Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $31 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of June. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $2 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $31 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of June. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $2 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is highlighting Fourth of July safety tips as a reminder to be safe while celebrating America’s birthday with friends and family. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that more than 19,500 reported fires are started by fireworks annually and children between the ages of 10-14 years old saw the highest rate of fireworks injuries.

Today, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that the Division of Consumer Services will be hosting Insurance Villages on June 27th in Fort Myers and June 28th and June 29th in Punta Gorda. The villages will serve as an opportunity for policyholders to meet with their property insurer in-person and work together to resolve outstanding claims. Representatives from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and more than a dozen insurers are expected to be on hand to assist insurance consumers.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement ahead of the two-year anniversary of the tragic Surfside condo collapse this Saturday, June 24, 2023.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauds Governor Ron DeSantis signing of House Bill 121, Florida KidCare, by Senator Calatayud, Representative Bartleman, and Representative Trabulsy. House Bill 121 expands eligibility for Florida Kidcare, the state-supported health insurance for children.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Nancy Salomon in St. Lucie County for a False and Fraudulent Insurance Claim for her alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud her home insurance company out of more than $25,000 in insurance proceeds.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis spoke at the the 95th Annual Florida Future Farms of America (FFA) Convention in Orlando, Florida.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of Florida’s 2023 Framework for Freedom Budget. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) requested and received critical funding including $1.3 million to support investigative efforts to fight insurance fraud and approximately $6 million to support the state fire college and arson lab to assist the next generation of Florida firefighters.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Hoy, el Oficial principal de finanzas (CFO por sus siglas en inglés) and Jefe de bomberos Jimmy Patronis organizó una conferencia de prensa en Orlando con Grupo de trabajo 4 de búsqueda y rescate urbano (US&R por sus siglas en inglés) para instar a los floridanos a prepararse para los desastres ahora antes de que el próximo huracán apunte a Florida. Hay un total de ocho equipos de US&R en todo el estado que se despliegan inmediatamente para ayudar a las comunidades que han sido afectadas por un desastre natural o provocado por el hombre.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Hoy, el Oficial principal de finanzas (CFO por sus siglas en inglés) and Jefe de bomberos Jimmy Patronis organizó una conferencia de prensa en Orlando con Grupo de trabajo 4 de búsqueda y rescate urbano (US&R por sus siglas en inglés) para instar a los floridanos a prepararse para los desastres ahora antes de que el próximo huracán apunte a Florida. Hay un total de ocho equipos de US&R en todo el estado que se despliegan inmediatamente para ayudar a las comunidades que han sido afectadas por un desastre natural o provocado por el hombre.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis hosted a press conference in Orlando with Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 4 to urge Floridians to prepare for disasters now before the next hurricane takes aim at Florida. There are a total of eight US&R teams statewide that are immediately deployed to aid communities that have been impacted by a natural or man-made disaster.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement applauding Governor Ron DeSantis for signing Senate Bill 262, Technology Transparency, by Senator Jennifer Bradley and Representative Fiona McFarland.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $31 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of May. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $2 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

As the 2023 Hurricane Season begins today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlights “Prepare Florida,” a disaster preparedness initiative to encourage Floridians to prepare now before a hurricane makes landfall. CFO Patronis’ PrepareFL.com website serves as a one-stop-shop for disaster preparedness information and resources to help Floridians ensure they are prepared to weather the next storm. The CFO also encourages Floridians to consider hardening their home with storm resistant products through the My Safe Florida Home mitigation inspection and grant program. By hardening your home, homeowners can protect their home and save money on insurance premiums through mandatory discounts.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauds Governor DeSantis for signing House Bill 881, My Safe Florida Home Program, by Senator Jim Boyd and Representative Chip LaMarca into law. This legislation will expand eligibility requirements so more Floridians can protect their homes against storms and reduce insurance premiums.

Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for signing Senate Bill 7052, Insurer Accountability. The legislation delivers more funding to improve the consumer helpline and mediation services provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS).

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Kiyuana Pasley on one count of Organized Fraud, 11 counts of Insurance Fraud, and 11 counts of Grand Theft.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauds Governor DeSantis for signing Senate Bill 1002, Motor Vehicle Glass, by Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Griff Griffitts in the Florida House.