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Staff ReportsMay 3, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is telling the state’s top financial regulator he “no longer ha(s) confidence” in Drew Breakspear‘s ability to lead the Office of Financial Regulation. Patronis, a Panama City Republican running for re-election this year, sent a letter to Breakspear on Thursday. “Over the last 10 months, I have developed concerns over the lack of cooperation, […]

Jim RosicaMay 1, 2018

A Tallahassee judge has ruled that life insurance companies doing business in the state don’t have to track down beneficiaries under a 2016 law (SB 966) championed by former Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis, in an order granting summary judgment for the plaintiffs filed April 20, said such a requirement can only […]

Peter SchorschMarch 5, 2018

As the deadline to qualify for the statewide ballot comes into focus, former state Senator Jeremy Ring has picked up the endorsement of a fellow Democrat occasionally mentioned as a possible primary opponent. Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy signaled his support for Ring’s bid to be Chief Financial Officer, citing the former Yahoo executive’s “acuity.” […]

Scott PowersJanuary 22, 2018

Don’t count out Teresa Jacobs quite yet in the 2018 elections cycle. It’s January, which is getting late, but it’s only January, so it’s not too late in Jacobs’ view of things. Watch for a decision by her soon on whether she’s ready to settle into the private sector and private life again, or whether […]

Scott PowersJanuary 5, 2018

The Florida chief financial officer campaign of Democratic former state Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Friday he has received the endorsements of more than half the Democrats in the Florida Senate, plus 11 Democrats in the Florida House of Representatives. “From the very beginning I have believed that our campaign is all about people power,” Ring […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 4, 2018

Calling his qualities “all too rare in politics,” former Florida Governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Thursday endorsed Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis for a second term. The former Republican House member has now picked up the endorsements of two Florida governors: Bush and Gov. Rick Scott, a longtime ally of Patronis who appointed […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 27, 2017

Fireworks are fun, but at what cost? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the explosive displays cause an annual average of three deaths and cost $43 million in damage. Since 2014 in Florida alone, firefighters have responded to more than 50 fireworks-related incidents, which caused more than $1.5 million in property damage. That’s likely […]

Scott PowersDecember 14, 2017

Democratic candidate Jeremy Ring has received the endorsements of two big city mayors, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, in the contest for the Florida chief financial officer post, Ring’s campaign announced Thursday. “With Jeremy, Floridians have a real opportunity to transform the way our State does business,” Dyer said in […]

Jim RosicaNovember 28, 2017

A review panel has killed a proposed constitutional amendment that would have added financial oversight duties to the state’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The proposal (P68), filed by Commissioner Tom Lee, died on a tie vote in the Constitution Revision Commission‘s Executive Committee on Tuesday as some panel members raised fiscal and legal questions. A parliamentary […]

Scott PowersNovember 1, 2017

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis wants to keep the job he was appointed to earlier this year. Patronis, a Republican from Panama City, announced via a tweet this morning that he’ll run for a full term as the state’s CFO, a Cabinet position that gives him control over financial and insurance sectors in Florida. […]

Jimmy Patronis: ‘No confidence’ in state’s chief financial regulator

Judge sides with insurers in SB 966 lawsuit

Jeremy Ring picks up endorsement of Patrick Murphy, once mentioned as possible CFO candidate

Teresa Jacobs still undecided on what’s next

Jeremy Ring announces Florida Democratic lawmakers’ endorsements for CFO race

Jeb Bush endorses CFO Jimmy Patronis for another term

Jimmy Patronis offers 6 safety tips ahead of New Year’s Eve

Jeremy Ring gets nods from Mayors Buddy Dyer, Jack Seiler in CFO race

Tom Lee’s proposal to augment CFO duties dies in committee

Jimmy Patronis announces he’ll run for full term as Florida CFO