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With a new poll showing that Japanese citizens would like to see the 2021 Olympics and Paralympics be delayed or canceled, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis tweeted a “very informal” interview request to the Olympic committee about pitching Florida as an alternative to Tokyo.

With the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting Floridians throughout the state, a new poll issued. By MoneyWise Florida indicates that “nearly three in four Floridians continue too suffer from high levels of stress relating to their personal and family financial situation as they struggle through the ongoing” crisis.

"It is more important than ever to take advantage of these resources and educate yourself and family on how to manage finances.”

With the northern Bahamas having been all-but annihilated by Hurricane Dorian, there is some 2350 Urban search and rescue personnel spread around the state of Florida ready to jump into action and assist once they get the green light.

Florida’s suspended top financial regulator, in a lawsuit alleging he is the victim of “pay to play --- or else” politics, contends state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is running a “powerful but corrupt enterprise.”

A second congressional Republican, arguing for a vote by the full House, blocked an attempt Tuesday to pass long-stalled federal disaster relief funding that would assist Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Panhandle.

“there are areas where Florida can do better."

Patronis’ motion to dismiss the case centers on an argument that he is entitled to “qualified immunity,” a legal concept that helps protect public officials from lawsuits for actions they take in their jobs. The document said Taul “cannot provide any precedent establishing the unlawfulness of the dismissal of DFS’s risk management program administrator.”

“Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime."

Florida is once again advertising for a top financial regulator, who will require approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet. Applicants for the position of commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation have until Feb. 14 to apply for the position, which carries a minimum $120,000-a-year salary. The office tweeted the opening and […]

Shortly before Florida Governor Rick Scott addressed 200 of his closest supporters of his U.S. Senate campaign, several hardcore Trump backers jokingly questioning if Senator Marco Rubio was still a viable political figure.

The most controversial measure on the ballot in Florida this election cycle is the Voter Restoration Amendment, or Amendment 4.

Already making his entrance in the Florida midterm elections by campaigning alongside Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Senator Bill Nelson, now former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Democrat Jeremy Ring in his bid to become Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. In a statement, Biden explains why he believes that Ring is right for the job, […]

In announcing his push to remove Breakspear on May 3, Patronis pointed to a “lack of cooperation, responsiveness, and communication” from Breakspear’s office.