Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is preparing to support Hurricane Florence evacuees and assist with response efforts. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Department Assists With Hurricane Florence Preparation and Response Efforts
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $187,000 for Consumers in August
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered nearly $187,000 for Florida consumers during the month of August. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $187,000 for Consumers in August
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Announces Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Guidelines
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness has announced household size and income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price for meals or milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs. The guidelines of eligibility are in effect as of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Announces Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Guidelines
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $209,000 for Consumers in July
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered nearly $209,000 for Florida consumers during the month of July. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $209,000 for Consumers in July
Excessive Speed Caused Sand Blaster Roller Coaster Accident in Daytona Beach
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced that excessive speed caused the derailment of the Sand Blaster Roller Coaster in Daytona Beach, Fla. on June 14, 2018. The department has issued subpoenas requiring the ride operator to provide additional records so the department can conclude its investigation. [Read more…] about Excessive Speed Caused Sand Blaster Roller Coaster Accident in Daytona Beach
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $187,000 for Consumers in June
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered nearly $187,000 for Florida consumers during the month of June. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $187,000 for Consumers in June
Adam Putnam to Tour Franklin County Wildfire Damage, Visit First Responders
MEDIA ADVISORY
Tomorrow, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will take a helicopter and ground tour of damage from the Lime Rock Road Fire in Franklin County.
Event: Wildfire Media Availability
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department
24 6th St, Eastpoint, FL 32328
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com.
Commissioner Adam Putnam Provides Update on Franklin County Wildfire
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam issued the following update on the Lime Rock Road Fire in Franklin County:
Lime Rock Road Fire (Franklin County):
- Approximately 950 acres and 80 percent contained.
- Approximately 38 structures destroyed. Law enforcement officers with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as well as the State Fire Marshall’s office will assess structure loss and damage today.
- Approximately 25 Florida Forest Service personnel are on scene with 7 dozers and 5 engines.
- The cause of the wildfire is under investigation.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families impacted by this devastating wildfire as well as the entire Franklin County community. First responders from across the region sprang into action and rushed to the scene of this fast-moving wildfire, helping to prevent even more destruction. Florida has a year-round wildfire season, and I encourage Floridians to be vigilant,” said Commissioner Adam Putnam.
The Florida Forest Service urges residents to be cautious with fire and heat sources and to remember the following:
- Develop and implement a family wildfire action plan;
- Call 911 or a local Florida Forest Service field unit office immediately in the event of a wildfire;
- Obey Florida’s outdoor burning laws;
- Never burn on windy days;
- Always keep a water source and suppression tools on hand when burning yard debris;
- Never leave an outdoor fire or hot grill unattended; and
- Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, manages more than 1 million acres of state forests and provides forest management assistance on more than 17 million acres of private and community forests. The Florida Forest Service is also responsible for protecting homes, forestland and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfire on more than 26 million acres. Learn more at FloridaForestService.com.
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com.
Statement by Adam Putnam on Florida’s Upgraded Credit Rating, Fiscal Health
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today after Moody’s Investors Service announced it updated Florida’s general obligation (GO) rating to Aaa from Aa1, giving Florida triple-A credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies.
“Putting Florida’s economy back on track through strong fiscal management practices and reducing our state’s debt has been the top priority of Governor Scott, the Chief Financial Officer, the Attorney General and mine since taking our positions.
“Today, thanks to the hard work of many, Florida has triple-A credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies and has paid down $9 billion in state debt.
“But Florida’s economic success story is not over and complacency is not a strategy, we must continue to do all that we can to make Florida’s economy and finances as strong and resilient as possible.”
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com.
Credit Card Skimming Criminal Ring Taken Down
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that a multi-agency investigation, led by his Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, successfully dismantled an extensive skimming and fuel theft ring in Kissimmee. [Read more…] about Credit Card Skimming Criminal Ring Taken Down
