Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis warns Floridians of a telemarketing scam targeting seniors and most often Florida Blue customers. Blue Cross Blue Shield nationally has received complaints from members about scammer calls involving “experimental pain relief cream” to replace current pain medication. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Warns of Pain Relief Scams Targeting Seniors, Florida Blue Customers
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CFO Jimmy Patronis, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Deliver more than 4,000 Cancer Exposure Decontamination Kits to Florida Firefighters
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine announced that 405 Florida fire departments will collectively receive 4,216 kits to help decontaminate firefighters’ gear after a fire.
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: Ken Lawson Named Cryptocurrency Advisor
In a continued effort to bring clarity to cryptocurrency in Florida, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis named Ken Lawson, president and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, as cryptocurrency advisor. In this role, he will lead efforts to identity a cryptocurrency chief and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure innovation and economic development are at the forefront while getting ahead of potential fraud. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Ken Lawson Named Cryptocurrency Advisor
CONSUMER ALERT: Child Pool Safety Must Be Our Top Concern
Child pool and spa deaths in Florida continue to rise:
- Child pool and spa deaths in the state increased by 20 percent from 2016 to 2017
- Florida is number one for child pool and spa deaths, with a total of 51 deaths in 2017
- 80 percent of the deaths in 2017 involved children under the age of 5
- More than 90 percent of Florida’s home swimming pools were built before Florida’s Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act took effect, which includes requirements for safety pool covers and barriers that surround the pool
- Drowning is the leading cause of deaths of young children in Florida
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Good for Floridians, Reforms Can’t Skyrocket Rates
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on congressional action to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until November 30, 2018, coinciding with the end of the 2018 Hurricane Season. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Good for Floridians, Reforms Can’t Skyrocket Rates
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $321 Million Back to Florida Residents and Businesses in One Year
New Yearly Record of Unclaimed Property Returns in First Year in Office
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that his Division of Unclaimed Property returned more than $321 million to Florida residents and businesses, breaking the previously held record set in the program’s 57-year history by more than $8 million. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: $321 Million Back to Florida Residents and Businesses in One Year
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Florida Becoming a $1 Trillion Economy
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the Florida Chamber Foundation’s assessment that the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) topped $1 trillion today. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Florida Becoming a $1 Trillion Economy
CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Updates on Financial Assistance for Eastpoint Fire Victims
On Wednesday, June 27, CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis directed his Division of Risk Management to send adjusters to Eastpoint to assist residents with filing a partial settlement claim for up to $5,000 per household. These funds are for emergency living expenses such as temporary housing, clothing, food or pet care. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Updates on Financial Assistance for Eastpoint Fire Victims
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert
Insurance Experts on the Ground for Franklin County Residents Impacted by Fire
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis yesterday directed his Division of Consumer Services to send insurance experts to Franklin County to assist residents with navigating the insurance claims process. Insurance experts will be on the ground today, June 26, and Wednesday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert
CFO Jimmy Patronis Tours Franklin County Fire Damage
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joined Franklin County Sheriff AJ “Tony” Smith, local emergency management officials and first responders to survey damage caused by the fire that ravaged the area since Sunday. CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis also helped American Red Cross volunteers prepare meals for displaced families.
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