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Drew WilsonMay 3, 2018

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Republican Rep. Dane Eagle is launching his final re-election campaign for the Florida House with a fundraiser in Cape Coral later this month. The event is being hosted by real estate broker and former Republican Rep. Gary Aubuchon and his wife Andrea as well as Jacque and Jeff Miloff. The fundraiser will be held May […]

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, […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Former state Sen. Jeremy Ring earned another endorsement in his bid to be that state’s Chief Financial Officer, picking up the support of the Florida Police Benevolent Association. The PBA is a union representing law enforcement officers across the state. In a statement, PBA President John Rivera said, “Senator Jeremy Ring is a passionate advocate […]

Staff ReportsMay 2, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has told the state’s insurer of last resort that those who lobby Citizens Property Insurance Corp. should be required to disclose their efforts. Patronis sent a letter to Citizens president and CEO Barry Gilway on Wednesday, with a copy to board chair Christopher Gardner. “Transparency should be a key component to […]

Drew WilsonMay 2, 2018

The Florida Police Benevolent Association on Wednesday announced endorsements for candidates running for executive branch positions in the fall. “The dangers law enforcement, probation and correctional officers face have placed our professions at a crossroads. Our members want leaders who value their service and sacrifices. The selected candidates have a well-established record of loyalty to […]

Staff ReportsMay 1, 2018

Florida employers will see another workers’ compensation insurance rate decrease on June 1. The Office of Insurance Regulation approved a 1.8 percent decrease Tuesday. The move had been sought by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, which proposes workers’ compensation rates in the state. NCCI lowered insurers’ profit and contingency factor — essentially, their cut […]

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 […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 2018

Florida law enforcement deputies and officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 2017 were honored at a Florida Sheriffs Association tribute on Monday. At FSA’s headquarters stands a memorial with the names of each fallen Florida cop. Before 2017, 369 names were carved into the memorial, according to FSA President and Walton County Sheriff Mike […]

Scott PowersApril 25, 2018

A year ago, the families of the “Groveland Four” fought back tears, joined with Florida Legislature leaders, and watching as lawmakers sought to do what they could to right a 68-year-old injustice from the Jim Crow era in Florida. On April 18, 2017, the Florida House of Representatives approved CS/HCR 631 by 117-0. On April […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Former Democratic state Senator and CFO candidate Jeremy Ring said in a Friday email that Gov. Rick Scott hasn’t been playing by the rules when it comes to managing the Florida Retirement System. As Governor, Scott is one of three FRS trustees alongside the state CFO and Attorney General, and Ring blasted Scott in the […]

Tag: Jimmy Patronis

Dane Eagle kicking off HD 77 re-election bid May 16

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

Jeremy Ring earns police union endorsement in CFO race

Jimmy Patronis calls for more transparency in lobbying Citizens Insurance

Police association announces Governor, Cabinet endorsements

Workers’ comp premiums going down again

Judge sides with insurers in SB 966 lawsuit

Florida Sheriffs Association honors fallen deputies

After a year, families hear nothing on calls for justice for the Groveland Four

Email insights: Rick Scott’s FRS actions ‘unethical and outright illegal’