Scott PowersMay 1, 2020
5min944
Florida's top business regulator Halsey Beshears says local governments should fine-tune reopening plans.
Tag: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Scott PowersMay 1, 2020
Renzo DowneyApril 24, 2020
5min1312
Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump diverge on the questions of barbershops.
Scott PowersApril 11, 2019
5min1076
"It looks like it might be dead in the water."
Guest AuthorJanuary 30, 2018
5min360
I recently traveled to Tallahassee to represent the Florida Vacation Rental Management Association (FL VRMA), and an industry which has become a vital part of Florida’s tourism economy, at Tourism Day at the Capitol. There, I had the opportunity to listen to an encouraging speech given by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) President and […]
Jim RosicaMay 19, 2017
10min869
A unanimous Florida Supreme Court has ruled against a North Florida racetrack seeking to add slot machines. The 20-page decision, released Thursday, means that gambling facilities in Gadsden County’s Gretna and in seven other counties that passed local referendums allowing slots also will not be able to offer them. In doing so, the court upheld […]
Michael MolineJanuary 25, 2017
3min423
The Department of Revenue would trim its tax collection, auditing, and criminal investigation efforts to meet budget cuts sought by House leaders. The Division of Administrative Hearings would close workers’ compensation appeals courts in Ft. Meyers, Port St. Lucie, and St. Petersburg. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation would cut gambling prevention. Representatives from […]
Michael MolineOctober 10, 2016
4min332
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. was quick to warn policyholders against signing away their rights in exchange for quick repairs following Hurricane Matthew. Meanwhile, the company announced the opening of two emergency operations centers to assist policyholders on the Space Coast. Florida’s insurer of last resort issued a press release Sunday urging policyholders to call the company […]
Jim RosicaFebruary 22, 2016
4min302
A business that calls itself a “designated player services company” is suing the state over its crackdown of poker-style card games at several of Florida’s horse and dog racetracks. Elevated LLC, based in Tallahassee, sued in Leon County Circuit Civil court last week seeking an injunction against the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering “from prosecuting or […]
Peter SchorschFebruary 16, 2016
6min315
As the Legislature continues debating a new Seminole Compact, the issue of decoupling has once again moved to the forefront. Publicly, one of the chief opponents of decoupling — which removes live race requirements for facilities to host slots and card rooms at pari-mutuels — is the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association (FTBOA). However, in the backrooms of Tallahassee, the FTBOA […]
Jim RosicaJanuary 27, 2016
4min508
The same state agency now calling designated-player card games illegal was calling them “in compliance” with state gambling law as recently as last July, records show. What’s not clear is what caused the about-face. The enforcement is happening at the same time that lawmakers are considering whether to approve a new “compact” with the Seminole Tribe of […]