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August 29, 2008

A STRONG MESSAGE FROM FAY

FINANCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, IN TALLAHASSEE

SINK SURVEYS DAMAGE IN THE BIG BEND AREA, OFFERS ADVICE TO STORM VICTIMS

CFO SINK ON FLORIDA’S DEEPENING REVENUE SHORTFALL AND BUDGET DEFICIT

SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY

CFO SINK CHEERS PROPOSED SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE DECLINE

MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: EXTENDED WARRANTIES -- ARE THEY NEEDED?

August 22, 2008

TROPICAL STORM FAY CONTINUES

CFO SINK HIGHLIGHTS FLORIDA'S ACHIEVEMENTS AT 63RD ANNUAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

THE STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER FACES FAY

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM HELPS HOMEOWNERS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS

IDEA: SAVE MONEY ON AUTO INSURANCE

August 15, 2008

CFO SINK CREATES “FINANCIAL ACTION TEAM”

REP. AUSLEY APPOINTED CHAIR OF HEALTHY KIDS BOARD BY CFO SINK

CFO SINK HONORS MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME WITH A CABINET RESOLUTION

CFO SINK WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BRIAN LONDON

R. JAI HOWARD PROMOTED BY CFO SINK

MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: STAY HEALTHY TO SAVE MONEY

SINK ORDERS EXTERNAL AUDIT OF ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

NEW RECEIVERSHIP DATABASE PROVIDES TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY

August 8, 2008

CFO SINK RECEIVES CHAMPION FOR BUSINESS AWARD

CFO SINK HONORS WINNERS OF SUSTAINABLE FLORIDA AWARDS

CFO SINK: FLORIDA’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION RAISES RECORD FUNDS FOR FLORIDA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: EMERGENCY FUNDS

MONEY IN YOUR POCKET - DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR STIMULUS PAYMENT

FIRST ANNUAL FIRE RESCUE CADET ACADEMY

INSURANCE FRAUD: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO I REPORT IT?

August 1, 2008

FLORIDA'S INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE

CFO SINK JOINS WITH THE FLORIDA BAR ON A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO HELP FLORIDIANS FACING FORECLOSURE

CFO SINK TO AUCTION UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN TAMPA BAY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

MEET DEPUTY CFO DONNA O'NEAL

MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: HOW TO STAY DEBT FREE IN COLLEGE

MORE THAN 70,000 KIDS AND COUNTING

CFO SINK URGES SELF-EMPLOYED TO BUY, REVIEW HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE DURING AUGUST OPEN ENROLLMENT

DFS HELPS FBI NAB SUSPECT IN WIRE FRAUD CASE

CFO SINK ADDRESSES THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

July 25, 2008

CFO SINK APPOINTS JIM MALONE AS NEW CHAIRMAN OF CITIZENS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, SOLD! CFO SINK TO AUCTION LOST TREASURE IN TAMPA BAY

MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: PARENTS CAN GET CREDIT FOR SENDING KIDS TO DAY CAMP

CFO ALEX SINK CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT TO ENSURE WELLCARE FULLY REFUNDS FLORIDA HEALTHY KIDS

CFO SINK'S INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION, FBI & US ATTORNEY WORK TOGETHER TO BRING INSURANCE AGENT TO JUSTICE

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: STATES PROTECT, EDUCATE CONSUMERS

July 18, 2008

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BUREAU RETURNS ASSETS TO FLORIDIANS

CFO ALEX SINK SPEAKS TO FLORIDIANS ABOUT FINANCIAL ISSUES ON FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO

MY FLORIDA CFO IDEA: TEACH CHILDREN MONEY SKILLS

CFO SINK RETURNS PURPLE HEART ON DATELINE NBC

THREE OF CFO SINK'S LAWYERS HONORED IN  FLORIDA TREND'S "LEGAL ELITE"

CFO ALEX SINK ADDRESSES BAIL AGENTS IN PALM BEACH

CFO ALEX SINK SPEAKS AT THE GRADUATION OF THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR FINANCIAL TRAINING

CFO ALEX SINK SPEAKS AT REP.  BRISE'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FAIR

WHAT TO DO IF A HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY DENIES YOUR CLAIM

July 11, 2008

CFO SINK TO APPEAR ON DATELINE NBC

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CUT $5 MILLION BY CONSOLIDATING STATE CALL CENTERS

CFO SINK SWEARS IN NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL

MY FAMILY CFO - IDEA: BE SURE YOUR HOME IS PROTECTED FROM A FLOOD

IT'S STORM SEASON, FLORIDA

DON'T WAIT - SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME WIND INSPECTION

SCAMMERS USE EMAIL, FAX TO POSE AS IRS

CFO SINK: PUTNAM COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SUSPECTED ON CHARGES OF ARSON

July 4, 2008

400,000 INSPECTIONS AND 35,000 GRANTS LATER, MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME SIGN-UPS COME TO AN END

CFO SINK AND EMERGENCY MANAGERS URGE FIREWORKS SAFETY THIS FOURTH OF JULY

MONEY SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: GET A DISCOUNT FOR PAYING CASH FOR GAS

CFO SINK: PENSACOLA MAN FACING 30 YEARS IN PRISON FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN THE WORKPLACE

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRANSFER SET

June 27, 2008

THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL CATASTROPHE FUND

CFO SINK INTRODUCES NEWLY APPOINTED DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

OVER 365,000 FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS SERVED, MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM APPROACHING GOALS

BOYS STATE CFO VISITS CFO SINK'S OFFICE

MONEY SMART IDEA: FIVE TIPS TO HELP CLOSE THE FISCAL YEAR

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ADVISORY COUNCIL MET WEDNESDAY IN TALLAHASSEE

CFO SINK REMINDS FLORIDIANS MOST HOMEOWNERS POLICIES DO NOT COVER FLOOD DAMAGES

CFO SINK: TAMPA DUO ARRESTED FOR OVER $40,000 IN PIP-RELATED FRAUD

FIREFIGHTER AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SAFETY, HEALTH AND SURVIVAL WEEK

June 20, 2008

BUREAU OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RETURNS $12,000 IN HEIRLOOMS

CFO SINK PRESENTS AWARDS AT FIFEC CONFERENCE

CFO SINK LAUNCHES “A.L.Ex.” - ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE PROGRAM - AND ANNOUNCES 2008 INAUGURAL CLASS

MONEY SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: Learn smart food shopping skills 

CFO ADDRESSES GIRLS STATE IN THE CAPITOL

CFO SINK ADDRESSES FLORIDA’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WOMEN OF ORLANDO (CREW)

CFO SINK VISITS AMERICA’S OLDEST CITY’S FIRST ROTARY CLUB

CFO SINK SPEAKS TO  NAIOP IN JACKSONVILLE

AMSTERDAM CONFERENCE FEATURES CFO SINK ON BBC WORLD DEBATE

CFO SINK ADDRESSES THE EXCHANGE CLUB IN TALLAHASSEE

June 13, 2008

FATHER'S DAY THOUGHTS

CFO SINK SPEAKS AT PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FORUM

CFO SINK ADDRESSES SMALL COUNTY COALITION IN TALLAHASSEE

MONEY SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: DRIVING LESS MAY SAVE ON CAR INSURANCE

RECESSION, RECOVERY, OR BUSINESS AS USUAL FLORIDA ECONOMIC SUMMIT

POLK COUNTY HURRICANE EXPO ENCOURAGES READINESS BEFORE THE STORM

CFO SINK MEETS WITH GADSDEN COUNTY LEADERS

TASK FORCE ISSUES FINAL REPORT ON CITIZENS CLAIMS HANDLING

June 6, 2008

PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE SEASON

CFO SINK CONGRATULATES STATE EMPLOYEES FOR SAVING FLORIDIANS' TAX DOLLARS

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: SAVE GAS, SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

CFO SINK RETURNS SIX FIGURE CHECK TO GAINESVILLE RESIDENT

CFO SINK STRESSES HONESTY AND INTEGRITY AT ETHICS FORUM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

DISASTER AND STORM INFORMATION AND PLANNING

CFO SPEAKS WITH FLASHPOINT ON 'WHO'S MINDING THE BOOKS" IN FLORIDA

CITIZENS CLAIMS HANDLING TASK FORCE MEETS ON MONDAY

May 30, 2008

HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PARTNERS TO HOLD STORM EXPO IN MIAMI

LEON COUNTY'S LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS “ACT-OUT FOR HEALTH” TO WIN KIDCARE PSA CONTEST

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST FOR FRAUDULENT USE OF TAX DOLLARS IN PENSACOLA

CFO SINK SPONSORS RESOLUTION HONORING THE FLORIDA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Money-Smart Idea of the Week: Time to check out your insurance coverage

May 23, 2008

FLORIDA AGENCIES ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION INSURANCE SETTLEMENT WITH AON CORP

CFO SINK VISITS HEALTHY KIDS CALL CENTER

TIGER BAY CLUB OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HOSTS CFO SINK

INVESTORS MANAGING $2.3 TRILLION CALL ON CONGRESS TO TACKLE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

BUREAU OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RETURNS ITEMS VALUED AT $65,000

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK - USE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

LEON COUNTY MAN TO SERVE 30-YEARS FOR ARSON CONVICTION

CFO SINK ADDRESS CFO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL IN JACKSONVILLE

CFO SINK GETS “DOWN TO BUSINESS” WITH ANDY JOHNSON AND AM 1460

CFO TOURS NEW CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE GROUP CLAIMS PROCESSING CENTER

May 16, 2008

WILDFIRES RAVAGE PARTS OF FLORIDA

CFO SINK OFFERS INSURANCE ADVICE TO FLORIDIANS AFFECTED BY FIRES

CFO SINK: PASCO COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR STEALING NEARLY $200,000 FROM AN 89-YEAR OLD WOMAN

AMSTERDAM CONFERENCE FEATURES CFO SINK ON BBC WORLD DEBATE

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM NEARS 35,000 GRANTS

CLYDE GASKINS RECOGNIZED BY CFO SINK FOR FIFTY YEARS IN STATE GOVERNMENT

CFO SINK RECOGNIZES PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL DAVIS PRODUCTIVITY AWARDS

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: FIGHT LEAKS

SPONSORS CABINET RESOLUTION ON BIKE FLORIDA AND 15 YEARS OF RIDING

CFO SINK ADDRESSES LAW DAY IN WAKULLA COUNTY

THE GREATER NAPLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES CFO SINK

VISIT TO THE AVE MARIA COMMUNITY

May 9, 2008

THE 26th ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

CFO SINK SIGNS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ALAN CROTZER

STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK PROMOTES ARSON AWARENESS WEEK

AT THE CAR WASH: CFO SINK KICKS OFF PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK

CFO SINK DELIVERS AWARDS FROM INTERAGENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON LOSS PREVENTION

CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2008 NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY CHALLENGE

GIRLS GOING PLACES FINANCIAL LITERACY CONFERENCE IN FT. MYERS

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK – VISIT FLORIDA!

CFO SINK ADDRESSES FLORIDA SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES

ESCAMBIA COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON, INSURANCE FRAUD FOR BOAT FIRE

May 2, 2008

SINE DIE!

CFO SINK & INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE ON PASSAGE OF PRO-CONSUMER PUBLIC ADJUSTER LEGISLATION

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE LEGISLATURE’S PASSAGE OF THE ANNUITY FRAUD BILL

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM ANNOUNCES HIGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON 2008

CFO ADDRESSES BLUE KEY IN GAINESVILLE; IS INDUCTED AS AN HONORARY MEMBER

CFO SINK CELEBRATES FLORIDA HISTORY FAIR DAYS AND CLAY COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL

CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2008 NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY CHALLENGE

CFO SINK'S OFFICE PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL MEETING ON CLIMATE RISK TO FLORIDA'S COASTS

MONEY SMART IDEA: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS

"TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK" DAY PICTURES FROM CFO SINK'S DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

IRS RELEASES STIMULUS PAYMENTS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

April 25, 2008

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT THE CAPITOL

CFO SINK SPEAKS AT THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL'S 115th RECRUIT CLASS GRADUATION

CFO WELCOMES BROWARD DAYS DELEGATION

STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S TRAINING FOR FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

SECOND ANNUAL FLORIDA SHERIFFS' DAY AT THE CAPITOL

MONEY SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: REPLACE YOUR OLD “HEAT BULBS” WITH CFLs

FREE FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY

RETIREES, DISABLED VETS CAN STILL FILE FOR 2008 STIMULUS PAYMENTS

ECONOMIC STIMULUS CHECKS ON THE WAY

April 18, 2008

CFO SINK AND DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PARTNER WITH AARP FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY SUMMIT AT USF

CFO AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL ALEX SINK PRESENTS FIRE SERVICE AWARDS

CFO SINK DISCUSSES TOP ISSUES ON FLORIDA FACE TO FACE

CFO SINK SPEAKS TO FLORIDA TAX COLLECTORS

CFO & STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ANNOUNCES FREE TRAINING FOR FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME SIGNS UP OVER 1,100 HOMEOWNERS FOR FREE WIND INSPECTIONS AT BRACE HURRICANE EXPO IN PENSACOLA

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON HOUSE COUNCIL’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: STAY ON TOP OF YOUR SAVINGS

FLORIDA TRUCKERS DAY AT THE CAPITOL

CFO SINK VISITS WITH THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

CFO SINK HONORS 2007 FLORIDA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS RAISE MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION FOR MDA 

April 11, 2008

TAXES ARE DUE TUESDAY AT MIDNIGHT

CFO SINK VISITS BABCOCK RANCH IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

CFO SINK CHAIRS  PANEL AT WAKE FOREST CONFERENCE

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON SENATE COMMITTEE’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL

CFO SINK ADDRESSES THE FHBA IN TALLAHASSEE

THE CAPITOL WELCOMES AN ANNUAL FEAST

MONEY-SMART  IDEA OF THE WEEK

SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY

CROOKS USE STATE'S NAME TO ATTEMPT IDENTITY THEFT

April 4, 2008

CFO SINK TURNS UP THE HEAT ON THIEVES STEALING ESSENTIAL FIRE EQUIPMENT

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR THE EITC?

FLORIDA GIRL SCOUT LEGISLATIVE NETWORK VISITS TALLAHASSEE 

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON SENATE COMMITTEE’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE SENATE PASSAGE OF THE ANNUITY FRAUD BILL

CFO SINK SPEAKS TO ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS IN TALLAHASSEE

CFO SINK LEADS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATES ON PROPERTY AND HEALTH INSURANCE

CFO SINK MEETS WITH FLORIDIANS FACING FORECLOSURE

USF BULLS STAMPEDE THE STATE CAPITOL, MEET WITH CFO SINK

MONEY SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK: REVIEW YOUR LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE

FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE CENTER OPENS IN WEST PALM BEACH 

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES LAWSUIT TO RECOVER ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR POE COMPANIES’ CLAIMS

March 28, 2008

CFO SINK: MILLIONS OF FLORIDIANS ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS, BUT ONLY IF THEY FILE

CFO SINK DESIGNATES APRIL AS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE SENATE BANKING & INSURANCE COMMITTEE’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL

COUNCIL MEETS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY ADDRESS BY CFO SINK

GREEN VEHICLE MAKES TREK TOWARD TALLAHASSEE

GOVERNOR, CABINET CELEBRATE APRIL AS WATER CONSERVATION MONTH

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK

IRS 'DIRTY DOZEN' LISTS TAX SCAMS TO AVOID

March 21, 2008

CFO SINK WORKS WITH FLORIDA SENATE ON LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PENALTIES ON ANNUITY FRAUD

STATESMAN BOB GRAHAM VISITS WITH CFO SINK

CFO SINK TALKS TO LAND COUNCIL ABOUT FLORIDA'S FUTURE

FLORIDA FOREVER

AFL-CIO HEARS CFO SINK'S IDEAS ABOUT FLORIDA

CFO SINK WILL DELIVER FINANCIAL LITERACY STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS ON MONDAY

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS’ UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF THE ANNUITY FRAUD BILL

MONEY-SMART  IDEA OF THE WEEK

CFO SINK: SOUTH FLORIDA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PIP FRAUD; SENTENCED TO 4½ YEARS IN PRISON

STATEMENT BY CFO & STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ON THE HOUSE COMMITTEE’S UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF FIRE SAFETY BILL

CONSUMER ALERT: FRAUDULENT EMAILS ARE BEING SENT TO CONSUMERS CLAIMING TO BE FROM FDIC

March 14, 2008

CFO SINK ADDRESSES FLORIDA BANKERS ASSOCIATION IN TALLAHASSEE

THREE INDUCTED INTO FLORIDA WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME

CFO SINK SEES IMPACT OF STORMS AT FIU'S WALL OF WIND

CFO SINK ADDRESSES NAWBO, LAKELAND CHAPTER

CFO SINK DISCUSSES FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE WITH CHAMBER MEMBERS

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM USES HUMOR TO SPOTLIGHT MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES PALM BEACH COUNTY  PIP FRAUD ARREST

CFO SINK: BARTOW MAN ARRESTED FOR ARSON; FIRE DAMAGES TOTAL OVER $22-MILLION

March 7, 2008

CFO SINK UNVEILS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE SAFEGUARDS OVER INVESTMENTS AT THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

CFO ALEX SINK HONORED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF A DUVAL COUNTY MAN ON CHARGES OF INSURANCE FRAUD, GRAND THEFT, AND FORGERY

MONEY-SMART  IDEA OF THE WEEK

February 29, 2008

CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESENTS CFO SINK WITH THEIR LEGACY AWARD

CFO SINK DESIGNATES FLORIDA SAVES WEEK AT FLORIDA CABINET MEETING

MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK

BAY COUNTY MAN RECEIVES LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDER/ARSON

CITIZENS TASK FORCE MET IN TALLAHASSEE THIS WEEK

February 22, 2008

TASK FORCE CREATED TO PREVENT HOME FORECLOSURE

CFO SINK TO INCREASE FINANCIAL LITERACY AWARENESS DURING FLORIDA SAVES WEEK 

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE HOUSE JOBS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL’S UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF HER LEGISLATION TO REDUCE RISK OF ASSESSMENTS

IDEA: SAVING MONEY IS OFTEN EASIER THAN YOU THINK

WORKERS’ COMP INVESTIGATORS HELPING HOMEOWNERS, MONITORING CONTRACTORS IN TORNADO-DAMAGED AREAS

INFORMATION ON STIMULUS PAYMENTS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

February 15, 2008

THE DAYTONA 500’S $2 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT

WATCH CFO SINK’S INTERVIEW WITH CNBC

NEW!!  MONEY-SMART IDEA OF THE WEEK

CFO SINK SPEAKS AT UN INVESTOR SUMMIT ON CLIMATE RISK

CFO SINK SERVES AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR

GOVERNOR CRIST, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SINK, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL McCOLLUM CONFIRM RECOMMENDATION OF FEDERATED INVESTORS INC. TO MANAGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL

CFO SINK CONSUMER ALERT: IRS WARNS OF EMAIL AND TELEPHONE SCAMS

February 8, 2008

FLORIDA STATE FAIR IN TAMPA

CFO SINK’S PROPOSAL TO REDUCE RISK OF ASSESSMENTS HEARD IN HOUSE INSURANCE COMMITTEE FRIDAY

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PHONE BANKS FIND TREASURE FOR CALLERS

CFO SINK VISITS WITH FBLA

FIRST MEETING OF MSFH ADVISORY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY

FLORIDA'S HAZARDOUS WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK

SEVEN JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR ARSON, BURGLARY 

February 1, 2008

BLACK HISTORY MONTH BEGINS TODAY

CFO SINK HELPS OPEN THE TALLAHASSEE AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING

CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO BE MORE ENGAGED IN LOCAL DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR TAX DOLLARS

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF MSFH ADVISORY COUNCIL MONDAY

McCOLLUM, SINK AND McCARTY ANNOUNCE $12.5 MILLION AIG INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

CITIZENS TASK FORCE MET FEBRUARY 1

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE GOVERNOR’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR

REPRESENTATIVES FROM CFO SINK’S OFFICE HELP KICK-OFF REALSENSE PROSPERITY CAMPAIGN

MAKING THE CLAIMS PROCESS EASIER

January 25, 2008

VOTE TUESDAY

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES 62 ARRESTS IN STATEWIDE THREE-DAY OPERATION

CFO SINK JOINS AG McCOLLUM TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS FROM MORTGAGE-RELATED FRAUD

CFO SINK TO SPEAK AT FLORIDA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 2008 CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

CFO SINK SPEAKS AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY’S ANNUAL ‘ECONOMIC OUTLOOK’ LUNCHEON

CITIZENS TASK FORCE WILL MEET FEBRUARY 1

CFO SINK AND REP. GALVANO TOUR BRADENTON HEALTHCARE FACILITY

January 18, 2008

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., REMEMBRANCE

EMERGING CARBON MARKETS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY CFO SINK

BANK OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AT NWSA

CFO SINK REQUESTS AUDITOR GENERAL REVIEW OF SBA

CITIZENS TASK FORCE WILL MEET FEBRUARY 1

C-CERT "TRAIN THE TRAINER" PROGRAM HELD AT THE FLORIDA STATE FIRE COLLEGE

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNOUNCED

CFO SINK CONVENES HEALTHY KIDS BOARD MEETING

January 11, 2008

GETTING READY TO FILE TAXES, REMEMBER EITC

CFO SINK ADDRESSES BUSINESS EDITORS SUMMIT

FLORIDA WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

NINETEEN FLORIDIANS SURRENDER ON CHARGES IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION INTO FRAUDULENT DRIVER LICENSES

FACAP INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

FIVE PENSACOLA JUVENILES CHARGED WITH ARSON, BURGLARY

YOU CAN BE A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT

January 4, 2008

DOZENS OF FLORIDIANS ACCUSED OF FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING DRIVER LICENSES, RISKING NATIONAL SECURITY

WHY SHOULD YOU MAKE AN INVESTMENT TO STRENGTHEN YOUR HOME AGAINST HURRICANES?

STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK OFFERS COLD WEATHER FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

LIFE INSURANCE PLANNING

CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

December 28, 2007

8 RESOLUTIONS FOR 2008

FLORIDA TO BALI – SO FAR, OH SO CLOSE

PIP IS BACK AND IS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR DRIVERS ON JANUARY 1, 2008

DO YOU NEED LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE?

December 21, 2007

TERRY BUTLER NAMED ACTING INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE

PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR DRIVERS ON JANUARY 1, 2008

WEEKI WACHEE PROPOSAL TO BECOME STATE PARK

UNDERSTANDING IDENTITY THEFT

NEW LAW PASSES TO REQUIRE BETTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY

THE BASICS OF FLOOD INSURANCE

December 14, 2007

IRS GRANTS CFO SINK’S REQUEST THAT MSFH GRANTS NOT BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX

CFO TALKS TO TAX WATCH

CFO SINK ADDRESSES COUNCIL OF CEOs IN TAMPA

LETTER FROM CFO SINK TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SBA AUDIT COMMITTEE

CFO MEETS WITH STATE ATTORNEY MARK OBER

CFO SINK CONVENES FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL MEETING

December 7, 2007

SAVE WITH MSFH WIND INSPECTION

FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION HEARS FROM CFO SINK

STATEMENT FROM SBA TRUSTEES

SBA TRUSTEES SEEK TO RESTORE PUBLIC'S TRUST

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING VOUCHER FUNDS

CFO SINK ISSUES IMMEDIATE FINAL ORDER TO N.J.-BASED NATIONAL TRADE BUSINESS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA, AFFILIATES

CFO SINK IMPLEMENTS NEW TOOL TO SAVE MONEY, IMPROVE SERVICE

November 30, 2007

SPECIAL MEETING OF STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PHONE BANK RETURNS OVER $127,000 TO TALLAHASSEE AREA

WIND INSPECTION BENEFITS CONTINUE EVEN THOUGH HURRICANE SEASON IS OVER

CFO SINK HIGHLIGHTS FLORIDA STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN AT THE UNITED WAY OF THE BIG BEND 

FLORIDA REALTORS ASSOCIATION

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSURANCE BEFORE REACHING THE CAR RENTAL COUNTER

November 23, 2007

CFO ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES RICHARD ROBLETO AS NEW HEALTHY KIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CFO SINK REPORTS SUBPRIME RISK TO STATE TREASURY IS MINIMAL 

FLORIDA CHANNEL DISCUSSION FEATURES CFO SINK

17,497 MORE CHILDREN INSURED

RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS TOUR FLORIDA STATE FIRE COLLEGE CAMPUS

YOU CAN HELP STOP EMAIL SCAMS

DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF CHARITY FRAUD

November 16, 2007

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STATE TREASURY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CLIMATE RISK; EXPLORATION OF CLEAN ENERGY FUND FOR FLORIDA

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION TITLE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

NINTH ANNUAL MARINE SUMMIT FEATURES CFO SINK AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

FLORIDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ARSON PREVENTION (FACAP) MEETS

FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL CONVENED SIXTH MEETING 

November 9, 2007

FLORIDA CAN LEARN FROM UNITED KINGDOM ON CLIMATE CHANGE

REP. FITZGERALD DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SARASOTA RESIDENT

FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL TO CONVENE SIXTH MEETING IN MIAMI ON WEDNESDAY

CFO SINK AND COMMISSIONER BRONSON TO HOST FINAL WORKSHOP “CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE”

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES 13TH ANNUAL GREAT FLORIDA FIRE SCHOOL

November 2, 2007

REPLACE YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES

CFO SINK CALLS FOR INTENSE SCRUTINY OF STATE INVESTMENTS

CFO SINK WAS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE 11th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON CELEBRATION OF MINORITY DEVELOPMENT & EMPOWERMENT INC.

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM INCREASES STANDARDS FOR INSPECTION FIRMS & INSPECTORS

CFO SINK SPEAKS AT GREATER HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER BREAKFAST

CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOPS CONCLUDE WITH "THE FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE" 

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PHONE BANK ELICITS MANY CALLS

CRESTVIEW COUPLE FACES ARSON CHARGE FOR HOUSE FIRE

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR TO BE HELD IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA SATURDAY

October 26, 2007

CFO SINK, AG MCCOLLUM & COMMISSIONER MCCARTY ANNOUNCE $4.5 MILLION INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

JACKSONVILLE AREA LEGAL AID AWARD GIVEN

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SIGN UP HOMEOWNERS AT DAYTONA BEACH HOME SHOW

UNEXPECTED - TORNADOES USUALLY ARE

THOUSANDS DELIVERED TO BAKER COUNTY NURSE FROM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

October 19, 2007

SISTERS RECEIVE COLLECTIVE 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STEALING SCHOOL VOUCHER FUNDS

CFO SINK JOINS NATIONAL COALITION CALLING FOR MORTGAGE CHANGES 

COLLIER DOCK PROJECT DENIED APPROVAL

BOARD SUSPENDS LICENSE OF FUNERAL DIRECTOR WHO SENT FAMILY TWO SETS OF REMAINS FOR FATHER
 
CFO SINK ACTIVATES STORM LINE FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
 
CFO SINK DELIVERS $28,000 CHECK TO BAKER COUNTY SCHOOL NURSE
 

SIX COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS CITED IN SURPRISE SWEEP

October 12, 2007

CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSIONS

CFO SINK UNVEILS PROPOSAL TO REFORM FLORIDA’S CAT FUND

CFO SINK ON GOVERNOR’S SIGNING OF NO-FAULT REFORM LEGISLATION

ANNUAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD

CFO SINK ADDRESSES BRANDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SENATOR ATWATER DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO BOCA RATON RESIDENT

REPRESENTATIVES FROM MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SIGN UP HOMEOWNERS IN JACKSONVILLE  SATURDAY

CFO SINK ADDRESSES NOLHGA

October 5, 2007

CFO SINK KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT FDLE SPECIAL AGENT GRADUATION 

CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO FOCUS ON SAFETY DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 7-13

GOVERNOR AND CABINET RECOGNIZE OCTOBER AS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS WEEK

CFO SINK SPEAKS AT FSU REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE FRIDAY

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SIGN UP HOMEOWNERS AT ST. PETERSBURG TIMES HOME SHOW FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

CFO SINK VISITS TAMPA

TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION MET IN TALLAHASSEE FRIDAY

MEETING OF THE FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL WILL BE WEDNESDAY IN ORLANDO

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES OFFERS TWO IMPORTANT SERVICES FOR FLORIDIANS

SENATOR ATWATER TO DELIVER $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO BOCA RATON RESIDENT MONDAY

September 28, 2007

THE CLIMATE CHANGE PERIL THAT INSURERS SEE

CFO SINK: PUNTA GORDA RESIDENT RECEIVES SIX-FIGURE CHECK FROM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR TO BE HELD IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA SATURDAY

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

20 WAYS TO CELEBRATE FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK  

BROWARD COUNTY APARTMENT EXPLOSION RULED ACCIDENTAL

September 21, 2007

CLEMENCY BOARD VOTES TO RELEASE PASCO COUNTY MAN FROM PRISON

CFO SINK, MAJOR INVESTORS, STATE OFFICIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS SIGN PETITION TO SEC REQUIRING FULL CORPORATE CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
PENSACOLA MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORDS

FLORIDA TAX WATCH PRESENTS EFFICIENCY STUDIES

FLORIDA FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION ADOPTS RULE TO PROTECT MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM INSURANCE SALES FRAUD

STATE PURCHASES 51 MILES OF RAIL-TRAIL IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNOR AND CABINET ON FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF FORMER AGENT WHO STOLE MORE THAN $90,000 IN PREMIUMS FROM MORE THAN 40 VICTIMS

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO BE ON HAND AT DEERFIELD BEACH HURRICANE EXPO

September 14, 2007

CFO ADDRESSES THE CHAMBER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR TO BE HELD IN PENSACOLA SATURDAY

CAPITOL AND STATE FIRE COLLEGE REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

MISTY JOINS THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TEAM

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN $8 MILLION ESCROW THEFT

SENATOR GELLER DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO FT. LAUDERDALE RESIDENT TUESDAY

REP. TAYLOR DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO RIVIERA BEACH HOMEOWNERS WEDNESDAY

September 7, 2007

CFO SINK IS GUEST ON TAMPA RADIO SHOW

CFO SINK TO MEET WITH BRITISH LEADERS IN LONDON IN NOVEMBER

MSFH PROGRAM HELPS MORE THAN 66,000 HOMEOWNERS SAVE AN AVERAGE OF $154 ON THEIR WIND INSURANCE PREMIUMS

CFO SINK ADDS LINK TO MYFLORIDACFO.COM TO GUIDE FLORIDIANS ON EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIRS

REP. GRANT DELIVERS TWO CHECKS FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO PORT CHARLOTTE RESIDENTS

SENATOR ARONBERG DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO FT. MYERS RESIDENT

FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL WILL HOLD  CONFERENCE CALL MEETING

 

August 31, 2007

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

CFO SINK: MORE THAN 100,000 HOMEOWNERS HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

TAMPA WOMAN CHARGED WITH SELLING FAKE INSURANCE CARDS

FINANCIAL PRIVACY. . . ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

August 24, 2007

SCHOOL BRINGS FINANCES TO MIND

CFO SINK ISSUES $6.5 MILLION CHECK TO MINOUCHE NOEL

CFO SINK: I WANT TO MAKE PIP WORK

SUMMER 2007: 51 WAYS TO SAVE HUNDREDS ON LOANS AND CREDIT CARDS

August 17, 2007

SOUTH FLORIDA TV INTERVIEW WITH CFO SINK

QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE WITHOUT NO-FAULT?
GET ANSWERS AT MYFLORIDACFO.COM

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MIAMI-DADE FRAUD ARRESTS FOR PIP, PROPERTY DAMAGE FRAUD

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNOR AND CABINET TO SOLDIERS TO SCHOLARS

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST IN UNDERCOVER OPERATION

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNOR AND CABINET TO THE 2007 TROOPER OF THE YEAR

CENTRAL FLORIDA MAN CHARGED WITH SELLING FRAUDULENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL CONVENED THIRD MEETING IN TAMPA


HURRICANE DEAN GROWS INTO A MAJOR STORM

August 10. 2007

BACK TO SCHOOL TAX HOLIDAY

CFO SINK: FLORIDA’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION RAISES RECORD FUNDS FOR FLORIDA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CFO SINK NAMES NEW INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION DIRECTOR

CFO SINK HOSTS ROUNDTABLE MEETING

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
FINDS AN HEIR

WORKERS’ COMP COMPLIANCE SWEEP NABS 23 EMPLOYERS

NEW JERSEY MAN GETS 30 MONTHS IN PRISON
FOR STEALING FLORIDA UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACCOUNTS

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

August 3, 2007

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION HELD SATURDAY

CFO SINK HOSTS HISPANIC ROUNDTABLE MEETING IN ORLANDO

FOR THE RECORD TV SHOW FEATURES CFO SINK

CFO SINK REMINDS SELF-EMPLOYED ABOUT AUGUST OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE 

HEALTHY KIDS AD HOC COMMITTEE TO SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES THREE FAMILY MEMBERS, BROKER CHARGED IN SOUTH FLORIDA MORTGAGE FRAUD SCHEME

CITIZENS TASK FORCE MEETS BY TELECONFERENCE

July 27, 2007

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION AUGUST 4 IN ORLANDO

CFO SINK WORKS TO STREAMLINE HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION

CFO SINK RETURNS RARE CENTURY-OLD $20 GOLD COIN

CFO SINK RETURNS A PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR TO THE FAMILY OF A FLORIDA MARINE  

CFO SINK TAKES LEGAL ACTION TO SUPPORT MINOUCHE NOEL AND FAMILY

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ADDS NEW HELPLINE SPECIALISTS

FLORIDA COMPLETES PURCHASE TO PROTECT SILVER SPRINGS

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FUTURE INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE RECORDKEEPING OF CIVIL REMEDY NOTICES

July 20. 2007

MISSION STATEMENT

MYFLORIDACFO.COM DEBUTS AS CFO SINK’S WEB SITE

STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK PRESENTS CHECK FOR SMOKE ALARMS

CFO SINK HOSTS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON MINOUCHE NOEL

SUNSET OF FLORIDA'S NO-FAULT LAW

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STATE’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION TO BE HELD IN ORLANDO

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION IN ARSON OF HOME THAT WAS TARGET OF ANTI-ISLAM SLURS

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SIGN UP HOMEOWNERS FOR FREE WIND INSPECTIONS AT FAIA HURRICANE EXPOS

CONSUMER ALERT: CFO SINK WARNS OF BOGUS LOTTERY, CHECK SCAM

INSURANCE BROKER TO REIMBURSE $2.6 MILLION

CFO SINK ADVISES FLORIDIANS THAT TENNESSEE HAS PLACED NFOA INTO RECEIVERSHIP

HURRICANE BUSINESS SEMINAR TESTS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 

July 16, 2007

CFO SINK DELIVERS CHECK TO PENSACOLA RESIDENT FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PROVIDING DISASTER TRAINING FOR FLORIDA’S FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICERS

CFO SINK REVOKES AGENT’S LICENSE FOR EXPLOITING SENIORS 

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SIGN UP HOMEOWNERS FOR FREE WIND INSPECTIONS AT FAIA HURRICANE EXPOS

July 6, 2007

FRAUD DETECTIVE RECEIVES LETTER OF COMMENDATION

CFO SINK DELIVERS NEARLY $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO PENSACOLA RESIDENT

CFO'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

CFO SINK ORDERS 50 PERCENT REDUCTION IN WORKERS’ COMP ADMIN TRUST FUND ASSESSMENT RATE  

MELBOURNE/PALM BAY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES CFO SINK

BANKER OBDULIO PIEDRA ELECTED CHAIR OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL

HARDEE COUNTY GREETS CFO SINK

PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE EXPO

June 29, 2007

CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO CELEBRATE JULY 4th SAFELY

CFO SINK TO STATE EMPLOYEES: MAXIMIZE STATE BONUS BY INVESTING IN DEFERRED COMP 

FIRST MEETING OF THE FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL

TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION ISSUES FIRST REPORT

FORMER INSURANCE AGENT SERVED WARRANT IN JAIL ON ORGANIZED FRAUD CHARGES

June 22, 2007

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL IN TALLAHASSEE MONDAY

SUNCOAST TIGER BAY HOSTS CFO

SUCCESSFUL MEETING HELD BY TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION

STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK SUPPORTS 2007 INTERNATIONAL FIRE AND EMS SAFETY STAND DOWN

PUBLIC  AUCTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TO BE HELD IN ORLANDO IN AUGUST

Agents’ Licenses suspended for improper selling of DISCOUNT HOME HEALTH care service plan 

CFO SINK REVOKES LICENSE OF TAMPA BAY AGENT FOR DECEPTION IN SALE OF ANNUITIES 

June 15, 2007

27 ARRESTED IN MIAMI STAGED ACCIDENT RING

TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING
AND RESOLUTION TO MEET IN FT. LAUDERDALE

MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ‘BLOWING’ THROUGH WIND INSPECTIONS

FLORIDA CLIMATE CHANGE CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE

June 8, 2007

FLORIDA CLIMATE CHANGE CONVERSATION ON  TUESDAY

TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION TO MEET IN PENSACOLA WEDNESDAY

CFO SINK BANS INSURANCE AGENT FOR EXPLOITING ELDERLY JEWISH FLORIDA CONSUMERS 

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN IDENTITY THEFT SCAM

STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND CFO SINK APPOINTS NEW FIRE CHIEF TO THE BUREAU OF FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATIONS 

STATE FIRE MARSHAL ACCELERANT K9 TO RETIRE        

CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICYHOLDER PUBLIC FORUM

STATE FIRE MARSHAL ARSON DETECTIVES ASSIST IN ARSON, MURDER ARREST 

June 1, 2007

HURRICANE SEASON STARTS TODAY

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ALEX SINK IS THE GUEST ON FLORIDA FACE TO FACE

CFO SINK ON MEMORIAL DAY

TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION TO MEET IN TALLAHASSEE MONDAY

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES HURRICANE 2007 WEB PAGE IN AN EFFORT TO PREPARE FLORIDIANS FOR HURRICANE SEASON

May 25, 2007

HURRICANE SEASON IS UPON US

CFO SINK: NEW URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY WILL MAKE FLORIDA BETTER PREPARED FOR DISASTER

CITIZENS TASK FORCE ON CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION MEETS IN JACKSONVILLE

SEARCH FOR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY!

DFS ANNOUNCES HURRICANE BIZ SEMINAR, AIMED AT PREPARING FLORIDIANS FOR 2007 HURRICANE SEASON

May 18, 2007

CFO SINK SUSPENDS PROJECT ASPIRE

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF CITIZENS TASK FORCE ON CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION

CFO SINK DELIVERS NEARLY $300,000 IN UNCLAIMED CASH TO SARASOTA COUNTY YOUTH INSTRUCTOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WILDFIRE SMOKE

FIFTH GRADER ‘TAKES THE CAKE’ IN ARSON AWARENESS WEEK CONTEST  

CFO SINK APPLAUDS 14-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE HANDED DOWN IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD CASE

May 11, 2007

ARSON AWARENESS WEEK FOCUSES ON COSTLY VEHICLE ARSON

CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO BE ALERT FOR EVACUATION ORDERS

TAMPA BAY UNITED WAY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AWARD GOES TO CFO SINK

CURRENT, FORMER HEADS OF KIDCARE URGE QUICK SAVE BY LAWMAKERS 

ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD

May 4, 2007

FLORIDIANS MUST BE CAUTIOUS OF WILDFIRE CONDITIONS 

CFO SINK HONORS DECORATED MILITARY RESERVIST, STATE REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL SCIONTI  

CFO ALEX SINK CONGRATULATES LEGISLATURE FOR IMPROVING MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

CFO SINK APPOINTS FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL

CFO SINK APPLAUDS FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR INCREASING PROTECTIONS FOR FLORIDA’S MILITARY FROM DECEPTIVE INSURANCE PRACTICES

CFO SINK ENCOURAGING LEGISLATURE TO RESOLVE IMPASSE ON KIDCARE

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE, TALLAHASSEE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT MOCK VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATION

“BE PREPARED” BOY SCOUTS HOLDING CAMPOREE AT THE FLORIDA STATE FIRE COLLEGE  

DFS HOSTS STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SEMINAR IN JACKSONVILLE

April 27, 2007

AFTER REORGANIZATION, MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM RESUMES FREE WIND INSPECTIONS STATEWIDE

CFO SINK ON KIDCARE LEGISLATION

CONSUMER ALERT
FLORIDIANS SHOULD CEASE TRANSACTIONS
WITH NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE WORKING QUICKLY TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FATAL SATSUMA HOME FIRE

DETECTIVE AMY, FIRE MARSHAL K-9, HELPS WIN 20-YEAR SENTENCE AGAINST MAN WHO KILLED DOG IN FIRE

CFO SINK ON EXPANSION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION INTO OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION

April 20, 2007

FINANCIAL FITNESS FRIDAY

CFO SINK ON INSURANCE COMMISSIONER’S POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

CFO SINK JOINS U.S. ATTORNEY, FBI IN ANNOUNCING 25-COUNT INDICTMENT IN $100 MILLION FRAUD CASE

CFO SINK ON PROTECTING FLORIDA’S MILITARY FROM DECEPTIVE INSURANCE PRACTICES

Unlicensed agent snared in undercover operation

CFO SINK PRESENTS 2006 FIRE SERVICE AWARDS 

REWARD MONEY GROWS IN ISLAMIC CENTER ARSON

FLORIDA TREASURY JOINS INVESTOR NETWORK ON CLIMATE RISK

April 13, 2007

IT’S TAX TIME!

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM SET TO EXPAND STATEWIDE WITH 11 NEW WIND INSPECTION FIRMS

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
STUDY: INSURANCE FRAUD BIG IN FLORIDA, AND SO IS THE RESPONSE

FLORIDA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION (FTA) HOSTS DAY AT THE CAPITOL

MISSOURI COUPLE SENTENCED FOR FRAUD 

LEARN MORE ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE

April 6, 2007

CFO SINK ON RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS 

CFO SINK AND COMMISSIONER BRONSON LAUNCH “CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE” WEB SITE AND HOLD FIRST MEETING

CFO SINK AND GENERAL MILLIGAN ON AUTO INSURERS’ USE OF INCOME, JOB INFO IN RATE SETTING

THEY CAN RUN, BUT THEY CAN’T HIDE

INDIAN RIVER COUPLE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF INSURANCE FRAUD AND GRAND THEFT

IRS URGES TAXPAYERS TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES

March 30, 2007

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MITIGATION GRANTS BEING MAILED TO FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS

CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE

CFO SINK NAMES JACKSONVILLE CLAIMS EXPERT TO CITIZENS CLAIMS HANDLING TASK FORCE

JUDGE APPROVES NEW POLICY OPTIONS FOR VANGUARD POLICYHOLDERS 

CFO Sink REVOKES Orlando Agent’s license for pocketing Customer payments 

englewood businessman charged with workers’ comp fraud

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF PANAMA CITY MAN SUSPECTED OF BEING SERIAL ARSONIST

March 23, 2007

Vanguard Fire & Casualty ordered into liquidation

ALEX SINK HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP IN JA ENTERPRISE VILLAGE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

INSPECTOR TRAINING CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE FOR MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

IRS WEB SITE, WHERE'S MY REFUND, SEES INCREASED USE

FREE FILE AVAILABLE FOR REQUESTING TELEPHONE TAX REFUND

March 16, 2007

CFO SINK AND GENERAL MILLIGAN ON INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE LEGISLATION

FLDFS DETECTIVE WINS DISTINGUISHED LAW OFFICER AWARD

“FLORIDA FACE-TO-FACE" WITH CFO ALEX SINK

SOUTH CENTRAL BFAI DETECTIVES RECOGNIZED FOR INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD, PERJURY

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STATE-OF-THE-ART INTERVIEW RECORDING SYSTEM, TO INCREASE FRAUD CONVICTION RATES

March 9, 2007

CFO ALEX SINK AND GENERAL MILLIGAN, INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE, UNVEIL NEW WEBSITE FOR FLORIDIANS

MARCH IS NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
 

WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE PUBLISHES FINAL REPORT

INFORMATION SOUGHT IN $250,000 WAL-MART FIRE

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE SEEKS INFO IN FATAL ARSON

HOTLINE PROVIDES HELP TO PREVE

March 2, 2007

CFO SINK AND COMMISSIONER BRONSON ANNOUNCE “CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE”

CFO ALEX SINK AND INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE GENERAL MILLIGAN TO HOLD MEDIA AVAILABILITY

CROSS CITY MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER, ARSON
 

WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE MEETS TO FINALIZE REPORT

ARRESTS MADE IN $2 MILLION MORTGAGE FRAUD RING

CFO SINK BANS AGENT WHO MISLED SENIOR, ORDERS SON TO PAY RESTITUTION

Viatical Company Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Fraud

BROWARD COUNTY DENTIST FACES GRAND THEFT CHARGE

PENSACOLA MEN CHARGED WITH ARSON AND CONSPIRACY

BROWARD COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD

ST. LUCIE COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON TO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING

February 23, 2007

GOVERNOR CRIST AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SINK SEEK BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BUREAU SET TO RETURN $150 MILLION

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALLS, MEETING SCHEDULE FOR WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE

MARION COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD, FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS

February 16, 2007

CFO ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES GENERAL MILLIGAN AS INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE

STATES DISCUSS REGIONAL CATASTROPHE FUND

CFO WEIGHS IN ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

SECOND MEETING OF THE WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE HELD

CFO SINK RESTRICTS PUBLIC ADJUSTERS FROM COLLECTING FEES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS

NEW LEADERS:  THE FLORIDA CABINET

February 9, 2007

CFO SINK ON INFORMED FINANCIAL DECISIONS

STORM LINE REMAINS ACTIVATED

FIRST MEETING OF THE WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE HELD

CABINET AFFAIRS WELCOMES NEW AIDES

DFS DETECTIVES AMONG SLECA OFFICER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

BROWARD COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED 2ND TIME FOR FRAUD

February 2, 2007

CFO SINK, TOURING STORM-HIT AREA, PROVIDES UPDATE ON SEARCH EFFORTS, LOCATION OF CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SITES

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STORM LINE ACTIVATED, DFS AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE COORDINATING ASSISTANCE 

CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF THE WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE

SINK ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

FLORIDA CABINET MET TUESDAY, JANUARY 30

CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNER FACES ARSON CHARGE

January 26, 2007

STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON SPECIAL SESSION REFORMS

FLORIDA CABINET MEETS TUESDAY, JANUARY 30

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES THREE-DAY OPERATION TO ARREST DOZENS OF INDIVIDUALS ON INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES

SOUTH FLORIDA FISHING BOAT CAPTAIN REELS IN A BIG ONE WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE SEARCH FOR CONTRACTORS PARTICIPATING IN THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

MAILING OF MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATIONS TO HOMEOWNERS ANNOUNCED BY CFO SINK

CFO SINK SUSPENDS BROWARD INSURANCE AGENT; REQUIRES RESTITUTION OF MORE THAN $100,000
 
SPANISH-SPEAKING FLORIDIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TUNE IN TO TELEMUNDO TAX INFORMATION PROGRAM

 

January 19, 2007

CFO SINK ATTENDS FIRST CABINET MEETING

CFO SINK LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR NEW DIVISION DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE FRAUD

CFO SINK ON PBS FLORIDA FACE TO FACE

CFO SINK ON PROGRESS OF SPECIAL SESSION AND POTENTIAL CITIZENS REFORMS

CFO SINK COMMENDS LEGISLATION IMPROVING THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

DFS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HONORED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL

January 12, 2007

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES 10 INDIVIDUALS FACE CHARGES FOR NEARLY $300,000 IN FRAUDULENT HURRICANE CLAIMS

SINK ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS

CFO SINK ANNOUNCES NEARLY $700,000 IN HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS AWARDED TO STATE BOMB TEAM, LABORATORY

SINK ANNOUNCES FREE COURSES SCHEDULED FOR CONTRACTORS INTERESTED IN MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

THE FLORIDA CABINET MEETS JANUARY 18

TAMPA MAN FACES FELONY CHARGES FOR SELLING BOGUS PIP INSURANCE CARDS

January 2, 2007

INAUGURATION WELCOME

CFO SINK OPENS OFFICE DOORS TO PUBLIC FOR OPEN HOUSE

TO TORNADO VICTIMS: STATE’S STORM HOTLINE READY TO ASSIST

PUBLIC ADJUSTER FEES CAPPED TO PROTECT TORNADO VICTIMS

December 25, 2007

IN 2007: RESOLVE TO SAVE MORE

CFO-ELECT ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS, FOCUS ON ACCOUNTABILITY

GALLAGHER SAYS HOMEOWNERS ARE PLEASED WITH SERVICE THROUGH MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

December 18, 2006

FREE JUVENILE FIRESETTER WORKSHOP DRAWS NEARLY 60 FLORIDA FIRE SAFETY AGENCIES

CFO-ELECT ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES CHIEF OF STAFF, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

CREDIT SCORING

December 11, 2006

GALLAGHER PROVIDES FLORIDIANS WITH HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS

CRIST, GALLAGHER ANNOUNCE $5.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO MULTIPLE CITIES AND COUNTIES BY BROWN & BROWN

CFO-ELECT SINK TAPS VETERAN FIREFIGHTER TO LEAD STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST OF PALM BEACH MAN FOR INSURANCE FRAUD

STATE FIRE MARSHAL ARSON DETECTIVE NAMED 2006 INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR

HOLIDAY SHOPPING ONLINE

December 4, 2006

GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PROGRESS OF FORTIFYING FLORIDA AGAINST HURRICANES

GALLAGHER’S INITIATIVE TO CREATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL WINS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES THREE FRAUD FIGHTER REWARDS

CECIL FIELD COMMERCE CENTER SELECTED AS SITE FOR MAJOR AVIATION PRODUCTION SITE

November 27, 2006

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM CATASTROPHES

GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES FREE HOME INSPECTIONS TO START IN PANHANDLE

MEDICARE HMO ORDERED INTO REHABILITATION

BE ON THE ALERT FOR SUSPICIOUS EMAILS

November 20, 2006

BUREAU OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, WESH-TV RETURN MORE THAN $2 MILLION TO FLORIDA RESIDENTS

GOVERNOR, CABINET APPROVE PURCHASE TO PROTECT SILVER SPRINGS

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR INSURANCE FRAUD, ALTERING DEATH CERTIFICATE

STATE SPENDING WITH MINORITY BUSINESSES HITS RECORD LEVEL

November 13, 2006

CFO GALLAGHER WELCOMES CFO-ELECT SINK

GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES FREE HOME INSPECTIONS TO START IN CHARLOTTE, COLLIER and MONROE COUNTIES

FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS LEARN LATEST TECHNIQUES AT THE GREAT FLORIDA FIRE SCHOOL

SENIORS REMINDED OF MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD

CENTRAL FLORIDA TORNADO CAUSES DAMAGE

WATCH OUT FOR UNLICENSED INSURERS

$757,000 AWARDED FOR STATEWIDE HEALTH TRACKING SYSTEM

November 6, 2006

HELPING SENIORS AT THE SENIOR EXPO

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS HURRICANE DAMAGE SIMULATION

GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO PRA