276,000 in Insurance Premiums
10/10/2017
ICYMI...Miami Herald: “Don’t get duped by insurance scams or you’ll fall victim to Irma again”
10/09/2017
DFS Law Enforcement Personnel Lands in Puerto Rico
10/08/2017
CFO Patronis: Insurance Assistance Available After Nate
10/06/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis: Take Precautions When Using Generators
10/06/2017
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Patronis Joins Governor Scott for Latest Updates on Tropical Storm Nate
10/05/2017
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Patronis Joins Governor Scott for Update on Tropical Storm Nate
10/05/2017
CFO Patronis Urges Gulf Coast Residents to Plan and Prepare for Tropical Storm Nate
10/04/2017
CFO Patronis Deploys DFS Law Enforcement Assets to Assist in Puerto Rico
10/02/2017
CFO Patronis’ Office to Host Financial Protection Workshop for Seniors in Havana
10/02/2017
CFO Patronis Attends Latin America Summit in Miami
09/29/2017
WTXL-ABC TALLHASSEE: “Don’t fall for insurance and repair fraud”
09/28/2017
PHOTO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Attends Securities and Insurance Licensing Association’s National Conference
09/27/2017
CFO Patronis Launches Anti-Fraud Strike Teams to Protect Floridians After Irma
09/27/2017
Scott Fennell Joins DFS as Deputy Chief Financial Officer
09/25/2017
CFO Patronis Extends Insurance Professional Continuing Education Deadline to Assist with Hurricane Irma Recovery
09/18/2017
CFO Patronis: Be Scam Smart #AfterIrma
09/18/2017
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Post-Irma Insurance Villages and Disaster Recovery Centers Open This Week in Southwest Florida
09/18/2017
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Post-Irma Insurance Village and Disaster Recovery Center Open Tomorrow in Jacksonville
09/17/2017
PHOTO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Tours Hurricane Irma Damage in the Florida Keys While Spreading Post-Storm Recovery and Insurance Resources
09/16/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Offers Full Support to Ensure the Life Safety of Floridians
09/15/2017
CFO Patronis Partners with Senator Marco Rubio to Open Insurance Villages and Disaster Recovery Centers Across Florida
09/15/2017
CFO Patronis Partners with Senator Marco Rubio to Open Insurance Villages and Disaster Recovery Centers Across Florida
09/14/2017
PHOTO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Tours Hurricane Irma Damage in Jacksonville
09/13/2017
PHOTO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Tours Hurricane Irma Damage in Lee County
09/13/2017
PHOTO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Tours Hurricane Irma Damage in Manatee County
09/13/2017
PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Tours Hurricane Irma Damage In Hillsborough County
09/12/2017
After Irma, Report Losses Quickly and Protect Yourself from Unlicensed Individuals
09/09/2017
CFO Patronis: Department Preparing to Support Floridians Following Hurricane Irma
09/08/2017
Patronis and Altmaier Stress Hurricane Irma Preparedness
09/08/2017
CFO PATRONIS: GET TO SAFER GROUND, WE WILL HELP YOU NAVIGATE INSURANCE ISSUES AFTER IRMA
09/07/2017
JUST LAUNCHED: Hurricane Irma Insurance Information Website
09/07/2017
CFO Patronis: As Irma Approaches, Understand Your Insurance Coverage
09/06/2017
CFO Patronis and Commissioner Altmaier: Florida Insurance Industry Preparing for Hurricane Irma
09/05/2017
Central Florida Man Convicted of Fraud Scheme Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million in Restitution
09/05/2017
CFO Patronis Urges Floridians to #GetAPlan Ahead of Hurricane Irma
08/31/2017
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Patronis Partners with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to Collect Donations for Texas
08/30/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Offers Full Florida Support to Texas Counterparts
08/26/2017
Orlando Unclaimed Property Auction Earns $1.186M
08/24/2017
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Florida Unclaimed Property Auction Comes to Orlando
08/24/2017
Orlando Unclaimed Property Auction Events Begin with $54,000 Check Delivery
08/22/2017
Statement from CFO Patronis on the Loss of Senator Greg Evers
08/22/2017
CFO Patronis Invites Floridians to Second Unclaimed Property Auction in Orlando
08/22/2017
Contracted Probation Officer Arrested After Fraudulently Collecting More Than $19,000 in Public Assistance Benefits
08/21/2017
Workers’ Comp Scam Leads to Arrest of Miami Construction Company Owner
08/21/2017
How to Avoid a Perfect Storm: Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop This Week in Pensacola
08/18/2017
Two Arrested in Miami Following Assisted Living Facility Fraud Scheme
08/16/2017
**MEDIA ADVISORY** How to Avoid a Perfect Storm: Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop Next Week in Pensacola
08/14/2017
**MEDIA ADVISORY** CFO Patronis’ Office to Host Free Financial Protection Workshops in Gainesville and Starke
08/07/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Appointment of Ryan West as Chief of Staff
08/04/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Retirement of Chief of Staff Robert “Budd” Kneip
08/01/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints John McKay to Citizens Board of Governors
07/31/2017
As Tropical Storm Emily Drops Rain on Central Florida, Consumers Urged to Remain Alert
07/29/2017
First 2017 Unclaimed Property Auction Earns $1.194 Million
07/27/2017
CFO Patronis: Florida Will Not Support Maduro’s Brutal Rule
07/27/2017
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Scott’s Support for State Law Enforcement Officers
07/13/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…WCTV Tallahassee: “Monticello volunteer firefighters first in state to get new grant”
07/22/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Sun Sentinel: “State auctioning unclaimed jewelry, rare currency and gold coins”
07/22/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Palm Beach Post: “People called this number. They got $16.6 million. Here’s why.”
07/19/2017
Florida’s Insurance Consumer Helpline Recovers $16.6M During First Half of 2017
07/12/2017
CFO Patronis Launches Firefighter Grant Program with Check Delivery to Monticello Volunteer Fire Department
07/11/2017
Unclaimed Property Program Returns $313M in 12 Months
05/11/2017
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Staggering $275 Million in Annual Unclaimed Property Returns
07/03/2017
Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office Urges Floridians to Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
06/30/2017
Jimmy Patronis Brings Business Expertise to Department of Financial Services
06/21/2017
In Case of Questions, Panhandle Residents Encouraged to Call DFS Insurance Helpline
06/16/2017
**MEDIA ADVISORY** How to Avoid a Perfect Storm: Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop Next Week in St. Augustine
06/09/2017
Miami Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing Nearly $25,000
06/01/2017
Workers’ Comp Scam Leads to Arrest of Central Florida Construction Company Owner
05/30/2017
CFO ATWATER: INSURANCE EXPERTS ONLY ONE CALL AWAY
05/26/2017
Public Assistance Fraud Arrest Made in Orlando, Warrant Outstanding for Co-Defendant
05/25/2017
Owner of Tharpe Street Business Complex Arrested for Arson and Insurance Fraud
05/19/2017
CFO Atwater’s Fraud-Fighting Efforts Successful in First Quarter of 2017
05/18/2017
14 Arrested in Miami Following Assisted Living Facility Fraud Scheme
05/18/2017
CFO Atwater’s Insurance Consumer Helpline Recovers $8 Million for Floridians in First Quarter of 2017
05/09/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Talks Fire Safety Basics During Arson Awareness Week
05/04/2017
CFO Atwater Celebrates Legislative Success
04/28/2017
CFO Atwater’s Office to Host Free Financial Protection Workshops in Palm Coast
04/28/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…NBC-2 Ft. Myers: "NBC2 Investigators: More arrests for food stamp fraud in Southwest Florida"
04/21/2017
ICYMI…WFLA Tampa: "Feds gave priority to HARC investigation due to vulnerable clients involved"
04/19/2017
CFO Atwater’s Office Teams Up with Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) to Protect Foster Youth from Financial Mistakes
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Palm Beach County Fire Rescue’s Darrel Donatto as Fire Chief of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Highlands Lakes’ Earl Gray as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Keith Tyson as Professional Firefighter of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Tice Fire & Rescue District’s Fire Chief Ted Ross as Fire Marshal of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Fire Academy of the South as the Fire Service Training and Education Provider of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces St. Cloud Fire Rescue’s Ryan Gallik as Florida’s Career Firefighter of the Year and Fire Service Instructor of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Honors Florida Fire Service Award Winners
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Tallahassee’s Brock Dietz as Fire Investigator of the Year
04/11/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… WCTV Tallahassee: “Local investigator wins annual fire service award”
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Jackie de la Osa as Florida’s Fire Inspector of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces David Dietz as Florida’s Forestry Firefighter of the Year
04/11/2017
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Robert Lemons as Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year
03/31/2017
CFO Jeff Atwater Unveils New Financial Literacy Program Tailored to Teach Middle and High School Students
03/28/2017
Former Insurance Agent Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Stealing $100K+ from Elderly Clients
03/28/2017
CFO Jeff Atwater Provides Tips to Protect Seniors from Scams
03/24/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… “Officials use Orlando man, attempted insurance fraud, as example of abuse”
03/22/2017
Florida Man Arrested for Setting Car on Fire to Collect Insurance Payout
03/08/2017
Registration Now Open for Free Senior Scam Workshop in Tallahassee
03/01/2017
Insurance Company Employee Arrested for Stealing $1 Million from Employer
02/22/2017
CFO Jeff Atwater Enters Final Session Fighting for Floridians
02/15/2017
**Consumer Alert** Check Scam Involving Florida's Department of Financial Services
02/15/2017
Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Launches Online Employer Coverage Assistance Program
02/09/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT..."$1 billion in unclaimed property in Florida"
02/09/2017
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Florida Politics: "Jeff Atwater wins first round of $1 billion bonds fight with feds"
01/26/2017
Florida Prepaid and CFO Jeff Atwater Partner to Offer State Employee Promotion to Encourage College Savings
01/19/2017
Boom or Bust: What Lies Ahead for Florida’s Economy in 2017? ~Get the experts’ take in the latest edition of Florida’s Bottom Line~
12/30/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…NBC-2 Ft. Myers: “Car insurance trouble? File a complaint with the state”
12/29/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Reminds Floridians to Celebrate Safely this New Year’s Eve
12/23/2016
Central Florida Man Who Lied About On-the-Job Injury Lands in Jail
12/21/2016
Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office Recognizes First Graduate of New “Grow as You Go” Volunteer Firefighter Training Program
12/05/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater and Commissioner David Altmaier Host Insurance Roundtable Marking the End of Hurricane Season
12/05/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…St Augustine Record: “Atwater: Bottlenecking in insurance claims process needs addressing”
12/05/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Daytona Beach News Journal: “Atwater visits Flagler Beach”
11/30/2016
**MEDIA ADVISORY** CFO Jeff Atwater and Commissioner David Altmaier to Host Insurance Roundtable Marking the End of Hurricane Season
11/21/2016
Unlicensed Miami Insurance Agent Charged with 72 Felony Counts and Stealing more than $48,000 in Escrow Payments
11/18/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Palm Beach Post: "Summit aims at money struggles hitting nearly half of Fla. families"
11/09/2016
Florida’s Bottom Line: 5-Year Anniversary
11/01/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Record-Breaking Unclaimed Property Returns
10/25/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…ABC Action News: Roofing contractor accused of defrauding homeowners and insurance out of almost $1 million
10/14/2016
CFO Atwater Honors Fallen Firefighters at Annual Event
10/14/2016
Multi-Agency Sting Leads to 11 Arrests in Manatee County
10/13/2016
CFO Atwater and Commissioner Altmaier Tour Hurricane Matthew’s Path of Damage in Northeast Florida
10/11/2016
CFO Atwater and Commissioner Altmaier to Tour St. Augustine Damage and Meet with Insurance Executives about Insurance Response Efforts
10/10/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Highlights Fire Prevention Week
10/08/2016
FOLLOWING HURRICANE MATTHEW, CFO JEFF ATWATER EXTENDS INSURANCE CONSUMER HELPLINE HOURS
10/08/2016
FOLLOWING HURRICANE MATTHEW, REPORT LOSSES QUICKLY AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POTENTIALLY UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS
10/07/2016
CONSUMER ALERT: MANAGING THE POST-STORM INSURANCE CLAIMS FILING PROCESS
09/30/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Named Florida’s 2016 Consumer Champion by the Florida Association for Insurance Reform
09/28/2016
CFO Atwater Launches “My Money”: A New Financial Literacy Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
09/14/2016
Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office Hosts Free Skills Training for First Responders
09/09/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Free Financial Protection Workshops in Miami-Dade County
08/14/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….CBS’ 60 Minutes: “Not Paid: Life Insurance Industry Under Investigation”
08/11/2016
**PROGRAMMING ALERT**Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Former Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty to be Featured on CBS News’ 60 Minutes this Sunday
07/07/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. NBC-2: “New law means insurance beneficiaries get rightful returns”
04/15/2016
Walter Graham Named Director of the New Division of Unclaimed Property
02/24/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Testifies Before House Regulatory Affairs Committee
09/05/2016
FOLLOWING HURRICANE HERMINE, INSURANCE SCAMS REPORTED IN TAYLOR COUNTY
09/02/2016
FOLLOWING HURRICANE HERMINE, CFO JEFF ATWATER EXTENDS INSURANCE CONSUMER HELPLINE HOURS
09/02/2016
FOLLOWING HURRICANE HERMINE, REPORT LOSSES QUCKLY AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POTENTIALLY UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS
09/02/2016
CONSUMER ALERT: MANAGING THE POST-STORM INSURANCE CLAIMS FILING PROCESS
08/26/2016
Miami Businessman Arrested for Orchestrating $400,000 Workers’ Comp Scam
06/15/2016
Jacksonville PIP Scheme Responsible for $45,000 in Financial Loss
08/05/2016
Fort Lauderdale Woman Caught On Camera Faking Injury
08/03/2016
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Nomination of FACTS for NASCIO Award
08/02/2016
Former Miami Insurance Agent Sentenced to Prison for Generating Fake Insurance Policies
07/22/2016
Miami Attorney Charged with Insurance Fraud and Grand Theft
07/22/2016
Ft. Myers Business Owner Steals More Than $1,000,000 Through Payroll Check-Cashing and Workers’ Comp Scheme
07/15/2016
Department of Financial Services Enhances Law Enforcement Strategy with Newly-Formed Division of Investigative and Forensic Services
06/27/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Free Financial Protection Workshops in Jacksonville
06/22/2016
Pinellas County Man Arrested for Arson and Animal Cruelty
06/22/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….WFLA 8: “8 Charged in unlicensed contractor sting in Polk County”
06/21/2016
Eight Arrested in Polk County Workers’ Compensation Fraud Bust
06/21/2016
New Port Richey Chiropractic Assistant Convicted of Patient Brokering, Sentenced to Serve Jail Time
06/21/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Free Financial Protection Workshops in Panhandle
05/27/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Encourages Floridians to #GetAPlan and Become #DisasterReady
06/15/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Sun-Sentinel: “Sides in insurance standoff find reason for optimism”
06/14/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Palm Beach Post: “Insurance controversy targeted in Palm Beach Co. forum Tuesday”
06/02/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….Sun-Sentinel: “Get your papers in order for quick financial recovery from hurricane, officials warn”
06/02/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Kicks Off the 2016 Hurricane Season at the ‘Wall of Wind’
05/20/2016
Naples Business Owner Arrested for $700,000 Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
05/19/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…News 6 Orlando: “State seeks to return $1.5 billion in unclaimed property”
05/17/2016
Orange County Insurance Agent Convicted of Insurance Fraud, Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
05/12/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….ABC 25 WPBF: “Food stamp trafficking scheme compromises 500 identities in Palm Beach County”
04/29/2016
Orlando Business Owner Arrested for $300K Workers’ Compensation Scheme
04/18/2016
South Florida Business Owner Nabbed for Workers’ Compensation Violations
04/21/2016
Florida Department of Financial Services Receives Multiple Awards from Florida Public Relations Association Capital Chapter
04/21/2016
Former Tampa Funeral Home Owners Arrested for Fraud
04/20/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater and the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Aim to Financially Empower Survivors of Domestic Abuse
04/20/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Celebrates Tax Freedom Day
04/18/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….CBS News’ 60 Minutes: “Not Paid: Life Insurance Industry Under Investigation”
04/15/2016
Florida Receives Top Marks for Transparency in Government Spending
04/15/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Legislation that Ends Surprise Medical Bills
04/15/2016
CBS News’ 60 Minutes to Feature Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty this Sunday
04/15/2016
CFO Atwater Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Life Insurance Legislation
04/08/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Legislation that Reaffirms Iran Sanctions
04/06/2016
Pompano Beach Business Owner Arrested for $1.8 Million Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
04/01/2016
Undercover Sting Leads to 10 Fraud Arrests in Manatee County
04/01/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Celebrates April as Financial Literacy Month
03/30/2016
CFO Atwater Announces Food Stamp Fraud Scheme Operation “Cash for Cards”
03/30/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Governor Scott for Signing SB 908, the Department of Financial Services’ Efficiency Bill
03/16/2016
CFO Atwater Appoints Rita Barreto Craig to the Commission on the Status of Women
03/11/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds the Passage of Legislation that Protects Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills
03/11/2016
Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Champions Passage of Balance Billing Legislation
03/11/2016
CFO Atwater Celebrates 2016 Legislative Successes
03/10/2016
CFO Atwater Priority Life Insurance Bill Headed to Governor Scott
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces William Johnson as Chad Reed Emergency Manager of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Stephen Bunting as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Katherine Szostak as the Florida Fire Inspector of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces David Downey as
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Jeffrey Brown as Fire Investigator of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Al Pulvirenti as the Career Firefighter of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Doug Watler as Professional Firefighter of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces North Collier Fire Training Center as the Florida Fire Training Center of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces John King as Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Jared Dorrier as Forestry Firefighter of the Year
03/02/2016
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Ralph Everage, Jr. as Winner of Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award Winner
03/02/2016
State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Presents Miramar Fire Rescue Chief Ramon Perez with Fire Marshal of the Year Award
03/09/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds the Passage of Legislation that Reaffirms Florida’s Sanctions against Investing in Iran
03/08/2016
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Reaffirms Commitment to Consumer Protection
03/07/2016
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: Sun Sentinel Op-Ed "Let’s stop politician-led money grab"
03/01/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Kicks Off Fraud Prevention Month with Call to Action: If You See Something, Say Something
03/01/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…WFSU: “Unclaimed Property Measure Headed For House Floor"
03/01/2016
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Sun Sentinel: “Life insurance death-list search bill cleared for House vote"
02/24/2016
CFO Jeff Atwater Encourages Pensacola Residents to Call the Department of Financial Services
02/18/2016
Georgia Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing Thousands From Seniors
02/10/2016
Additional Grand Theft Charges Filed Against Orange County Insurance Agent
02/10/2016
CFO Atwater Hires Joel Brown as New Press Secretary
02/02/2016
Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office Rules Leon High School Fire Arson
01/22/2016
Two Unlicensed South Florida Clinic Owners Use Straw Owner to Defraud Insurance Companies of More Than 650,000
01/11/2016
Serial Arsonist Arrested in Altamonte Springs Arson Case
01/05/2016
Bradenton Insurance Agent Arrested After Defrauding Client of More Than $200,000 in Annuity Payments
12/23/2015
Information Sought on String of Jacksonville Arsons
12/22/2015
Jacksonville Man Charged With Attempted Murder and Arson After Setting Bahia Drive Resident on Fire
12/14/2015
Jacksonville Title Agent Defrauds Clients of Nearly $400,000 While Operating Unlicensed Real Estate Title Agency
12/11/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sun-Sentinel: “Take proper care of your Christmas tree to prevent fire risk, officials say”
12/10/2015
*MEDIA ADVISORY* State Fire Marshal’s Office Partners with Tallahassee Fire Department for Christmas Tree Burning Demonstration
12/09/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Pensacola News Journal: “Fire Rescue gives Christmas tree fire demo”
12/03/2015
What Florida’s Students Can Teach Us about Saving Money
11/30/2015
Clearwater Insurance Agent’s License Stripped After Ruling in First District Court of Appeals
11/25/2015
Lost Treasures: Check for unclaimed items
11/24/2015
Don’t Let Black Friday Turn Your Wallet Into a Black Hole
11/18/2015
State Fire Marshal’s Office Arrests Serial Arsonist in Pensacola
11/06/2015
Members of the Public Invited to Comment on the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations’ Reaccreditation Process
11/06/2015
Florida: A Beacon of Liberty and Prosperity
10/27/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Insurance Consumer Advocate to Host Consumer Forum in Jacksonville
10/26/2015
Stress Test Results Inject Confidence into Florida’s Homeowners’ Insurance Market
10/23/2015
*PROGRAMMING ALERT* CNBC Prime’s “American Greed” to Feature Case Worked by Division of Insurance Fraud
10/15/2015
Broward County Chiropractor Arrested Following $1.5 Million Insurance Fraud Scam
10/14/2015
Public Comment Invited as Inspector General’s Office Seeks Accreditation
10/09/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Honors Fallen Firefighters during Annual Ceremony at Florida State Fire College in Ocala
10/09/2015
Fire Prevention “Where’s the Beep?” PSA to be Played During FSU vs. Miami Game
10/08/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Invites Floridians to Honor Fallen Firefighters during Annual Memorial Service at Florida State Fire College
10/08/2015
Miami Insurance Agent Arrested for Three Year, Nearly $170,000 Overbilling Scam
10/05/2015
Jacksonville Massage Therapist Latest in Series of PIP Fraud Arrests
10/05/2015
Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate To Host Balance Billing Forum in Tallahassee
10/01/2015
Naples Man Arrested For Stealing Nearly $100,000 in Insurance Claims Checks from Elderly Hurricane Sandy Victim
10/01/2015
CFO Atwater and the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Collaborate to Empower Survivors of Domestic Abuse
09/30/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…WTXL Tallahassee: “FSU Students Learn About Fire Dangers in New Program”
09/25/2015
Multi-Agency Collaboration Nets 9 Arrests in Tampa Workers’ Comp. Fraud Sting
09/22/2015
Former Broward County Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing More Than $20,000 in Client Insurance Premiums
09/17/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Office to Host Operation SAFE Workshop in Lake Worth ~Operation SAFE Workshops educate seniors about financial fraud~
09/17/2015
Statement from CFO Jeff Atwater Regarding the U.S. Senate’s Failure to Vote on the Iran Deal
09/15/2015
Don’t Forget to Register for the Florida State Fire College’s 10th Annual Free Volunteer Firefighter Training
09/10/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater: 9/11 Still Feels Like Yesterday
09/09/2015
Northwest Florida Homeowner Arrested for Arson after State Fire Marshal Accelerant Detection K-9 “Bailey” Successfully Tracks Accelerants
09/04/2015
Miami Woman Facing Over 300 Felony Charges Stole Identitieswith Co-Conspirator to Conduct $200,000 in Illegal InsuranceTransactions
09/03/2015
CFO Atwater Stands Behind States’ Rights to Divest from Terror-Related Organizations
09/02/2015
South Florida Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing Nearly $150,000 from Client
09/01/2015
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Launches Educational Contest Encouraging Florida’s Students to “Learn to Save”
08/27/2015
Former Miami Insurance Representative Arrested for Diverting Premium Funds
08/27/2015
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Advises Floridians to Prepare for the Arrival of Tropical Storm Erika
08/25/2015
Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate Joins Twitter
08/19/2015
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Secures Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Large-Scale State Contract Investigation
08/18/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Washington Times: “Planned Parenthood and the consequences of speech”
08/13/2015
Two-Year Insurance Fraud Investigation Lands Multiple PIP Fraud Arrests
08/06/2015
Niceville Hotel Fire Believed to be Arson
08/06/2015
Miami Couple Arrested For Generating Fraudulent Public Assistance Accounts for Profit
08/05/2015
Four Miami PIP Fraud Conspirators Arrested
08/05/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater: We’re Here to Help as Tampa Area Manages Flood Water Damage
08/04/2015
2015 Unclaimed Property Auction Raises $1.5 Million for Public Education
07/31/2015
Unclaimed Property Phone Bank Finds $1 Million for Jacksonville Residents in Less Than 24 Hours
07/31/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Invites Floridians to 2015 Unclaimed Property Auction
07/30/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… St. Augustine Record: "Are you in the money?"
07/30/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Florida Unclaimed Property Auction Comes to Jacksonville
07/29/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Tallahassee Democrat: “Unclaimed property set for Jacksonville auction”
07/28/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Sha’Ron James as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate
07/28/2015
MEMORANDUM: Fostering Greater Transparency through Better Contracting
07/27/2015
Central Florida Insurance Agent Arrested for Transacting Fraudulent Policies with a Suspended Insurance License
07/22/2015
Miami Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing More Than $80,000 From Clients
07/21/2015
CFO Atwater Launches Serve, Save, Succeed – A Web-Based Community to Empower and Support the Finances of Florida’s Service Members and Veterans
07/14/2015
CFO Atwater’s Office to Host Operation S.A.F.E. Workshop at The Villages
07/14/2015
This Hurricane Season, Don’t Forget to Prep your Finances, Too
07/14/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Palm Beach Post: "Florida CFO Atwater calls Greece ‘fiscally irresponsible nation’"
07/10/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…WTSP Tampa Bay:"Florida insurance scam is costing you money"
07/10/2015
Palm Beach County Insurance Agent Arrested for Falsifying $3 Million Worth of Life Insurance Policies
07/08/2015
Charlotte County Restaurant Fire Uncovers Sale of Fake Insurance Policy Leaving Restaurant Owner to Cover $120,000 in Fire Damages
07/02/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Releases Independence Day Statement
07/01/2015
Miami Insurance Representatives Arrested for Transacting Business Without a License
07/01/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Atwater Says Be Safe, Not Sorry:
06/30/2015
Three Miami Residents Arrested for PIP Fraud Totaling More Than $99,000 in Financial Losses
06/26/2015
Division of Insurance Fraud Announces the Arrest of Orlando Insurance Agent for Defrauding Insurance Company of More Than $150,000
06/26/2015
*MEDIA ADVISORY*: State Fire Marshal Explosives K-9 Bella to Attend Opening of Max in Orlando
06/25/2015
Orlando PIP Clinic Owner Arrested for Defrauding Insurance Companies of More Than $100,000
06/23/2015
CFO Atwater Announces the Arrest of Two West Palm Beach Residents for Attempting to Steal Nearly $750,000 in Unclaimed Property
06/18/2015
Central Florida Clinic Owner and Co-Conspirators Arrested for PIP Fraud
06/11/2015
Former South Florida Title Agent Arrested for Embezzling Consumer Funds
06/15/2015
CFO Atwater Announces Six Arrests in Central Florida Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scam
06/15/2015
Florida Office of Fiscal Integrity Announces Arrest of Port Richey Business Owner on Grand Theft and Forgery Charges
06/04/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater to Host Press Conference Launching National Day of Civic Hacking Florida Challenge
06/01/2015
Florida Division of Insurance Fraud Announces Multiple Miami PIP Fraud Arrests
06/01/2015
Florida Division of Insurance Fraud Announces Two Arrests in Miami Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scam
05/28/2015
Miami Lakes Insurance Agent Arrested for Defrauding Consumer
05/20/2015
CFO Atwater Announces Dozens More Arrests Made During Operation Flames and Floods 2
05/15/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… WJXT Jacksonville: "State eases process for military firefighters to be certified"
05/15/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Florida Times Union:"State looks to give military firefighters a boost to civilian jobs"
05/14/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Announces New Military-Firefighter Initiative Called “Operation Dispatch”
05/13/2015
REMINDER: MEDIA ADVISORY: CFO Atwater to Host Press Conference Announcing New Military-Firefighter Initiative Called “Operation Dispatch”
05/12/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: CFO Atwater to Host Press Conference Announcing New Military-Firefighter Initiative Called “Operation Dispatch”
05/12/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Palm Beach Post: “Acreage man gets $27,000 share of $139 million owed county residents”
05/08/2015
CFO Atwater Delivers $27,000 Unclaimed Property Check to Palm Beach County Resident
05/07/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…WPTV: "Florida's unclaimed property program returns $2.5 billion to rightful owners since 1961"
05/06/2015
Florida Unclaimed Property Program Nearing $1 Billion in Returns Under CFO Atwater’s Leadership
05/06/2015
Eight Broward County Residents Arrested for Involvement in PIP Fraud Scam
05/05/2015
CFO Atwater Honors Florida’s Service Members during Military Appreciation Month
05/04/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: State Fire Marshal Orlando Office to Participate in Arson Awareness Week Event Hosted by Reedy Creek Fire Department
05/04/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: State Fire Marshal Tampa Office to Participate in Local Arson Awareness Week Event in Largo
05/04/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Celebrates Arson Awareness Week
05/04/2015
Miami Gardens Insurance Agent Arrested for Selling Fake Insurance Policy
04/28/2015
Jacksonville Clinic Owner Arrested for PIP Fraud
04/24/2015
Kissimmee Bail Bond Agency Owner and Employee Arrested
04/24/2015
Miami Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing Premium Funds from a 70-Year-Old Client
04/23/2015
Department of Financial Services Participates in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Event at Florida Capitol
04/23/2015
CFO Atwater Releases Statement on the State of the Nation’s Finances With the Arrival of National Taxpayer Independence Day
04/20/2015
CFO Atwater Highlights Florida’s ‘Taxpayer Independence Day’
04/17/2015
Florida Division of Insurance Fraud Releases Statement Regarding Recent Volusia County Arrests
04/14/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Sponsors Cabinet Resolution Supporting Holocaust Victims
04/14/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Honors Recipients of the 2014 Fire Service Awards
04/13/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater to Present 2014 Fire Service Awards
04/10/2015
7 Tampa Residents Arrested Following Two-Year PIP Fraud Investigation
04/09/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Recognizes K-12 Financial Education Poster Contest Winners
04/09/2015
Insurance Agent Found Guilty of Racketeering and Money Laundering
04/07/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… WFTV Orlando: "Mother accused of lying to get more than 20k for child care"
04/01/2015
CFO Atwater Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month
04/01/2015
Four Arrested for Involvement in Broward County PIP Fraud Scam
04/01/2015
Jacksonville Resident Arrested for Insurance Fraud
04/01/2015
Pompano Beach Insurance Agent Arrested for Selling Fraudulent Policies to Elderly Military Families
03/31/2015
Vero Beach Insurance Agent Arrested for Filing False Claims
03/30/2015
Fraud Prevention Remains a Focus as Fraud Prevention Month Draws to an End
03/26/2015
Suspect in Multiple Okaloosa County Fires Arrested in Ohio
03/26/2015
Four Pinellas County Residents Arrested for Insurance Fraud
03/24/2015
Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention Offering Reward for Information About Second Panama City Area Arson
03/24/2015
North Florida Man Arrested for Insurance Fraud After Faking Death
03/19/2015
Division of State Fire Marshal Announces Arrest in Connection With South Florida Alarm Panel Thefts
03/19/2015
Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Daytona Beach Arson
03/19/2015
Two Fort Lauderdale Residents Arrested for PIP Fraud Following Staged Accident
03/19/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Statement about Florida’s “A” Ranking for Transparency
03/19/2015
MEMORANDUM: Introducing Florida PALM
03/19/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Open Fallen Firefighter Memorial at State Capitol
03/16/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Daytona Beach News Journal: “Flagler firefighter to be honored as part of new state memorial”
03/16/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater to Host Fallen Firefighter Memorial
03/13/2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater to Host Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Tallahassee
03/13/2015
Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention Offering Reward for Information About Panama City Arson
03/13/2015
Title Agent Arrested for Stealing More than $705,000
03/12/2015
Department of Financial Services Employees Recognized with Prudential Productivity Awards
03/11/2015
Four Juveniles Arrested for Setting Escambia County House Fire
03/10/2015
Hollywood Resident Arrested for Money Laundering and Workers’ Compensation Fraud
03/10/2015
Jacksonville Man Arrested for Arson and Domestic Violence
03/09/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Panama City News Herald: "Florida CFO illustrates state's economic advantage"
03/06/2015
Panama City Resident Pleads No Contest to Charges of Burglary and Acting as a Bail Bond Agent
03/05/2015
Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud Invites Public Comment During Reaccreditation Process
03/03/2015
CFO Atwater Focused on Supporting Florida’s Workforce, Streamlining Government and Fighting Fraud During 2015 Legislative Session
03/02/2015
CFO Atwater Highlights Consumer Protection Week
02/27/2015
State Fire Marshal’s Office Announces Arrest in Jacksonville Apartment Fire
02/26/2015
CFO Atwater Highlights Military Saves Week
02/26/2015
Alachua County Man Arrested for Grand Theft and Unlicensed Bail Bonds Activity
02/24/2015
Suwannee County Man Arrested for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
02/23/2015
CFO Atwater to Champion Health Care Billing Legislation
02/23/2015
Man Arrested for Arson After Setting Fire to Manatee County Home
02/19/2015
Three Arrested for Operating Unlicensed Orlando Clinic Used in PIP Fraud Scam
02/19/2015
Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office Arrests Woman for Arson Following Car Fire in Silver Springs
02/19/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Arson Investigator Health Screening Initiative as part of Cancer Prevention Month
02/18/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…WFLA Tampa Bay: "Free Money waits for Tampa Bay area residents"
02/16/2015
Florida Division of Insurance Fraud Announces Arrest of Broward County Man for Preying on Seniors by Acting as an Unlicensed Contractor
02/16/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Florida Today: "Your insurer is richer, are you?"
02/13/2015
Multi-Agency Unlicensed Contractor Sting in Manatee County Nets 11 Arrests
02/12/2015
Statement from CFO Atwater’s Press Office Regarding Cabinet Aide Meetings
02/12/2015
The Florida Department of Financial Services Announces Final Resolution in $35 Million Central Florida Mortgage Fraud Case
02/09/2015
Florida Department of Financial Services Prepared to Assist Consumers Affected by Anthem Data Breach
02/06/2015
Department of Financial Services Announces Arrest of Orange Park Bail Bondsman
02/04/2015
The Department of Financial Services Announces License Revocation and $140,000 Fine for Fort Myers Insurance Agent’s Misrepresentations to Florida Seniors
01/29/2015
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Jacksonville Arson Arrest
01/27/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Nine Miami PIP Fraud Arrests
01/27/2015
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Tampa Bay Times: “Atwater: Stress tests may instill confidence in insurance”
01/09/2015
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Two Miami Insurance Fraud Arrests
12/19/2014
Member Notice Regarding Florida Healthcare Plus, Inc.’s (FHCP) Notice of Receivership
12/09/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Orange County Insurance Agent for Stealing More Than One Million Dollars of Client Funds
12/09/2014
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fallen Firefighter Memorial
12/04/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Hollywood Insurance Representative for Stealing Client Funds
12/05/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Will Be Joined by Florida Cabinet Members, Firefighters and Families of Fallen Firefighters for Fallen Firefighter Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony
11/26/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Insurance Fraud Arrest after Palm Beach County Man Falsified Records in Attempt to Collect Insurance Claim Funds
11/25/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Multiple Arrests on Charges of Insurance Fraud and Grand Theft Following Broward Staged Accident
11/22/2014
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Statement on Line-of-Duty Death of Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy
11/20/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami Resident for Identity Theft and Public Assistance Fraud
11/20/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Statement Regarding Florida State University Shooting
11/17/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Michelle Dahnke Deputy CFO of the Department of Financial Services
11/12/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Highlights Success of Florida’s Arson Detection K-9s During Florida Cabinet Meeting
11/06/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami Bail Bondsman on Grand Theft Charges
10/30/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Attorneys, Chiropractors and Clinic Employees in Organized Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Fraud Scheme
10/06/2014
Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Recognizes Fire Prevention Week
10/06/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Partners with Local Law Enforcement to Host Free Fraud Prevention Workshops for Seniors
10/02/2014
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Invites Public to Attend Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and Prayer Breakfast
10/01/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Five NBRC Roofing Company Employees for $525,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
09/26/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Plant City Financial Advisor for Stealing $200,000 from Florida Seniors
09/12/2014
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Welcomes Two New K-9s to Division of State Fire Marshal Team
09/10/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with New Financial Education Initiative
08/28/2014
Statement by CFO Jeff Atwater Regarding the Lawsuit to Eliminate the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
08/15/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Sentencing for Martin County Man Convicted of Arson
08/14/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Three Jacksonville Residents for PIP Fraud
08/13/2014
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces New Developments in Sanford Arson Investigations
08/13/2014
Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater to Announce New Developments in Sanford Arson Investigations
08/12/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Unclaimed Property Auction Raises $1.3 Million for Public Schools
08/06/2014
Florida Unclaimed Property Auction Activities Begin Tomorrow in Orlando
07/30/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Invites Floridians to 2014 Unclaimed Property Public Auction
07/24/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arson Arrest in Clermont Gas Station Fire
07/23/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami Man For Stealing Nearly $300,000 in State Funds
07/23/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces 14 Percent Improvement in State Contract Accountability
07/21/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Clarifying the Facts about New York and Florida’s Business Climates
07/17/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami Man for Stealing Nearly $1.1 Million in Insurance Premiums
07/16/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Dozens of Identity Theft and Workers’ Compensation Fraud Arrests at Collier County Business
07/11/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Reappoints Chris Gardner as Chairman of Citizens Board of Governors
07/03/2014
Statement from CFO Jeff Atwater Recognizing Independence Day
07/02/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Ocoee Man for Stealing More Than $1 Million in State Funds
07/02/2014
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Reminds Floridians to Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
06/30/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
06/27/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Insurance Fraud Arrest for Medical Claims Billing Scheme
06/25/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Three More PIP Fraud Arrests and a PIP Fraud Conviction
06/20/2014
CFO Atwater Announces 16 Arrests for Workers’ Compensation Fraud and Unlicensed Contracting Following Undercover Multi-Agency Sting
06/16/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Operation S.A.F.E. Financial Workshops in South Florida
06/13/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Legislation Creating Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights
06/11/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Three Arson Arrests Following String of Marion County Fires
05/23/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Port Charlotte Woman for Filing Fraudulent Insurance Claims
05/23/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Statement Recognizing Memorial Day
05/22/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami-Dade Clinic Owner for PIP Fraud
05/22/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Insurance Agent for Fraud
05/13/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Sentencing of Tampa Clinic Owner for Insurance Fraud
05/13/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Sentencing of Fort Myers Man Who Stole More than $900,000 in State Funds Intended for Floridians with Disabilities
05/09/2014
Pensacola Chiropractor Sentenced for Racketeering and Grand Theft
05/09/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Orlando Public Adjuster for Insurance Fraud
05/09/2014
Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office and U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Complete On-scene Phase of Escambia County Jail Explosion Investigation
05/06/2014
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Promotes Arson Awareness Week
05/02/2014
CFO Atwater Announces Six Arrests in Insurance Fraud Case Involving Tallahassee Towing Company
05/02/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Extends Insurance Helpline Hours to Assist Panhandle Storm Victims
04/30/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater: We Stand Ready to Help Floridians Through Post-Storm Cleanup
04/30/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Florida House and Senate for Passing Legislation Creating a Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights that Provides Greater Consumer Protections
04/22/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Honors Recipients of the 2014 Fire Service Awards
04/10/2014
Statement from CFO Jeff Atwater Regarding House Regulatory Affairs Committee Passage of Legislation that Creates Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights
04/08/2014
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding Florida’s A- Grade for Transparency in PIRG’s 2014 Following the Money Report
04/08/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Beach Man on Charges of Insurance Fraud
04/08/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Two Arrests on Charges of Insurance Fraud Following Staged Boat Theft
04/04/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Conviction of Fort Myers Man Found Guilty of Misappropriating More than $900,000, Including State Funds
03/19/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Weston Man Accused of Defrauding More Than 270 Floridians
03/13/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Florida Senate Appropriations Committee for Passing Legislation that Creates Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights
03/13/2014
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s Statement on the Passing of Governor Reubin Askew
03/13/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Focused on Ensuring Consumer Rights and Protections, Reducing Regulatory Burdens and Fighting Fraud During 2014 Legislative Session
02/26/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Helps Return More Than $253 Million to Consumers in 2013
02/20/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Applauds Law Enforcement Officer/Investigator of the Year Honorees
02/04/2014
CFO Atwater Announces 14 Arrests After Investigation Known As 'Operation Flames and Floods' Exposes Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud
01/31/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Two Arrests for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Fraud
01/31/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces 12 Arrests in Ongoing Fraud Investigation Known as ‘Operation Leaky Pipes’
01/29/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Serial Arsonist in Polk County
01/21/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Hollywood Couple for Insurance Fraud
01/14/2014
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces 2014 Series of Be Scam Smart Workshops for Seniors to Kick Off in Santa Rosa County with Representative Doug Broxson
12/20/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Orlando Attorney Charged With Stealing Personal Injury Settlement Money
12/20/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Winners of Florida’s Financial History Challenge
12/13/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Fort Myers Chiropractor Linked to PIP Fraud
12/06/2013
Undercover Investigation Leads to Nine Arrests for Workers Compensation Fraud
12/05/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Clay County Woman for Disability Insurance Fraud Scheme
11/19/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Releases Survey Showing Growth Outlook for Small Businesses is Bright
11/07/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Collier County Man for Failing to Provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance
11/05/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Steve Burgess as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate
11/01/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Five Arrests in Southwest Florida Accident Clinic Sweep
10/29/2013
MEMORANDUM: CFO Jeff Atwater’s Letter to Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty Regarding the Cost of Property Insurance
10/15/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Conviction of Clinic Owner in Large Scale PIP Fraud Ring
10/15/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of a Wellington Insurance Agent for Fraud
10/10/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man For Insurance Fraud in Fake Carjacking
10/02/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Conviction of Scammer in $1 million Financial Fraud Scheme
10/01/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Additional Arrests in ‘Operation Dirty Money,’ Workers’ Comp Fraud Check Cashing Scheme
09/26/2013
MEMORANDUM: CFO Jeff Atwater’s Letter to Senator Bill Nelson Regarding the National Flood Insurance Program
09/16/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Conviction of Former Allstate Employee in Insurance Scam
09/16/2013
CFO Atwater Offers ‘Paying for College: Controlling Your Degree of Debt’ To Guide College-Bound Students and Parents in Financial Decisions
09/16/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Three Miami PIP Fraudsters
09/06/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Elizabeth Burch to Florida Small Business Development Center Network’s State Advisory Board
09/05/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Invites Students to Take Florida’s Financial History Challenge
08/29/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces First Conviction of Staged Motor Vehicle Accident in Lee County
08/28/2013
CFO Atwater Announces Unclaimed Property Auction Raises Record Amount for Public Schools
08/23/2013
Statement by CFO Jeff Atwater Regarding Fitch’s Report Upgrading Florida’s Outlook
08/22/2013
Media Advisory: Florida Unclaimed Property Auction Begins Tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale
08/09/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Chris Gardner as New Chairman of Citizens Board of Governors
08/07/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Letter to Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty Regarding the Cost of Property Insurance
07/31/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Partners with Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to Offer Free ‘Be Scam Smart’ Workshop for Seniors
07/30/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Five Individuals Accused of More than $130,000 in Workers’ Compensation Fraud
07/29/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Another Record Breaking Year for Unclaimed Cash and Property Returns
07/23/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces New Series of Operation S.A.F.E. Workshops to Protect Florida’s Seniors from Financial Fraud
07/15/2013
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Media Availability at 2013 State Law Enforcement Bureau Summer Conference
07/02/2013
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Reminds Floridians to Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
06/27/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Anti-Fraud Reward Program Awards Four Individuals for Tips That Led to Uncovering $3.7 Million in Insurance Fraud
06/17/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of South Florida Man for Stealing More Than $78,000 in Public Assistance
06/12/2013
CFO Atwater Announces Unclaimed Property Auction Raises More Than $1 Million for Public Schools
06/06/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Urges Floridians to Monitor Tropical Storm Andrea, Use Caution Post-Storm
05/30/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Insurance Consumer Advocate Robin Westcott Joint Statement Regarding Win for Florida’s Insurance Consumers
05/21/2013
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater, Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Announce Arrests in ‘Operation Christmas Tree’
05/20/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater and Attorney General Pam Bondi Announce Meeting of the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Strike Force
05/20/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Prepares Small Business Owners for the 2013 Hurricane Season
05/13/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater: Check for Unclaimed Property before Statewide Auction
05/10/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Three North Florida Roofers for Unlicensed Insurance Activity
05/07/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and the Florida Cabinet to Hold Meeting in Florida’s Medical City
05/07/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Launches Operation S.A.F.E for Seniors with Be Scam Smart Workshop in Cape Coral
05/06/2013
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Recognizes Arson Awareness Week
05/04/2013
CFO Atwater Praises Legislature for Passing Measures to Increase Transparency, Consumer Protection and Economic Prosperity
05/02/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Joins Governor Scott in Signing Legislation Automating Unclaimed Property Claims
05/01/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Returns Misused Funds to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities
04/29/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Escambia County Insurance Agent in Life Insurance Scam
04/29/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Launches Operation S.A.F.E. to Stop Adult Financial Exploitation
04/26/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Orlando Woman Accused of Fraudulently Obtaining Public Assistance Benefits
04/26/2013
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Unanimous Passage of Reforms to Aid Holocaust Survivors
04/15/2013
CFO Atwater Announces Arrests of Two Miami-Dade County Residents for $35 Million in Fraudulent Transactions in ‘Operation Dirty Money’ Scheme
04/15/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Invites You to Learn More About ‘Florida’s Financial History’ in celebration of Viva Florida 500
04/12/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Recognizes Consumer Awareness Week with New Educational Resources for Consumers
04/10/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater and Attorney General Pam Bondi Announce Conviction of Senior Scammer for $2 Million Investment Fraud
04/08/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Winners of Florida Students $ave Essay Contest Promoting Financial Planning Among High School Students
04/02/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Port Saint Lucie Woman Accused of $46,000 in Childcare Provider Fraud
03/26/2013
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding Florida’s A-minus Grade for Transparency in PIRG’s Following the Money Report
03/22/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s Top Dimwitted Fraud Criminals: Confessions of a Fraud Artist
03/22/2013
Universal Health Care Insurance Company and Universal Health Care, Inc. Ordered Into Receivership
03/21/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Permanent License Revocation of Scammer of Volusia County Seniors
03/19/2013
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Presents Fire Service Awards
03/14/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Tampa Plumber for Fraud
03/13/2013
In Recognition of Fraud Prevention Month: CFO Jeff Atwater’s Top Dim-Witted Fraud Criminals
03/08/2013
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Pensacola Woman Charged with Stealing More Than $68,000 in Public Assistance
02/27/2013
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Reaccreditation of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations
02/25/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Launches Financial Frontlines to Prepare Florida’s Military Servicemembers to Fight Financial Fraud and Debt
02/21/2013
CFO Atwater’s 2013 Legislative Agenda Focuses on Core Principles: Transparency, Consumer Protection, Fighting Fraud and Reducing Government to Promote Economic Prosperity
02/15/2013
Statement from CFO Jeff Atwater Regarding Citizens’ Plans to Comply with State Procurement Requirements
02/15/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Protects Florida’s Construction Workers during Statewide Sweep
02/01/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Miami Public Adjuster and Four Others in Property Insurance Fraud Scheme
01/31/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Pushing for Contracting Reform in 2013
01/24/2013
Proposed Legislation Would Give Cancer Patients Improved Access to Life-Saving Treatments Prescribed by Physicians
01/23/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater and DCF Secretary David Wilkins Announce New Efforts to Combat Fraud
01/17/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of a Panama City Man for Grand Theft of More Than $500,000
01/14/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Thrift Week
01/09/2013
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Encourages Floridians to Search $25 Million in New Unclaimed Property Accounts
01/07/2013
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces 19 Arrests in Jacksonville Accident Clinic Sting
12/21/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of a Bay County Man Charged with Grand Theft and Arson
12/19/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s Letter to Governor Rick Scott regarding Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
11/27/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Federal Housing Finance Authority’s Proposed Housing Tax on Floridians
12/06/2012
CFO Atwater Offers ‘Paying for College: Controlling Your Degree of Debt’
12/04/2012
Governor Rick Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announce Settlement in Art Litigation
12/03/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Conviction of Tampa Senior Scammer
11/30/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrest of a Former State Correctional Officer for Over $2.7 Million in Workers’ Compensation Fraud
11/16/2012
Members of the Public Invited to Comment on Accreditation for the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations
11/02/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Two Arrests in Undercover Sarasota PIP Clinic Sting
11/02/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Finds More Than $199,000 in Unclaimed Property for South Florida Residents during Phone Bank Event
10/17/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater and Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti Announce More Arrests in ‘Operation Dirty Money’
10/16/2012
Media Advisory: Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Hosts the 2012 Annual Southeastern Accelerant Detection Canine Recertification
10/12/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater and Florida Chamber Foundation Announce Results of Small Business Lending Survey
10/08/2012
CFO Atwater Hosts Free Tax Guide Webinar for Florida’s Small Businesses
10/01/2012
CFO Atwater Invites Teens to Submit Essay Describing Strategies to Meet Financial Goals as Part of Statewide Essay Contest
09/24/2012
Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Applauds Conviction of Jacksonville Man in Apartment Complex Fire
09/24/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater and Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti Announce More Arrests in Joint Workers’ Compensation Task Force Investigations
09/12/2012
Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces Sentencing of Lee County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud
09/10/2012
Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces 7th Annual Volunteer Firefighter Training Weekend
09/06/2012
Small Business Leadership Forum Gives Small Business Owners Tools to Succeed
09/05/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Appoints Jay Etheridge as Deputy CFO Over Law Enforcement
09/04/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests in Miami Staged Accident Scheme Linked to Six Fraud Rings
08/27/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Urges Floridians to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac
08/21/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Independent Analysis of the Potential Impact of HB 119 on Florida’s Consumers
08/09/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announces Contract Images Added to Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System – FACTS
08/03/2012
CFO Atwater’s Office to Host Financial Workshops for Florida Seniors and their Caregivers
08/01/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Additional Charges for Palm Beach Gardens Ponzi Schemer
07/27/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater and Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti Announce Arrests in ‘Operation Dirty Money,’ Workers’ Comp Fraud Check Cashing Scheme
07/26/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announces Record Breaking Unclaimed Property Returns in Fiscal Year 2011/2012
07/23/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrest of a Fort Myers Man for Misappropriation of State Funds
07/03/2012
Reemployment Services Program for Injured Employees Moves to the Department of Financial Services
07/02/2012
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Reminds Floridians to Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
06/27/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Unveils Web Tool Shining Light on State Contracting
06/25/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announces 2012 Small Business Leadership Forum and Keynote Speaker
06/08/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man for Attempted Arson and Prowling
04/09/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on the Signing of HB 1277 Fighting Workers’ Compensation Fraud
06/04/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Urges Floridians to ‘Protect Your Home Base’ and Prepare Financially for Hurricane Season
05/31/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Orlando Woman Charged with Attempted Murder and Arson
05/25/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Ocala Man Charged with Arson, Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Theft
05/22/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces State Loss Prevention Award Winners
05/16/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Senior Scammer for $2 Million Investment Fraud
05/10/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami Boat Captain in Sinking of $1.86 Million Yacht
05/04/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on the Signing of SB1208/HB7111 Consumer Protection against Identity Theft
05/04/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on the Signing of HB 725 Further Reducing Regulatory Burdens
05/07/2012
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Recognizes Arson Awareness Week
05/04/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on the Signing of HB 119 Auto Insurance Reforms for Florida’s Drivers
05/01/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of America’s Most Wanted Fugitive During Insurance Fraud Investigation
04/30/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Commends Fraud Division for Record-Setting First Quarter
04/26/2012
CFO Atwater Announces Agreement with Employee who Illegally Obtained Government Assistance
04/23/2012
Florida Announces a $40 Million Multi-Agency Agreement with MetLife Insurance Companies
04/20/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of 14 Individuals in Undercover Sting at Miami Massage Clinic
04/18/2012
CFO Atwater Launches New OnDemand Library Offering Floridians 24/7 Access to Insurance and Financial Education
04/17/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Naples Acupuncturist for Insurance Fraud, Grand Theft
04/13/2012
CFO Atwater Announces Former DCF Employee Sentenced to Prison for Public Assistance Fraud
04/13/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Owner of Fake Company for Creating Fraudulent Insurance Certificates and Avoiding Millions in Premiums
04/11/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Warns Consumers about Misleading Postcard Solicitations for Annuities
04/05/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Two Lake Butler Men Charged with Arson, Armed Robbery, Petty Theft and Armed Burglary
03/30/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Commends Wolfson High School and VyStar for Giving Students Real-Life, Hands-On Financial Experience
03/29/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Bay Area Residents for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
03/28/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Rewards Three Citizens for Tips that Led to the Arrests of 10 Individuals and $560,000 in Fraudulent Billings to Date
03/27/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of 15 Individuals in Miami Food Truck Insurance Fraud Scam
03/23/2012
*Consumer Alert* Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Warns Consumers about ‘National Sweepstakes’ Scam
03/20/2012
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Presents Fire Service Awards
03/16/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Navarre Businessman for Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
03/12/2012
CFO Atwater Commends Legislature for Increasing Transparency, Protecting Consumers, Fighting Fraud and Reducing Regulatory Burdens
03/07/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud
03/06/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Licensed Massage Therapist and Clinic Employees for PIP Fraud
03/06/2012
*Consumer Alert* CFO Jeff Atwater Warns Consumers about Unclaimed Property Scam
03/05/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Launches On Guard for Seniors
02/28/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Orlando Man on Charges of Workers’ Compensation Claim Fraud and Grand Theft
02/16/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding House Economic Affairs Committees’ Passage of Workers’ Compensation Fraud Bill
02/20/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of North Port Man on charges of Workers’ Compensation Claim Fraud and Grand Theft
02/07/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Unanimous Passage of State Contracting Reforms Out of House and Senate Committees
02/03/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Miramar Man for Staged Auto Accidents Resulting in $200,000 in Fake Insurance Claims
02/03/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of ‘Straw Owner,’ Clinic Operator for Violating Clinic Law, Filing Fraudulent PIP Claims
02/02/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding Settlement with Prudential Insurance Company to Return Unclaimed Dollars to Floridians
02/01/2012
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Miami Clinic Owner for Filing Fraudulent PIP Claims
01/31/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012 proposed by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
01/30/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater and Attorney General Pam Bondi Announce Meeting of the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Strike Force
01/30/2012
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on the Hiring of SBA Inspector General
01/17/2012
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Kicks-Off Everglades Summit
01/17/2012
CFO Jeff Atwater Sponsors Resolution Recognizing National Thrift Week
01/07/2012
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Mourns the Loss of Pompano Beach Firefighter
01/05/2012
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrest of Arsonist in Pensacola Clinic Fire
12/08/2011
CFO Atwater Offers Free Webinars to Help Small Businesses Write a Winning Business Plan
12/07/2011
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding Findings from External Review of SBA Compliance Protocols
12/05/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Law Enforcement Veteran to Lead the Division of Insurance Fraud
11/29/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Conviction of North Carolina Man in $2.7 Million Workers’ Compensation Insurance Scam
11/21/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Legislative Agenda to Increase Transparency, Protect Consumers, Fight Fraud and Reduce Regulatory Burdens
11/17/2011
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding Passing the Repeal of the Three Percent Withholding Requirement
11/16/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Helps Lead Fight to Combat Fraud Against Military Personnel
11/16/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s Department of Financial Services Named Florida’s Agency of the Year
11/16/2011
Advisory: Meeting of the Florida Disability Presumption Task Force
11/15/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Senior Scammer in Annuity Fraud Scheme
11/15/2011
Gov. Rick Scott and CFO Jeff Atwater Call for PIP Auto Insurance Reform
10/31/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Four Miami Fraudsters in Staged Accident Scheme
10/25/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Five Suspects in Miami Staged Accident Scheme
10/19/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s letter to legislative leaders regarding efforts to foster greater accountability and transparency in government spending
10/18/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Offers Free Workshop for Women’s Small Business Month
10/13/2011
CFO Atwater’s Department Recovers More Than $17 Million for Florida Consumers
10/12/2011
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Recognizes Fire Prevention Week
10/11/2011
Florida CFO Atwater, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Freeman and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of Financial Football
10/11/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Offers Free Workshop for Women’s Small Business Month
10/07/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man for Grand Theft
10/05/2011
Fallen Firefighters To Be Honored at the Annual Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service in Ocala
10/05/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Josh Freeman and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of the Reinvented Financial Football
09/30/2011
Florida CFO Atwater Announces Arrests of Charlotte County Insurance Professionals for Selling Bogus Insurance
09/28/2011
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Passing of Former Florida Governor Claude Kirk, Jr.
09/20/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Unclaimed Property Auction Raises More Than $1 Million
09/13/2011
Florida State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces 6th Annual Volunteer Firefighter Training Weekend
09/09/2011
CFO Atwater Announces State Unclaimed Property Auction
09/09/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater and Attorney General Pam Bondi Announce Meeting of the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Strike Force in Miami
09/07/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Appoints Carlos Lacasa as New Chairman of Citizens Board of Governors
09/06/2011
Meeting of the Money Services Business Workers’ Comp Fraud Work Group
08/26/2011
CFO Atwater’s Fraud Team Busts Accident Clinic Operator For Filing Claims on Behalf of a Dead Doctor
08/26/2011
Former DCF Employee Arrested in Welfare Scam
08/25/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Tampa Man in an Accident Clinic Money Structuring Scheme
08/24/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces First Meeting of the Money Service Business Workers’ Comp Fraud Work Group
08/16/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Names Citizens Board Appointees
08/03/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Calls for Review of Check Cashing Services Aiding in Workers’ Comp Fraud
07/20/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Watchdog to Serve as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate
07/14/2011
CFO Atwater’s Department Recovers Nearly $12 Million in First Half of 2011 for Florida Consumers
07/08/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Conviction of Tampa-Area Senior Scammer Following Department Sting Operation
07/07/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Division of Consumer Services Expands Spanish-Speaking Assistance to Unclaimed Property Helpline
06/30/2011
CFO and State Fire Marshal Atwater Reminds Floridians to Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
06/27/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Three Arrests in Tampa Premium Fraud Scam
06/23/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Conviction of Jacksonville Man in Elaborate Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme, Illegal Check Cashing Operation
06/23/2011
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Statement Regarding the Deaths of Two Firefighters in Florida Wildfires
06/22/2011
CFO Atwater Calls for Your Help in Ongoing Search for ‘Most Wanted’ Insurance Fraud Fugitives
06/13/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of North Carolina Man in $2.7 Million Workers’ Compensation Insurance Scam
06/10/2011
CFO Atwater Orders Sarasota Travel Agency to Pay Back Floridians for Unauthorized Travel Insurance Claims
06/07/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Permanent Ban, Restitution Against Senior Swindler
06/03/2011
CFO Atwater: Statement Regarding the Signing of HB 7095, the Pill Mill Bill
05/22/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Joins Florida Marlins, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes on the Ball Field to Promote “Protect Your Home Base”
05/20/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests in Statewide Crackdown on Identity Theft, Workers’ Compensation Fraud
05/20/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrests of Two Arsonists in Polk County
05/19/2011
Statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater at Public Hearing on Life Insurance Companies' Practices
05/19/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Prevails at Fourth District Court of Appeals Against Vero Beach Senior Scammer
05/17/2011
Statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding External Review of the State Board of Administration
05/16/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Business Roundtables in Recognition of Small Business Week
05/12/2011
Operation No Pain No Gain
05/12/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrests of Winter Haven Massage Clinic Employees in Undercover PIP Fraud Sting
05/11/2011
Media Advisory: CFO Jeff Atwater and Attorney General Pam Bondi Announce Meeting of the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Strike Force
05/07/2011
CFO Atwater Applauds Legislative Leaders for Passing Legislation to Keep Money in the Pockets of Floridians
05/06/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Sending Help to Alabama
05/03/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Recognizes Arson Awareness Week
05/03/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Arrests in Orlando PIP Fraud Investigation
05/03/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Presents Fire Service Awards
04/26/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrest of Mortgage Company Owner in $1.2 Million Scam
04/26/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater: Statement Regarding Legislative Efforts to Fight Auto Insurance Fraud
04/21/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Boca Raton Man for Scamming Senior out of $25,000
04/20/2011
Florida CFO Atwater’s Department Wins $76 Million Judgment Against Former Aries Insurance Company Owners
04/15/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Grant to Aid Training for Volunteer Firefighters
04/14/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrest of Arsonist in Trenton
04/13/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater and State Attorney Jerry Hill Announce the Arrest of Three Polk County Women Charged with Stealing State Funds
04/12/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces the Arrest of ‘Most Wanted’ Insurance Fraud Suspect, Ponzi Scheme Operator
04/11/2011
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Statement Regarding Additional $30 Million to Promote Florida’s Beaches
04/07/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Statement Regarding Staged Accident Demonstration and Meeting with Insurance Fraud Tipsters in Tampa
04/07/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Offers Post-Storm Tips, Urges Tampa Residents Affected by Tornadoes to Be Watchful for Unlicensed Contractors
04/06/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Arrest of Delray Beach Insurance Agent for Scamming Seniors Out of Life Savings
04/05/2011
CFO Atwater Presents Award to VeteransPlus in Recognition of April as Financial Literacy Month
04/05/2011
CFO Atwater Wants You to Help Track Down the ‘Most Wanted’ Insurance Fraud Fugitives
04/01/2011
April is Financial Literacy Month, CFO Atwater Encourages Floridians to Start Saving
03/30/2011
Statement Regarding Statewide Drug Strike Force
03/15/2011
Seminole Casualty Insurance Company Ordered Into Receivership
03/15/2011
Statement Regarding Legislative Efforts to Provide Relief to Victims of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
03/07/2011
CFO Atwater Encourages Floridians to Participate In Free Outreach Events During Consumer Protection Week
03/02/2011
CFO Atwater Announces 17 Arrests in Miami-Based Auto Insurance Fraud Bust
03/01/2011
CFO Atwater Announces Sentencing of Miami Public Adjuster for Pocketing $360,000 from 82 Clients
02/22/2011
CFO Atwater Recognizes Florida Saves Week; Encourages Eligible Floridians to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit
02/18/2011
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announces First Meeting and New Web Site for the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Strike Force
02/16/2011
Statement by Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding Medicaid Reform Proposals Advocated by Senate
02/10/2011
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Creates Second PIP Squad in Tampa, Part of Ongoing Push to Put the Brakes on this Costly Crime
02/08/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Appoints Members to the Newly-Formed Medicaid Strike Force
02/07/2011
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Asks GCCF Claimants to Provide Input on Proposed Methodology
02/03/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Appoints Thomas Kirwin as Deputy CFO Over Law Enforcement
01/28/2011
Florida CFO Atwater Announces Five Arrests Tied to $118,000 in Fraudulent PIP Claims
01/26/2011
CFO Atwater's Division of Insurance Fraud Arrests Duval County Man on Multiple Charges for Avoiding Workers' Compensation Premiums
01/27/2011
CFO Jeff Atwater Provides Rewards to Eight Citizens for Tips that Led to Uncovering $2 Million in Insurance Fraud
01/26/2011
CFO Atwater Appoints South Florida Attorney, Community Advocate Wendy Sartory Link as Chair of Healthy Kids Board
01/25/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announces the Appointments of Key Staff at the Department of Financial Services
01/25/2011
CFO Atwater and Financial Literacy Council Announce VeteransPlus as Recipient of the 2011 Champion of Financial Literacy Award
01/20/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s Letter to BP Claims Administrator Kenneth Feinberg
01/20/2011
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater Announces New Training Partnership for Volunteer Firefighters
01/18/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Suspends Lake Worth Insurance Agent’s License for Pocketing Consumer Premiums
01/12/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Announces Seven Insurance Fraud Arrests in Two Days in Keeping with his Promise to Attack PIP Fraud
01/10/2011
Statement Regarding Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan’s Proposed Balanced Budget Amendment
01/06/2011
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Halts an $11.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scam
01/03/2011
CFO-Elect Jeff Atwater Announces Management Team
12/09/2010
CFO-elect Atwater Statement on Loss of Deputy Coates
12/21/2010
CFO Sink Calls on Incoming Cabinet to Continue Oversight, Advocacy for Oil Spill Victims
12/16/2010
CFO Sink and Ag McCollum Send Strong Letter to Feinberg on “Inefficient” Claims Process
12/07/2010
CFO Sink Honors our Military on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/02/2010
Florida Treasury Investment Pool Receives Continued Strong Ratings by S&P
11/18/2010
State Fire Marshal Alex Sink Calls on Help from Pensacola Residents to Catch Arsonist
11/17/2010
CFO Sink Urges State Employees to Use Online W-2, Saving Taxpayers up to $75,000 a Year
11/15/2010
CFO Alex Sink Statement on Florida Legislature Retreat on HB 5603
11/10/2010
'Florida Vets Connect' Connects Nearly 30,000 Florida Veterans with Benefits
11/09/2010
CFO Sink Calls on Florida Legislature to Override Veto of Cost-Saving Risk Management Reforms
10/29/2010
CFO Sink Statement Regarding Three Escambia County Deputies Shot in the Line of Duty
10/29/2010
State Fire Marshal & CFO Alex Sink Congratulates Her Forensic Laboratory on Recent International Award
10/26/2010
CFO Alex Sink Applauds Appointment of Cassandra Jenkins to Florida Parole Commission
10/19/2010
CFO Sink's Department Hosts Round of Forums for Women's Small Business Month
10/12/2010
CFO Alex Sink Releases Audit of DMS "Taj Mahal" Construction Project
10/07/2010
CFO & State Fire Marshal Alex Sink Announces Arrest of Escambia County Arsonist
10/07/2010
CFO Alex Sink Proposes Contracting Changes to Citizens Property Insurance for More Accountability
10/06/2010
Information Solicited in Arson Investigation of Charlotte County Storage Facility
10/04/2010
State Fire Marshal & CFO Alex Sink Recognizes Fire Prevention Week 2010
10/04/2010
CFO Alex Sink Welcomes Changes to BP Claims Process Based on Her Request
09/30/2010
CFO Alex Sink Statement on the Gulf Coast Recovery Plan
09/29/2010
CFO Alex Sink Pledges to Hold BP Accountable with “Florida Claims Help” Initiative
09/28/2010
CFO Alex Sink Recognizes Heroic Efforts of the U.S. Southern Command in Response to Haiti Earthquake
09/27/2010
CFO Sink: 7 Arrested For Staging Accident in South Florida
09/23/2010
CFO Alex Sink Announces Arrest of Owner of Suncoast Physicians Health Plan, Inc.
09/21/2010
ICA Butler Urges Floridians to Learn About Health Insurance Reforms Taking Effect Sept. 23
09/17/2010
*Tomorrow* CFO Alex Sink's Florida Housing Help Initiative to Hold Workshop in Orlando
09/16/2010
CFO Sink Names Terry Butler as Interim Insurance Consumer Advocate
09/15/2010
Joint Letter from Governor Charlie Crist and Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink to Ken Feinberg
09/15/2010
State Fire Marshal & CFO Alex Sink Announces 5th Annual Volunteer Firefighters Training
09/14/2010
CFO Alex Sink Again Calls on the Florida Legislature to Help Small Businesses Impacted by Oil Spill
09/14/2010
CFO Alex Sink Recognizes Financial Planning Week
09/13/2010
CFO Alex Sink Honors Lives Lost on 9th Anniversary of 9/11
09/10/2010
CFO Alex Sink Annouces Arrest of Miami Woman For Cashing in on "Citizens" Insurance
09/10/2010
CFO Alex Sink Discusses FL Economy with European Union Consuls General in Miami
09/08/2010
CFO Alex Sink Announces Arrests of Two Officers of Affiliated South Florida Insurance Companies
09/03/2010
CFO Alex Sink Honors FAMU Legend Willliam P. Foster
09/03/2010
CFO Alex Sink's Bureau of Forensic Fire & Explosives Analysis Receives International Accreditation
09/02/2010
CFO Alex Sink Launches Online Disaster Preparation Video, Urges Final Preparations for Hurricane Season's Peak
08/30/2010
CFO Alex Sink to Audit Department of Management Services Courthouse Contracts
08/26/2010
CFO Alex Sink's Unclaimed Property Auction Nets Over $1.1 Million for State School Fund
08/26/2010
CFO Alex Sink Honors Dominic Calabro of Florida Tax Watch
08/23/2010
CFO Alex Sink Calls on Feinberg to Revisit Gulf Claims Process to Fix Flawed Gulf Claims Process
08/24/2010
CFO Alex Sink Applauds Florida Winning Race to the Top funding
08/23/2010
CFO Alex Sink's Statement on BP's $3 Million grant to Florida for Mental Health Assistance
08/20/2010
CFO Alex Sink Presents $30K Check to Orlando Senior, Previews Unclaimed Property Auction
08/19/2010
CFO Alex Sink Commends Four Florida Groups for Recieving Rural Broadband Access Awards
08/17/2010
CFO Alex Sink Urges BP to Pay Floridians' Claims
08/13/2010
CFO Alex Sink Calls on Citizens Property Insurance to Competitively Bid Contracts
08/10/2010
CFO Alex Sink: Check for Unclaimed Property before Statewide Auction
08/06/2010
CFO Sink Urges Self-Employed Floridians to Buy, Review Health Insurance during August Open Enrollment
08/03/2010
Florida Consumer Warning: Bogus Health Insurance Being Marketed in Florida
08/02/2010
CFO Alex Sink Recovers Over $11.1 Million for Florida Insurance Consumers since January
07/28/2010
CFO Alex Sink Announces Arrest of Seminole County Man Charged with Arson & Attempted Murder
07/28/2010
CFO Alex Sink Stands with Small Businesses and Florida Realtors during Lost-Income Claims Process
07/23/2010
CFO Sink Statement on Results of Healthy Kids Independent Review of WellCare
07/21/2010
CFO Alex Sink Calls on Feinberg to Clarify Claims Process
07/21/2010
CFO Alex Sink Calls on Enterprise Florida to Lead NW FL Economic Recovery
07/20/2010
CFO Alex Sink Calls Florida Legislature Tone Deaf on Oil Response
07/20/2010
CFO Alex Sink Announces New Online Tool for Injured Employee Benefits
07/19/2010
CFO Alex Sink to Bernanke: Work Together to Strengthen Small Business Lending
07/15/2010
CFO Alex Sink Statement Regarding Delay of Urgently Needed Help to Citizens and Businesses
07/15/2010
CFO Alex Sink to Save State $420,000/Year With Electronic Licenses
07/14/2010
CFO Sink Announces Joint Investigation Arrests in Mortgage Fraud Crackdown
07/02/2010
CFO Alex Sink: ‘Florida Vets Connect’ Now Helping Veterans Receive Benefits Information
07/12/2010
CFO Alex Sink Calls for Economic Protections During Oil Special Session
07/08/2010
CFO Alex Sink Responds to Narrow Claims Implication Made by Claims Administrator Feinberg
07/08/2010
CFO Alex Sink Commends Special Session on Drilling Ban
07/08/2010
CFO Alex Sink Asks FL Congressional Delegation to Waive Federal Income Tax on BP Payments
07/01/2010
CFO Alex Sink’s Priority Legislation to Increase Accountability Now in Effect
06/29/2010
CFO Sink Urges Claims Administrator Feinberg to Improve Claims Process
06/29/2010
CFO Sink and Emergency Managers Urge 4th of July Fireworks Safety
06/25/2010
CFO Alex Sink Encourages SBA to Get the Word Out on Expedited Loans
06/23/2010
Fraud for Concert Tickets Lands Broward County Sheriff's Deputy and Co-Conspirator in Jail
06/22/2010
CFO Alex Sink Ramps up Unclaimed Property Efforts in Northwest Florida
06/21/2010
CFO Sink Provides Special Bulletin to Help Florida’s Businesses with Oil Disaster
06/18/2010
CFO Alex Sink Requests New Escrow Claims Facility Be Located in Florida
06/16/2010
CFO Sink Statement on $20 Billion BP Oil Disaster Claims Fund
06/16/2010
CFO Alex Sink Launches New Video as Part of her Commitment to SOS Initiative
06/15/2010
CFO Alex Sink Brings Safeguard Our Seniors Workshops to Fort Walton, Destin
06/11/2010
CFO Alex Sink Renews Call for Federal Takeover of Claims Process
06/11/2010
CFO Alex Sink Launches Deepwater Horizon Financial Accountability Webpage
06/10/2010
CFO Alex Sink Statement on Federal Government Strengthening Oversight of Claims Process
06/09/2010
CFO Alex Sink Announces Wrap-Up of Statewide Workers’ Compensation Sweep
06/08/2010
CFO Sink Honors Mike Bullock of Florida Park Service
06/08/2010
CFO Sink Recognizes 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
06/07/2010
CFO Alex Sink on Activation of Emergency Bridge Loan Program
06/07/2010
CFO Alex Sink Supports Special Session, Calls for Business Relief, Consumer Protections & Environmental Endowment
06/07/2010
CFO Sink Incensed Over BP's $5,000 Lost Income Payments
06/04/2010
CFO Sink Announces Arrests of 6 PIP Scammers in Hillsborough County
06/04/2010
CFO Sink Suspends Miami Beach Public Adjuster's License for Diverting Consumers' Funds
06/03/2010
CFO Sink Demands Answers from BP CEO Hayward, Attendance at Next Florida Cabinet Meeting
06/02/2010
CFO Sink to BP Executive: Your Oil is Coming to Florida, Where Are You?
06/02/2010
CFO Sink's Priority Safeguard Our Seniors Legislation Signed into Law
06/02/2010
CFO Sink Calls SBA Reforms Signed Into Law Overdue, More Required to Protect Pension Fund
06/01/2010
CFO Sink Urges Financial Preparations at Start of 2010 Hurricane Season
05/31/2010
CFO Sink Honors Military Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
05/28/2010
CFO Sink Statement on Governor Crist's Veto of HB 5603
05/28/2010
CFO Sink's Contracting Reforms Signed by Governor Crist
05/28/2010
CFO Sink Discusses Potential Economic and Environmental Impact of Oil Spill in Key West
05/28/2010
CFO Sink Commends Governor Crist for Signing Energy Efficiency Legislation
05/27/2010
CFO Sink Urges Governor Crist to Activate Emergency Loans to Help Small Businesses
05/27/2010
CFO Sink Asks Florida DEP to Study Effects of Oil in Louisiana
05/27/2010
CFO Sink Calls on SBA Secretary Mills to Review Loan Process for Struggling Small Businesses
05/25/2010
CFO Sink: $25 Million Comes at Critical Time
05/24/2010
CFO Sink Urges Governor Crist to Pass Energy Efficiency Legislation
05/24/2010
CFO Sink Asks President Obama for Federal Takeover of Deepwater Horizon Oil Leak Response
05/21/2010
CFO Sink Urges Governor Crist to Sign Legislation to Reduce Workers' Comp Costs, Save Taxpayer Dollars
05/21/2010
CFO Sink Hosts Small Business Roundtable in Orlando on Importance of Disaster Preparedness
05/21/2010
CFO Sink Joins Mayor Dyer, Metro Orlando Officials for Unveiling of New Biodiesel Blending Station
05/17/2010
CFO Sink: $25 Million Tourism Grant from BP a Good Step
05/17/2010
CFO Sink’s Statewide Disaster Preparedness Blitz Kicks Off Today with 16 Events through Saturday
05/14/2010
CFO Sink Welcomes News of SBA Disaster Loans for 25 Counties Affected Economically by Oil Spill
05/14/2010
CFO Sink Announces $100 Million Savings for Businesses from Drop in Trust Fund Assessment Rate
05/14/2010
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Celebrate Armed Forces Day
05/13/2010
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of "Shameless" Scammer
05/13/2010
CFO Sink Honors the National Guard and Reserve as Part of Statewide Event
05/12/2010
CFO Sink Commends Governor Crist For Acting on Her Request to Seek Loan Assistance for Florida Small Businesses
05/12/2010
CFO Sink Praises Oil Spill Federal Aid Proposal
05/10/2010
CFO Sink Urges Governor Crist Seek SBA Disaster Declarations
05/10/2010
CFO Sink Asks BP to Fund Worldwide Advertising Campaign to Advise That Florida Beaches And Businesses Are Open
05/11/2010
CFO Sink Asks BP to Clarify Claims Process
05/08/2010
CFO Alex Sink Asks BP to Help Get the Word Out – “Florida Is Open for Business”
05/06/2010
CFO Sink Disappointed with BP Responsiveness, Again Requests More Info, Better Focus on Florida
05/06/2010
Sink, Gelber, Kriseman, Fitzgerald Propose Constitutional Amendment that Protects Florida's Coastline
05/06/2010
*TODAY* CFO Sink in Pensacola for Emergency Briefing, Meetings, & Local Roundtables
05/05/2010
CFO Sink Urges Businesses to Prepare Now for BP Claims
05/05/2010
State Fire Marshal Sink Announces Arson Awareness Week, Designated May 2-8, 2010
05/05/2010
CFO Sink Pushes Governor Crist to Agenda Deepwater Horizon Response Efforts for Next Cabinet Meeting
05/05/2010
CFO Sink Opens Helpline for Businesses Impacted by Oil Spill
05/05/2010
CFO Sink Commends Public Workers as Part of Public Service Recognition Week
05/04/2010
CFO Sink Commends Chancellor Brogan for Establishment of Oil Spill Academic Task Force
05/03/2010
CFO Sink Calls for State & Federal Actions to Protect Florida's Economy After Oil Spill
05/03/2010
CFO Sink to Visit Pensacola, Mobile for Emergency Briefings & Aerial Tour of Oil Spill
04/30/2010
CFO Sink's Risk Management Reforms Pass Legislature, Reducing Workers' Comp Costs
04/30/2010
CFO Sink's Priority Safeguard Our Seniors Legislation Passes Legislature
04/30/2010
CFO Sink's Contracting Reforms Pass Legislature, Will Improve State Procedures & Accountablilty
04/30/2010
CFO Sink Commends Passage of Firefighter Death Benefits Bill
04/30/2010
CFO Sink: SBA Reforms Overdue, More Required to Protect Pension Fund
04/30/2010
CFO Alex Sink Urges White House to Enact Better Protections Against Future Oil Spills
04/29/2010
CFO Sink Statement on Oil Spill Threatening Florida
04/27/2010
CFO Sink Calls on House to Hear & Pass Firefighter Death Benefits Bill
04/26/2010
CFO Sink Appoints Harold M. Knowles to Citizens Board of Governors
04/26/2010
CFO Sink Asks Commissioner McCarty for Information on Florida Insurers in Preparation for Hurricane Season
04/23/2010
CFO Sink Announces Five More Arrests in Staged Accident Sweep
04/22/2010
Davie, Florida Insurance Agent Arrested After Scamming Elders Out of Millions of Dollars
04/22/2010
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Eight PIP Scammers in Continued PIP Sweep Arrests
04/22/2010
CFO Sink Encourages "Green" Jobs on Earth Day
04/16/2010
CFO Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors Legislation Passes Senate Unanimously
04/15/2010
CFO Sink Recovers $4.4 Million for Florida Insurance Consumers Since January
04/14/2010
CFO Sink Reminds Tax Filers to Ask About EITC
04/14/2010
Northern Capital Insurance Company Ordered into Rehabilitation
04/13/2010
State Fire Marshal Sink Honors Florida Firefighters during Firefighter Appreciation Week
04/12/2010
CFO Sink Statement Recognizing the Loss of Miami Firefighter Leslie Luma
04/08/2010
CFO Sink Statement Regarding Special Anti-Corruption Session
04/08/2010
CFO Sink's Unclaimed Property Bureau Sets New State Record, Wins National Award
04/06/2010
CFO Sink and Financial Literacy Council Announce Gus A. Stavros as 2010 Champion of Financial Literacy Award Recipient
04/06/2010
Two Lake County Suspects Arrested in Arson Investigation
04/05/2010
CFO Sink Statement Regarding Referral of Criminal RPOF Investigation to Independent Prosecutor
04/02/2010
CFO Sink Calls for Independent Prosecutor to Lead Criminal Investigation into RPOF
03/31/2010
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Lake Worth Health Care Center Owner
03/30/2010
CFO Sink Calls for Better Coordination for "Race to the Top" Round Two
03/30/2010
CFO Sink's Investigators Help Put Ponzi Schemer Behind Bars
03/29/2010
CFO Sink Opens Helpline After Storms Strike Oakland Park
03/26/2010
CFO Sink Statement in Support of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
03/23/2010
CFO Sink Honors 90th Anniversary of League of Women Voters
03/18/2010
CFO Sink's Staged Accident Sweep Nets 5th Suspect in Miami Ring
03/16/2010
CFO Sink's Risk Managment Legislation Passes House Committee Unanimously
03/16/2010
CFO Sink Releases Sunshine Spending Results in Recognition of Sunshine Week 2010
03/15/2010
CFO Sink's Staged Accident Sweep Results in 19 Arrests Statewide
03/12/2010
CFO Sink Opens Storm Line in Response to Severe Weather in Central Florida
03/10/2010
CFO Sink Commends Delay of Unemployment Compensation Tax Hike
03/10/2010
CFO Sink Statement Regarding Florida Back to Work Program
03/09/2010
CFO Sink Calls for Our Tax Dollars to Get to Florida for Back to Work Program
03/09/2010
CFO Sink Encourages Floridians to Participate in Consumer Protection Week
03/08/2010
CFO Sink's Unclaimed Property Bureau Delivers $22 Million in February, Setting State Record
03/06/2010
CFO Sink Commends Movement on Race to the Top Education Grants, Urges Collaboration to Find Best Solution
03/05/2010
CFO Sink Takes on Staged Accident Scammers
03/03/2010
CFO Sink Announces ‘Florida Vets Connect’ to Recognize Brave Service of Florida Veterans
03/02/2010
CFO Sink Supports Delay of Unemployment Compensation Tax
03/02/2010
CFO Sink Busts Social Security Fraud Ring During Statewide Sting
03/02/2010
CFO Sink Celebrates Women's History Month
03/01/2010
CFO Sink Sends Lake County Insurance Claims Adjuster and Four Pasco Ccounty Co-Conspirators to Jail
03/01/2010
CFO Sink: Sentencing of Tampa Senior Scammer is More Evidence that Stronger Legislation is Needed
02/25/2010
CFO Sink Announces Nearly $1 Million in Savings Through Lease Opitimization Initiatives
02/24/2010
CFO Sink Recognizes Heroic Efforts of FL Search & Rescue Teams in Haiti
02/22/2010
CFO Sink Encourages Floridians to Take Part in Florida Saves Week
02/19/2010
Department of Financial Services Consumer Warning: Unauthorized Health Insurance Being Marketed in Florida
02/18/2010
CFO Sink Visits Tampa to Talk Small Business Job Creation
02/17/2010
CFO Sink’s Statewide Fight for Tougher Laws Draws Hundreds of Seniors
02/16/2010
CFO Sink Reforms Government by Streamlining Middle Management
02/12/2010
CFO Sink Takes Fight for Tougher Senior Investor Fraud Laws to Palm Beach
02/09/2010
CFO Sink Takes Fight for Tougher Senior Investor Fraud Laws Statewide During Weeklong Blitz
02/09/2010
CFO Sink Calls for Attorney General and Banking Commissioner to Take Action Against Suspected Fraud
02/05/2010
CFO Sink Calls For AG, Pension Fund to Take Action Following Bank of America Suit
02/05/2010
CFO Sink Encourages Young Floridians to Play “Financial Football” on Super Bowl Sunday
02/04/2010
CFO Sink’s Safeguard Our Seniors Effort Nabs Tampa-area Senior Scammer
02/03/2010
CFO Sink Stands up for Florida Small Businesses to FDIC Chairman
02/03/2010
CFO Sink's State Fire Marshal Bureau Receives Prestigious Accreditation
02/02/2010
CFO Sink Supports New Small Business Lending Opportunities for Florida
02/02/2010
CFO Sink "Safeguard our Seniors" Legislation Passes Senate Committee Unanimously
02/01/2010
CFO Sink Recognizes start of Black History Month
02/01/2010
CFO Sink: Ft. Myers Bail Bondsmen Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
01/29/2010
CFO Sink Encourages Floridians to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit and Undelivered Refunds
01/28/2010
CFO Sink Applauds Rail Funding for Florida
01/26/2010
CFO Sink Urges Better Protections against Abusive Debt Collectors
01/26/2010
CFO Sink's Call for Competition to Lower Legal Fees Passes Unanimously
01/26/2010
CFO Sink Calls for Common-Sense Waste Cutting: Stop Buying Paper Clips
01/25/2010
CFO Sink Calls for Citizens Contract to be Competitively Bid
01/22/2010
CFO Sink on Unemployment Compensation Tax Increases on Florida Businesses
01/20/2010
CFO Sink, Floridians Come Together to Support Haiti Relief Efforts in Miami
01/19/2010
CFO Sink Congratulates Publix on “Top Brand” Recognition
01/19/2010
Business Knows Best: CFO Sink Saves $12 Million in Risk Management
01/15/2010
CFO Sink Encourages Homeowners to Check Sinkhole Coverage
01/14/2010
Race to the Top Education Reforms Should Benefit Florida Students & Schools
01/13/2010
CFO Sink Names John Askins as New Division of Insurance Fraud Director
01/13/2010
CFO Sink Statement on Earthquake in Haiti
01/11/2010
CFO Sink Visits Jacksonville to Talk Small Business Job Creation
01/11/2010
R. Jai Gillum Appointed to Florida Commission on the Status of Women by CFO Sink
01/08/2010
CFO Sink Offers Heating Safety Tips as Florida Faces Freezing Temps
01/08/2010
CFO Sink’s Consumer Specialists Recover $22 Million for Floridians in 2009
12/30/2009
CFO Sink Offers Helpful Money Management Tips to Help Keep New Year’s Resolutions
12/28/2009
CFO Sink Calls Foreclosure Order “Important Step” to Help Florida Homeowners
12/24/2009
CFO Sink Statement on Christmas
12/23/2009
Ft. Myers Bail Bond Agency Owner Arrested for Hiring Convicted Felon
12/22/2009
CFO Sink Offers Floridians Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
12/21/2009
Warranty Company Liquidated by Judge, All Remaining Policies Cancelled
12/18/2009
CFO Sink Talks about Solutions for Homeowners at Florida Housing Help Roundtable
12/18/2009
CFO Sink Unveils New Online Help Center for Florida’s Insurance Consumers
12/16/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Okaloosa Woman for “Granting” Herself Floridians’ Tax Dollars
12/16/2009
CFO Sink Statement on State Farm Staying in Florida
12/16/2009
CFO Sink Commends Signing of Rail Legislation
12/15/2009
CFO Sink Recommends Investigation by Governor Crist’s Ig into Dot Email Activity
12/14/2009
CFO Sink Continues Push for Federal Investment in Rail for Florida
12/11/2009
CFO Sink Statement on Beginning of Hanukkah
12/10/2009
Tampa-area Senior Helps Catch Convicted Scammer in Undercover Sting
12/09/2009
CFO Sink Commends Passage of Rail Legislation
12/08/2009
CFO Sink Continues Push for Real Pension Fund Reform
12/08/2009
People’s Trust MGA to Pay Penalty, Alert Consumers in Settlement Reached with CFO Sink
12/07/2009
CFO Sink Statement in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/07/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Invites Public to Comment on Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations Standards
12/04/2009
CFO Sink Statement on the Passing of Senator Paula Hawkins
12/04/2009
Orlando Agent Barred by CFO Sink Found Guilty for Insurance Fraud Scheme
12/03/2009
CFO Sink Busts Jacksonville Insurance Agent for Hundreds of Fraudulent Applications
12/03/2009
CFO Sink Pushes for Stronger Pension Fund Oversight at Investment Advisory Council
12/02/2009
CFO Sink Commends Leaders Headed to Copenhagen, Calls for Bringing Green Jobs Back to Florida
12/02/2009
CFO Sink Opens Storm Line for Severe Weather in North Florida
12/01/2009
CFO Sink Joins Call to Postpone House Meetings until Monday
11/30/2009
Legal Review Confirms CFO Sink Pension Fund Oversight Reform Can Be Done with Legislative Change
11/25/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Urges Floridians to Be Safe This Thanksgiving
11/23/2009
CFO Sink Announces over $1 Million in Savings with "Going Green, Saving Green" Paperless Efforts
11/19/2009
CFO Sink Commends Hillsborough County Schools for $100 Million Grant Award
11/19/2009
CFO Sink Names Tammy Teston as New Chief of Staff
11/18/2009
CFO Sink Calls on Legislature to Use More Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation
11/18/2009
CFO Sink Sweeps Jobsites to Protect Florida Workers, Cracks down on 55 Employers
11/16/2009
CFO Sink Names Daniel Fasciano as New Director of Treasury
11/13/2009
CFO Sink Encourages Floridians to Learn More about Senior Protection during National Caregivers Month
11/10/2009
On Veterans Day, CFO Sink Honors Those Who Bravely Served
11/09/2009
CFO Sink Briefed on Tropical Storm Ida at National Hurricane Center
11/09/2009
CFO Sink Opens up Her 1-800 Storm Line in Advance of Tropical Storm Ida Landfall
11/05/2009
CFO Sink Visits with Workers after Helping Keep Their Much-needed Jobs in Hialeah
11/05/2009
CFO Sink Takes Lead on Encouraging Small Business Lending, Commends Fdic Changes
11/04/2009
CFO Sink Applauds Division of Insurance Fraud Work on "Mortgage Fraud Surge"
11/03/2009
CFO Sink Supports Suit against Internet Travel Companies
11/03/2009
CFO Sink Calls for Better Protections against Abusive Debt Collectors, Brings Together Offices Involved
10/30/2009
Judge Approves Plan to Offer Renewal Coverage to American Keystone Policyholders
10/27/2009
CFO Sink Applauds Opening of Solar Energy Center, Welcomes $200 Million in Federal Funding for Florida
10/26/2009
Sold! CFO Sink’s Unclaimed Property Auction Nets Record $1.24 Million
10/23/2009
CFO Sink Supports Small Business Lending Initiative to Help Create Jobs in Florida
10/23/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Boynton Beach Man for Staged Car Accident
10/19/2009
CFO Sink Offers Tips to Fight Id Theft during National ‘Protect Your Identity Week’
10/19/2009
CFO Sink Talks about Solutions for Homeowners at Housing Help Roundtable
10/16/2009
CFO Sink Announces Third Arrest of Public Adjuster for Preying on Seniors
10/12/2009
American Keystone Insurance Company Ordered into Receivership for Liquidation
10/08/2009
CFO Sink Announces Second Arrest of Miami Agent for Stealing $14 Million with Fake Insurance Contracts
10/08/2009
County Champion Award Presented to CFO Sink
10/07/2009
CFO Sink Calls for Recommendation of SBA Reforms, Plans to Attend Investment Advisory Council Meeting
10/06/2009
CFO Sink: Check for Unclaimed Property before Statewide Auction
10/05/2009
CFO Sink Urges Safety Steps during 2009 Fire Prevention Week
10/02/2009
CFO Sink Promotes Florida to Federal Railroad Administrator on Eve of Application Deadline
10/01/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest, Confession of Church Arsonist
09/30/2009
CFO Sink: Guilty Plea by Senior Scammer Shows Need for Better Protections
09/29/2009
CFO Sink’s Proposed SBA Oversight Reforms Delayed
09/27/2009
CFO Sink Statement on Yom Kippur
09/28/2009
CFO Sink Sends Letter to Governor Calling for Timely Action on Clemency Errors
09/28/2009
CFO Sink Returns $1.2 Million to Delray Beach Seniors Scammed out of Life Savings
09/23/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Escambia County Man for Insufficient Workers’ Comp Coverage
09/18/2009
CFO Sink Statement on Rosh Hashanah
09/17/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Announces 4th Annual Volunteer Firefighter Training
09/15/2009
CFO Sink Challenges Trustees to Consider Reforms for Improved SBA Oversight
09/15/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Gadsden County Man for Attempted Murder and Arson
09/15/2009
CFO Sink Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month
09/15/2009
David J. Grain Appointed to SBA Investment Advisory Council
09/11/2009
CFO Sink Files Charges against Haines City Funeral Home Owners for Improper Burial of Organs
09/11/2009
K-9 “Jordan” Newest Member of State Fire Marshal Team
09/11/2009
CFO Sink Statement on Eighth Anniversary of 9/11
09/09/2009
CFO Sink: Racketeering Pastor Faces New Charges after Continuing Crimes behind Bars
09/03/2009
CFO Sink Saves Jobs, Protects Consumers after Insurance Company Liquidated
09/03/2009
CFO Sink Pulls Plug on Cell Phones and Blackberries, Saves $210,000 Annually
09/01/2009
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Participate in ‘national Preparedness Month’
08/28/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Announces Arson Arrest for Hialeah Kitchen Fire
08/27/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Lawyer for Stealing Nearly $500,000 in Insurance Settlements
08/27/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrests of Four for Staged Auto Accident in Miami
08/27/2009
Fired ‘Front Porch’ Liaison Found Guilty after Being Investigated by CFO Sink’s Office of Fiscal Integrity
08/26/2009
CFO Sink Shuts down Companies for Selling Unauthorized Health Insurance
08/26/2009
First Commercial Insurance Company and Subsidiary Ordered into Liquidation
08/24/2009
CFO Sink Statement on Tampa Police Cpl. Mike Roberts
08/24/2009
CFO Sink Pushes for ‘Alligator Teeth’ in Senior Scam Laws
08/17/2009
CFO Sink Activates DFS Storm Line for Victims of Tropical Storm Claudette
08/14/2009
CFO Sink Attends Emergency Meeting in Ocala, Commits Help for 1,000 New Floridians out of Work
08/14/2009
CFO Sink Launches Spanish Language Version of ‘florida Housing Help Web Site
08/14/2009
CFO Sink Announces Significant Increase in Completed Funeral and Cemetery Investigations
08/13/2009
CFO Sink Announces Daniel Y. Sumner Fellowship in Law and Public Policy
08/11/2009
CFO Sink’s New Workers Comp Whistle-blower Site Already Producing Big Results
08/11/2009
Florida Cabinet Appoints Tom Cardwell as New Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner
08/05/2009
CFO Sink, State Attorney Corey Announce Arrest of Scott Cates with Lee & Cates Glass for Insurance Fraud Scheme
08/03/2009
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold: Ft. Lauderdale Lands Statewide Unclaimed Property Auction This Fall
08/03/2009
CFO Sink Urges Self-employed Floridians to Buy, Review Health Insurance during August Open-enrollment
07/29/2009
Roofing Company Owner Convicted of Workers’ Comp Fraud
07/23/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Announces Arson Arrest Following Illegal “Renovation” Plan
07/23/2009
Racketeering Pastor Found Guilty
07/22/2009
CFO Sink’s Leadership Creates Dramatic Progress in Foreclosure Prevention for Volunteer Program
07/21/2009
Consumer Alert: CFO Sink Warns of Fraudulent Email Seeking Personal Data
07/15/2009
CFO Sink’s Consumer Service Specialists Recover $11.5 Million in Six Months
07/10/2009
CFO Alex Sink Congratulates A.L.Ex.- Academy of Leadership and Excellence Class of 2009
07/02/2009
CFO Sink and Emergency Managers Urge 4th of July Fireworks Safety
07/02/2009
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Be Prepared for Summer Road Travels
07/01/2009
As Kidcare Reforms Go into Effect, CFO Sink Urges Florida Families to Sign Up
07/01/2009
Show Me the Money! CFO Sink’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property Doles out Record Millions
07/01/2009
CFO Sink Commends Use of Build America Bonds, Resulting in $56 Million Saved
06/22/2009
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano & CFO Alex Sink Launch ‘United We Serve’ Initiative, Encouraging Community Service and Preparedness
06/30/2009
CFO Sink’s Division of Insurance Fraud Brings a Five Year Old Fraud Case to a Halt
06/30/2009
CFO Sink Praises Mayor Dyer & CSX for Extending Sunrail Negotiating Period
06/18/2009
CFO Sink Highlights Statewide Effort to Bring More Money to Florida Families
06/18/2009
CFO Sink Suspends Haines City Funeral Director’s License for Inappropriate Disposing of Remains
06/15/2009
CFO Sink Recognizes 4th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
06/09/2009
CFO Sink Calls for Greater Efficiency, Emphasis on Transparency as SBA Revises Budget
06/09/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrests of Escambia Men Charged with Stealing Nearly Half a Million Dollars from Local School
06/05/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Agent for Issuing Fraudulent Insurance Policies, Pocketing Money
06/04/2009
CFO Sink Congratulates Productivity Award Recipients
06/02/2009
CFO Sink Commends DFS Detective, Multi-agency Effort to Recover Mllions for Fraud Victims
06/02/2009
CFO Sink Applauds Signing of Kidcare Reforms
05/29/2009
CFO Alex Sink Appoints New ‘Sunshine Attorney’ Showing Commitment to Open Government
05/28/2009
CFO Sink Unveils New Insurance Library as Part of Hurricane Preparedness Week
05/27/2009
CFO Sink Revokes License of Agent Who Was Misleading Seniors in Annuity Scam
05/27/2009
CFO Alex Sink Recognizes Jacksonville Officer as ‘trooper of the Year’
05/26/2009
CFO Sink, AARP Join Other Groups to ‘create the Good,’ Help Neighbors, Communities Prepare for 2009 Storms
05/21/2009
State Plane Travel Logs Posted Online Following CFO Sink’s Recommendation for Greater Transparency
05/19/2009
CFO Alex Sink Unveils 'Florida's Checkbook', Adds New Level of Transparency in Government Spending
05/14/2009
CFO Sink’s Investigators Catch Woman Trying to Steal Millions from Florida
05/13/2009
CFO Sink's Cabinet Motions Pass to Improve SBA Transparency and Oversight
05/11/2009
CFO Sink Calls for State Plane Travel Logs to Be Posted Online
05/11/2009
CFO Sink Warns of Harm to Small Busnesses and State in Letter to Florida Congressional Delegation
05/08/2009
CFO Sink Announces Arrests of 7 South Floridians on Charges of PIP Fraud
05/05/2009
CFO Sink Sends Letter to SBA Director on Oversight Recommendations
05/07/2009
CFO Sink, State Attorney Announce Arrest of Pensacola Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $70,000
05/04/2009
CFO Sink Attends Ribbon Cutting of Consolidated Call Center, Saving Floridians Millions
05/04/2009
$14 Million Recovered by CFO Sink’s Insurance Consumer Specialists Last Year
05/01/2009
CFO Sink Calls for Funding of Inland Protection Trust Fund
04/30/2009
CFO Sink Commends Fl Senate for Passing Safeguard Our Seniors Legislation to Protect Seniors
04/30/2009
CFO Sink Urges Continuation of My Safe Florida Home Program with Existing Funds
04/30/2009
CFO Sink Urges Support of Kidcare Legislation
04/14/2009
CFO Sink: DFS Storm Line Ready to Help Victims of Florida Storms and Tornadoes
04/22/2009
On Earth Day, CFO Sink’s Division of Legal Services Recognized for Environmental Awareness
04/28/2009
CFO Sink Restricts Lake Wales Funeral Home Director’s Activities after Decomposed Body Found
04/27/2009
Circuit Court Judge Orders Coral Insurance Policies Cancelled as of May 31, 2009
04/24/2009
CFO Sink Opposes Near-shore Drillng Bill That Threatens Florida’s Economy
04/22/2009
CFO Sink: Three Arrested after Preying on Seniors in Insurance Fraud Scheme
04/20/2009
CFO Sink’s ‘Protecting Florida Homeowners’ Roundtable Brings Together Lawyers & Lenders
04/15/2009
CFO Sink Works to Protect Florida Homeowners and Boost Housing Market
03/27/2009
CFO Sink Announces $300,000 in State Agency Savings in Three Months
04/14/2009
CFO Sink Saves over $2 Million Annually with Call Center Consolidation
04/15/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Honors Florida Firefighters during Firefighter Appreciation Week
04/10/2009
CFO Sink’s Unclaimed Property Bureau Delivers $19.7 Million in March, Setting State Record
04/09/2009
Coral Insurance Company Ordered into Rehabilitation by Circuit Court Judge
04/09/2009
CFO Sink: Four Arrested in Windshield Insurance Fraud Scheme
04/08/2009
CFO Sink Announces Upcoming Lawyer/lender Roundtable to Help Floridians Avoid Foreclosure
04/02/2009
CFO Sink: Don’t Be an ‘April Fool,’ Get Financially Literate
03/25/2009
State Fire Marshal Sink Announces Arson Arrest after Spread of Molotov Cocktail
03/19/2009
CFO Sink Opposes Use of Credit Scoring by Auto Insurance Companies
03/18/2009
CFO Sink Statement on People’s Trust Consent Order with Oir
03/18/2009
Govenor Crist and CFO Sink Unveil Sunshine Spending Website
03/12/2009
CFO Sink Urges Steps to Reduce Florida’s Hurricane Risk
03/12/2009
CFO Sink Notifies Travel Agencies to Stop Representing Unauthorized Travel Insurers
03/11/2009
Update: CFO Sink’s ‘safeguard Our Seniors’ Legislation Passes First Hurdle, Another Bad Agent Arrested in Tampa Area
03/11/2009
Orlando-based Detective Michael Vitta Awarded Investigative Officer of the Year
03/11/2009
CFO Sink Sends Letter to House and Senate Urging against Fiscal Irresponsibility of Tabor
03/10/2009
Tampa Man Arrested for Defrauding 71-Year-Old Widow
03/10/2009
CFO Sink’s Florida Housing Help Initiative to Join Pasco County Organizations to Host Foreclosure Workshop
03/09/2009
CFO Sink Unveils “Get Lean” Web Site, Seeks Citizen Help to Cut Government Waste
03/05/2009
CFO Sink Takes Legal Action against People’s Trust Agency for Allowing Unlicensed Agents to Sell Insurance
03/05/2009
CFO Sink Receives Top National Honor for Volunteerism from Junior Achievement
03/05/2009
CFO Sink Calls for Greater Oversight of State-issued Cell Phones and Blackberries after Oppaga Findings
03/04/2009
CFO Sink Recommends Smart Steps to Get Florida’s Fair Share of Federal Funds
02/25/2009
CFO Sink’s Crackdown on Insurance Fraud Leads to Prestigious Accreditation
02/24/2009
CFO Sink Urges Fiscal Responsibility and Offers Help as Part of Florida Saves Week
02/19/2009
CFO Sink Asks Florida Lenders to Appoint Mortgage Foreclosure Negotiators
02/17/2009
CFO Sink Announces Legislation to Help Safeguard Florida Seniors
02/13/2009
Statement by CFO Sink on Oir’s Conditional Approval of State Farm Florida Withdrawal Plan
02/12/2009
CFO Sink Joins DFS Detectives for Insurance Fraud Arrest in Tampa
02/09/2009
McCollum, Sink Present over $1.48 Million in Settlement Funds to Tampa Public Entities
02/09/2009
CFO Sink Mixes Fire Prevention, Financial Education among Fun at DFS Display at Florida State Fair
02/06/2009
CFO Sink Names Kyra Jennings as New Communications Director
01/27/2009
Statement by CFO Sink on State Farm’s Decision to Withdraw from Insuring Homeowners Policies in Florida
02/06/2009
CFO Sink: Reporting PIP Fraud Pays More than Participating in It
02/03/2009
Thousands of Floridians Now Safer from Storms Due to Innovative Home-Hardening Program
01/30/2009
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Claim Valuable Tax Credit
01/27/2009
CFO Sink Honors FSU Rhodes Scholar at Florida Cabinet Meeting
01/26/2009
CFO Sink, NFL Players Kick off Financial Football
01/26/2009
CFO Sink Investigates St. Petersburg Funeral Home after Receiving Disturbing Complaints
01/26/2009
CFO Sink Puts the Brakes on Miami-Dade Agent Accused of Putting Dozens of Uninsured Truckers on the Road
01/16/2009
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Insurance Fraud Anticipates Accredited Status
01/08/2009
CFO Sink’s Florida Housing Help Workshop Draws 150 Early Registrants, Others Encouraged to Sign Up
01/01/2009
CFO Sink Warns Annuity Fraudsters: Tougher Laws Now on the Books
12/30/2008
CFO Sink Offers Money-saving New Year’s Resolutions for Florida Families
12/17/2008
State Fire Marshal Alex Sink Issues Holiday Fire Safety Precautions
12/15/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on Announcement of January Special Session
12/11/2008
State Fire Marshal Announces Arson Arrest
12/11/2008
Aventura Woman Charged with Organized Fraud for Filing Hundreds of Fraudulent Insurance Claims
12/08/2008
State Arson Detectives Arrest Zellwood Arsonist
12/03/2008
CFO Appoints John B. Clark to Energy and Climate Commission
11/26/2008
Update: CFO Sink’s Call for Additional Information Results in New Charges for Jenson Beach Pastor, $500,000 Additional Bond
11/21/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the Need for a Special Session
11/14/2008
CFO Sink, AARP Team up to Find Greater Protections for Senior Investors in Florida
11/07/2008
CFO Sink Launches ‘florida Housing Help’ Web Site
10/31/2008
CFO Alex Sink Appoints Sean Shaw as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate
10/29/2008
CFO Sink: Insurance Fraud Investigation Lands South Florida Attorney in Prison
10/28/2008
CFO Sink Helps South Florida Senior Recover More than $217,000 from an Inappropriate Annuity Transaction
10/23/2008
Mortgage Scheme Probe Prompts Dozens of Calls, Second Search Warrant Executed
10/15/2008
CFO Alex Sink Asks Chairman Bernanke to Extend Commercial Paper Funding to Local Governments
10/09/2008
Survey Shows That Rising Energy Costs Could Lead to More Home Fires, Deaths and Injuries
10/07/2008
State Fire Marshal Sink Urges Floridians to Remember Fallen Florida Firefighters during Fire Prevention Week
10/07/2008
CFO Sink, State Attorney Mark Ober Meet with Seniors Devastated by Financial Fraud
09/30/2008
Leon County Judge Orders Md Medicare Choice into Receivership for Purposes of Liquidation
09/30/2008
CFO Sink Creates ‘Safeguard Our Seniors’ Task Force
09/28/2008
CFO Sink Releases Results of External Audit of Accounting and Auditing
09/28/2008
CFO Sink Hails $541 Million Housing Assistance from Federal Government
09/25/2008
CFO Sink Promotes Workplace Safety with Free Workers’ Compensation Classes
09/16/2008
Mortgage Broker and Pastor Charged with Bilking Consumers in $1 Million Scheme
09/16/2008
CFO Sink Leads Florida Cabinet in Rejecting Overpriced Land Deal
09/16/2008
CFO Alex Sink Recognizes “Financial Planning Week”
09/15/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on Wall Street Financial Crisis
09/11/2008
CFO Sink Launches Lunch and Learn Series to Help State Employees Stretch Household Budgets
09/11/2008
State Fire Marshal’s Office Assisting in Third Annual Volunteer Firefighter Training
09/09/2008
CFO Sink: Florida Treasury First to Review Climate Risk
09/03/2008
CFO Sink Uncovers Fraudulent Check-cashing Scheme; Delivers $325,000 in Restitution
08/29/2008
CFO Sink Cheers Proposed Sixth Consecutive Workers’ Compensation Rate Decline
08/28/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on Florida’s Deepening Revenue Shortfall and Budget Deficit -
08/25/2008
Sink Surveys Damage in the Big Bend Area, Offers Advice to Storm Victims
08/18/2008
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Prepare for Tropical Storm Fay
08/15/2008
CFO Sink Creates “Financial Action Team”
08/14/2008
CFO Sink Appoints Rep. Ausley as Chair of Healthy Kids Board
08/12/2008
Sink Orders External Audit of Accounting & Auditing
08/05/2008
CFO Sink: Florida’s Unclaimed Property Auction Raises Record Funds for Florida’s Public Schools
08/05/2008
CFO Sink Receives Champion for Business Award
08/01/2008
CFO Sink Urges Self-employed to Buy, Review Health Insurance Coverage during August Open Enrollment
07/28/2008
DFS Helps Fbi Nab Suspect in Wire Fraud Case
07/25/2008
CFO Alex Sink Calls for Independent Audit to Ensure Wellcare Fully Refunds Florida Healthy Kids
07/25/2008
CFO Sink Appoints Jim Malone as New Chairman of Citizens Board of Governors
07/22/2008
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! CFO Sink to Auction Lost Treasure in Tampa Bay
07/10/2008
CFO Sink Announces Plan to Cut $5 Million by Consolidating State Call Centers
07/03/2008
400,000 Inspections and 35,000 Grants Later, My Safe Florida Home Sign-ups Come to an End
07/01/2008
CFO Sink and Emergency Managers Urge Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July
06/25/2008
CFO Sink: Tampa Duo Arrested for over $40,000 in PIP-related Fraud
06/24/2008
CFO Sink Reminds Floridians Most Homeowners Policies Do Not Cover Flood Damages
06/23/2008
Over 365,000 Florida Homeowners Served, My Safe Florida Home Program Approaching Goals
06/18/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on Offshore Oil Drilling
06/17/2008
CFO Sink Launches “A.L.Ex.”— Academy of Leadership Excellence Program, Announces 2008 Inaugural Class
06/03/2008
CFO Sink Returns Six Figure Check to Gainesville Resident
05/29/2008
CFO Sink Announces Arrest for Fraudulent Use of Tax Dollars in Pensacola
05/28/2008
Lincoln High School Students “Act-out for Health” to Win Kidcare Psa Contest
05/13/2008
My Safe Florida Home Program Nears 35,000 Grants
05/09/2008
State Fire Marshal Sink Promotes Arson Awareness Week
05/06/2008
CFO Sink Signs Settlement Agreement for Alan Crotzer
05/02/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the Legislature’s Passage of the Annuity Fraud Bill
05/02/2008
Statements by CFO Sink & Insurance Consumer Advocate on Passage of Pro-consumer Public Adjuster Legislation
05/01/2008
CFO Sink Encourages Florida High School Students to Participate in 2008 National Financial Literacy Challenge
04/28/2008
My Safe Florida Home Program Announces High Customer Satisfaction before Hurricane Season 2008
04/16/2008
CFO & State Fire Marshal Sink Announces Free Training for Florida’s Volunteer Firefighters
04/15/2008
CFO and State Fire Marshal Alex Sink Presents Fire Service Awards
04/08/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on Senate Committee’s Passage of Cat Fund Proposal
04/03/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the Senate Passage of the Annuity Fraud Bill
04/03/2008
CFO Sink Turns up the Heat on Thieves Stealing Essential Fire Equipment
04/03/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on Senate Committee’s Passage of Cat Fund Proposal
04/01/2008
CFO Sink Announces Lawsuit to Recover Additional Money for Poe Companies’ Claims
03/26/2008
CFO Sink: Millions of Floridians Eligible for Federal Economic Stimulus, but Only If They File
03/25/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee’s Passage of Cat Fund Proposal
03/25/2008
CFO Sink Designates April as Financial Literacy Month
03/20/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the House Committee on Financial Institutions’ Unanimous Passage of the Annuity Fraud Bill
03/20/2008
Statement by CFO & State Fire Marshal Sink on the House Committee’s Unanimous Passage of Fire Safety Bill
03/19/2008
CFO Sink: South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to PIP Fraud; Sentenced to 4½ Years in Prison
03/18/2008
CFO Sink Works with Florida Senate on Legislation to Increase Penalties on Annuity Fraud
03/14/2008
CFO Sink: Bartow Man Arrested for Arson; Giant Fire Caused at Least $22-million in Damages
03/14/2008
CFO Sink Announces Palm Beach County PIP Fraud Arrest
03/10/2008
My Safe Florida Home Inspection Program Uses Humor to Spotlight Money-saving Benefits
03/06/2008
CFO Sink Unveils Proposals to Increase Safeguards over Investments at the State Board of Administration
03/04/2008
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of a Duval County Man on Charges of Insurance Fraud, Grand Theft, and Forgery
02/27/2008
Bay County Man Receives Life in Prison for Murder/arson
02/26/2008
CFO Sink Designates Florida Saves Week, Feb. 24th – Mar. 2nd
02/21/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the House Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council’s Unanimous Passage of Her Legislation to Reduce Risk of Assessments
02/14/2008
CFO Sink Joins U.S. and European Investors Confronting Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
01/31/2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the Governor’s Recommended Budget for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
01/30/2008
CFO Sink Encourages Floridians to Be More Engaged in Local Decisions about Their Tax Dollars
01/24/2008
CFO Sink Announces 47 Suspects Arrested So Far in Statewide Three-Day Operation
01/11/2008
Five Pensacola Juveniles Charged with Arson, Burglary
01/10/2008
Nineteen Floridians Surrender on Charges in Ongoing Investigation into Fraudulent Driver Licenses
01/04/2008
Dozens of Floridians Accused of Fraudulently Obtaining Driver Licenses, Risking National Security
12/12/2007
Irs Grants CFO Sink’s Request That Msfh Grants Not Be Subject to Federal Income Tax
12/11/2007
Florida Office of Financial Regulation Files Action against Berman Mortgage Corp, M.A.M.C., Inc, et al
12/10/2007
CFO Sink’s Letter to the SBA Audit Committee
12/05/2007
CFO Sink Issues Immediate Final Order to N.J.-based National Trade Business Alliance of America, Affiliates
12/03/2007
CFO Sink Implements New Tool to Save Money, Improve Service
11/21/2007
CFO Alex Sink Announces Richard Robleto as New Healthy Kids Executive Director
11/19/2007
CFO Sink Reports Subprime Risk to State Treasury Is Minimal
11/16/2007
CFO Sink Announces $5 Million Title Insurance Settlement
11/14/2007
CFO Sink Announces State Treasury Requiring Disclosure of Climate Risk; Exploration of Clean Energy Fund for Florida
11/05/2007
Rep. Fitzgerald Delivers $5,000 Check from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Sarasota Resident Today
11/05/2007
State Fire Marshal’s Office Announces 13th Annual Great Florida Fire School
11/02/2007
CFO Sink Announces My Safe Florida Home Fair to Be Held in the Fort Lauderdale Area Saturday
11/01/2007
Crestview Couple Faces Arson Charge for House Fire
11/01/2007
CFO Sink Calls for Intense Scrutiny of State Investments
10/29/2007
My Safe Florida Home Program Increases Standards for Inspection Firms & Inspectors
10/25/2007
CFO Sink, AG Mccollum & Commissioner McCarty Announce $4.5 Million Insurance Settlement
10/19/2007
CFO Sink Delivers $28,000 Check to Baker County School Nurse
10/19/2007
CFO Sink Activates Storm Line for Tornado Victims
10/18/2007
Sisters Receive Collective 17 Years in Prison for Stealing School Voucher Funds
10/16/2007
Board Suspends License of Funeral Director Who Sent Family Two Sets of Remains for Father
10/16/2007
CFO Sink Joins National Coalition Calling for Mortgage Changes
10/15/2007
Six Collier County Contractors Cited in Surprise Sweep
10/11/2007
CFO Sink on Governor’s Signing of No-fault Reform Legislation
10/09/2007
Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service Planned
10/09/2007
CFO Sink Unveils Proposal to Reform Florida’s Cat Fund
10/08/2007
Senator Atwater Delivers $5,000 Check from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Boca Raton Resident Today
10/05/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Passage of No-Fault Reform
10/03/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on President Bush’s Veto of Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization
10/02/2007
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Focus on Safety during Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13
10/01/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Addition of Florida’s No-Fault Law to Call of Special Session
09/25/2007
CFO Sink: Punta Gorda Resident Receives Six-Figure Check from Unclaimed Property
09/25/2007
State Fire Marshal’s Office Provides Free Training for Volunteer Firefighters
09/24/2007
Broward County Apartment Explosion Ruled Accidental
09/18/2007
CFO Sink: Pensacola My Safe Florida Home Fair Breaks Attendance Records
09/18/2007
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Former Agent Who Stole More than $90,000 in Premiums from More than 40 Victims
09/18/2007
CFO Sink, Major Investors, State Officials and Environmental Groups Sign Petition to Sec Requiring Full Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure
09/14/2007
CFO Sink Announces Arrests in $8 Million Escrow Theft
09/13/2007
CFO Sink Announces My Safe Florida Home Fair to Be Held in Pensacola Saturday
09/11/2007
Rep. Taylor Delivers $5,000 Check from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Riviera Beach Homeowners Wednesday
09/11/2007
Senator Geller Delivers $5,000 Check from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Ft. Lauderdale Resident Tuesday
09/07/2007
CFO Sink Announces My Safe Florida Home Fairs
09/06/2007
CFO Sink to Meet with British Leaders in London in November
09/06/2007
CFO Sink Adds Link to Myfloridacfo.com to Guide Floridians on Equity Indexed Annuities
09/06/2007
Florida Office of Financial Regulation Offers Consumers Tips on Avoiding "Foreclosure Rescue" Scams
09/05/2007
Senator Aronberg Delivers $5,000 Check from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Ft. Myers Resident Wednesday
09/05/2007
Rep. Grant Delivers Two Checks from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Port Charlotte Residents Wednesday
09/05/2007
CFO Sink: Msfh Program Helps More than 66,000 Homeowners Save an Average of $154 on Their Wind Insurance Premiums
08/30/2007
Tampa Woman Charged with Selling Fake Insurance Cards
08/30/2007
CFO Sink: More than 100,000 Homeowners Have Signed up for the My Safe Florida Home Program
08/22/2007
CFO Sink Issues $6.5 Million Check to Minouche Noel
08/13/2007
CFO Sink Announces Arrest in Undercover Operation
08/16/2007
CFO Sink Announces Miami-Dade Fraud Arrests for PIP, Property Damage Fraud
08/13/2007
Central Florida Man Charged with Selling Fraudulent Ids
08/13/2007
Questions about Life without No-fault? Get Answers at Myfloridacfo.com
06/22/2007
Agents’ Licenses Suspended for Improper Selling of Discount Home Health Care Service Plan
06/22/2007
CFO Sink Revokes License of Tampa Bay Agent for Deception in Sale of Annuities
08/07/2007
CFO Sink: Florida’s Unclaimed Property Auction Raises Record Funds for Florida’s Public Schools
08/07/2007
Workers’ Comp Compliance Sweep Nabs 23 Employers
08/07/2007
CFO Sink Names New Insurance Fraud Division Director
08/01/2007
CFO Sink Reminds Self-employed about August Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
07/27/2007
My Safe Florida Home Adds New Helpline Specialists
07/27/2007
CFO Sink Announces Future Initiative to Improve the Recordkeeping of Civil Remedy Notices
07/26/2007
CFO Sink Works to Streamline Healthy Kids Program without Legislative Action
07/26/2007
CFO Sink Returns Rare Century-old $20 Gold Coin
07/24/2007
CFO Sink Returns a Purple Heart and Silver Star to the Family of a Florida Marine
07/24/2007
CFO Sink Takes Legal Action to Support Minouche Noel and Family
07/20/2007
CFO Sink Announces State’s Unclaimed Property Auction to Be Held in Orlando
07/20/2007
CFO Sink Announces Reward Offered for Information in Arson of Home That Was Target of Anti-Islam Slurs
07/19/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Minouche Noel
07/18/2007
Letter from CFO Sink to Governor, Legislative Leaders about Sunset of No-fault
07/17/2007
Insurance Broker to Reimburse $2.6 Million
07/17/2007
CFO Sink Advises Floridians That Tennessee Has Placed Nfoa into Receivership
07/17/2007
Consumer Alert: CFO Sink Warns of Bogus Lottery, Check Scam
07/13/2007
My Safe Florida Home Program to Sign up Homeowners for Free Wind Inspections at Faia Hurricane Expos
07/12/2007
Florida Consumers Eligible for $21 Million
07/11/2007
State Fire Marshal’s Office Providing Disaster Training for Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Officers
07/11/2007
CFO Sink Revokes Agent’s License for Exploiting Seniors
07/10/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Today’s Plane Crash and Heroic Rescue by Off-duty Lake Mary Firefighter
07/06/2007
Injunction Issued against Amerifirst Funding Inc., Capital 1st Advisors, L.L.C., and Others. Judge Also Appoints Receiver over Companies
07/06/2007
CFO Sink Delivers Nearly $5,000 Check from the My Safe Florida Home Program to Pensacola Resident Friday
07/03/2007
Banker Obdulio Piedra Elected Chair of Financial Literacy Council
07/03/2007
CFO Sink Orders 50 Percent Reduction in Workers’ Comp Admin Trust Fund Assessment Rate
06/29/2007
CFO Sink Urges Floridians to Celebrate July 4th Safely
06/27/2007
Task Force on Citizens Property Insurance Claims Handling and Resolution to Meet in Tallahassee Thursday
06/25/2007
CFO Sink to State Employees: Maximize State Bonus by Investing in Deferred Comp
06/22/2007
CFO Sink Announces First Meeting of Financial Literacy Council in Tallahassee Monday
06/19/2007
State Fire Marshal Sink Supports 2007 International Fire and Ems Safety Stand Down
06/19/2007
New Legislation Signed into Law That Will Enhance Consumer Protection for Consumers Seeking a Mortgage
06/15/2007
My Safe Florida Home ‘blowing’ through Wind Inspections
06/14/2007
27 Arrested in Miami Staged Accident Ring
06/11/2007
CFO Sink and Commissioner Bronson to Host Second Workshop “Conversations on Climate Change”
06/08/2007
Task Force on Citizens Property Insurance Claims Handling and Resolution to Meet in Pensacola Wednesday
06/07/2007
CFO Sink Announces Arrests in Identity Theft Scam
06/06/2007
CFO Sink Bans Insurance Agent for Exploiting Elderly Jewish Florida Consumers
06/06/2007
State Fire Marshal and CFO Sink Appoints New Fire Chief to the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations
06/04/2007
State Fire Marshal Accelerant K9 to Retire
05/25/2007
CFO Sink: New Urban Search and Rescue Training Facility Will Make Florida Better Prepared for Disaster
05/23/2007
CFO Sink, Fdle Take Action against State Worker
05/18/2007
CFO Sink Applauds 14-year Prison Sentence Handed down in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case
05/17/2007
CFO Sink Delivers Nearly $300,000 in Unclaimed Cash to Sarasota County Youth Instructor
05/17/2007
CFO Sink Suspends Project Aspire
05/16/2007
CFO Sink Announces Formation of Citizens Task Force on Claims Handling and Resolution
05/10/2007
CFO Sink Offers Insurance Advice to Floridians Affected by Fires
05/08/2007
Current, Former Heads of Kidcare Urge Quick Save by Lawmakers
05/07/2007
Arson Awareness Week Focuses on Costly Vehicle Arson
05/04/2007
CFO Sink: Floridians Must Be Cautious of Wildfire Conditions
05/03/2007
CFO Alex Sink Congratulates Legislature for Improving My Safe Florida Home Program
05/02/2007
CFO Sink Applauds Florida Legislature for Increasing Protections for Florida’s Military from Deceptive Insurance Practices
05/02/2007
Statement from CFO Sink Encouraging Legislature to Resolve Impasse on Kidcare
05/02/2007
State Fire Marshal’s Office, Tallahassee Fire Department to Conduct Mock Vehicle Arson Investigation
05/01/2007
“Be Prepared” Boy Scouts Holding Camporee at the Florida State Fire College
05/01/2007
CFO Sink Honors Decorated Military Reservist, State Representative Michael Scionti
04/30/2007
CFO Sink Appoints Financial Literacy Council
04/27/2007
Detective Amy, Fire Marshal K-9, Helps Win 20-year Sentence against Panama City Man Who Killed Dog in Fire
04/25/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Kidcare Legislation
04/25/2007
CFO Sink Issues Consumer Alert: Floridians Should Cease Transactions with National Foundation of America
04/25/2007
CFO Sink: State Fire Marshal’s Office Working Quickly to Determine Cause of Fatal Satsuma Home Fire
04/25/2007
Florida Approves Acquisition of Transatlantic Bank by Banco Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
04/25/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Expansion of Inspector General Investigation into Office of Insurance Regulation
04/23/2007
CFO Sink: after Reorganization, My Safe Florida Home Program Resumes Free Wind Inspections Statewide
04/20/2007
CFO Sink Applauds House Council for Supporting Increased Protections for Military
04/19/2007
CFO Sink Joins U.S. Attorney, Fbi in Announcing 25-count Indictment in $100 Million Fraud Case
04/19/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Insurance Commissioner’s Political Fundraising Activities
04/18/2007
Unlicensed Agent Snared in Undercover Operation
04/17/2007
CFO Sink Presents 2006 Fire Service Awards
04/17/2007
CFO Sink: Reward Money Grows in Islamic Center Arson
04/17/2007
CFO Sink: Florida Treasury Joins Investor Network on Climate Risk
04/16/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Protecting Florida’s Military from Deceptive Insurance Practices
04/10/2007
CFO Sink Announces My Safe Florida Home Program Set to Expand Statewide with 11 New Wind Inspection Firms
04/10/2007
State Fire Marshal’s Office Provides Free Training for Volunteer Firefighters
04/05/2007
Statement from CFO Sink on Restoration of Civil Rights
04/04/2007
They Can Run, but They Can’t Hide
04/04/2007
Indian River Couple Arrested on Charges of Insurance Fraud and Grand Theft
04/03/2007
Five People in Tampa Convicted of Fraud in Foreclosure Prevention Scam
04/02/2007
Man Accused of Filing Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims for Nearly 10 Years
04/02/2007
Statements from CFO Sink and General Milligan on Auto Insurers’ Use of Income, Job Info in Rate Setting
04/02/2007
CFO Sink and Commissioner Bronson Announce “Conversations on Climate Change” Web Site
03/30/2007
CFO Sink Announces Fire Prevention Task Force
03/30/2007
CFO Sink Announces First Mitigation Grants Being Mailed to Florida Homeowners
03/30/2007
CFO Sink Names Jacksonville Claims Expert to Citizens Claims Handling Task Force
03/29/2007
Englewood Businessman Charged with Workers’ Comp Fraud
03/27/2007
CFO Sink Announces Arrest of Panama City Man Suspected of Being Serial Arsonist
03/27/2007
CFO Sink Revokes Orlando Agent’s License for Pocketing Customer Payments
03/27/2007
Judge Approves New Policy Options for Vanguard Policyholders
03/23/2007
Vanguard Fire & Casualty Ordered into Liquidation
03/13/2007
Statements from CFO Sink and General Milligan on Insurance Consumer Advocate Legislation
03/13/2007
CFO Sink Announces State-of-the-art Interview Recording System, to Increase Fraud Conviction Rates
03/13/2007
Washington County Woman Arrested on Charges of Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Perjury
03/09/2007
Information Sought in $250,000 Wal-Mart Fire
03/06/2007
Windstorm Mitigation Study Committee Publishes Final Report
03/06/2007
State Fire Marshal’s Office Seeks Info in Fatal Arson
03/05/2007
CFO Alex Sink and General Milligan, Insurance Consumer Advocate, Unveil New Website for Floridians
03/02/2007
Pensacola Men Charged with Arson and Conspiracy
03/02/2007
Broward County Man Charged with Insurance Fraud
03/02/2007
Broward County Dentist Faces Grand Theft Charge
03/01/2007
Viatical Company Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Fraud
03/01/2007
CFO Sink: Arrests Made in $2 Million Mortgage Fraud Ring
03/01/2007
CFO Sink Bans Agent Who Misled Senior, Orders Son to Pay Restitution
02/28/2007
Revised: CFO Sink Announces New Meeting Schedule for Windstorm Mitigation Study Committee
02/27/2007
CFO Sink, University of Florida at Okaloosa County Announce Campaign to Promote Financial Literacy
02/27/2007
Cross City Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Arson
02/27/2007
CFO Sink and Commissioner Bronson Announce “conversations on Climate Change”
02/23/2007
CFO Sink Announces Conference Calls, Meeting Schedule for Windstorm Mitigation Study Committee
02/23/2007
Marion County Man Arrested on Charges of Workers’ Compensation Fraud, False and Misleading Statements
02/21/2007
Governor Crist and Chief Financial Officer Sink Seek Best Practices for Efficient Government
02/19/2007
CFO Sink Announces Unclaimed Property Bureau Set to Return $150 Million
02/19/2007
CFO Sink Announces Additional Meetings of the Windstorm Mitigation Study Committee
02/14/2007
CFO Alex Sink Announces General Milligan as Insurance Consumer Advocate
02/13/2007
CFO Sink Restricts Public Adjusters from Collecting Fees on Residential Property Declared a Total Loss
02/13/2007
CFO Sink Honors Black-owned Media for Contributions to Florida, Promotes Black History Month
02/12/2007
CFO Sink Announces Second Meeting of the Windstorm Mitigation Study Committee
02/08/2007
Broward County Woman Arrested 2nd Time for Fraud
02/05/2007
CFO Sink: Storm Line Remains Activated, Mobile Assistance Units Still in Several Locations
02/02/2007
CFO Sink, Touring Storm-hit Area, Provides Update on Search Efforts, Location of Consumer Assistance Sites
02/02/2007
CFO Sink Announces Storm Line Activated, DFS and State Fire Marshal’s Office Coordinating Assistance
02/01/2007
CFO Sink Announces First Meeting of the Windstorm Mitigation Study Committee
02/01/2007
Cape Coral Homeowner Faces Arson Charge
01/30/2007
Sink Announces Director of Legislative Affairs
01/30/2007
CFO Sink Encourages Floridians to Learn More about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
01/26/2007
CFO Sink Encourages Spanish-speaking Floridians to Tune in to Telemundo Tax Information Program
01/25/2007
CFO Sink Suspends Broward Insurance Agent; Requires Restitution of More than $100,000
01/24/2007
CFO Sink Announces New Online Search for Contractors Participating in the My Safe Florida Home Program
01/12/2007
Sink Announces New Appointments
01/23/2007
South Florida Fishing Boat Captain Reels in a Big One with Unclaimed Property Program
01/23/2007
CFO Sink Announces Three-day Operation to Arrest Dozens of Individuals on Insurance Fraud Charges
01/22/2007
Statement by CFO Sink on Special Session Reforms
01/22/2007
CFO Sink to Announce Major Anti-fraud Operation
01/22/2007
CFO Sink Announces Mailing of Mitigation Grant Applications to Homeowners
01/19/2007
Rehabilitation Order Entered against Vanguard Fire & Casualty Company
01/18/2007
Statement by CFO Sink on Progress of Special Session and Potential Citizens Reforms
01/17/2007
CFO Sink Commends Legislation Improving the My Safe Florida Home Program
01/17/2007
CFO Sink Launches Nationwide Search for New Division Director of Insurance Fraud
01/15/2007
Statement by CFO Sink regarding the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
01/10/2007
Sink Announces Free Courses Scheduled for Contractors Interested in My Safe Florida Home Program
01/10/2007
Tampa Man Faces Felony Charges for Selling Bogus PIP Insurance Cards
01/08/2007
CFO Sink Announces Nearly $700,000 in Homeland Security Funds Awarded to State Bomb Team, Laboratory
12/28/2006
Public Adjuster Fees Capped to Protect Tornado Victims
12/28/2006
Gallagher Urges Safe New Year’s Celebration
12/26/2006
Gallagher to Tornado Victims: State’s Storm Hotline Ready to Assist
12/19/2006
CFO-Elect Alex Sink Announces New Appointments, Focus on Accountability
12/12/2006
CFO-Elect Alex Sink Announces Chief of Staff, Director of Administration
12/12/2006
Free Juvenile Firesetter Workshop Draws Nearly 60 Florida Fire Safety Agencies
12/11/2006
Gallagher Provides Floridians with Holiday Fire Safety Tips
12/08/2006
Gallagher Announces Arrest of Palm Beach Man for Insurance Fraud
12/08/2006
Crist, Gallagher Announce $5.8 Million Settlement to Multiple Cities and Counties by Brown & Brown
12/06/2006
CFO-Elect Sink Taps Veteran Firefighter to Lead State Fire Marshal’s Office
12/01/2006
Gallagher’s Initiative to Create Financial Literacy Council Wins Award for Excellence
11/30/2006
Gallagher Announces Progress of Fortifying Florida against Hurricanes
11/28/2006
Gallagher Announces Three Fraud Fighter Rewards
11/21/2006
Medicare Hmo Ordered into Rehabilitation
11/16/2006
Gallagher Announces 4,000 Central Florida Residents to Collect More than $500,000 in Unclaimed Property
10/27/2006
Banned Agent Charged with Transacting Insurance without a License
10/27/2006
Gallagher Issues Emergency Orders against Ohio Firm, Agent for Scamming Florida Seniors
10/25/2006
Gallagher Announces 33 Arrests in Ongoing Crackdown on Staged Accidents, Auto Insurance Fraud
10/24/2006
Gallagher Announces Free Home Inspections to Start in Tampa Bay Region
10/18/2006
Gallagher Announces Senior Day in the Panhandle
10/17/2006
Miami Man Arrested for Stealing State Education Funds
10/17/2006
Gallagher Announces Free Home Inspections to Start in Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Counties
10/12/2006
Fortify Florida to Show Homeowners How to Hurricane-harden Their Homes
10/11/2006
Memorial Service to Honor Four Florida Firefighters Who Died Last Year in the Line of Duty
10/10/2006
Gallagher Revokes License of Agent Who Sold Bogus Student Accident Policies in South Florida
10/06/2006
Gallagher Announces Arrests in Three Separate Workers’ Compensation Fraud Cases
10/05/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnership with Osceola County Non-profit to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
10/05/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnership with Polk County Non-profit to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
10/03/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnerships with Non-profits to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
10/03/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnership with Pensacola Non-profit to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
10/03/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnership with Pinellas Non-profit to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
10/02/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnerships with Treasure Coast Non-profits to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
10/03/2006
Florida Cabinet Designates Fire Prevention Week, Honors Youth Who Saved Woman from Home Fire
10/02/2006
Gallagher Announces Partnerships with Miami-Dade and Broward Non-profits to Strengthen Homes against Hurricanes
09/28/2006
Fortify Florida to Show Homeowners How to Hurricane-harden Their Homes
09/27/2006
Florida Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Don Saxon Honored by North American Securities Administrators Association
09/26/2006
Bogus Letter Touts Non-existent Prize and a Worthless Check
09/21/2006
Gallagher Enforces Tougher Fraud Reporting by Florida’s Insurance Companies
09/20/2006
Funeral Director Charged with Grand Theft, Selling Insurance without a License
09/20/2006
CFO Announces “Fortify Florida” Expo in Panhandle
09/18/2006
Gallagher Urges Contractors to Sign up to Participate in the My Safe Florida Home Program
09/12/2006
Gallagher Revokes License of Agent Who Stole Premiums from a Nursing Home and Other Businesses
09/01/2006
Gallagher Suspends Agents for Misleading Parents Trying to Save for Their Children’s College
09/01/2006
Gallagher: 2006 Unclaimed Property Auctions Earn More than $1 Million for Florida Schools
08/28/2006
Palm Beach County Man Charged with Theft of Money Belonging to Assisted Living Facility
08/28/2006
Gallagher Urges Floridians to Prepare for Ernesto
08/24/2006
$20 Million through My Safe Florida Home Program Now Available to Non-profit Organizations
08/23/2006
State Unclaimed Property Auction to Be Held Saturday
08/23/2006
CFO Gallagher Announces “Fortify Florida” Expo
08/17/2006
Gallagher Showcases Free Home Inspection in St. Petersburg
08/16/2006
Gallagher Showcases Free Home Inspection to Promote My Safe Florida Home Program
08/15/2006
Gallagher Kicks off $250 Million Program to Help Fortify Florida against Hurricanes
08/14/2006
Gallagher Files Charges against Direct General Agents for ‘sliding’ Extra Charges to Dozens of Customers
08/10/2006
Gallagher Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Business Owner Charged with Fraud
08/08/2006
Gallagher: Ongoing Crackdown on PIP Fraud Snares 3
08/01/2006
Gallagher: Cabinet Vote Brings Much-Needed Insurance Relief to Floridians
07/31/2006
Bay County Man Arrested on Arson and Murder Charges
07/28/2006
Insurance Agent Gets 14-year Prison Sentence for Bilking Seniors, Others in Annuities Scam
07/25/2006
Gallagher: Families Will Have More Information to Help Track Sexual Predators
07/21/2006
Gallagher Announces Arrests of Two Public Adjusters in $400,000 Hurricane Insurance Fraud Case
07/21/2006
Statement from CFO Gallagher on Citizens Board of Governors’ Decision to Extend Builders Risk Coverage
07/19/2006
Gallagher Announces Upcoming ‘final Exam’ for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces
07/18/2006
Gallagher: Unclaimed Property Auction Raises $616,000 for Florida Schools
07/12/2006
State Unclaimed Property Auction to Be Held Saturday
06/22/2006
Gallagher Announces Winners in Essay Contest Promoting Money Smarts and Investor Knowledge
07/05/2006
Florida Select Ordered into Rehabilitation
06/30/2006
Gallagher Urges Floridians to Celebrate Safely
06/26/2006
Gallagher Commends Governor’s Signing of Bills to Fight Methamphetamine, Insurance Fraud
06/20/2006
CFO Gallagher Releases Annual Top 10 Fraud List
06/15/2006
Judge Upholds Gallagher’s Plan to Smoothly Transition Poe Policyholders
06/12/2006
Gallagher: Floridians Must Prepare for Ts Alberto
06/05/2006
Gallagher Announces Two South Florida Agents Get 25-year Sentences in Ponzi Scheme
06/01/2006
Gallagher Files Charges against Two Sarasota Agents for Misleading Elderly in Home Health Care Plan Sales
05/31/2006
Judge Approves Liquidation of Poe Insurance Companies
05/31/2006
New York Man Sent to Prison for Stealing from Florida’s Unclaimed Property Program
05/30/2006
Gallagher Bans Agent Who Took Funds from Title Escrow Accounts
05/30/2006
Gallagher Launches Spanish-Language Website
05/25/2006
Gallagher Says Florida Preferred Policyholders Will Be Protected This Hurricane Season
05/24/2006
Gallagher Urges Residents to Take Advantage of Tax Savings and Prepare for Hurricane Season
05/16/2006
Statement from CFO Gallagher on Scripps Florida
05/16/2006
Gallagher: Insurance Relief Bill Step in Right Direction
05/11/2006
Arson Awareness Week to Highlight the Danger of Meth Labs
05/10/2006
Gallagher Le Pide a La Corte Que Coloque En Liquidación a Las Compañías De Seguro Poe
05/10/2006
Gallagher: Aggressive Action Will Be Taken for Acts of Arson That Destroy Property, Homes
05/09/2006
Gallagher Petitions Court to Put Poe Insurance Companies into Liquidation
05/09/2006
Gallagher: $2 Millones De Dólares En Reembolsos a Asegurados
05/08/2006
Gallagher: Alivio De Las Tasas De Seguros Va En Camino Para Los Dueños De Vivienda
05/08/2006
Gallagher: Policyholders to Receive More than $2 Million in Refunds
05/08/2006
Gallagher Aplaude La Legislacion Que Combate El Fraude De Seguros
05/06/2006
Gallagher: Insurance Rate Relief Is on the Way for Homeowners
05/05/2006
Gallagher Aclama El Proyecto De Ley Que Limita La Apropiación Por El Gobierno De Propiedades Del Sector Privado
05/04/2006
Gallagher Hails Bill Restricting Government Taking of Private Property
05/04/2006
Gallagher Applauds Legislation to Combat Insurance Fraud
05/04/2006
Gallagher Applauds Passage of Bill to Fight Meth
05/03/2006
Gallagher Reanuda El Llamado a Los Legisladores En Los Ultimos Días De La Sesion Para Reformas De Seguros
05/02/2006
Gallagher Applauds House, Senate Endorsement of National Catastrophe Plan
05/02/2006
State Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Improve Financial Literacy in Florida
05/01/2006
Gallagher Renews Call for Insurance Reforms as State Lawmakers Enter Final Days of Session
04/26/2006
La Compañía Southern Family Insurance Ha Sido Ordenada a Pasar a Administración Judicial Y Otras Seguirán
04/26/2006
Gallagher Announces Operation Spring Cleaning
04/25/2006
Southern Family Insurance Company Ordered into Rehabilitation, Others Planned
04/25/2006
Captain Retires after 50 Years of Service
04/21/2006
Gallagher Bans South Florida Insurance Agent for Selling Bogus Insurance
04/19/2006
Gallagher Commends Senate Judiciary Committee for Approving Meth Legislation in First Stop
04/19/2006
Gallagher Presents 2005 Fire Service Awards
04/19/2006
Gallagher Bans Miami Agent for Fraudulently Providing Insurance Certificate to Accident Victim
04/17/2006
Gallagher Commends Legislative Leaders for Setting Aside Hundreds of Millions for Insurance Rate Relief
04/12/2006
Gallagher Renews Call for Insurance Rate Relief
04/06/2006
Declaracion De Tom Gallagher Acerca De La Legislacion Para La Proteccion De Personas Mayores
04/05/2006
Statement from Tom Gallagher regarding Legislation to Protect Seniors
04/05/2006
Gallagher: Urge a Las Víctimas De Los Huracanes Del 2005 a Recibir El Descuento Especial De Impuestos
04/04/2006
Gallagher Suspende a Un Agente Que Gano Comisiones Engañando a Personas Mayores Ha Costa De La Venta De Anualidades.
04/04/2006
Gallagher: Victims of 2005 Hurricanes Urged to Take Advantage of Special Tax Relief
04/03/2006
Gallagher: Designate April 4th as Healthy Kids Day
04/03/2006
Gallagher Bans Agent Who Earned Commissions by Luring Seniors into Costly Annuity Deals
03/28/2006
Gallagher Renews Call for Legislation to Combat Meth
03/23/2006
Statement from Tom Gallagher on News of Deficit in Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
03/20/2006
Gallagher Announces Consumer Checklist
03/20/2006
Gallagher Anuncia Lista De Verificación Para Los Consumidores
03/19/2006
Gallagher Announces $8 Million in Restitution
03/17/2006
Gallagher: Fraud Division’s Aggressive Pursuit of Workers’ Comp Fraud Leads to Reduction in Premiums
03/16/2006
Gallagher, House and Senate Insurance Chairs Tell Congress: Pass National Catastrophe Plan
03/14/2006
Gallagher Takes Action against Nation’s Largest Broker for Bid Rigging and Pay-to-play Schemes
03/09/2006
Former Agent Charged with Stealing $845,000 in Premiums
03/09/2006
Gallagher Revokes License of Agent Who Left Homes and Businesses without Coverage during 2005 Hurricanes
03/07/2006
On First Day of 2006 Session, Gallagher Renews Call for Solutions to Stabilize Florida’s Insurance Market
03/02/2006
Aumenta El Apoyo Legislativo Para Reducir Las Tarifas
03/01/2006
Gallagher Anuncia Legislación Federal Para Crear Las Cuentas De Ahorro Catastróficas
03/01/2006
Legislative Support for Rate Relief Building
03/01/2006
Gallagher Announces Federal Legislation to Create Catastrophe Savings Accounts
02/24/2006
La Prensa Reporta El Éxito Del Programa De Bienes Sin Reclamar
02/24/2006
News Reports Highlight Success of Unclaimed Property Program
02/24/2006
Gallagher Announces Arrest for Organized Fraud
02/21/2006
Gallagher Tours New Site Chosen for Scripps Florida
02/21/2006
Mujer Arrestada En El Condado De Broward Por Hacer Reclamos Fraudulentos De Huracan
02/21/2006
Broward Woman Arrested for Filing Fraudulent Hurricane Claim
02/21/2006
Gallagher Renews Call for Tougher Meth Legislation
02/20/2006
Gallagher to Discuss Proposals to Fight Meth with First Responders
02/17/2006
Mediation to Resolve Insurance Disputes Available to 2005 Storm Victims
02/17/2006
Gallagher Revoca a Un Agente Que Engañó a Personas Mayores De Edad
02/16/2006
Gallagher Bans Agent Who Misled Seniors
02/15/2006
Gallagher Announces 21 Arrests Following Investigation Uncovering More than 60 Staged Crashes in Tampa Area
02/14/2006
Gallagher: Trg Operators to Pay $3 Million
02/13/2006
Statement by Tom Gallagher regarding House Insurance Proposals
02/07/2006
Gallagher Anuncia Un Nuevo Recurso, Remedios Legislativos Para Combatir El Fraude De Seguros
02/06/2006
Gallagher Calls for Legislation to Speed up the Rebuilding Process for Storm Victims
02/03/2006
Gallagher Announces New Resource, Legislative Remedies to Fight Insurance Fraud
02/02/2006
Woman Wanted in Motel 6 Meth Lab Fire Arrested at Another Motel with Meth-Making Chemicals in Car
02/01/2006
Gallagher Anuncia Una Reunión En El Ayuntamiento Para Las Víctimas Que Se Estan Recuperando De Los Huracanes Del 2005
02/01/2006
Gallagher Disputes Citizens’ Rate Request, Renews Call for Insurance Reforms
02/01/2006
Gallagher Announces Town Hall Meeting for Victims Still Recovering from the 2005 Hurricanes
01/31/2006
Statement from CFO Tom Gallagher on Governor’s Tax Relief Package
01/31/2006
Aplaude Gallagher La Nueva Regla Para Prevenir La Discriminación
01/31/2006
Gallagher Applauds New Rule to Prevent Discrimination
01/30/2006
Gallagher Continúa Trabajando Con Ayuda a Las Víctimas De Los Huracanes
01/30/2006
Gallagher Continues Work to Help Storm Victims
01/27/2006
Declaraciones De Tom Gallagher Reporte Del Auditor General Sobre Citizens Property
01/26/2006
Statement from Tom Gallagher on Auditor General’s Report on Citizens Property
01/26/2006
El Apoyo Aumenta Por El Plan Catastrófico Nacional
01/26/2006
Support Builds for National Catastrophe Plan
01/25/2006
Two Volusia County Businessmen Charged with Fraud
01/24/2006
Gallagher Announces Reforms to Help Protect and Prepare Floridians for Catastrophes
01/17/2006
Gallagher Renews Call for Insurance Reforms
01/13/2006
Tom Gallagher, Jefe Financiero Del Estado De La Florida Urge Que Los Hispanos No Dejen De Ver El Mensaje Que Será Transmitido Por Televisión Sobre Asistencia Para Los Impuestos
01/13/2006
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Urges Spanish-speaking Floridians to Watch Tax Assistance Broadcast
01/09/2006
Gallagher: Florida’s Economy Continues to Lead the Nation
01/06/2006
Former Aries Principal Arrested Again on Theft Charge
12/21/2005
Miami Men Charged with Stealing $1 Million in Mortgage Transaction Scheme
12/21/2005
South Florida Agent Arrested for Fraud against Seniors
12/20/2005
Gallagher Urges Floridians in Hurricane-impacted Areas to Take Advantage of Special Tax Relief
12/19/2005
Gallagher Revokes Pensacola Agent’s License
12/16/2005
Gallagher Commends Congress for Proposal to Put Controls on Meth-Making Products under Patriot Act
12/15/2005
Gallagher Announces $16,000 in Fraud Rewards
12/14/2005
Gallagher Warns Floridians of New Scam to Steal Cash and Securities Via Password Theft
12/09/2005
Okeechobee Contractor Charged with Fraud, Theft
12/09/2005
Gallagher Issues Holiday Fire Safety Tips
12/08/2005
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher on Settlement for Wilton Dedge
12/07/2005
Gallagher Anuncia La Implementación De Reglas Mas Estrictas Para El Reportaje De Los Fraudes
12/07/2005
Gallagher Announces Stricter Requirements for Reporting Insurance Fraud
12/07/2005
Gallagher Details Ongoing Efforts to Combat Meth
12/06/2005
Series of Workers’ Compensation Workshops Announced for Orlando, Tampa and Ft. Myers
12/06/2005
Gallagher Announces Arrest of Tampa Couple for Stealing Unclaimed Property
12/05/2005
Ruling Could Put Money Back in Doctors’ Pockets
12/01/2005
Gallagher Announces New Option for Condominium Communities to Resolve Hurricane Claims
11/30/2005
Gallagher: $32 Million in Homeland Security Funds Have Better Prepared Florida for Disasters, Including Terrorist Attacks
11/21/2005
Gallagher Announces Multiple Arrests for Staged Crash in Miami
11/21/2005
Gallagher Anuncia Multiple Arrestos Por Falsos Choques En Miami
11/18/2005
El Jefe Financiero De La Florida, Tom Gallagher, Hace Declaraciones Para La Implementación De Leyes Federales Con El Fin De Iniciar Un Fondo Nacional Para Catástrofes
11/17/2005
Statement from CFO Tom Gallagher On: Federal Legislation to Create a National Catastrophe Fund
11/10/2005
Isenhour Found Guilty of Stealing Education Funds
11/07/2005
Gallagher Offers Comprehensive Solutions to Better Protect Homeowners and Strengthen Property Insurance Market
11/02/2005
Gallagher Deploys Mobile Assistance Unit to Hialeah for Floridians Impacted by Wilma
11/01/2005
Aviso Para Los Consumidores - La Ley Que Require El Pago De Un Deducible Durante La Temporada De Huracanes Benificiará a Las Víctimas Afectadas Por Mas De Un Huracán
11/01/2005
***consumer Alert *** New Single Hurricane Deductible Law May Assist Victims of Multiple Hurricanes This Season
10/31/2005
Gallagher Envia Caravanas Moviles Al Sur De La Florida Para Dar Asistencia a Los Afectados Por El Huracán Wilma
10/27/2005
Gallagher Expresses Support for Workers’ Compensation Rate Cut
10/27/2005
Arrest Made in Usf Dorm Fires
10/26/2005
Committee to Simplify Homeowners Insurance Policies for Floridians to Meet October 28
10/26/2005
Gallagher Deploys Mobile Assistance Units for Floridians Impacted by Wilma
10/26/2005
Gallagher Issues Emergency Rule Capping Public Adjuster Fees to Protect Storm Victims
10/24/2005
Gallagher Mobilizes Search and Rescue, Consumer Assistance to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Wilma
10/19/2005
Cuídense De Chanchullos Cuando Selecciona Un Nuevo Plan Para Cobertura De Recetas Médicas Bajo El Medicare
10/19/2005
Insurance Agent Loses License, Must Pay $90,000 Fine
10/19/2005
Florida Seniors Urged to Beware of Scams When Choosing New Medicare Prescription Coverage
10/13/2005
Memorial Service to Honor Five Florida Firefighters Who Died Last Year in the Line of Duty
10/13/2005
Gallahger Aplaude Al Convenio Del Pago De Millones De Dólares a Las Víctimas De Huracanes
10/12/2005
Insurance Agent Charged with Forging Applications
10/12/2005
Gallagher Applauds Agreement to Pay Millions to Hurricane Victims
10/11/2005
Gallagher Announces Statewide Essay Contest to Promote Financial Education among Teens
10/10/2005
Gallagher Aplaude La Decision De Rechazar La Peticion De Aumento En Las Primas De Allstate
10/10/2005
La Semana Dedicada a La Prevención De Fuegos Se Concentra En La Seguridad De Su Hogar
10/08/2005
Gallagher Applauds Decision to Reject Allstate’s Rate Requests
10/07/2005
Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Safety in Home
10/07/2005
Gallagher Names Chairman and Vice Chairman of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services Board
10/06/2005
Gallagher Urges Floridians to Check out a Used Car’s History before Buying
10/04/2005
Statement from CFO Tom Gallagher On: Need to Increase Transparency and Accountability at Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
10/04/2005
Panhandle First Responders to Get Meth Lab Training
10/04/2005
Gallagher Calls for Additional $500 Million in Savings for Florida’s Small Businesses
09/30/2005
Committee to Simplify Homeowners Insurance Policies for Floridians Announced
09/22/2005
Gallagher Announces $2.2 Million in Refunds to Title Customers in Central Florida
09/19/2005
Gallagher: South Floridians Must Prepare
09/16/2005
Former Broward County Agent Charged with Stealing $92,000 in Premiums from More than 50 Customers
09/15/2005
Statement from CFO Tom Gallagher regarding Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
09/13/2005
Gallagher Advierte Que Se Cuiden De Los Nuevos Trucos Que Existen Para Robarle Su Identidad
09/13/2005
Gallagher Warns about New Identity Theft Scam
09/12/2005
Gallagher Announces Millions in Potential Savings for Florida’s Small Businesses
09/01/2005
Statement from Florida’s CFO Tom Gallagher regarding Nationwide’s Decision to Non-renew a Substantial Number of Their Customers
08/30/2005
Gallagher Announces Consumer Service Locations for Hurricane Katrina Victims
08/30/2005
Gallagher Moves to Prevent Public Adjusters from Price Gouging Hurricane Katrina Victims
08/29/2005
Gallagher Updates Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
08/26/2005
Dueños De Una Clinica En Tampa Bay Fueron Arrestados Por 'Vender' Pacientes
08/26/2005
Dealing with Hurricanes: Tips for Insurance Consumers
08/26/2005
Tampa Bay Clinic Owners Arrested for ‘selling’ Patients
08/25/2005
Gallagher Advises Floridians to Designate Emergency Contacts on Cell Phones
08/25/2005
Gallagher Announces Arrest of Miami Man for Selling Worthless Hurricane Insurance
08/24/2005
Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch Now in Effect for Southeast Florida
08/22/2005
Gallagher Calls for Expanded Response to Fight Florida’s Most Dangerous Drug
08/19/2005
Statement by Florida Fire Marshal Tom Gallagher
08/19/2005
Gallagher Anuncia El Arresto De Diez Personas Vínculadas Al Fraude De Accidentes Automovilísticos
08/18/2005
Gallagher Hace Llamada Para Una Revisión Independiente Debido a La Petición De State Farm En Aumentar Las Primas De Seguros De Hogares
08/18/2005
Gallagher Calls for Independent Review of State Farm’s Rate Request
08/18/2005
Gallagher Announces Arrests of 10 in Staged Crash Ring
08/11/2005
Gallagher Calls on Florida Banks to Waive Fees for Holocaust Survivors
08/09/2005
Statement from Tom Gallagher on Hurricane Charley’s Anniversary
08/05/2005
Two Broward Women Charged for Falsely Representing Marriage Documents to Collect on Death Benefits
08/05/2005
Gallagher Announces Unclaimed Property Auction Results
08/05/2005
Gallagher Questions Allstate Rate Request; Independent Review Shows Flaws in Allstate's Request
08/04/2005
Gallagher Names Citizens Board Appointees
08/04/2005
Former Insurance Agent Charged with Swindling Elders
08/03/2005
Trg Operators Handed Sentences, Ordered to Report to Prison in October
08/02/2005
Ken Anthony Reappointed to Fajua Board of Governors
08/02/2005
Tom Gallagher Announces Arrests in $100,000 Insurance Fraud Case
07/29/2005
State Investigators Wrap up Workers’ Compensation Compliance Sweeps
07/28/2005
State to Hold Unclaimed Property Auction in Ft. Lauderdale
07/27/2005
Tenga Cuidado Con Entidades Que Puedan Ofrecerle Seguro Para Su Casa Que No Estan Licenciadas
07/27/2005
Beware of Unlicensed Entity Selling Homeowners Insurance
07/26/2005
Miami Couple Charged with Selling Fake Insurance to Truckers
07/25/2005
Gallagher Announces Claim Fraud Arrests
07/25/2005
Self-employed Floridians Qualify for Guaranteed-issue Health Coverage during August
07/20/2005
State Unclaimed Property Auction to Be Held July 30
07/15/2005
Gallagher Announces Arrests for Auto ‘ditching’
07/15/2005
Gallagher Issues Emergency Rule Capping Public Adjuster Fees to Protect Storm Victims
07/14/2005
Reward Offered for Information Concerning Arson at the Islamic Society of Central Florida
07/14/2005
Arrest Made in Azalea Drive Arson Fire
07/13/2005
Gallagher Announces Update to Hurricane Recovery Efforts
07/11/2005
Gallagher Mobilizes State Resources to Assist in Hurricane Recovery
07/07/2005
Gallagher Says Hmos, Health Insurance Companies Will Be Flexible on Prescription Refills
07/07/2005
Hurricane Dennis Threatens Gulf Coast
07/01/2005
Loxahatchee Woman Arrested for Faking Death to Collect on Life Insurance Policy
06/30/2005
Father, Son Charged with Workers’ Compensation Fraud
06/30/2005
Declaraciones Del Jefe Financiero De La Florida, Tom Gallagher, Con Referencia a Allstate Floridian
06/29/2005
Statement from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher on Allstate Floridian
06/29/2005
Gallagher: Tenga Cuidado Con Las Estafas Financieras Que Atacan a Grupos Religiosos Y Comunitarios.
06/29/2005
Gallagher: Beware of Financial Scams Targeting Religious and Community Groups
06/28/2005
Gallagher Urges Floridians to Celebrate Safely on July 4
06/24/2005
Lifetime Capital, Inc., Principals Sentenced to Collective 22 Years in Prison on Fraud Charges
06/23/2005
Declaración Del CFO Tom Gallagher Con Respecto Al Paso Para Implementar Un Aumento En Sus Seguros Que Piensa Dar La Compañia De Seguros Allstate Sin Ser Aprobados
06/23/2005
Statement from CFO Tom Gallagher Re: Allstate Insurance Company’s Move to Raise Rates without Approval
06/22/2005
Gallagher Announces Southeast Florida Winners in Contest Promoting Financial Literacy among Teens
06/21/2005
Gallagher Hace Un Llamamiento Para El Rechazo De Aumento En Primas Que No Tienen Prueba Que Lo Corroboren
06/21/2005
Gallagher Calls for Rejection of Unsupported Rate Increase
06/20/2005
Gallagher Calls on Florida’s Firefighters to ‘stand Down’ for Safety
06/16/2005
Gallagher Applauds Signing of Viatical Legislation
06/10/2005
*hmos, Health Insurance Companies to Be Flexible on Prescription Refills*
06/14/2005
Gallagher Announces North Florida Winners in Contest Promoting Financial Literacy among Teens
06/14/2005
CFO Gallagher Releases Annual Top 10 Fraud List
06/12/2005
Gallagher Offers Help to Residents Impacted by Arlene
06/10/2005
Operators of Unlicensed Entity Trg Marketing, Llc, Plead Guilty, Accept Prison Sentences
06/10/2005
Gallagher Announces Statewide Arrest Sweep by Insurance Fraud Investigators
06/10/2005
Tropical Storm Arlene Threatens Gulf Coast
06/07/2005
Gallagher Charges Meth Labs as a ‘terrorist Threat to Florida’
06/06/2005
Gallagher Warns Investors: Verify before You Buy
06/02/2005
Free Annual Credit Reports and Credit Repair
06/01/2005
Statement by Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Improvements to Sex-offender Database
06/01/2005
Gallagher Commends Governor, Lawmakers for Enacting Homeowners Insurance Protections
05/31/2005
Statement by Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Coastal Petroleum Settlement
05/31/2005
Gallagher Announces Workshops to Educate Businesses, Offices about State’s Unclaimed Property Laws
05/27/2005
Gallagher Unveils Prescription Drug Price Comparison Webpage for Seniors
05/27/2005
Gallagher: Consider Options for Insuring Vacation
05/26/2005
Statement from Tom Gallagher:today’s Court Ruling That Citizens Policyholders Be Made Whole
05/25/2005
Gallagher Announces Program to Help Military Families with Insurance Decisions
05/25/2005
Two Charged with Staging Accident, Filing False Claim
05/23/2005
First Coast Gets New Tool to Help Combat Arson
05/23/2005
Gallagher Desea Que Todos Los Floridanos Tengan Mejor Protección Durante La Temporada De Huracanes
05/23/2005
Man Charged with Insurance Application Fraud and Theft
05/23/2005
Gallagher Wants Floridians to Be Better Protected This Hurricane Season
05/23/2005
K-9 ‘misty’ to Help Combat Arson in Central Florida
05/17/2005
Gallagher Announces Arrests in Ponzi Scheme
05/17/2005
Jacksonville Insurance Agent Sentenced to Three Years in Prison, $366,000 in Restitution for Swindling Senior Citizens
05/16/2005
Gallagher Unveils Comprehensive New Website for Seniors
05/16/2005
Gallagher Announces Money Tree Lending Placed into Receivership
05/12/2005
Miami Man Arrested for Selling Bogus Discount Plan
05/10/2005
Gallagher Elogia La Aprobación De La Ley Que Ofrece Protección En Los Seguros Para La Propiedad En La Florida
05/10/2005
Gallagher Announces Launch of Database Showing Employers Who Have Been Issued Stop Work Orders
05/09/2005
Gallagher Lauds Passage of Homeowners Insurance Protections for Floridians
05/09/2005
Gallagher Elogia a Los Congresistas Por Sus Acciones Positivas En La Introducción De Nuevas Leyes
05/09/2005
Legislature Approves Funding for More Insurance Fraud Investigators and a Prosecutor
05/07/2005
Gallagher Commends State Lawmakers for Positive Action on a Variety of Bills
05/05/2005
Gallagher Aplaude El Trabajo De Los Legisladores Por Establecimiento De Las Cuentas De Ahorro Para Huracanes
05/05/2005
Sarasota Attorney Charged with Insurance Fraud
05/05/2005
CFO Gallagher Commends Legislature for Passing Nursing Home Sprinkler Bill
05/04/2005
Gallagher Applauds Lawmakers for Laying the Groundwork for Hurricane Savings Accounts
05/04/2005
State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigation Finds Presence of Gasoline Main Factor in Margate Fire
05/03/2005
Statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Gallagher on Hurricane Claims Reporting Deadline
05/02/2005
Statement by Florida Chief Financial Officer Gallagher regarding Jessica Lunsford Act
05/02/2005
Gallagher Urges Floridians to Help Prevent Dangerous Juvenile Fire Play and Arson
04/27/2005
Florida CFO Gallagher, State and National Leaders Urge Legislature to Pass Landmark Legal Reform Bills
04/26/2005
Floridians Who Participate in a Staged Crash Stand to Lose License under Fast-track Process
04/25/2005
CFO Gallagher Says Lakeland Nursing Home Fire Points to Need for Legislation to Require Sprinklers
04/22/2005
Statement by Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Passover
04/22/2005
Child Dies after Accidental Kitchen Fire
04/20/2005
Gallagher Lauds Committee Passage of Viatical Legislation
04/15/2005
State Wraps up Workers’ Compensation Compliance Sweep
04/15/2005
Louisiana Contractor Charged with Failing to Have Workers’ Comp for Out-of-state Workers
04/11/2005
Gallagher Names New General Counsel
04/13/2005
CFO Gallagher Applauds Sen. Webster, Rep. Stargel for Promoting Nursing Home Sprinkler Systems
04/07/2005
Unlicensed Pompano Beach Psychotherapist Arrested Again
04/06/2005
Firefighters License Plate Hottest Seller in 2004
04/05/2005
Gallagher to Hold Hurricane Recovery Town Hall Meeting in Jupiter
04/05/2005
Gallagher to Host Orlando Small Business Roundtable
04/05/2005
Governor Bush, Gallagher and Cabinet Honor Florida’s Outstanding Fire and Rescue Service Personnel
04/04/2005
Gallagher, Rep. Cannon Push for Tougher Laws against Insurance Fraud
04/04/2005
Florida’s Fire and Rescue Workers to Be Honored during round of Capitol Events on Tuesday
03/30/2005
Gallagher Seeks to Clarify Confusion with Storm Claims, Outlines Options to Help Consumers
03/29/2005
Ocho Personas Se Enfrentan a Acusamientos Por Haber Obtenido Ilegalmente Reportes De Accidentes En Tres Condados
03/29/2005
Eight Arrested on Charges of Illegally Obtaining Crash Reports throughout Three Counties
03/23/2005
Statement from CFO Tom Gallagher on Progress of Hurricane Insurance Claim Payments in Pensacola Area
03/18/2005
El Gobernador Y El Gabinete Aprueban Regla Para Apresurar El Pago De Los Reclamos Por Daños Causados Por Los Huracanes
03/17/2005
Governor and Cabinet Approve Rule to Expedite Payment of Outstanding Hurricane Claims
03/17/2005
Los Floridianos Pueden Obtener Descuentos De Tarifas De Ventas Cuando Presentan Sus Papeles Para Los Impuestos En El 2004
03/15/2005
Gallagher Announces Town Hall Meeting in Hurricane-impacted Fort Pierce
03/14/2005
Three Charged with Insurance Fraud in Staged Accident
03/11/2005
Santa Rosa County Man Charged in Multiple Arsons
03/11/2005
CFO Gallagher Announces Arrests of 13 Individuals in Patient Brokering, PIP Fraud Scheme
03/10/2005
Statement from Tom Gallagher on Results of Meetings with Problem Insurers
03/09/2005
Cocoa Beach Man Arrested for False Hurricane Claim
03/03/2005
Statement from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Town Hall Meeting with Hurricane Victims in Northwest Florida
03/02/2005
Statement from Tom Gallagher regarding Tillie Fowler’s Passing
02/28/2005
Gallagher Announces Dates and Locations for Town Hall Meetings in Hurricane-impacted Areas
02/28/2005
Gallagher to Palm Bay Tornado Victims: State’s Storm Hotline Ready to Assist
02/25/2005
Gallagher to Hold Town Hall Meeting for Northwest Florida Hurricane Victims
02/22/2005
Jacksonville Man Indicted in Employee Leasing Scam
02/18/2005
Gallagher Unveils a New Phase in Ongoing Anti-pip Fraud Public Education Campaign
02/18/2005
Gallagher Revela Una Nueva Etapa En La Campaña Educacional Para Detectar Fraude Relacionado Contra Protección De Daños Personales (pip)
02/17/2005
Gallagher Urges Those Eligible for Multiple Hurricane Deductible Relief to Act Now
02/17/2005
Gallagher to Host Town Hall Meetings in Areas Still Seriously Impacted by Hurricanes
02/15/2005
Statement from Tom Gallagher Regarding: Hurricane Savings Accounts
02/16/2005
Gallagher, Lawmakers Push for Legislation to Better Inform and Protect Homeowners
02/09/2005
Gallagher Issues Report Calling for Increased Firefighter Safety in Training Exercises
02/04/2005
Declaraciones Del Jefe De Finanzas De La Florida, Tom Gallagher, Sobre Las Posibilidades De Aumento En La Primas
02/03/2005
Statement from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Recent Rate Requests
02/01/2005
Man Gets 3-year Sentence for Selling Fake Insurance Cards
02/01/2005
Gallagher Informa Al Consejo De Ministros Sobre El Estado De Las Gestiones Del Huracán
02/01/2005
Gallagher Offers Hurricane Status Report
01/31/2005
Gallagher, Icheic Join University of Miami to Launch National Pilot Project for Holocaust Survivors
01/31/2005
Creditos En Sus Impuestos
01/27/2005
Gallagher Urges Eligible Hurricane Victims to Submit Multiple Deductible Information
01/27/2005
Many Floridians Are Missing out on Tax Windfall
01/25/2005
Florida League of Cities Thanks CFO Tom Gallagher for Leading Insurance Fraud Fight
01/25/2005
Auto Shop Owners Charged with Insurance Fraud
01/24/2005
Florida Man Wanted in Family Slip-and-fall Scheme Is Awaiting Extradition in California
01/24/2005
Past Hurricane Season a Strong Incentive to Get an Insurance Checkup
01/19/2005
Statement from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher in Support of School Voucher Law Defense Reaching State Supreme Court
01/14/2005
Two Suspects Arrested in Brownsville School Fire
01/12/2005
State Fire Marshal’s Office Hosts the Great Florida Fire School This Week
01/13/2005
Statement from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Moody’s Investor Service Boosting Florida’s Bond Rating
01/11/2005
Tsunami Disaster Relief Fraud Alert
01/11/2005
Florida Insurance Agent Accused of Stealing Premiums, Putting Uninsured Truck Drivers on Road
01/06/2005
Gallagher Launches Program to Aid Hurricane Victims Hit by Multiple Hurricane Deductibles
01/05/2005
Statement from Florida's Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher regarding Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
12/27/2004
Gallagher to Mortgage Holders: Know Your Bank’s Procedure for Processing Insurance Claim Checks
12/31/2004
Gallagher: Start the New Year Right and Save More
12/23/2004
Se Prorroga La Moratoria En La Cancelacion De Seguros Hasta El 31 De Marzo Para Hogares Todavia No Reparados
12/21/2004
Moratorium on Insurance Cancellations Again Extended to March 31 for Homes Not Yet Repaired
12/17/2004
Gallagher Assures Storm Victims That a Process to Apply for Deductible Relief Will Soon Be in Place
12/09/2004
Gallagher to Floridians: Look for Lost Property This Holiday Season
12/01/2004
Task Force Created to Improve Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
11/29/2004
Agent Surrenders Insurance Licenses Following Allegations of Customer Abuse
11/24/2004
Gallagher to Consumers: Beware of Financial Scams This Holiday Season
11/23/2004
Clinic Owner, ‘patients’ Face Insurance Fraud Charges
11/23/2004
Employer of Workers Killed at July Construction-site Accident Charged with Fraud
11/23/2004
Moratorium on Insurance Cancellations Extended to Dec. 31st for Homes Not Yet Repaired
11/18/2004
Gallagher Warns Adjusters against Discouraging Consumers from Filing a Complaint with DFS
11/17/2004
Pasco County Man Accused of Filing False Insurance Claims
11/16/2004
Eleven Insurance Companies Subpoenaed
11/12/2004
Gallagher Visits Mediation Centers, Gives Status Report on Hurricane Response
11/10/2004
Judge Rules against Mutual Benefits in Favor of Sec
11/10/2004
Gallagher Announces Statewide Essay Contest Promoting Financial Literacy among Teens
11/09/2004
Gallagher Recommends Extending Moratorium on Cancellations to Homeowners Still Waiting for Repairs
11/05/2004
Agent Arrested for Stealing Insurance Premiums
11/05/2004
Unlicensed, Uninsured Contractor Arrested Today Following Surprise Inspection in St. Lucie County
11/04/2004
Gallagher Launches Probe into Questionable Broker Activities in Florida
10/29/2004
Children of Fallen Soldiers Receive College Scholarships
10/29/2004
State-required Refund Plan Nets $1.7 Million
10/26/2004
Gallagher Honors State Fire Marshal’s Office Director for Success in Passing Firefighter Safety Rules
10/26/2004
Governor, Cabinet Impose Deadlines for Insurance Companies to Handle Claims
10/25/2004
Need Help Resolving a Dispute with Your Insurance Company?
10/22/2004
New Federal Law Affects Check “Grace Periods”
10/21/2004
Gallagher Requests Deadlines for Insurers to Handle Storm Claims
10/20/2004
DFS Reminds Construction Contractors of Workers’ Compensation Requirements
10/15/2004
Gallagher Announces the Fifth Arrest of an Unlicensed Public Adjuster Working in Hurricane-damage Area
10/15/2004
Miami Man Arrested for Selling Bogus Discount Plan
10/11/2004
Gallagher Creates Mediation Program for Storm Victims to Resolve Insurance Disputes
10/04/2004
Gallagher Kicks off Fire Prevention Week 2004 with New Education Programs, Emphasis on Smoke Alarms
10/04/2004
Seniors Are Focus of a New Fire Safety Program Created by State Fire Marshal’s Office, Elder Affairs
10/01/2004
Department of Financial Services, Elder Affairs to Announce New Senior Fire Safety Program
09/29/2004
American Superior Insurance Company Consents to Rehabilitation Due to Unprecedented Storm Losses
09/27/2004
Gallagher Offers Insurance Advice to Storm Victims
09/24/2004
Number of Florida Workplace Fatalities Drops in 2003
09/23/2004
Gallagher Urges East Coast Residents to Stay Alert, Prepare for Possible Strike by Hurricane Jeanne
09/21/2004
CFO Gallagher Announces Two More Arrests of Unlicensed Adjusters in Ft. Myers Area
09/20/2004
Gallagher Announces Insurance ‘super-center’
09/18/2004
Gallagher Deploys Mobile Response Unit to Panhandle
09/17/2004
Gallagher Provides Update on Dfs’ Emergency Response Efforts
09/16/2004
Gallagher to Send Consumer Specialists to Panhandle and Redeploy Staff to Charley, Frances Affected Areas
09/15/2004
Gallagher to Lending Industry: Reach out with Disaster Recovery Assistance
09/10/2004
Statement from Tom Gallagher Re: Storm Victims Facing Double Deductibles from Hurricanes Charley and Frances
09/10/2004
Gallagher Orders Insurance Companies to Report Price Gouging by Independent Adjusters
09/08/2004
Gallagher Accompanies President, Governor on Tour of Storm-damaged Areas and Sends More Help to Storm Victims
09/07/2004
Bush, Gallagher to Visit Port of Tampa
09/08/2004
Bush, Gallagher to Visit Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center
09/07/2004
Despues De Visitar Areas Affectadas, Gallagher Responde Con Ayuda Movil
09/07/2004
Following Tours of Affected Areas, Gallagher Deploys Mobile Response Unit
09/02/2004
Governor Bush, Gallagher to Visit Miami Hurricane Center
09/01/2004
Gallagher Will Impose Emergency Rules for Adjusters in Anticipation of Hurricane Frances’ Aftermath
09/01/2004
Gallagher Advises Storm Victims: Make Sure Your Building Contractor Is Covered by Workers’ Comp
08/31/2004
Gallagher to Florida Building Commission: Don’t Weaken State Building Code
08/31/2004
Insurance Agent Allegedly Used Forgery, Deceit to Bilk Customers out of $200,000
08/30/2004
Gallagher to Mortgage Holders: Know Your Bank’s Procedure for Processing Insurance Claim Checks
08/27/2004
Gallagher Urges Fire Safety in Colleges and Universities
08/27/2004
CFO Gallagher Announces Arrest of Unlicensed Adjuster, Warns Reports Have Led to Several Investigations
08/26/2004
Gallagher Gives Hurricane Charley Status Report
08/25/2004
Gallagher and Bronson Join Sears, United Way of Florida, K.i.d.s, Inc., for Hands-on Hurricane Relief
08/24/2004
Governor, Cabinet Give Storm Victims 60-day Grace Period on Insurance Premium Payments, Nonrenewals
08/23/2004
Gallagher Reminds Hurricane Victims How to Seek Help for Insurance Questions and Problems
08/20/2004
Gallagher Urges Banks, Credit Unions to Be Flexible with Loans and Credit for Customers Affected by Charley
08/19/2004
Gallagher, Insurance Executives Tour Storm-damaged Areas
08/18/2004
CFO Gallagher Will Ask Cabinet to Provide 60-day Grace Period for Premium Payments, Nonrenewals
08/17/2004
Gallagher Bans Public Adjusters from Requiring Cash up Front and Caps Excessive Fees
08/15/2004
Gallagher Deploys Mobile Response Unit to Help Floridians Get Insurance Claims Process under Way
08/14/2004
Governor Bush to Tour South Florida
08/13/2004
Gallagher Activates New Online System to Expedite Payment of Claims Following Charley
08/12/2004
CFO Gallagher Activates Storm Line, Posts Information on DFS Web Site
08/11/2004
DFS Honored by Trade Group for Online Database
08/11/2004
Gallagher: South Floridians Must Prepare for Possible Strike by Tropical Storm Charley
08/10/2004
Gallagher Reminds Floridians to Get Ready for Possible Hurricane Strike as Storm Threatens Gulf, Panhandle
08/06/2004
Second Agent with Beck Insurance Agency Suspended
08/04/2004
State Fire Marshal Gallagher, Commissioner Horne Applaud Orange County Public Schools
08/03/2004
Gallagher, Industry Partners Launch Statewide Financial Education Initiative
08/02/2004
Gallagher Appoints Steve Burgess as Insurance Consumer Advocate
08/02/2004
Employer of Workers Killed at a Recent Construction-site Accident Ordered to Stop Work
08/02/2004
State Raises Record Amount for Public Education in Unclaimed Property Auction
07/30/2004
State to Hold Unclaimed Property Auction in Miami
07/30/2004
Self-employed Floridians Qualify for Guaranteed-issue Health Coverage during August
07/29/2004
Investigators Seek Public’s Help in Solving Church Fire
07/26/2004
State Fire Marshal Gallagher Unveils Design for Florida Fallen Firefighter Wall of Honor
07/23/2004
Spring Hill Resident Charged with Workers’ Comp Fraud
07/15/2004
State Fire Marshal’s Office, Flash Provide 300 Free Smoke Alarms to Lynn Haven
07/13/2004
Workers’ Compensation Carriers, Self-insured Plans Fined More than $875,000 for Violations
07/08/2004
Jacksonville Agent Suspended for Aiding and Abetting Unlicensed Insurance Sales and “Sliding”
07/09/2004
CFO Gallagher Warns Agents against Paying or Accepting ‘kickbacks’
07/07/2004
Gallagher Taps Law Enforcement Veteran to Lead Division of Insurance Fraud
07/07/2004
State Returns Record Amount of Unclaimed Property
07/02/2004
Title Agent Arrested for Stealing More than $1.1 Million
07/02/2004
Gallagher Commends Governor, Lawmakers for Ending Abusive Practices in Annuities Sales
06/30/2004
CFO Gallagher Lauds Governor’s Signing of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services Act
06/24/2004
Lake County Man Charged with Organized Fraud and Aggravated White Colar Crime
06/29/2004
Gallagher, State Attorney Announce Arrests in School Voucher Fraud Scheme
06/28/2004
Gallagher Applauds Governor, Lawmakers for Enacting Consumer Friendly Legislation Effective July 1
06/28/2004
Floridians Urged to Celebrate July 4 Safely, Legally
05/26/2004
Gallagher to Floridians: Get Ready for Hurricane Season
05/24/2004
Travel Insurance: the Vacation Raincheck
05/24/2004
Restlawn Cemetery Ordered to Find Buyer or Lose License
05/18/2004
Department Advises Conseco Policyholders on Options
05/17/2004
Towing Contractor Arrested for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
05/17/2004
Gallagher Honored by Financial Literacy Organization
05/13/2004
Business Owner Charged with Arson
05/13/2004
Owners of Insolvent Insurance Company Charged with Theft, Racketeering and Conspiracy
05/13/2004
Statement from Tom Gallagher in Support of Health Savings Accounts
05/13/2004
New Yorker Sentenced for Faking the Identities of Floridians for Cash
05/12/2004
Local Teens Arrested for Multiple Arsons
05/12/2004
Man Arrested for Selling Fake Insurance Cards
05/12/2004
Miami Couple Charged with Fraud, Grand Theft
05/11/2004
Measure to Increase the Availability of Homeowners Insurance Signed into Law
05/11/2004
West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Stealing One Half-million Dollars in State Funds
05/10/2004
Broward County Insurance Agent Charged with Theft
05/10/2004
May 10-14 Is ‘cover the Uninsured Week’
05/06/2004
Federal, State Regulators Shut down Nation’s Largest Viatical Settlement Company
05/06/2004
Collection Agencies Scam Settled
05/04/2004
Florida Homeowners to Receive Refunds in $1.65 Million Settlement with Mortgage-servicing Company
05/04/2004
Woman Charged with Selling Phony Insurance Cards
05/03/2004
Stronger Consumer Protections Now in Place for Florida’s Insurance Consumers
05/03/2004
CFO Gallagher: Parents Must Warn Children about Arson
04/30/2004
Gallagher Applauds Lawmakers for Approving Legislation to Increase the Availability of Homeowners Insurance
04/30/2004
CFO Gallagher Lauds Passage of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumers Services Act
04/27/2004
Regulators Seek Revocation of South Florida Mortgage Lender’s License
04/23/2004
Pensacola Man Charged with Burglary and Arson
04/22/2004
DFS Recognizes ‘take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day’
04/19/2004
DFS Pays $15,000 Reward to Florida ‘fraud Buster’
04/16/2004
Florida Taxwatch Supports Gallagher, Legislative Push to Increase the Availability of Homeowners Insurance
04/14/2004
Woman Charged Second Time for Stealing Insurance Funds
04/14/2004
State Hires Prosecutor to Help Drive down PIP Fraud
04/13/2004
Outstanding Fire and Rescue Service Personnel Honored
04/12/2004
CFO Issues Warning about Single-employer Trusts
04/09/2004
Beware of Transfer Fund Scams
04/07/2004
Father, Son Convicted of Insurance Premium Thefts
04/09/2004
Dateline Nbc to Air Unclaimed Property Segment
04/01/2004
Insurance Agent Surrenders License after Guilty Plea
04/01/2004
Insurance Agent’s License Revoked
03/31/2004
Gallagher Joins Legislative Leaders to Push for Consumers’ Bill of Rights
03/26/2004
3 Arrested for $1.5 Million in Insurance Fraud
03/24/2004
Gallagher, Lawmakers Ask for Greater Authority to Curb Abusive Practices Used by Debt Collectors
03/22/2004
Gallagher Promotes Legislation to Prevent Id Theft
03/19/2004
5 Arrested in Scheme That Defrauded Hundreds of Seniors
02/13/2004
Woman Charged with Fraud Based on Prescriptions
03/15/2004
Gallagher Closes Investigation on Virtual Schools
03/12/2004
Woman Charged with Stealing Guaranty Funds
03/11/2004
Governor Signs Bill Providing Health Care to More than 90,000 Children
03/09/2004
Gallagher Joins Key Legislators to Derail Bullet Train
03/09/2004
Florida’s CFO Honors Outstanding Academic Achievement
03/05/2004
Gallagher Announces Bullet Train Petition Website in Response to Citizen Interest
03/04/2004
Bush, Gallagher Join Forces to Derail Bullet Train
03/01/2004
Gallagher Announces Legislation to Stop Abusive Sales Practices of Annuities Sold to Seniors
02/20/2004
Insurance Agent Charged with Selling Phony Bonds
02/20/2004
Tampa Medical Clinic Records Seized, Owners Arrested
02/19/2004
Beware of Promises of Fast Cash This Tax Season
02/13/2004
Viatical Fraud Indictment Returned
02/12/2004
Third Agent Pleads Guilty in Insurance ‘sliding’ Scheme
02/11/2004
Two Arrested in Workers’ Comp Fraud Sweep
02/10/2004
Dental Assistant Charged with Insurance Fraud
02/09/2004
Gallagher Offers Warning on Medical Discount Cards
02/05/2004
License of Ocala Cemetery Company Suspended
02/05/2004
Orlando Insurance Agent Pleads No Contest to Fraud
02/04/2004
Man Posing as Psychotherapist Charged with Fraud
01/29/2004
Isenhour Arrested for Grand Theft
01/28/2004
Beware of Fictitious E-mails Claiming to Be from the Fdic, Occ
01/26/2004
Man Arrested in Connection with Restaurant Fire
01/27/2004
State Agencies Join Forces to Fight Financial Exploitation of Florida's Elders
01/27/2004
Florida’s Unclaimed Property Program Nears $1 Billion in Holdings for Floridians
01/21/2004
More Arrests in Ongoing PIP Fraud Investigation
01/16/2004
‘get Smart about Insurance Week’ Kicks off Monday
01/15/2004
Bush and Gallagher Applaud Scripps Florida Funding Corporation on Agreements
01/14/2004
‘top 10’ Investment Scams to Watch out for in 2004
12/17/2003
Two South Florida Businessmen Face Insurance Charges
12/31/2003
Gallagher Urges Floridians to Ring in New Year Safely
12/31/2003
New Law Limiting Insurers’ Use of Credit Reports Effective January 1
12/31/2003
Arrest Made in Connection with August Home Fire
12/17/2003
Full Accountability Critical to Florida's School Choice Programs
11/07/2003
Miami Bail Bondsman Banned from the Industry after Pleading Guilty to Diversion of Premiums
11/07/2003
Sinkholes: What Homeowners Need to Know
11/06/2003
Florida’s Employers Recognize Need for Financial Literacy
11/04/2003
Arrest Made in Bartow Arson
10/30/2003
Don’t Be Tricked into Losing Your Home, Gallagher Warns
10/29/2003
Fort Lauderdale Agent Facing Felony Charge, Loss of License after Hiring Son Banned from Industry
10/29/2003
Former Pensacola Insurance Agent Charged with Theft
10/27/2003
Monumental Life Agrees to Return an Estimated $650,000 to More than 9,000 Florida Policyholders
10/27/2003
Monumental Life Agrees to Return an Estimated $650,000 to More than 9,000 Florida Policyholders
10/24/2003
New York Man Sentenced for Impersonating Floridians to Collect Thousands of Dollars in Unclaimed Cash
10/24/2003
State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Plan for Winter
10/23/2003
Gallagher Announces New Investment Options and Lower Fees through Florida’s Deferred Compensation Plan
10/22/2003
Former State Employee Sentenced for Filing False Travel Claims for Reimbursement
10/16/2003
Unauthorized Water Craft Insurer Ordered to Stop Florida Operations, Agent Facing License Revocation
10/14/2003
2003 Safety Expo to Be Held Tomorrow
10/09/2003
Miami Title Agency Owner Denied Bond Reduction, Charged with 41 Additional Counts of Escrow Theft
10/03/2003
Gallagher, Rundle Proclama Nueva Estrategia Para Combatir El Fraude En Seguros De Automoviles
10/03/2003
Gallagher, Rundle Announce New Strategy for Combating Auto Insurance Fraud
10/02/2003
Former Cemetery Employees Charged with Selling Sub-standard Burial Plots
10/01/2003
Online Financial Customer Service Improved and Expanded
09/30/2003
Workers’ Compensation Reforms in Effect Oct. 1
09/26/2003
Miami Title Agency Owner Charged with Escrow Theft
09/26/2003
Tallahassee Man Arrested on Arson Charge
09/24/2003
State Fire Marshal Partners with Flash to Provide Free Smoke Detectors to At-risk Homes in Pinellas County
09/23/2003
Fort Lauderdale Company Owner Charged with Theft
09/19/2003
Former Insurance Agent Charged with Fraud
09/17/2003
Gallagher Urges Consumers to Beware of Sharing Personal or Financial Information
09/12/2003
Gallagher: Time to Prepare for Potential Storm
09/10/2003
Sanford Man Arrested for Attempted Felony Murder and Arson
09/05/2003
Director of Unlicensed Insurance Entity Arrested
09/04/2003
Gallagher Unveils Workers’ Compensation Policy Tracking Database
09/04/2003
State Regulators, AARP Warn Seniors to Be on the Lookout for Investment Fraud
09/05/2003
Florida Agents Charged with Selling Millions of Dollars in Unregistered Securities
09/03/2003
Workshops to Be Held on New Fire Sprinkler Requirements in Condominiums and Apartment Buildings
08/29/2003
Arson Dog Key Part of Recent Murder Investigation
08/27/2003
Gallagher Urges Consumers to Be Well-informed before Buying a Car
08/26/2003
Local Cop Charged with Workers’ Compensation Fraud
08/26/2003
Unclaimed Property Auction Generates More than $500,000 for Public Education
08/25/2003
Statement from Tom Gallagher regarding Blue Ribbon Task Force on Access to Affordable Health Insurance
08/22/2003
Clinic Owner Arrested for PIP Fraud Scheme
08/21/2003
Regulators, Equitable Life Reach Settlement regarding Complaints of Misleading Sales
08/20/2003
Department Seeks to Revoke Sarasota Agent’s License for Selling Unlicensed Insurance
08/20/2003
State Regulators Warn Consumers Not to Fall Prey to Loan Schemes
08/15/2003
State to Hold Unclaimed Property Auction in Tampa
08/13/2003
State Fire Marshal Joins Fema in Campaign to Prevent Fire Deaths among Infants, Toddlers and Children
08/11/2003
Unclaimed Property Auction to Be Held in Tampa
08/11/2003
Gallagher Takes Action against Restlawn Cemetery
08/08/2003
***consumer Alert***gallagher to Tour Area Impacted in Thursday Night’s Storm
08/05/2003
Arrest for Arson
07/31/2003
Unlicensed Insurer Loses Challenge to Shut-down Order
07/31/2003
Self-employed Floridians Qualify for Guaranteed-issue Health Coverage during August
07/30/2003
Pensacola Car Dealer Charged with Insurance Fraud
07/29/2003
Former Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More than $180,000 from a Local Insurance Agency
07/28/2003
Cape Coral Condominium Fire Determined to Be Arson
07/16/2003
Justus Viatical Group Owner Sentenced to Three Years after Pleading Guilty to Numerous Counts of Grand Theft
07/16/2003
Mother and Son Facing PIP Fraud Charges
07/15/2003
Prime Succession’s Bankruptcy Should Not Affect Pre-need Contracts or Cemeteries in Florida
07/15/2003
Department Releases Statistics on Types and Classes of Florida Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
07/09/2003
Orlando Agent Charged with Insurance Fraud
06/27/2003
New Law Limiting Insurers’ Use of Credit Reports Signed by Governor
06/25/2003
Arrest Made in Serial Arsons at Eagle Harbor
06/25/2003
Gallagher Advises Floridians to Celebrate Safely
06/24/2003
Department Charges Clearwater Agent with Selling Unlicensed Insurance
06/24/2003
Department Seeks Disciplinary Action against Orlando-area Agents for Unlicensed Insurance Sales
06/20/2003
Broward Couple Arrested for Grand Theft and Forgery
06/19/2003
Ft. Myers Agent Accused of Soliciting Local Businesses for Unlicensed Insurance Entities
06/19/2003
Insurance Agent Surrenders License
06/16/2003
Department Distributes More than $161,000 in Unclaimed Cash to School for the Deaf and Blind
06/16/2003
Chief Financial Officer Applauds Insurance Anti-fraud Act
06/12/2003
Gallagher Applauds Bush for Signing Legislation into Law That Will Put an End to Predatory Rating Practices
06/09/2003
Chief Financial Officer Announces Fight Financial Fraud in Florida Week
06/04/2003
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Alerting Public to an Insurance Scam Due to Arrest of Suspect
06/04/2003
Miami Title Agent Banned from Industry for Theft
06/02/2003
Gallagher Offers Warning on Medical Discount Cards
05/30/2003
Belle Glade Receives 600 Free Smoke Detectors
05/28/2003
Apalachicola Receives 300 Free Smoke Detectors
05/27/2003
Homestead Company Owner Facing Fraud Charges
05/22/2003
Gallagher Warns of Misleading E-mails Announcing the Release of Personal Financial Information
05/21/2003
Gallagher Joins Southeastern Officials in Issuing Warning about Hurricanes’ Deadly Risk of Flooding
02/05/2002
Statement Re: Exclusions of Terrorism Coverage
05/16/2003
Gallagher Testifies on Viatical Settlement Transactions and Curbing Potential Fraud
05/06/2003
Arrest of Miami Auto Insurance Agent Prompts Renewed Warning to ‘verify before You Buy’
05/12/2003
Gallagher Hosts Public Education Forum on Predatory Lending in Tampa
05/08/2003
Former Hialeah Policeman Accused of Aiding PIP Fraud
05/05/2003
State Fire Marshal’s Office to Host Several Events as Part of National Arson Awareness Week
05/02/2003
Gallagher Applauds Lawmakers for Passing Legislation That Will Put an End to Predatory Rating Practices
05/02/2003
Future First Financial Group President Arrested
05/01/2003
Palm Harbor Agent Surrenders License
05/01/2003
Second Husband-and-wife Team Loses Insurance Licenses
04/30/2003
Department of Financial Services Files Charges against 15 Agents for Unlicensed Insurance Sales
04/28/2003
State Fire Marshal’s Office Inspects Orange Co. Schools
04/28/2003
State Government Financial Reports Now Available
04/25/2003
Court Ruling Reinforces Need for Legislation to Put an End to Predatory Rating Practices
04/22/2003
Gallagher Hosts Public Education Forum on Predatory Lending in Pensacola
04/16/2003
DFS Revokes Couple's Insurance Licenses
04/14/2003
Gallagher, Posey Announce Felony Charges against Operators of Unlicensed Insurance Entity
04/10/2003
Gallagher Hosts Public Education Forum on Predatory Lending in Jacksonville
04/09/2003
Firefighters' Deaths Lead to Call for New Standards
04/08/2003
Medical Professionals Charged with PIP Fraud
04/08/2003
Governor and Cabinet Honor Florida’s Top Fire and Rescue Service Workers in Annual Ceremony
04/04/2003
State Fire Marshal Reminds Floridians: Change Clocks, Change Smoke Detector Batteries This Weekend
04/03/2003
Gallagher Partners with Atwater, Negron to Put an End to Predatory Rating Practices
04/01/2003
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Honors Gallagher for Efforts on Behalf of Holocaust Survivors
03/28/2003
Naples Agent Surrenders License
03/28/2003
State Expands Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses Beginning April 1
03/26/2003
Gallagher Applauds Bill Tightening Criminal Penalties for Sale of Unlicensed Insurance in Florida
03/25/2003
Insurance Regulator Confirmed
03/21/2003
Department Revokes Indian Rocks Man’s Insurance License
03/21/2003
Department Revokes Miami Agent’s License
03/21/2003
Agent Charged with Churning, Twisting and Exploiting an Elderly Person
03/20/2003
New Deadline Set for Holocaust Claim Filings
03/18/2003
February Fire Which Claimed Three Lives Ruled Accidental
03/18/2003
Gallagher Warns That War, Terror Fears Could Be Exploited by Con Artists
03/12/2003
Jacksonville Clinic Owner Arrested for Billing Fraud
03/12/2003
Gallagher Kicks off Education Campaign to Warn Consumers about the Dangers of Predatory Lending
03/07/2003
3 in Miami Charged with Passing Fraudulent Crash Reports
03/10/2003
Florida Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Decrease Slightly in 2001
03/06/2003
Former Insurance Agent Arrested for Grand Theft and Organized Fraud
02/28/2003
DFS Pays $25,000 in Rewards to Florida "Fraud Busters"
02/27/2003
Engineering Firm Fined $54,000 for Workers' Compensation Violation
02/27/2003
Arrest Made in Clay County Murder and Arson
02/26/2003
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Charged with Burning Vehicle
02/21/2003
Two Arrests Made in Connection with a House Fire
02/20/2003
House Fire Claims Three Lives
02/21/2003
State Fire Marshal Urges Caution, Not Panic, in Crowd
02/20/2003
Career Criminal Gets 20 Years for Insurance Fraud
02/17/2003
Former State Employee Charged with 54 Counts of Fraud
02/12/2003
Brevard County Company Owner Charged with Fraud
02/12/2003
Chief Financial Officer Reminds Floridians to Search for Lost Property
02/10/2003
Central Florida Roofing Company Owners Arrested
02/07/2003
Southwest Florida Drywall Company Fined $361,000
01/30/2003
Former Milton Car Dealer Charged with Organized Fraud
01/28/2003
Serial Arsonists Targeted by State Fire Marshal’s Crime Mapping Program
01/23/2003
Floridians Urged to Practice Fire Safety during Cold Snap
01/22/2003
South Florida Viatical Firm Charged with Fraud
01/22/2003
Floridians Should Double-check Their Coverage during Get Smart about Insurance Week
01/17/2003
Viatical Settlement Broker Facing Charges of Dealing in Fraudulent Life Insurance Policies
01/10/2001
Gallagher Announces More Arrests in Ongoing Investigation of Tampa-Area Fraud Ring
01/10/2001
Clinic Operator Faces Insurance Fraud Charge
11/01/2002
Clinic Operator Faces Insurance Fraud Charge
01/12/2001
Miami Insurance Agent Jailed
01/12/2001
Defendants in $580,000 Jua Theft Plead Guilty
01/12/2001
Former Miami Clinic Owner Jailed in $4 M Fraud Scheme
01/18/2001
State Fraud Investigators Tag Bogus Miami Laboratory
01/19/2001
13 Charged in Scheme That Lured at Least 300 Patients
01/29/2001
Former Insurance Company Executive Arrested
01/30/2001
Broward County Bounty Hunter Arrested
02/01/2001
Starke Man Accused of Filing Inflated Insurance Claim
02/05/2001
Gallagher Orders Viatical Company to Halt Doing Business in Florida
02/06/2001
Santa Rosa County Deputy Faces Fraud, Theft Charges
02/08/2001
Bradenton Man Charged with Theft for Inflated Claim
02/12/2001
Panama City Teen Charged with Arson
02/05/2001
Orange Park Doctor Pleads Guilty in Arson Conspiracy
02/21/2001
Gallagher Charges Miami Insurance Executives with Operating without a License
02/22/2001
Owner of Former Hmo Charged with Falsifying Records
02/27/2001
Treasurer Gallagher Offers Insurance, Fire Safety Experts as Part of ‘capital for a Day’ in Tampa
03/06/2001
Orlando Funeral Home Operator Hits New PIP-fraud Low
03/14/2001
Doi Prepared to Help Volusia Residents Impacted in Yesterday’s Storm
03/26/2001
Construction Company Owner, Financial Officer Charged with Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud
03/28/2001
Construction Company Operators Charged with Fraud
04/30/2001
Gallagher Orders Unlicensed Entity to Stop Selling Unregulated Health Insurance in Florida
04/06/2001
Four Charged with Filing 160 False PIP Claims
04/10/2001
State’s Fire and Emergency Service Professionals Honored by Florida’s Cabinet
04/17/2001
South Florida Man Wanted for 66 Counts of Fraud, Grand Theft Is in Custody after Three Years on Lam
04/24/2001
Arson Awareness Week Puts Spotlight on Cost of Crime
05/24/2001
Miami Beach Doctor Charged with Viatical Fraud
06/01/2001
Gallagher Reminds Homeowners to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
06/07/2001
Hospital Worker, Clinic Owner Accused of Steering Accident Victims into Inappropriate PIP Treatment
06/11/2001
Doi Releases 2000-2001 Top 10 Fraud List to Kick off Florida Insurance Fraud Prevention Week
06/27/2001
Gallagher Reminds Citizens to Celebrate Safely over Upcoming Holiday
07/02/2001
Gallagher Issues Emergency Rule to Protect Privacy of Consumers’ Health and Financial Information
07/10/2001
Insurance Agent Could Lose License, Face Order to Pay Unpaid Claims for Selling Unauthorized Insurance
07/12/2001
Doi Issues Guide to Help Consumers Prepare for Natural Disasters
07/24/2001
Insurance Agent Charged with Organized Fraud
07/31/2001
Healthy Kids Reaches Enrollment Benchmark Continues Work to Raise Awareness about Children's Health Insurance
08/01/2001
Reward Offered for Information on Lake City Fires
08/14/2001
Gallagher Orders Unlicensed Company to Stop Selling Health Insurance
08/24/2001
Gallagher Shows Parents How to Insure Their Children's Health Online
08/28/2001
Miami Father and Son Charged with Money Laundering
09/04/2001
Gallagher Announces Online Application for Insurance Agent License
09/05/2001
Gallagher Orders Fwua to Justify Rates
06/28/2004
State Releases Statistics on 2002 Florida Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
06/25/2004
Construction Contractor Falsified Workers’ Compensation Coverage, Investigators Say
06/24/2004
Agents Charged with Issuing Fake Insurance Certificates
06/14/2004
Governor Signs 'Affordable Healthcare for Floridians Act'
06/18/2004
State Wraps up Workers’ Compensation Compliance Sweep
06/17/2004
Florida Insurers Asked to Waive Guidelines for Military Personnel
06/14/2004
CFO Gallagher Releases Annual Top 10 Fraud List
06/11/2004
CFO Gallagher Taps Seasoned Public Servant as Department of Financial Services’ General Counsel
06/11/2004
Two Miami Insurance Adjusters Facing Fraud, Theft Charges
06/08/2004
Homestead Company Owner Must Pay Restitution
06/08/2004
Temporary Staffing Company Ordered to Stop Work
06/01/2004
Local Business Owner Convicted on Federal Charges
06/04/2004
More Charges Filed against Former Orlando Insurance Agent
05/25/2004
Gallagher, Cabinet Members Recognize Innovative State Employee Training Program
12/18/2003
Miami Clinic Owner, Four Others Arrested after Humvee Used to Ram Cars in Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
12/18/2003
Florida Outpaces Nation in Insurance Fraud Convictions
12/16/2003
Gallagher Applauds DFS Employees
12/15/2003
Gallagher to Consumers: Beware of Financial Scams This Holiday Season
12/12/2003
Daughter Allegedly Steals More than $80,000 from Elderly Mother
12/07/2003
Big States Agree to Uniform Standards on Annuity Products
12/10/2003
Florida Prepaid College Foundation Presents College Scholarships to the Children of Florida’s Fallen Soldiers
11/25/2003
Identity Theft Tv Special Helps Protect Consumers from Fast Growing Crime
11/24/2003
Be Wary When Buying Insurance Online
11/21/2003
Tallahassee Pool Business Owner Charged with Fraud
11/13/2003
Number of Florida Workplace Fatalities Drops in 2002
11/12/2003
Gallagher Advises Construction Industry: Apply for New Workers’ Compensation Exemptions by Nov. 30
09/19/2001
Gallagher Creates Task Force to Examine Insurers’ Use of Credit Reports
09/20/2001
Family Arrested in $3.8 Million ‘Land Flip’ Scheme
10/05/2001
Former Investment Advisor Ordered to Pay $4.2 Million Restitution for Failed Insurance Fund
10/08/2001
Florida Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Planning
10/12/2001
Memorial Service Will Honor Florida Firefighters Who Died Last Year in the Line of Duty
10/15/2001
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet October 30th in Miami
10/30/2001
Gallagher Announces New Blasting Rules
10/31/2001
Orlando Massage Therapist Charged with Theft in Fraudulent PIP Insurance Billings
11/05/2001
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet November 19th in Jacksonville
11/09/2001
Gallagher to Revoke Four South Florida Agents’ Licenses
11/16/2001
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet November 19th in Jacksonville
11/29/2001
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet December 10th in Tampa
12/06/2001
State Fire Marshal Offers Holiday Fire Safety Tips
12/07/2001
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet
12/13/2001
Medicare Beneficiaries Have Special Options in December
12/14/2001
Hialeah Man Gets Prison Sentence in Billing Scheme
01/09/2003
Insurance and Banking Regulators Appointed
01/04/2002
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet January 11th in Tallahassee
01/10/2002
Credit Scoring Task Force to Meet January 11th in Tallahassee
01/11/2002
Live Oak Businessman Faces Arson Solicitation Charge
01/15/2002
Heating Equipment Leading Cause of Winter Home Fires
01/15/2002
Jacksonville Woman Gets 7 Years in Prison in Claim Scheme
01/17/2002
Miami Clinic Owner, Manager Snared for Fraudulent Billings
01/23/2002
$20,000 in Rewards Offered in Summerfield Fires
01/24/2002
Deadline Approaching for Holocaust Survivors and Their Heirs to File Claims
02/06/2002
Former El Portal Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Role in Staged Car Accident Ring
02/08/2002
Two Miami Title Agents Charged in Diversion of $6 Million
02/11/2002
Gallagher Says Federal Ruling Significant for Florida Homeowners
02/14/2002
Gallagher Alerts Consumers to Insurers’ Use of Credit Reports
02/18/2002
Gallagher Takes Emergency Action against Agents
02/25/2002
Irs Ruling Confirms That Legislation Offers Millions in Future Savings to Florida Homeowners
03/01/2002
Miami Auto Agents Charged in Sliding Scheme
03/07/2002
Former Keys Insurance Agent Sentenced to Six Years in Premium Scam
03/12/2002
State’s Fire and Emergency Service Professionals Honored by Florida’s Cabinet
03/14/2002
Palatka Man Charged with Grand Theft
03/21/2002
Legislators Approve Reforms to State’s Property Insurance Market, Millions in Tax Savings Expected
04/09/2002
Florida Doi Issues Warning to Consumers: Stay Away from Unlicensed Insurance Entities
04/10/2002
Insurance Commissioner, Miami-Dade State Attorney Announce 16 Arrests in ‘operation Medical Deception’
04/12/2002
Two Miami Auto Agents Banned from Insurance Industry
04/19/2002
Doi Works with Insurer to Continue Coverage for Owners of Condominium Associations
04/19/2002
Department Finds That Half of the State’s Hmos Are Not Paying Claims on Time
04/19/2002
Ocala Fire & Arson Investigators Investigate Another Motel Fire Death in Marion County
04/19/2002
Murder and Arson Suspect Apprehended in Holmes County
04/22/2002
Sting Nabs Arsonist-for-hire Who Torched Cars for Insurance Money
04/23/2002
Broward Agent Arrested for Mishandling Premium Funds
04/24/2002
Fugitive in 1997 Live Oak Arson Apprehended in North Carolina
04/26/2002
Daytona Beach Arson Suspect Arrested in Panhandle
04/29/2002
Gallagher Orders Fifth Unlicensed Entity to Stop Selling Bogus Health Insurance in Florida
05/03/2002
Minority Policyholders Win Settlement From
05/03/2002
Orlando Woman Charged with Attempted Murder, Arson
05/06/2002
2-year-old Dies in Oakland House Fire
05/06/2002
Cost of Arson: $41 Million in Florida Last Year
05/08/2002
Gallagher Wins on Appeal against Phony Insurer
05/08/2002
Fire Destroys Group Home
05/09/2002
Yacht Fire in Davie Ruled Accidental
05/10/2002
Governor Signs Bill Reducing Costs for Hurricane and Other Catastrophic Storm Insurance, Accompanied by Gallagher
05/14/2002
Gallagher Orders Sixth Unlicensed Health Insurer
05/16/2002
Man Gets Life Sentence for Murder in Chipley Motel Fire
05/16/2002
South Florida Roofing Company Owner Charged with Fraud for Misclassifying Employees, Avoiding $1 Million in Premiums
05/17/2002
Aventura Agent Barred from Insurance Industry
05/21/2002
Milton Man Charged with Burning Home
05/22/2002
Ceo of Unlicensed Health Insurer Charged with Fraud
05/22/2002
Governor Bush Creates Commission on Workers' Compensation Reform
05/23/2002
Gallagher Shuts down Viatical Settlement Provider for Fraudulent Business Practices
05/28/2002
Two South Florida Men Charged with Organizing $1.5 Million Fraudulent Health Care Billing Scheme
05/30/2002
Hurricane Preparedness Expo to Mark 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew
05/31/2002
Pinellas Park Man Charged with Workers’ Compensation Fraud
05/31/2002
Fort Pierce Company Owner Charged with Grand Theft for Under-reporting Payroll to Leasing Company
05/31/2002
Gallagher to Homeowners: Prepare Now for a Busy Hurricane Season
06/04/2002
Minority Policyholders to Get Relief under $50 Million Settlement with Life of Georgia and Southland Life
06/05/2002
Gallagher Creates New Committee to Explore Health Insurance Options for Florida’s Small Businesses
06/10/2002
Doi Releases 2001-2002 Top 10 Fraud List to Kick off Florida Insurance Fraud Prevention Week
06/13/2002
Three South Florida Men Banned from Industry
06/14/2002
Ft. Walton Beach Man Charged with Burning Vehicle
06/17/2002
Agent Who Left Thousands without Health Insurance, Bilked Companies Is Facing Revocation of License
06/17/2002
Historic Jacksonville Beach Pier Destroyed by Fire
06/19/2002
Gallagher Holds the Line on Rising Workers’ Compensation Premiums
06/19/2002
Man Arrested in Fire at Panhandle Church
06/20/2002
Arrests Made in Fire at Jacksonville Beach Pier
06/25/2002
$2,500 Reward Offered in Arson Case
06/27/2002
Gallagher Blocks State Farm Rate Hikes on Homeowners, Owners of Condominiums and Apartment Buildings
06/28/2002
Morning Apartment Fire Results in One Fatality
06/28/2002
Gallagher Appoints Citizens Board of Governors, Moves Implementation Date to August 1
07/01/2002
Gallagher: Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
07/01/2002
School Fire Safety Shifts from Education to State Fire Marshal
07/01/2002
Nanny Lee Day Care Center Fire Determined to Be Caused by Child Playing with Matches or a Lighter
07/02/2002
State Fire Marshal's Office Assists Federal and Local Agencies with Fireworks Seizures
07/03/2002
Fire Ravages Saint Augustine Furniture Store
07/03/2002
House Fire in Apopka Ruled Arson
07/05/2002
Two South Florida Men Facing Charges of 400 Counts Each of Insurance Fraud, Grand Theft
07/08/2002
Morning Fire at Area Church Ruled Arson
07/09/2002
Davie Man Arrested for Title Insurance Fraud
07/10/2002
House Fire Started by a Child Prompts Warning from State Fire Marshal
07/17/2002
Car-buying Scheme Prompts Theft Charges against 2 Men
07/19/2002
Gallagher Sets Hearing on Mold Coverage
07/25/2002
Gallagher Orders United Wisconsin to Stop Doing Business for Unfair Underwriting Practices
07/25/2002
Couple Injured in House Fire
07/31/2002
Self-employed Floridians Qualify for Guaranteed-issue Health Coverage during August
08/01/2002
Gallagher Sets Forum on Mold Coverage
08/01/2002
State’s New Insurer of Last Resort Takes over Today
08/02/2002
Two Insurance Executives Arrested for Accepting Insurance Risks by an Insolvent Insurer
08/02/2002
N.a.p.t. Chief Officer Pleads Guilty to Fraud
08/05/2002
Lake County Fire Death Being Investigated by State Fire Marshal Ocala Investigators
08/05/2002
Viatical Provider Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges
08/06/2002
Gallagher Sets Forum on Mold Coverage
08/07/2002
Informant Claims $5,000 “Fraud Busters” Reward for Tipping Investigators to Clinic Billing Scheme
08/07/2002
Gallagher Shuts down Unlicensed Company Selling Medical Malpractice Insurance
08/08/2002
Digital Fingerprinting Will Speed Agent Applications, Screen out Felons
08/08/2002
Claims Adjuster Faces 29 Grand Theft Charges
08/09/2002
Gallagher Shuts down Second Unlicensed Entity Selling Bogus Medical Malpractice Coverage
08/12/2002
Judge Puts Controversial Viatical Settlement Provider in Conservatorship
08/16/2002
Department Clarifies Who Is Exempt under New Workers’ Compensation Law
08/26/2002
Death in Lake County Home Fire under Investigation
08/29/2002
Bay County Roofing Company Operators Face Charges of Racketeering, Workers Compensation Fraud
09/03/2002
Department Orders Alabama Man to Stop Selling Insurance in Florida without a License
09/04/2002
Department Suspends Hillsborough County Agent’ S License
09/05/2002
Forum on Mold Coverage to Be Held in Pensacola
09/16/2002
Weekend Explosions Prompt State Fire Marshal to Remind Residents to Regularly Check Gas Sources
09/17/2002
Conseco Extends Deadline for Home Health Care Policyholders to Make Important Choices
09/18/2002
Jackson County Fire Determined to Be Arson
09/19/2002
New Deadline Set for Holocaust Claim Filings
09/25/2002
25-year Veteran to Guide Flair and Cms Projects
09/30/2002
Agents Selling Unlicensed Insurance Coverage Soon May Face Felony Charges
10/04/2002
Unlicensed Agents Allegedly Forged Coverage
10/07/2002
Eatonville Receives 600 Free Smoke Detectors
10/07/2002
Business Fire Determined to Be Arson
10/08/2002
2-year-old Labrador Is Newest State Arson Investigator
10/08/2002
Gallagher Shuts down Phony “Union Health Plan”
10/09/2002
Panhandle Counties to Get 2,400 Free Smoke Detectors
10/09/2002
Department Suspends Miami Bail Bondsman’s License
10/11/2002
Memorial Service Will Honor Florida Firefighters Who Died Last Year in the Line of Duty
10/14/2002
Department Releases Report on Workplace Fatalities
01/07/2003
New Department of Financial Services Fully Operational Today
10/14/2002
Two Weekend Fires in Orlando Destroy Businesses and Damage an Area Home
10/15/2002
High School Teacher Arrested for Arson
10/17/2002
Citrus County Fire Death Being Investigated
10/22/2002
Former Investment Advisor and Agent Surrenders
10/22/2002
Man Charged with Impersonating a State Fire Marshal
10/23/2002
Miami Bail Bonds Agent Surrenders to Investigators
10/23/2002
Lehigh Acres Auto Agent Arrested Today on Charge of Misappropriating Funds
10/24/2002
Statement by Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher on Appealing Recent Arbitration Panel Ruling
10/25/2002
Department Revokes Fort Pierce Agent’s License
10/25/2002
Kissimmee Man Ordered to Stop Selling Insurance without a License
10/29/2002
Davie Construction Company President Arrested on Charges of Insurance Fraud and Forgery
11/01/2002
Former Miami Police Officer Arrested for Buying Accident Reports for Possible Solicitation Scheme
11/01/2002
Gallagher Announces Plans to Make Health Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses
11/06/2002
Department Revokes Tampa Agent’s License
11/06/2002
Miami Bail Bond Agent’s License Revoked after Dozens of Criminal Charges Filed
11/08/2002
Doi Seeks Liquidation of Miami Insurance Company
11/12/2002
Reward Offered for Information in Hollywood Fires
11/13/2002
Gallagher Cites Need for Special Session on Workers’ Compensation
11/14/2002
Aries Insurance Company Ordered to Be Liquidated
11/20/2002
State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Plan for Winter
11/21/2002
Orlando Agent Charged with Fraud for Selling Unauthorized Medical Malpractice Insurance
12/02/2002
Department Files More Charges against Miami Agent
12/06/2002
Department Arrests Bail Bond Agent for Stealing Premiums and Collateral
12/10/2002
Roofing Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud for Evading $1 Million in Insurance Premiums
12/12/2002
Agent Arrested on Charges of Forgery, Theft and Exploiting an Elderly Person
12/13/2002
North Florida Man Dies Making Homemade Fireworks
12/18/2002
Statement of Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher Re: Conseco Bankruptcy
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