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WEATHER ALERT

2 rip current statements in effect for Flagler, Coastal, Inland and Volusia, Coastal, Inland Regions

JIMMY PATRONIS


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Trump is putting his 'touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul

Read full article: Trump is putting his 'touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul

President Donald Trump is putting his โ€œtouchesโ€ on the White House with new flagpoles, new artwork and a complete redecoration of the Oval Office.

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Ex-regulator defamation case gets go-ahead

Read full article: Ex-regulator defamation case gets go-ahead

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for a defamation lawsuit filed against former top state financial regulator Ronald Rubin by an attorney who sought a job at his agency.

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Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Read full article: Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Three spring elections have provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump.

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Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

Read full article: Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won special elections in two Florida congressional districts.

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My Safe Florida Home portal reopens for hurricane upgrades as state seeks to spend leftover cash

Read full article: My Safe Florida Home portal reopens for hurricane upgrades as state seeks to spend leftover cash

A state program to help homeowners make upgrades to their homes against severe weather has leftover cash and now applicants have another chance to apply.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special elections

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special elections

Tuesdayโ€™s special elections to replace Floridaโ€™s Republican former U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz will be held in GOP strongholds.

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Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

Read full article: Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

Democrats with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trumpโ€™s dramatic restructuring of the federal government are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florida.

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Musk enters Florida races with $20K for Republicansโ€™ texting services

Read full article: Musk enters Florida races with $20K for Republicansโ€™ texting services

Elon Musk's America PAC is putting down more than $20,000 to pay for texting services on behalf of Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis.

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DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters' faith in special election for Matt Gaetz's old seat

Read full article: DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters' faith in special election for Matt Gaetz's old seat

As the Trump administration forges ahead with its dramatic reshaping of the federal government, voters in a northwest Florida district will be among the first to put the presidentโ€™s agenda to an electoral test.

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Florida CFO asks Musk to audit โ€˜censorship grantsโ€™ for public universities

Read full article: Florida CFO asks Musk to audit โ€˜censorship grantsโ€™ for public universities

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has written a letter to Elon Musk requesting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) audit what he calls โ€œcensorship grantsโ€ made federally to some public universities.

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Over $4M in unclaimed property available in Orlando. Hereโ€™s how you can check

Read full article: Over $4M in unclaimed property available in Orlando. Hereโ€™s how you can check

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis revealed that over $33 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians in January alone, contributing to a total of more than $2.7 billion returned since he assumed office in 2017.

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Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

Read full article: Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries

Republicans are eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz in Tuesdayโ€™s special congressional primaries in Florida to add some breathing room to their slender majority in the U.S. House, but control of the chamber isnโ€™t on the line.

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WATCH LIVE: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody swearing in to fill Marco Rubioโ€™s Senate seat

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody swearing in to fill Marco Rubioโ€™s Senate seat

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubioโ€™s seat in the U.S. Senate.

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Widows of firefighters face uphill battle for benefits promised under Florida law

Read full article: Widows of firefighters face uphill battle for benefits promised under Florida law

In 2019, Florida lawmakers passed SB 426, a law designed to provide cancer benefits for first responders, including firefighters, diagnosed with 21 specific types of cancer.

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What is the โ€˜My Safe Florida Condoโ€™ program? Initiative aims to offer protection from hurricanes

Read full article: What is the โ€˜My Safe Florida Condoโ€™ program? Initiative aims to offer protection from hurricanes

The program was enacted during the 2024 Legislative Session.

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Florida troopers helped detain hundreds of illegal migrants in Texas, new records reveal

Read full article: Florida troopers helped detain hundreds of illegal migrants in Texas, new records reveal

Florida Highway Patrol troopers, accompanied by Texas law enforcement officers, helped locate and detain more than 1,600 undocumented immigrants near the Mexico border between mid-February and mid-August while assisting with the arrests of alleged human traffickers, drug smugglers and gang members, agency records obtained by News 6 show.

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โ€˜My Safe Florida Condoโ€™ program aims to help with protection from hurricanes

Read full article: โ€˜My Safe Florida Condoโ€™ program aims to help with protection from hurricanes

The "My Safe Florida Condo" pilot program is a new initiative designed to help condo associations strengthen their properties against hurricanes.

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EV owners in Florida brace for storm, parking garages open to prevent fires

Read full article: EV owners in Florida brace for storm, parking garages open to prevent fires

Hours before the storm, Tesla owners were seen lining up at charging stations. But charging isnโ€™t the only way theyโ€™re preparing.

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โ€˜We need a lot of different tools:โ€™ State leaders discuss lithium-ion battery safety

Read full article: โ€˜We need a lot of different tools:โ€™ State leaders discuss lithium-ion battery safety

Experts, manufacturers, and first responders came to Florida Fire State College to help create rules to prevent and stop lithium-ion battery fires.

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Florida lawmakers struggle to curb roofing fraud in insurance market

Read full article: Florida lawmakers struggle to curb roofing fraud in insurance market

Cora Hayes and her husband had just replaced the roof on their Ocala home when she says they were approached by an employee from another roofing company.

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Need help with insurance? โ€˜Fixing Problems for Floridians Fairโ€™ heads to Orlando

Read full article: Need help with insurance? โ€˜Fixing Problems for Floridians Fairโ€™ heads to Orlando

Experts in number of fields will gather in Orlando for a whatโ€™s being called the โ€˜Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair,โ€ according to a news release.

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My Safe Florida Home exhausts new funding, pauses initial applications

Read full article: My Safe Florida Home exhausts new funding, pauses initial applications

My Safe Florida Home, a popular state-run program meant to help approved homeowners pay for hurricane-related home improvements, has paused initial applications as it says itโ€™s run out of new funding.

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Over $2.5B in unclaimed property returned to Florida residents. Do you have any?

Read full article: Over $2.5B in unclaimed property returned to Florida residents. Do you have any?

Around one-in-five Floridians has some type of unclaimed property. Here's how to check whether you have any.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility amid hurricane prep

Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility amid hurricane prep

Florida is moving forward with plans to buy and retrofit a massive warehouse in Central Florida as a staging area to respond to hurricanes and other emergencies.

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Floridaโ€™s property insurance market shows small signs of improvement. Homeowners arenโ€™t sure.

Read full article: Floridaโ€™s property insurance market shows small signs of improvement. Homeowners arenโ€™t sure.

Florida's troubled property insurance market is showing small signs of improvement, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation and the Chief Financial Officer.

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Thinking about solar panels? What you need to know even if you never plan to sell your home

Read full article: Thinking about solar panels? What you need to know even if you never plan to sell your home

Central Florida realtors and even Florida's Chief Financial Officer are warning about a new twist in the ongoing debate on rooftop solar panel systems and the true cost vs real benefit.

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Florida rules process begins for lithium-ion battery storage to prevent fires

Read full article: Florida rules process begins for lithium-ion battery storage to prevent fires

Changes in Florida-- after a News 6 investigation exposed there are no rules for safely storing batteries known to overheat and catch fire.

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Florida CFO says โ€˜tide is turningโ€™ on home insurance rates

Read full article: Florida CFO says โ€˜tide is turningโ€™ on home insurance rates

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is convinced the โ€œtide is turningโ€ on home insurance rates for homeowners coast to coast.

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Trump has over $50K of unclaimed assets in Florida. Hereโ€™s how to check if you do, too

Read full article: Trump has over $50K of unclaimed assets in Florida. Hereโ€™s how to check if you do, too

Using Florida's "Treasure Hunt" website, residents can determine whether they have any unclaimed property reported to the state.

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New rechargeable battery safety rules coming after News 6 investigation

Read full article: New rechargeable battery safety rules coming after News 6 investigation

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that gives the State Fire Marshal new powers to help prevent fires ignited by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

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DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville

Read full article: DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at an office building in Jacksonville.

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Florida CFO joins financial officers in 18 states to urge IRS to drop Direct File online tax program

Read full article: Florida CFO joins financial officers in 18 states to urge IRS to drop Direct File online tax program

Floridaโ€™s chief financial officer has co-signed a letter with financial officers from 18 states urging the U.S. Treasury secretary and IRS commissioner to โ€œshut downโ€ the IRS Direct File online tax preparation pilot program.

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โ€˜Tax advocateโ€™ assistance coming soon to Florida. Hereโ€™s what that means

Read full article: โ€˜Tax advocateโ€™ assistance coming soon to Florida. Hereโ€™s what that means

The announcement comes as the IRS launched a free direct file program in Florida and 11 other states this week.

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Florida bill replenishes program to upgrade homes against hurricanes

Read full article: Florida bill replenishes program to upgrade homes against hurricanes

A bill headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis would put new money in the coffers of a popular Florida program to help homeowners pay for hurricane-related home improvements.

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Florida lithium-ion safety measure championed by News 6 heads to Gov. DeSantis

Read full article: Florida lithium-ion safety measure championed by News 6 heads to Gov. DeSantis

The Florida Legislature passed a final version of a bill that would allow the state fire marshal to create new rules regarding the storage of lithium-ion batteries, something a News 6 investigation showed is sorely needed in the state.

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New safety rules for lithium-ion batteries headed for Florida House, Senate votes

Read full article: New safety rules for lithium-ion batteries headed for Florida House, Senate votes

The Florida State Fire Marshalโ€™s office will be able to create new rules for safely storing lithium-ion batteries under bills now headed for votes before the full Florida House and Senate.

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Governor DeSantis speaks at Florida State Fair

Read full article: Governor DeSantis speaks at Florida State Fair

Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to speak at the Florida State Fair.

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โ€˜Home hardeningโ€™ pays off for Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis

Read full article: โ€˜Home hardeningโ€™ pays off for Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis said recommended โ€œhome hardeningโ€ recommendations provided by the My Safe Florida Home program saved him a bundle in his annual home insurance premium.

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Trump could get money for legal bills from state of Florida if bill became law

Read full article: Trump could get money for legal bills from state of Florida if bill became law

A bill in the Florida Senate would create a grant program to pay for the legal bills of โ€œvictims of political discriminationโ€ who are running for president. Supporters in particular say the bill would help former President Donald Trump.

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This Florida bill could create new safety, storage rules for lithium-ion batteries

Read full article: This Florida bill could create new safety, storage rules for lithium-ion batteries

New legislation has been introduced that would give the Florida State Fire Marshalโ€™s office the power to create new rules and guidelines for safely storing lithium-ion batteries.

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Remember these tips for safer fireworks fun on New Yearโ€™s

Read full article: Remember these tips for safer fireworks fun on New Yearโ€™s

It doesn't take long, if the right things go wrong, for a fun night to go up in flames.

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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis wants to โ€˜right sizeโ€™ insurance consumer services

Read full article: Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis wants to โ€˜right sizeโ€™ insurance consumer services

Floridaโ€™s chief financial officer is asking the state legislature for more money to increase the size of the division that helps Floridians with insurance issues.

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Lithium-ion battery fires are growing in Florida. How to protect your electronics

Read full article: Lithium-ion battery fires are growing in Florida. How to protect your electronics

This holiday season, Floridaโ€™s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis has an urgent warning about lithium-ion batteries.

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News 6 investigation prompts lawmakers to consider lithium-ion battery storage rules

Read full article: News 6 investigation prompts lawmakers to consider lithium-ion battery storage rules

After a News 6 investigation uncovered there are no state regulations for commercially storing lithium-ion batteries, News 6 reached out to every state representative and senator in Central Florida to see if new rules can be created.

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โ€˜Taylor Tax:โ€™ IRS targets Taylor Swift fans over ticket sales, Florida CFO says

Read full article: โ€˜Taylor Tax:โ€™ IRS targets Taylor Swift fans over ticket sales, Florida CFO says

Fans who sold tickets for over $600 could be audited by the IRS if they donโ€™t report any of the profits, according to Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

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No power and nowhere to stay as rural Florida starts recovering from Hurricane Idalia

Read full article: No power and nowhere to stay as rural Florida starts recovering from Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia's fast track over a sparsely populated region means Florida's insurance industry isn't expected to take nearly the hit it has with previous storms like last year's Ian.

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Floridians encouraged to connect with trusted contractors before Idalia hits

Read full article: Floridians encouraged to connect with trusted contractors before Idalia hits

Holly Salmons of the Better Business Bureau said Floridians need to shop for professional contractors now before Idalia makes landfall.

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Floridaโ€™s volatile insurance industry prepares for Idalia

Read full article: Floridaโ€™s volatile insurance industry prepares for Idalia

As Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to grow into a hurricane while heading towards Florida, homeowners whoโ€™ve experienced skyrocketing property insurance premiums or have been forced to change insurance carriers over the past year may be concerned about the stormโ€™s impact.

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Collectors and the curious converge at unclaimed property auction in Orlando

Read full article: Collectors and the curious converge at unclaimed property auction in Orlando

Collectors and the curious showed up Friday to preview Florida's Unclaimed Property Auction in Orlando.

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Florida launches IRS Transparency Portal to track possible discrimination

Read full article: Florida launches IRS Transparency Portal to track possible discrimination

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced on Thursday the launch of the Florida IRS Transparency Portal, which is meant to help state officials track possible discrimination by the IRS.

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โ€˜Iโ€™m concerned but Iโ€™m angry:โ€™ Florida CFO details plan to deal with Farmers Insurance

Read full article: โ€˜Iโ€™m concerned but Iโ€™m angry:โ€™ Florida CFO details plan to deal with Farmers Insurance

Floridaโ€™s chief financial officer is looking at ways to go after Farmers Insurance for its plan to pull its Farmers-branded services from Florida, affecting 100,000 policyholders.

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Floridaโ€™s Safe Home program could lead to lower home insurance premiums

Read full article: Floridaโ€™s Safe Home program could lead to lower home insurance premiums

You may have a path to lower your home insurance premiums with the help of a safe home grant courtesy of the state of Florida.

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โ€˜The Bud Light of insurance:โ€™ Florida CFO threatens investigation of Farmers Insurance amid exit

Read full article: โ€˜The Bud Light of insurance:โ€™ Florida CFO threatens investigation of Farmers Insurance amid exit

โ€œThe more we learn about Farmers Insurance, the more itโ€™s clear its leadership doesnโ€™t know what theyโ€™re doing," Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis said. "While theyโ€™re bad at helping people, theyโ€™re good at virtue signaling.โ€

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Farmers becomes latest company pulling out of Florida amid property insurance crisis

Read full article: Farmers becomes latest company pulling out of Florida amid property insurance crisis

Farmers Insurance is leaving the Florida insurance market, becoming the latest company to do so, and impacting thousands of policyholders.

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No toys, flowers allowed on gravesites at this Florida cemetery

Read full article: No toys, flowers allowed on gravesites at this Florida cemetery

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is looking into the policies set in place by the Chuluota Cemetery Association limiting what items loved ones can leave at gravesites.

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DeSantis signs ESG legislation at JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

Read full article: DeSantis signs ESG legislation at JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Jacksonville.

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โ€˜We have got to stop it:โ€™ $205.7M going toward Florida resources battling opioid crisis

Read full article: โ€˜We have got to stop it:โ€™ $205.7M going toward Florida resources battling opioid crisis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $205.7 million would go toward boosting resources in the state battling the opioid crisis.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis calls to permanently ban COVID-19 restrictions in Florida

Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis calls to permanently ban COVID-19 restrictions in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a package of proposals Tuesday to make permanent bans on COVID-19-related restrictions in Florida, from mask requirements to medical professionalsโ€™ ability to disagree with those COVID-19 restrictions.

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Florida insurance commissioner steps down 1 day after special session

Read full article: Florida insurance commissioner steps down 1 day after special session

After lawmakers this week passed an overhaul of the stateโ€™s property-insurance system, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Thursday submitted his resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Florida pulls $2B from asset-management firm BlackRock over ideological differences

Read full article: Florida pulls $2B from asset-management firm BlackRock over ideological differences

Florida will pull $2 billion from the largest asset-management firm in the world over ideological differences.

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Florida is officially a red state. Hereโ€™s the proof

Read full article: Florida is officially a red state. Hereโ€™s the proof

Florida, you are now a red-state. The opinion of this writer? Nope. The opinion of WKMG-TV? Nope. The decision of the voters of Florida? Bingo.

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Results 2022: Jimmy Patronis wins Florida chief financial officer race

Read full article: Results 2022: Jimmy Patronis wins Florida chief financial officer race

The incumbent chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis has won his bid for re-election.

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Results 2022: Meet the candidates for Florida chief financial officer

Read full article: Results 2022: Meet the candidates for Florida chief financial officer

Floridaโ€™s chief financial officer is an important position many people probably know little about.

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Gov. DeSantis updates Hurricane Ian recovery response in Port Charlotte

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis updates Hurricane Ian recovery response in Port Charlotte

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Port Charlotte.

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Dealing with damage after Ian? Call your insurance agent

Read full article: Dealing with damage after Ian? Call your insurance agent

Former deputy insurance commissioner Lisa Miller wants anyone dealing with storm damage from Hurricane Ian to call their insurance agent rather than โ€œanswer the doorโ€ for an unknown repair crew targeting your insurance money.

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Florida clears way for jobless benefits after Hurricane Ian

Read full article: Florida clears way for jobless benefits after Hurricane Ian

State officials have taken steps to make it easier for people in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to receive unemployment benefits, as recovery efforts from the massive storm continued Monday and the death toll mounted.

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Florida leaders to host unclaimed property auction. Here are the details

Read full article: Florida leaders to host unclaimed property auction. Here are the details

Florida's Division of Unclaimed Property is hosting an auction in Tampa Saturday.

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Florida property insurers could face financial rating downgrades

Read full article: Florida property insurers could face financial rating downgrades

Florida regulators scrambled Thursday after they said a financial-ratings agency notified about 17 property-insurance companies of potential ratings downgrades.

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Floridians receive more than $36 million in unclaimed property, CFO says

Read full article: Floridians receive more than $36 million in unclaimed property, CFO says

More than $36 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians last month, the stateโ€™s Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced Friday.

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Gas pump manipulators steal โ€˜millions of dollarsโ€™ in fuel --and itโ€™s legal In Florida

Read full article: Gas pump manipulators steal โ€˜millions of dollarsโ€™ in fuel --and itโ€™s legal In Florida

Investigators tell News 6 the manipulation device was first uncovered in Orlando and Tampa last June and many lawmakers are not aware of it.

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Florida CFO, Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announces $112K boost for cancer-mitigating firefighter safety gear grant

Read full article: Florida CFO, Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announces $112K boost for cancer-mitigating firefighter safety gear grant

Patronis made the announcement at the Ocoee Fire Station on South Bluford Avenue, where he announced a $112,579 disbursement to the aforementioned effec

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Twitter moving to Florida? Hereโ€™s what Gov. DeSantis said about it

Read full article: Twitter moving to Florida? Hereโ€™s what Gov. DeSantis said about it

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not as eager as the state's chief financial officer to bring Twitter's headquarters to the Sunshine State.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Florida Panhandle

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Florida Panhandle

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday in the Florida Panhandle.

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DeSantis issues state of emergency in Bay County; wildfires burn more than 1,400 acres, FEMA says

Read full article: DeSantis issues state of emergency in Bay County; wildfires burn more than 1,400 acres, FEMA says

The governor issued Executive Order 22-54 to declare a state of emergency in Bay County after the wildfires engulfed eight homes and led to the evacuation of thousands more, with weather conditions expected to maintain a moderate drought in the area for at least the next three days, according to the order.

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Gov. DeSantis doles out relief funds to Florida Panhandle

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis doles out relief funds to Florida Panhandle

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday in the Florida Panhandle to give out millions of dollars in relief funds to communities in northwest Florida.

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Memorial service held honoring Floridaโ€™s fallen firefighters

Read full article: Memorial service held honoring Floridaโ€™s fallen firefighters

The fire service community came together on Thursday to honor Floridaโ€™s fallen firefighters.

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In-N-Out Burger says no plans at this time of Florida location after call with Gov. DeSantis

Read full article: In-N-Out Burger says no plans at this time of Florida location after call with Gov. DeSantis

In-N-Out Burger has no plans to move the headquarters or open a location in Florida at this time despite a recent phone call between Gov. Ron DeSantis and In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellington.

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Gov. DeSantis speaks with president of In-N-Out Burger, State CFO wants a location in Florida

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis speaks with president of In-N-Out Burger, State CFO wants a location in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis had a call with In-N-Out Burger president Lynsi Snyder-Ellington at 2 p.m. on Monday.

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Lakeland firefighter says Florida law helps him in fight with rare cancer

Read full article: Lakeland firefighter says Florida law helps him in fight with rare cancer

Polk County firefighter says state law will help him in fight against cancer.

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Titusville waitress loses lotto winnings to DEO โ€˜overpaymentโ€™

Read full article: Titusville waitress loses lotto winnings to DEO โ€˜overpaymentโ€™

Instead of a check for $1,000, a Titusville waitress received a check for $175 with an explanation that the missing funds were directed to the DEO because of an unemployment benefits overpayment.

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Florida provides additional $3.1M for hurricane recovery efforts

Read full article: Florida provides additional $3.1M for hurricane recovery efforts

Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael at a news conference Friday morning in the Florida Panhandle.

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DeSantis: Mandating COVID-19 vaccines could mean โ€˜millions and millionsโ€™ in fines

Read full article: DeSantis: Mandating COVID-19 vaccines could mean โ€˜millions and millionsโ€™ in fines

DeSantis and other Republicans slammed Bidenโ€™s vaccine mandate requiring employers with more than 100 workers to require vaccines.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news briefing in Tampa

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news briefing in Tampa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Alachua County.

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Mayor: 2 more victims found in Florida condo collapse, bringing death toll to 18

Read full article: Mayor: 2 more victims found in Florida condo collapse, bringing death toll to 18

As more human remains emerge from the rubble of the collapsed Florida condo tower, the dead now include the first children.

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Officials: Death toll rises to 4, nearly 160 still missing in Florida condo collapse

Read full article: Officials: Death toll rises to 4, nearly 160 still missing in Florida condo collapse

Authorities say nearly 100 people are still unaccounted for after part of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami.

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Central Florida emergency leaders hold hurricane preparedness event

Read full article: Central Florida emergency leaders hold hurricane preparedness event

Hurricane season is already here and Central Florida leaders want to make sure all residents are prepared.

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New Florida law includes Freedom Week. Hereโ€™s what that means

Read full article: New Florida law includes Freedom Week. Hereโ€™s what that means

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tax relief package into law that includes the stateโ€™s first-ever Freedom Week and extends the stateโ€™s Back to School tax-free period.

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WATCH LIVE at 10 a.m.: Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis announces protection funding in Sanford

Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 10 a.m.: Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis announces protection funding in Sanford

Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis will hold a news conference at the Sanford Fire Department.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in Temple Terrace

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Gov. Ron DeSantis will be holding a press conference in Temple Terrace Wednesday afternoon.

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1 in 5 Floridians have unclaimed property, are you one of them?

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ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ One in five Sunshine State residents have unclaimed property, according to the Florida Department of Financial Services. Officials said more than $27 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians in February. CFO Jimmy Patronis said more than $349 million in unclaimed property has been returned since March 2020. [TRENDING: Video: Arrest of Naked Cowboy at Bike Week | 36,000 Fla. Republicans leave GOP | Man rescued 135 miles off Fla. coast]AdThe state released the most common types of unclaimed property: dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit card balances and refunds. More than $4.8 million was returned to people in the Orlando area in February.

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Florida CFO advocates for business protections on restaurant tour

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Floridaโ€™s CFO Jimmy Patronis, stopped in Central Florida Wednesday for his Rally at the Restaurant Tour. โ€œWe must provide our small business owners the confidence to be able to re-open without the fear of litigation,โ€ said Patronis. Patronis, surrounded by legislators and business owners, said in the midst of a pandemic, heโ€™d like to see Tallahassee pass liability protections for Florida businesses. Itโ€™s something business owners agree is a protection thatโ€™s needed. โ€œLegislation is extremely important so that our small businesses can stay in business and continue to thrive whenever we get beyond this,โ€ said business owner, Lauren Miller.

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Orlando area holds more than $359 million in unclaimed property

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ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Floridaโ€™s top financial official is on a treasure hunt to find the owners of millions of dollars worth of unclaimed property. Jimmy Patronis, the stateโ€™s chief financial officer, announced Monday that the Orlando area currently has more than $359 million in unclaimed funds. Overall, Florida has $2 billion in unclaimed property. According to his office, one in five Floridians has unclaimed property. Patronis said to keep up with this monthโ€™s Holiday Money Hunt, follow the hashtag #FLHolidayMoneyHunt on Twitter.

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Pardon blocked for felonsโ€™ rights leader

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DeSantis and Patronis on Wednesday blocked Meadeโ€™s request for a pardon, with DeSantis saying the panel should take the issue โ€œunder advisementโ€ until it can gather more information. The stateโ€™s labyrinthine and years-long clemency process prompted Meade and other advocates to initiate the constitutional amendment, which enabled Meade to cast a ballot in last monthโ€™s primary elections. Meade said his focus is on getting his rights restored in Florida, as a pardon would restore rights such as being able to serve on juries and have firearms. Critics have condemned the stateโ€™s clemency process as a remnant of Jim Crow-era laws designed to keep Black people from voting. The number is a stark contrast to more than 155,000 felons who had their rights restored under an โ€œautomaticโ€ process initiated by Scottโ€™s predecessor, former Gov.

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Furloughed Epcot worker waiting for unemployment benefits living on canned vegetables, help from friends

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ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Dan Crowderโ€™s wait for unemployment benefits has turned into a 8-week test of endurance as the furloughed Disney worker waits for his first check from the Florida Department of Employment Opportunity. By April 19, an estimated 43,000 Disney World employees were out of work with health benefits still covered by the entertainment giant. Disney employees furloughed due to closures were automatically enrolled in Floridaโ€™s unemployment system known as CONNECT. Crowderโ€™s wait for benefits seems to reflect the frustration hundreds of people have reported their benefits are โ€œpendingโ€ without explanation. If you would like to help Dan Crowder or you have an unemployment issue email us at makeendsmeet@wkmg.com.

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