Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to take action to prevent identity theft this tax season in recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Protect Taxpayers for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Airbnb Releases 2018 Florida Tax Report
$89.5 Million Collected and Remitted to State/Local Government in 2018
Airbnb today released its annual Florida tax report, which revealed that the vacation rental platform collected and remitted over $89.5 million in tax revenue to Florida state and local governments on behalf of its hosts in 2018, up from $45.7 million in 2017. [Read more…] about Airbnb Releases 2018 Florida Tax Report
Industry Alert: Securities Businesses Registration Renewal
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation reminds securities businesses registered under Chapter 517, Florida Statutes, that the deadline to timely renew has passed. However, the option is still available for securities dealers and investment adviser firms to renew their registration with a reinstatement fee through January 31, 2019. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Securities Businesses Registration Renewal
Shark bites plummet, fatalities remain average in 2018
While several high-profile shark bites made headlines last year, the total number of shark attacks globally took a nosedive. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File reported 66 unprovoked shark bites in 2018, down from 88 in 2017 and 26 percent lower than the most recent five-year average of 84 incidents annually. [Read more…] about Shark bites plummet, fatalities remain average in 2018
UNF Named Military Friendly School for Tenth Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, the University of North Florida has been designated as one of the most military friendly schools in the country by Victory Media, the leader in connecting the military and civilian worlds. [Read more…] about UNF Named Military Friendly School for Tenth Consecutive Year
Detour Planned for Westbound U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach
The westbound lanes of U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard) will be closed continuously from North Charles Street to Marion Street from about 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, through 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Eastbound lanes will remain open. [Read more…] about Detour Planned for Westbound U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach
Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Chip LaMarca File Coastal Management Legislation
Senator Debbie Mayfield has filed Senate Bill (SB) 446, titled Coastal Management, to help keep Florida’s pristine beaches preserved by addressing erosion control and sand management. [Read more…] about Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Chip LaMarca File Coastal Management Legislation
Public Meeting on Proposed I-75 Interchange at NW 49th Street in Ocala
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting on a proposed new Interstate 75 (I-75) interchange at NW 49th Street as the result of an I-75 Interchange project development and environment study that identified a need to provide relief from the congestion existing at nearby interchanges. [Read more…] about Public Meeting on Proposed I-75 Interchange at NW 49th Street in Ocala
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Federal Reimbursement for Florida Panhandle
This is a Result of a One-On-One Meeting Governor DeSantis Had
with President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on Tuesday
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced additional reimbursement assistance for Hurricane Michael recovery expenses. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Federal Reimbursement for Florida Panhandle
CFO Patronis: President Trump and Governor DeSantis Stand with the Panhandle
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis joined Governor Ron DeSantis in Marianna today to announce that with President Donald J. Trump’s support, FEMA has increased the number of days that Category A and B funding can be reimbursed at 100 percent from five days to 45 days. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: President Trump and Governor DeSantis Stand with the Panhandle
