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Jimmy Patronis Says He’s Proud of Department of Financial Services Work in 2022
Last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis highlighted the 2022 accomplishments of the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS).
“This year brought unique challenges to our state that we...
Jimmy Patronis Warns Floridians About Christmas Trees Catching Fire
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis hosted a Christmas tree burn demonstration with the Tallahassee Fire Department and urged Floridians to know the potential dangers of Christmas...
Jimmy Patronis Honors Fallen Firefighters at Ringing of the Bell Ceremony
This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis hosted the ‘Ringing of the Bell’ ceremony to honor Florida’s fallen firefighters.
During the ceremony, 35 fallen firefighters from years 2017, 2021...
Jimmy Patronis Shares Tips on Avoiding Holiday Scams
At the end of last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminded Floridians to stay alert and beware of scams during the holiday season.
Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays celebrated around this time...
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis: SBA Should Transition Away From BlackRock
Last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, in a letter to the State Board of Administration (SBA), recommended that the SBA transition away from BlackRock as one of the state’s asset management...
Jimmy Patronis: Florida Treasury Will Divest From Blackrock
On Thursday, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that the Florida Treasury will begin divesting $2 billion worth of assets currently under management by BlackRock.
The State Treasury will immediately have Florida’s custody...
Jimmy Patronis Launches My Safe Florida Home Program
Last week, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the launch of the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program and the opening of the application process for free wind mitigation home inspections and...
Jimmy Patronis Launches Holiday Money Hunt to Help Floridians Regain Unclaimed Property
With the holiday season just beginning, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is encouraging Floridians to join his Holiday Money Hunt and search to see if you or your business has unclaimed property...
AIF: Ron DeSantis, GOP Officials in Florida Will Continue to Keep Taxes Low, Help...
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) weighed in this week after this week’s general election.
AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis offered his take on statewide races, including Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ big win over former...
Jimmy Patronis Honors Holocaust Education Week, Highlights Victims Assistance Program
In recognition of Holocaust Education Week, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is highlighting the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Holocaust Victims Assistance Program.
The program helps all Florida Holocaust survivors in their recovery of...
Jimmy Patronis Urges Pete Buttigieg to Reduce the Threat of EV Fires
This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to U.S. Transportation (DOT) Sec. Pete Buttigieg requesting the federal government work to mitigate the threat of electric vehicles (EVs) following Hurricane...
Jimmy Patronis: Florida Returned $35 Million in Unclaimed Property in October
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $35 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of October.
Since Patronis took office in 2017, more than...
