The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 21st Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 3–9, 2019. [Read more…] about PSC to Help Consumers in Polk County for National Consumer Protection Week
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Secretary Lee Designates Main Street DeFuniak Springs as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that Main Street DeFuniak Springs has been designated the March 2019 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Designates Main Street DeFuniak Springs as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
PSC Shares Scam Awareness and Conservation Tips during National Consumer Protection Week
With the alarming rise in scams, are you wondering how to protect yourself from becoming a victim? Maybe you’re wondering about how to conserve water and energy to help manage your utility bills. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) can help! [Read more…] about PSC Shares Scam Awareness and Conservation Tips during National Consumer Protection Week
Attorney General Moody Announces Senior Protection Team to Fight Fraud and Abuse
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced Florida’s Senior Protection Team, an intra-agency group of experts working together to fight fraud and abuse. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Announces Senior Protection Team to Fight Fraud and Abuse
CFO Jimmy Patronis Spearheading Fraud Free Florida Initiative
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today launched Fraud Free Florida, a new initiative aimed at better coordinating collective investigative efforts to protect Florida’s large population, especially seniors, from scam artists. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Spearheading Fraud Free Florida Initiative
Lauren’s Kids Invites Public to Participate in 42+ Hour Walk at the Florida Capitol to Honor Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, Lauren’s Kids will host a 42+ hour walk in honor of the more than 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the United States. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Invites Public to Participate in 42+ Hour Walk at the Florida Capitol to Honor Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Progressives to counter Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State with “The People’s Response”
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Lawmakers, advocates will unveil “Sunrise Agenda”, a series
of proposals to build a Florida that works for all Floridians
Tomorrow, progressive lawmakers and advocates will provide a “people’s response” to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address. [Read more…] about Progressives to counter Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State with “The People’s Response”
Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints Steven Hall as General Counsel
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried on Friday announced that Steven Hall will serve as General Counsel for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints Steven Hall as General Counsel
FDOT’s East-Central Florida District Among Best Workplaces for Commuters
Florida is top state for number of employers providing commuter benefits
The east-central region of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), also known as District Five, was among 104 worksites in the state of Florida recently recognized by the National Center for Transit Research as leaders for commuter benefits. [Read more…] about FDOT’s East-Central Florida District Among Best Workplaces for Commuters
Nighttime Detour Planned at U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway
Motorists are advised that Old Dixie Highway and County Road (C.R.) 325 will be closed at U.S. 1 on Monday night, March 4, from about 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Northbound and southbound U.S. 1 will remain open. [Read more…] about Nighttime Detour Planned at U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway
