Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

49 selected entrants from the 2021 entry period now have
45 days to apply for a license in the county where selected

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco today conducted the public drawing for quota alcoholic beverage licenses available from the 2021 entry period. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Releases Results of Annual Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing

Secretary Melanie S. Griffin leads a series of vlog conversations with
inspiring female trailblazers to honor National Women’s History Month

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) last week presented its 10th annual Celebrating Women in Business program via a five-part vlog series accessible to listeners worldwide. [Read more…] about DBPR Hosts 10th Annual Celebration of Women in Business

Collaboration, Efficiencies and Customer Experience Top List for 2021

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Julie I. Brown today highlighted 2021 agency achievements, which included legislative successes as well as division milestones. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Secretary Julie I. Brown Recognizes Agency’s Year End Successes

Florida’s Athletic Commission Nearly Doubles Annual Total of Events Hosted in the State

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today announced a record increase in the number of professional boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts events hosted by the Florida Athletic Commission (formerly the Florida State Boxing Commission) in the 2021 calendar year. [Read more…] about Florida Sees Record Increase in Professional Combat Sporting Events

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Julie I. Brown today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2022-23 Freedom First budget recommendations and emphasized that the proposed, major investments will modernize the technological capabilities of the Department, minimize burdens of government processes and deliver new, meaningful, long-term benefits for businesses and professionals regulated by the Department. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Secretary Julie I. Brown Commends Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Recommendations

A total of 49 licenses are available in 27 Florida counties

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (the Division) yesterday opened the entry period for the 2021 Quota Beverage License Drawing. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Opens Entry Period for Annual Quota Beverage License Drawing

62 selected entrants from the 2020 entry period now have
45 days to apply for a license in the county where selected

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco today conducted the public drawing for quota alcoholic beverage licenses available from the 2020 entry period. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Releases Results of Annual Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing

Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1966, that furthers the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) efforts to pursue regulatory reforms and operational advancements while also increasing efficiencies and levels of service for businesses and professionals regulated by the Department’s programs. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Signs SB 1966 and Advances DBPR’s Efforts to Improve Operational Efficiencies and Opportunities for Businesses

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation today highlighted funding secured by Governor Ron DeSantis in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget that furthers efforts to protect Florida consumers while increasing efficiencies and levels of service for businesses and professionals regulated by the Department. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Applauds Legislative Funding Approved by Governor DeSantis