Tag: Division of Investigative and Forensic Services
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Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2018
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An alleged murder conspiracy in Tallahassee has spun off charges of insurance fraud. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has leveled three felony counts against Denise Williams, accused in the death of her husband, Mike Williams, nearly 20 years ago. “The Williams case is a tragedy that has shocked the Tallahassee community and reverberated across the nation,” […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018
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The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it’s backing sitting CFO Jimmy Patronis’ bid for a full term in the Cabinet post. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson, Mike Sheely of Allstate Insurance, and Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo made the announcement La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. “From ensuring that Floridians have the tools […]

Staff ReportsMay 7, 2018
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CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is calling “on all Floridians to report suspicious activity and be on the lookout for those who attempt to commit arson-related crimes,” according to a Monday press release. National Arson Awareness Week is this week. “Arson-related crimes can destroy property, put lives at risk, and arson-for-profit schemes are […]

Staff ReportsMarch 1, 2017
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An investigation by the state Division of Investigative and Forensic Services has resulted in the arrest of an insurance company manager for allegedly defrauding her employer of more than $1 million. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater identified the accused as Jennifer Summerlott, an accounts-payable and commercial lines manager for Fairway Insurance Group LLC of Fort […]

Michael MolineDecember 23, 2016
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An ill-advised boating excursion helped land an Orlando man behind bars for alleged workers’ compensation insurance fraud. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on Friday announced the arrest of Ricardo Aponte in “an elaborate scam” involving a purported neck injury that prevented him from bending his body or working. Aponte’s employer paid more than $500,000 in […]

Staff ReportsDecember 22, 2016
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Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on Thursday announced the arrest of a Miami man on charges that he posed as a licensed public adjuster to defraud Citizens Property Insurance Corp. of nearly $100,000 in inflated insurance claims. Julian Garcia-Sellek faces multiple felony fraud and grand theft charges following an investigation by the Department of Financial […]


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