Governor Ron DeSantis today joined Special Olympics Florida to announce they have reached a historic membership milestone of serving more than 50,000 athletes. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Special Olympics Florida to Announce a Historic Membership Milestone
Government
Equality Florida and Human Rights Campaign Warn Florida Could Become Next North Carolina
A sweeping preemption measure would repeal local protections
for 13 million Floridians, sparking economic backlash
Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would repeal local nondiscrimination ordinances protecting 13 million Floridians, in a move advocates are calling the next generation of North Carolina’s HB 2. [Read more…] about Equality Florida and Human Rights Campaign Warn Florida Could Become Next North Carolina
State University System soars in U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings
The State University System of Florida is continuing its upward trajectory in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which recognize the country’s best graduate schools. [Read more…] about State University System soars in U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Pass Resolution on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet today passed a resolution recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Pass Resolution on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Attorney General Moody Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Women’s History Month
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a resolution to the Governor and Florida Cabinet recognizing March as Women’s History Month in Florida. Women’s History Month is designated as a time to recognize and raise awareness about the importance of women in United States’ history. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Women’s History Month
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces New “Veteran of the Month” Initiative
At today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced her new “Veteran of the Month” initiative, recognizing veterans who have gone above and beyond in agriculture or service to fellow Floridians. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces New “Veteran of the Month” Initiative
FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee Passage of HB 821 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice
The Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee today passed HB 821 by Representative Cary Pigman (R-Sebring), related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses autonomous practice. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee Passage of HB 821 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice
Cabinet Declares Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Governor Ron DeSantis introduced a resolution at the Florida Cabinet meeting today declaring the month of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Florida. [Read more…] about Cabinet Declares Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Hillsborough County Lieutenant
Attorney General Ashley Moody today recognized Lieutenant Anthony Collins from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for his unrelenting dedication to his community and the state of Florida. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Recognizes Hillsborough County Lieutenant
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Law Enforcement Animals Protect Us, We Must Protect Them
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis testified today in front of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bill 96, an effort to protect police, fire, search and rescue dogs, and police horses.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, “I was proud today to stand in front of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee with a critical member of our law enforcement team, Ginger, an Accelerant Detection K9. Ginger works on the front lines helping my fraud detectives apprehend arsonists in Florida. I fully support Senate Bill 96 and thank Senator Bean for his efforts to protect these highly-trained law enforcement animals.”
About CFO Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet, who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and Twitter (@FLDFS).
