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12/28/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Clearwater Roofer for Nearly $50,000 in Theft and Insurance Fraud
12/21/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: Beware of Holiday Gift Card Scams
12/17/2018
RECALL ALERT: Thermostats Recalled over Fire Hazard
12/12/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Citizens Rate Hike a Sad Result of Deceptive AOB Practice
12/11/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Increased Treasury Credit Rating is Good News for Florida Taxpayers
12/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1.1 Million for Hurricane Michael Consumers Two Months after Landfall
12/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos as Chair of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors
12/06/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces arrest of Miami Man for Pocketing $60,000 in Fake Insurance Premiums from Commercial Truckers
12/04/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: Beware of E-cigarette Fire Hazards
12/03/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Extends Fire Professional Certification Deadlines after Hurricane Michael
11/30/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery on Last Day of Hurricane Season
11/29/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST) Arrests Unlicensed Contractor Following Hurricane Michael
11/28/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Extends Insurance Professional Continuing Education Deadline to Assist with Hurricane Michael Recovery
11/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Elementary School Principal for Insurance Fraud
11/21/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be Alert for Online Scams on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
11/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: More Than One Month After Michael, Insurers Must Step It Up
11/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Economy, Firefighter Cancer Coverage Major Focuses of Second Session
11/19/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Flood Insurance Solution Must Include Mitigation
11/16/2018
SAFETY ALERT: CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Warns of Holiday Fire Hazards, Offers 8 Safety Tips
11/16/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Don’t Fall Victim to Holiday Charitable Donation Scams
11/09/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Arrest of Crooked Opioid Treatment Center Owner for $104,000 Insurance Fraud Underscores Importance of Anti-Fraud Efforts
11/08/2018
CFO JIMMY PATRONIS SCAM ALERT: Be on the Look Out for this Scam Artist
11/08/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/31/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, SBA Administrator Linda McMahon Discuss Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/31/2018
*STATEMENT* CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida in Good Financial Position to Recover from Hurricane Michael
10/29/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Unlicensed Contractors Caught Following Hurricane Michael
10/25/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott in Panama City with Vice President Mike Pence
10/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Hurricane Michael Recovery Updates, Two Weeks Since Landfall
10/24/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Aerial Survey of Hurricane Michael Damage
10/23/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Banks and Credit Unions Must Work with Hurricane Michael Victims in Panhandle to Aid in Recovery
10/22/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott at Local Emergency Operations Centers
10/22/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Marianna
10/15/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Bay County
10/17/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Tallahassee
10/21/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Insurance Village in Marianna
10/19/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott at Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/19/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis at Jackson County Emergency Operations Center
10/19/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: This is Life or Death, Residents MUST use Generators Safely
10/19/2018
CFO Patronis: Understand What You Are Signing During Hurricane Michael Recovery
10/17/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis, Gov. Rick Scott at Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/17/2018
CFO Patronis: Florida Families Don’t Need Added Burdens
10/16/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Joins Urban Search and Rescue Team from Jacksonville
10/16/2018
CFO Patronis Applauds Gov. Scott's Call to Action for Telecommunications Providers in Disaster-Impacted Panhandle
10/02/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to the Panama City Fire Department
10/15/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Joins President Donald Trump in Lynn Haven
10/15/2018
Public Comment Invited as Inspector General’s Office Seeks Reaccreditation
10/15/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Scammers, Crooked Contractors are Already Preying on Families After Hurricane Michael
10/13/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Coordinates Hurricane Michael Response Efforts from the Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/13/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joins Gov. Rick Scott at Bay County Emergency Operations Center
10/13/2018
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: We Must Assess the Needs of Florida Fire Departments in Wake of Hurricane Michael
10/11/2018
SAFETY ALERT: Widespread Outage of Verizon Wireless Service in Bay County
10/09/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts Call with Florida Insurance Companies Regarding Hurricane Michael Response
10/09/2018
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: As Hurricane Michael Threatens, Make Last Minute Preparations
10/08/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Activates Florida Search and Rescue Teams Ahead of Hurricane Michael
10/07/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Fraud Teams Activated, Residents Must Prepare Now for Tropical Storm Michael
10/04/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in Miami
10/03/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Will Lead Charge for Severe Penalties, Criminal Investigations to End Cell Phone Spoofing in Florida
10/03/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis on the Passing of Sen. Dorothy Hukill
10/01/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
09/28/2018
Consumer Alert: $655 Million of Unclaimed Property in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
09/27/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Launches Electric Vehicle Fire Training for Florida’s First Responders
09/27/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces 20 Fraud Arrests in Pasco County Joint Crooked Contractor Sting
09/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Start Now to Stop Student Loan Debt
09/25/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue in Tampa
09/25/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
09/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Federal Law Follows Florida's Lead, Makes it Easier to Protect Against Identity Theft and Fraud
09/20/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Check Your Credit Now, Protect Your Identity
09/19/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Be on the Lookout for Hurricane Florence Online Donation Scams
09/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: If You Commit Insurance Fraud after a Hurricane, You Will be Arrested
09/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: PTSD Training Critical for Our First Responders
09/14/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Provides Needed Training for First Responders
09/14/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Financial Education Must Start Early
09/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Need to Identify Reforms to Curb Fraud in Property Insurance
09/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Don’t Let Your Guard Down
09/05/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tax Transparency Initiative Brings Predictability to Florida Property Taxes
09/04/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Tropical Storm Gordon a Hurricane Season Reminder, Going Without Flood Insurance Can Cost You
09/03/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Prepare for Flooding from Tropical Storm Gordon
08/31/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Be Aware of Scams that Steal Your Personal Information this Labor Day Weekend
08/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $50,000 Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme Put Employees at Risk
08/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $58 Million in Safety Funding Must Go to Florida Schools
08/28/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction is Good News for Florida Businesses
08/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1.4 Million Acupuncture Insurance Fraud Scam Lands Owner in Jail
08/23/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Delivers Cancer-Fighting Kits to Orange County Fire Rescue
08/22/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis to Deliver Cancer-Fighting Kits to Orange County Fire Rescue
08/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Serial Arsonist in Palm Beach County RV Fires Costing $300,000
08/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Interim Chair for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
08/21/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 2018 Unclaimed Property Auction Earns More Than $1.1 Million for Public Schools
08/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Former Jacksonville Jaguar in $78,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
08/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Unclaimed Property Auction Comes to Tampa
08/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Facebook Scam Could Cost You
08/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Unclaimed Property for Florida Schools
08/14/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: State Debt Reduction Another Positive Sign for Florida’s Economy
08/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Insurance Fraud Charges Filed in Williams Murder Case
08/06/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: CFO Jimmy Patronis Warns of Pain Relief Scams Targeting Seniors, Florida Blue Customers
08/02/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Deliver more than 4,000 Cancer Exposure Decontamination Kits to Florida Firefighters
08/02/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Ken Lawson Named Cryptocurrency Advisor
08/01/2018
CONSUMER ALERT: Child Pool Safety Must Be Our Top Concern
07/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Good for Floridians, Reforms Can’t Skyrocket Rates
07/27/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: We Will Expedite Election Cybersecurity Payments
07/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $321 Million Back to Florida Residents and Businesses in One Year
07/19/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: First Year in Office Report
07/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: On Military Consumer Protection Day, Florida Must Protect Our Heroes from Fraud
07/16/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Florida Becoming a $1 Trillion Economy
07/12/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Welcomes Ginger, DFS’ New Accelerant Detection K9
07/12/2018
SAFETY ALERT: CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Warns Firefighters of Dangers of Electric Vehicle Fires, Directs Office to Offer Training
07/06/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: First Hurricane of the 2018 Season Reminds Floridians to Prepare
07/02/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: 5 Fire Safety Tips for Fourth of July
06/27/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: State to Offer Up To $5,000 per Household for Residents Impacted by Franklin County Fire
06/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Needs Cryptocurrency Oversight
06/26/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Gives Update on Franklin County Fire Response
06/20/2018
Statement issued by CFO Jimmy Patronis
06/19/2018
Board of Governors Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
06/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Office Statement on Active Criminal Investigation
06/13/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Lobbyist Registration Will Benefit Consumers
06/13/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Additional Workers’ Comp Cost Reductions for Florida Businesses
06/12/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $140,000 AOB Fraud Scheme Across Eight Florida Counties Lands Contractor with Grand Theft and Racketeering Charges
06/07/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Grants Awarded for Fire Safety Equipment Supports Florida Firefighters
06/07/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: SEC Right to Appoint Cryptocurrency Chief
06/01/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Hurricane Season is Here, Insurance Coverages You Didn’t Know You May Need for the 2018 Hurricane Season
05/31/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert: Floridians Must Protect Themselves Against Cryptocurrency Scams
05/26/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: State of Emergency Declared for Alberto, Anti-Fraud Teams Activated to Help Floridians
05/25/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: One Week Away from Hurricane Season, Prepare for Flooding from Subtropical Storm Alberto This Weekend
05/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Monitor Invest 90L, Prepare for the Worst and Understand Your Insurance Coverage
05/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Report Suspicious Activity Surrounding Hurricane Damage Repairs
05/18/2018
Brandon Woman Charged with Public Assistance Fraud After Collecting $90,000 in Public Assistance Benefits While Earning Six-Figure Salary
05/18/2018
Operation Rent-To-Burn: $187,000 Arson-for-Profit Crime Ring Taken Down
05/15/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Attorney General Bondi's Lawsuit Against Major Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
05/09/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Debunks Top Hurricane Insurance Myths
05/09/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Division of Investigative and Forensic Services Investigates Insurance Fraud in Williams Murder Case
05/07/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Calls Communities to Help Stop Arson
05/02/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Lobby Registration Requirement Should Apply to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
05/01/2018
*STATEMENT* CFO Jimmy Patronis: Reduction of Workers’ Comp Rates Could Save Florida Businesses More Than $79 Million
04/24/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 1 in 5 Seniors are Victims of Fraud
04/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Division of Consumer Services Donates 1,000 Financial Literacy Books for Kids
04/17/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Releases Top 10 Most Wanted Criminals
04/16/2018
Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team Brings $62,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme to a Halt
04/16/2018
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis: President Trump’s Tax Cuts Make it Possible to Phase Out State Business Tax & Attract More Companies to Florida
04/16/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Awards Senator Rene Garcia First 'Champion of Consumers' Award
04/02/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Appoints Marc Dunbar to Citizens Board of Governors
04/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Releases Top 7 Tips to Boost Financial Education during Financial Literacy Month
03/29/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE*: CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Jacksonville First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
04/02/2018
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Ft. Myers First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
04/03/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Miami First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
04/05/2018
*PHOTO RELEASE* CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Meets with Southeast Florida First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
03/27/2018
Gov. Rick Scott Signs Top Legislation of CFO Jimmy Patronis Benefiting Florida's First Responders
03/30/2018
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Reappoints Bryan Anderson to Florida Board Supporting Families of Children with Birth-Related Neurological Injuries
03/26/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Praises Gov. Rick Scott for Signing Legislation to Modernize Agency
03/23/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Take Immediate Action on Smoke Detector Recall
03/22/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Gov. Rick Scott Signing the Credit Report Freeze Fee Bill
03/20/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Record-Breaking Unclaimed Property Returns
03/12/2018
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis: Unanimous Support for First Responders, Consumers, and Florida's Military Community
03/05/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida Shows Up for First Responders Struggling with PTSD
03/05/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Doubles Down on Consumer Protection Efforts Recovering More Than $23 Million for Floridians
03/01/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: We Can’t Hesitate to Pass Mental Health Benefits for Our First Responders
02/27/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Let's Step up for our First Responders
02/26/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida League of Cities Attempt to Derail Legislation for First Responders is Disgraceful
02/15/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Governor Rick Scott is Right to Push for More Mental Health Resources and Training
02/13/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Increases Investment in Israel to Unprecedented Amount
01/25/2018
$1.8 Million Workers’ Comp Scam Leads to the Arrest of Jacksonville Company Owner
01/23/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Robert Doyle to the Treasury Investment Committee
01/23/2018
CFO Patronis Releases ‘Finance Your Future’ App for Florida’s Youth
01/18/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis' Statement on Passage of Credit Report Freeze Fee Bill Out of Final House Committee
01/18/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Take Immediate Action to Fight Flu Epidemic
01/16/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Puts Full Weight of Office Behind First Responders
01/12/2018
CFO Patronis Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Florida Thrift Week
01/10/2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis, Commissioner Putnam Urge Lawmakers to End Credit Report Freeze Fee