Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet today unanimously appointed Jim Zingale, PhD, to serve as the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Appoint Jim Zingale as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Stands United with Israel
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the adoption of the Florida Cabinet’s resolution today proclaiming Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of Israel. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Stands United with Israel
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Bomb Squad Defuses Armed Suspect
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ bomb squad deployed a tactical robot to disarm a suspect involved in a domestic dispute in Lakeland, Florida. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Bomb Squad Defuses Armed Suspect
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. George Gainer, Rep. Brad Drake, State Forester Jim Karels Discuss Hurricane Damage & Recovery
On Monday, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, State Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), State Representative Brad Drake (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Florida Forest Service Director Jim Karels toured Hurricane Michael-damaged Jackson County and surrounding areas, and held a media availability to discuss hurricane damage and ongoing Department recovery efforts and needs. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. George Gainer, Rep. Brad Drake, State Forester Jim Karels Discuss Hurricane Damage & Recovery
Attorney General Moody’s Statement on Selection of Secretary of State Judge Laurel Lee
Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’ selection of Judge Laurel Lee to serve as Florida’s next Secretary of State: [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody’s Statement on Selection of Secretary of State Judge Laurel Lee
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State
Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Protect Taxpayers for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to take action to prevent identity theft this tax season in recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Protect Taxpayers for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Industry Alert: Securities Businesses Registration Renewal
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation reminds securities businesses registered under Chapter 517, Florida Statutes, that the deadline to timely renew has passed. However, the option is still available for securities dealers and investment adviser firms to renew their registration with a reinstatement fee through January 31, 2019. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Securities Businesses Registration Renewal
Detour Planned for Westbound U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach
The westbound lanes of U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard) will be closed continuously from North Charles Street to Marion Street from about 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, through 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Eastbound lanes will remain open. [Read more…] about Detour Planned for Westbound U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach
Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Chip LaMarca File Coastal Management Legislation
Senator Debbie Mayfield has filed Senate Bill (SB) 446, titled Coastal Management, to help keep Florida’s pristine beaches preserved by addressing erosion control and sand management. [Read more…] about Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Chip LaMarca File Coastal Management Legislation