Karen Vaughn, mother of fallen US Navy SEAL Aaron Carson Vaughn, today endorsed Matt Caldwell, the principled conservative in the race for Commissioner of Agriculture. [Read more…] about Gold Star Mother of Fallen Navy Seal Endorses Caldwell
LeadingAge Florida Presents Awards for Excellence in Senior Living at its 55th Annual Convention and Exposition
LeadingAge Florida honored six representatives of member communities during its 55th Annual Convention and Exposition held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, July 29 – August 1, 2018. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Presents Awards for Excellence in Senior Living at its 55th Annual Convention and Exposition
Greene Calls on Levine to Return Russian Money, Releases New Ads
“Despite allegations of Russians plotting to interfere in Florida’s
elections, Levine is cozying up to a top Trump Russian donor(s).”
Greene = Not a penny of corporate special interest money
Levine = should return $500,000 from Russian billionaire
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and entrepreneur Jeff Greene today called for Phil Levine to return $500,000 from a Russian billionaire whose donations to Trump are being probed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. [Read more…] about Greene Calls on Levine to Return Russian Money, Releases New Ads
Assured Risk Cover Making Big Waves in Immediate Protection for Hurricane-Prone Florida
ARC offers insurance you can depend on…and fast
While much of Florida is still recovering from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Irma, many Sunshine State residents and businesses have found there’s a way to bounce back from a storm faster than ever before. When a hurricane hits and there are immediate costs, homeowners and commercial insurance usually don’t offer a quick fix — that’s where StormPeace comes in. [Read more…] about Assured Risk Cover Making Big Waves in Immediate Protection for Hurricane-Prone Florida
Statement from Florida Senator Lauren Book, Child Sexual Abuse Survivor and Founder of Lauren’s Kids
Regarding Pennsylvania Grand Jury Interim Report
on Child Sexual Abuse by Roman Catholic Clergy
“The credible allegations of more than 1,000 victims of child sexual assault by Roman Catholic clergy throughout Pennsylvania are revolting. Over the course of 80 years, 300 predator priests were permitted to prey on their parishioners and their parishioners’ children, creating a scale of abuse never before documented. [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Senator Lauren Book, Child Sexual Abuse Survivor and Founder of Lauren’s Kids
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Facebook Scam Could Cost You
Facebook has been looking to expand its business through partnerships with financial institutions across the nation to gain access to some of your financial data, including card transactions and checking account balances for customer service functions in the Messenger app. While this may add convenience to banking and other financial transactions, it could make your financial information vulnerable. A current scam includes criminals cloning accounts of your family and friends to steal photos and personal information, this move could put your financial information at risk. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Facebook Scam Could Cost You
Sarasota man turns $10 into $2 million playing new $10 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that George Soulandros, 67, of Sarasota, claimed a $2 million top prize at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee from the new $10 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,430,000.00. [Read more…] about Sarasota man turns $10 into $2 million playing new $10 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
Consumer Alert: Motor Vehicle Financing
Buying a new or used vehicle is exciting, and it can be easy to get swept up by a persuasive salesperson. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) oversees motor vehicle retail installment sellers. The license authorizes its holder to offer installment payments to its customers, for the sale of motor vehicles to retail buyers. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Motor Vehicle Financing
University of Tampa Dumps Plastic Straws
Strawless initiative is part of University’s overall
plan to reduce single-use plastic on campus
The University of Tampa, in partnership with its dining services provider, Sodexo, has announced that dining facilities will no longer offer single-use plastic straws and stirrers. [Read more…] about University of Tampa Dumps Plastic Straws
ICYMI: News Service of Florida: State debt reduction called ‘sea change’
State debt reduction called ‘sea change’
News Service of Florida
August 14, 2018
Florida has reduced debt that helps finance initiatives like roads, schools and environmental projects by more than $7 billion over the past eight years, according to a new report from the state Division of Bond Finance. [Read more…] about ICYMI: News Service of Florida: State debt reduction called ‘sea change’