In response to the news that FamilyTreeDNA shared genetic data with the FBI and that 23andMe will profit off genetic data by inking a deal with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis called on DNA-testing companies like 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA, and Ancestry to treat DNA as a medical record before sharing genetic data. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to DNA Testing Companies: Stop Sharing Health Data Immediately
Government
Consumer Alert: Argosy University Students Eligible for Loan Discharges
The Florida Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division today issued a Consumer Alert to inform Florida students of now-defunct Argosy University of available options. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Argosy University Students Eligible for Loan Discharges
Legal Opinion Confirms Crime Victims’ Right to Prevent Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information Under Marsy’s Law for Florida
Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization that successfully advocated for inclusion of crime victims’ rights and protections in the Florida Constitution, today released a legal opinion regarding constitutional language that protects crime victims’ personally identifiable information. [Read more…] about Legal Opinion Confirms Crime Victims’ Right to Prevent Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information Under Marsy’s Law for Florida
FDLE agents arrest Port Richey acting mayor on obstruction charges
FDLE agents today arrested Terance (“Terrence”) Hagen Rowe, 64, of Port Richey, on obstruction of justice, conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and use of a two-way communication device to facilitate the commission of a crime. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Port Richey acting mayor on obstruction charges
Commissioner Nikki Fried on Legislature’s Action on Smokable Medical Marijuana
Following the Florida House’s passage today of SB 182 to repeal the ban on smokable medical marijuana, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offers the following: [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on Legislature’s Action on Smokable Medical Marijuana
More Arrests in $17 Million Fake Medical Receivables Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Jeremy Kee Anderson and Anthony Nick Nicholas, Jr., were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. [Read more…] about More Arrests in $17 Million Fake Medical Receivables Scam
Venice Bypass Improvements from Center Road to Gulf Coast Boulevard
Pre-Construction Public Information Meeting
Sarasota County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public information meeting for planned improvements to US 41 (Venice Bypass). The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community of the project and planned detours during construction. [Read more…] about Venice Bypass Improvements from Center Road to Gulf Coast Boulevard
Mast, Colleagues: White House Budget Request Short Changes Florida Everglades Restoration
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL), U.S. Senator Rick Scott (FL) and U.S. Congressman Francis Rooney (FL-19) today released the following joint statement after President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget request to Congress failed to include sufficient funding for Everglades restoration efforts, including the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir. [Read more…] about Mast, Colleagues: White House Budget Request Short Changes Florida Everglades Restoration
Florida Helps Secure Multimillion Recovery Following Health Care Fraud Investigation
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office helped secure a multimillion-dollar recovery following an investigation into a multistate health care fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Florida Helps Secure Multimillion Recovery Following Health Care Fraud Investigation
Florida Tourism Day Highlights the Significant Impact of Tourism on the State’s Economy
The Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (FADMO) today joined with tourism industry partners to celebrate Florida Tourism Day, which serves to remind Florida lawmakers and people throughout our state of the major positive impact local tourism has on their communities and quality of life. [Read more…] about Florida Tourism Day Highlights the Significant Impact of Tourism on the State’s Economy
