TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is reminding Floridians to use the following safety tips for a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day. A record 42 million Americans are expected to travel during the Memorial Day weekend, with many making their way to the Sunshine State.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for signing House Bill 487, Department of Financial Services, by Senator Nick DeCiglie and Representative Michelle Salzman.

With the 2023 Hurricane Season starting on June 1, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is urging Floridians to use the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday to save money while stocking up on hurricane supplies.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis signing Senate Bill 306 into law.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement upon Governor Ron DeSantis signing House Bill 1185 into law.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released a statement following a meeting of the Florida Cabinet where the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) received approval to notice proposed rulemaking related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies by financial institutions, loan providers, and money transmitters.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation recognizing the week of May 22-26 as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, in partnership with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). This year’s theme for the anti-fraud recognition week is “If you didn’t request it, reject it!”

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Jon Roa-Fontaine on two counts of Insurance Fraud, two counts of Grand Theft, one count of Organized Fraud, and one count of Uttering a Fraudulent Instrument.

MARIA BARTIROMO (FOX BIZ): Let’s talk about what’s going on there with Disney. Disney officially calling off plans for its $20 million Florida development. It would’ve brought more than 2,000 high-paying jobs to the state Jimmy, are you disappointed?

Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation in honor of the grand opening of Suzuki Motor Marine USA Technical Center in Panama City.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released a video encouraging all Chicago businesses to move to Florida.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is warning Floridians to stay alert and beware of Facebook Marketplace scams. With social media becoming a popular place to buy and sell used items, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering tips on how best to avoid Facebook Marketplace scams. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission states that nine out of ten victims of online shopping fraud claim to be defrauded using Facebook or Instagram in 2021.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that a record breaking $2 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Floridians since he took office in 2017.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for signing SB 7054, which defines “Central Bank Digital Currency,” and prohibits its use as money within Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement upon Governor Ron DeSantis signing of SB 214 into law. The Legislation bans financial institutions from generating reports for the purchase of arms, and ammunition, sales for arms dealers. The information report could be used to target Americans and businesses who legally purchase, and sell, firearms and ammunition.

Jimmy Patronis has a message for banks holding $36 billion in Florida’s cash: Drop the corporate activism or get out.

MIAMI, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Yoel Sainz Fraga on charges of Exploitation of the Elderly, Insurance Fraud, and Grand Theft for allegedly attempting to defraud an elderly homeowner in a $13,000 property insurance fraud scheme. Fraga is a licensed Public Adjuster and the Owner/President of 305 Public Adjuster Corporation.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is warning Florida consumers to stay alert and beware of scams this Mother’s Day weekend.

During National Arson Awareness Week, recognized May 7-13, 2023, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis calls on all Floridians to report suspicious activity and be on the lookout for those who attempt to commit arson-related crimes.

Ft. Myers, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Eric Harris on charges of Worker's Compensation Fraud and Unlicensed Contracting During a State of Emergency for allegedly contracting to conduct home repairs without the required state licensure and insurance coverage.