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Jacob OglesNovember 5, 2018

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Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis remains in a dogfight with Democratic challenger Jeremy Ring, according to a final survey of the race conducted by St. Pete Polls for Florida Politics. The race finds both candidates winning 47 percent of the vote, with Patronis leading by tenths of a percentage point among those surveyed. Another […]

Jacob OglesNovember 4, 2018

Every Republican candidate seeking statewide office in Florida attended at least one of President Donald Trump’s rallies here during the week leading into Election Day. But no candidates from Florida’s tightest Congressional races bothered to show. The attendance habits shows the varying worth of appearing close to a president whose approval ratings remain underwater overall […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018

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Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]

Jacob OglesNovember 1, 2018

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When President Donald Trump held a rally days before the midterms, it drew a number of prominent Republican leaders to Fort Myers. But it failed to draw a few others. U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney and Congressional hopeful Greg Steube both gave speeches from the stage promoting the president’s agenda. And from the stage, Trump praised […]

Scott PowersOctober 30, 2018

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is launching the first Spanish-TV commercial of his Republican bid to be elected next week, with a simple introductory message focusing on public service. Patronis, battling Democratic former state Sen. Jeremy Ring for the post Patronis was appointed to in 2017, uses simple images of him talking to people, […]

Jacob OglesOctober 30, 2018

Puerto Rican diaspora leaders sent a letter to Gov. Rick Scott demanding a halt to state investments in TPG Capital, a company conducting foreclosures on Puerto Rican families. The letter alleges TPG affiliate Roosevelt Cayman in May ramped up foreclosures despite the extension of a federal moratorium on such actions against hurricane victims in Puerto […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018

They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2018

Incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis has reached the part of the campaign where his spending outpaces his fundraising. The Panama City Republican was appointed to the CFO job last year by Gov. Rick Scott and therefore is the lone incumbent Cabinet member running for election in the fall. Between Oct. 13-19 (the most recent week of reported receipts), Patronis raised $128,800 between […]

Staff ReportsOctober 24, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, a Panama City Republican seeking his first elected term in the post, dropped his latest ad Wednesday. The former state representative and Public Service Commissioner was appointed last year by Gov. Rick Scott to replace Jeff Atwater. He stepped down early from his second and final term to become chief financial officer of Florida […]

Staff ReportsOctober 23, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis urged financial institutions on Tuesday to waive late fees and charges for using ATMs in the Hurricane Michael impact zone, among other forms of disaster assistance. “It is absolutely essential that financial institutions support those impacted by Hurricane Michael by waiving fees and penalties to aid the victims,” Patronis said in […]

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St. Pete Polls on CFO race: Jimmy Patronis, Jeremy Ring neck-and-neck

MAGA roll call: Who partied with Donald Trump this week? Who stayed home?

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Planning pays off

Which Republicans snubbed the Florida #MAGA rally?

Jimmy Patronis Spanish-TV ad focuses on service

Puerto Rico leaders to Rick Scott: Divest state from company doing foreclosures

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Is Bird the word?

CFO cash dash: Jimmy Patronis outraises, outspends Jeremy Ring

Jimmy Patronis ad touts ‘sunshine’ and fiscal health

Jimmy Patronis: Banks need to give a break to hurricane victims