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Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2017

Former state Sen. Jeremy Ring headed into August with about $130,000 on hand after spending more than he raised in July for his Chief Financial Officer bid. The Margate Democrat brought in a total of $45,396 between his campaign account and his political committee, “Florida Action Fund PC.” Combined, the two entities spent $60,515, including […]

Staff ReportsMay 2, 2017

CFO Jeff Atwater is saying farewell. In an open letter to Floridians on Tuesday, Atwater recounted his achievements as the state’s chief financial officer and thanked Florida residents for their confidence over the years. “From Pensacola to Key West, and all stops in between, I have had the unique privilege of meeting your families, hearing […]

Melissa RossMay 6, 2015

In an email from his media office, Florida CFO Jeff Atwater says under his leadership, the state’s Department of Financial Services’ Bureau of Unclaimed Property “will soon cross a record-breaking threshold of $1 billion in funds returned.” “This remarkable program milestone is due to extensive proactive outreach efforts aimed at reconnecting lost valuables and unclaimed funds held […]

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Jeremy Ring raised $45K in July for CFO bid, spent $60K

Jeff Atwater thanks Floridians in farewell letter

Email insights: Jeff Atwater says $1 billion in unclaimed funds returned