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Peter SchorschNovember 30, 2017

Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring scored a “hat trick” of endorsements for his CFO campaign from Florida’s congressional delegation Thursday, and now has the support of seven of the 11 Florida Democrats in the U.S. House. U.S. Reps. Lois Frankel, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Frederica Wilson announced they were supporting the former state senator for CFO, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 23, 2017

A compilation of Thanksgiving message from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, via Twitter: “Grace and I wish everyone a wonderful #Thanksgiving. And special thanks to all the brave men and women serving in our military – both here and overseas – who sacrifice so much to keep the rest of us […]

Peter SchorschNovember 22, 2017

From the soup kitchens of Tallahassee to the conch houses of Key West, from the toniest mansions in Coral Gables to the double wides in Dixie County, people from all walks of life will sit down to celebrate the most American of holidays: Thanksgiving. “Americans traditionally recognize the ‘first’ Thanksgiving as having taken place at […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 21, 2017

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson doesn’t seem too worried about a pending primary challenge for his Jacksonville-to-Tallahassee North Florida district. He lent his imprimatur to a fundraising pitch for CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring on Monday, a chaser to an endorsement he and other Florida Congressional Democrats offered last week. “I had the great pleasure to serve with Jeremy […]

Drew WilsonNovember 14, 2017

CFO Jimmy Patronis added another $431,100 to his political committee last month surpassing his only major competitor, Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring, in cash on hand. Treasure Florida’s October numbers bring the committee to $653,850 raised since Patronis opened the account in August. Spending last month came in at just $2,306, leaving the committee with $642,639 […]

Staff ReportsNovember 14, 2017

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced that Anna Alexopoulos Farrar will join the Department of Financial Services (DFS) as Communications Director. In this capacity, she will oversee the communications strategy for the department. Patronis said: “Anna is a seasoned communications professional whose experience in both the government and private sectors brings a fresh perspective to […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 9, 2017

Jeremy Ring, the only Democrat in the race for CFO, appears to have a clear path toward his party’s nomination. However, ho-hum fundraising coupled with spending led to him finishing October with less cash on hand than he had at the month’s beginning. Ring raised $16,976 from 104 contributors, while spending $21,552 in October, giving […]

Peter SchorschNovember 9, 2017

Former Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Wednesday that four Florida congressmen had endorsed his bid to be Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, Al Lawson and Darren Soto, all Democrats, proclaimed their support for Ring via a Wednesday press release from his campaign. “I’ve gotten to know Jeremy over […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Insurance Summit is set to kick off today with a long list of presentations and panels, including a report from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on how the Sunshine State is “rising to the challenges it faces.” The two-day event, to be held at the Orlando Ritz Carlton, will include […]

Scott PowersNovember 1, 2017

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis wants to keep the job he was appointed to earlier this year. Patronis, a Republican from Panama City, announced via a tweet this morning that he’ll run for a full term as the state’s CFO, a Cabinet position that gives him control over financial and insurance sectors in Florida. […]

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Jeremy Ring announces ‘hat trick’ of congressional endorsements for CFO bid

Thanksgiving messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians

What Florida’s political elite should be thankful for

Al Lawson makes money pitch for CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring

Jimmy Patronis takes commanding fundraising lead in CFO race

Personnel note: Anna Alexopoulos Farrar named DFS communications director

CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring spends more than he raises in October

CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring nabs four endorsements from Florida congressional delegation

Florida Chamber’s 2017 Insurance Summit kicks-off in Orlando

Jimmy Patronis announces he’ll run for full term as Florida CFO