March 1-7, 2020 is National Consumer Protection Week. With Florida’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) identified this week, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is providing guidance to consumers and food retailers/establishments on food safety to mitigate infection risk. [Read more…] about Coronavirus Update: Guidance on COVID-19 Food Safety for Consumers, Food Establishments
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Largest Shared Solar Program in U.S. Approved by Florida Public Service Commission
Program includes carve-out to serve thousands of low-income families, also largest in U.S.
The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) SolarTogether program today, creating the country’s largest, voluntary utility-led shared solar program. [Read more…] about Largest Shared Solar Program in U.S. Approved by Florida Public Service Commission
OFR is Focused on Protecting Floridians
Helping consumers year-round is what we do!
This week, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation is recognizing National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2020, a movement intended to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. [Read more…] about OFR is Focused on Protecting Floridians
Statement from CFO Jimmy Patronis on FinTech Bill
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Patronis issued the following statement on the favorable hearing of HB 1391 by Representative Jamie Grant today in the House State Affairs Committee, its last committee of reference. [Read more…] about Statement from CFO Jimmy Patronis on FinTech Bill
Integrity Florida Press Statement
Ben Wilcox, research director of Integrity Florida, issued the following statement about Senate Bill 1372, which will be heard in the Senate Rules Committee at noon today. [Read more…] about Integrity Florida Press Statement
Tallahassee-Leon County’s Key Institutions Unite to Prepare, Protect Community Against Coronavirus
As global concern about coronavirus grows, a diverse set of key Tallahassee institutions are actively collaborating and cooperating to prepare and protect the community if the virus threatens the northwest Florida region. [Read more…] about Tallahassee-Leon County’s Key Institutions Unite to Prepare, Protect Community Against Coronavirus
FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Raise Awareness for National Consumer Protection Week
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are raising awareness of consumer fraud, scams, and abuse during National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2020. [Read more…] about FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Raise Awareness for National Consumer Protection Week
PSC to Help Consumers in Volusia County for National Consumer Protection Week
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 22nd Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1-7, 2020. [Read more…] about PSC to Help Consumers in Volusia County for National Consumer Protection Week
Senator Rodriguez welcomes Governor’s sharing of coronavirus testing information with the public
Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) on Friday welcomed Governor Ron DeSantis’ decision to reverse his previous position withholding from the public critical information on testing numbers involving suspected coronavirus cases in Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Rodriguez welcomes Governor’s sharing of coronavirus testing information with the public
State, Local Agencies Hold K-9 First Responder & Tactical Care Training
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and state and local agencies partnered to host Florida’s first-ever canine (K-9) first responder and tactical combat casualty care training. [Read more…] about State, Local Agencies Hold K-9 First Responder & Tactical Care Training