October 31, 2008
CFO Alex Sink appoints Sean Shaw as Florida's Insurance Consumer
Advocate
CFO Sink receives award at State of Israel Bonds dinner
CFO Sink presents resolution honoring Veterans on November 11
CFO Sink helps South Florida senior recover more than $217,000 from an
inappropriate annuity transaction
Dr. James H. Ammons installed as tenth FAMU President
Halloween safety tips for motorists and young pedestrians
CFO Sink: Insurance fraud investigation lands South Florida attorney in
prison
My Family CFO Idea: How to save on holiday decorations
Saving Energy, Saving Money: The best energy tip for this week
October 24, 2008
CFO Sink hears from seniors, financial experts in Daytona,
gets ideas for safeguarding our seniors
CFO Sink's My Safe Florida Home Campaign receives Emmy
nomination
Mortgage scheme probe prompts dozens of calls, second search
warrant executed
CFO Sink addresses Space Coast Tiger Bay Club
My Family CFO Idea: Is Florida holding money that belongs to
you?
State Fire Marshal Sink: Follow these tricks for a safe
Halloween
Saving Energy, Saving Money: House temperature can make a
dent!
CFO Sink's free workers' comp classes draw 75 employers;
seven more classes available this quarter
Think Twice About Replacing Annuities
October 17, 2008
Volatility in the financial markets
CFO Sink joins NAIC to educate Americans on insurance,
consumer rights
CFO Sink promotes transparency in contracting with open
access to agency contracts
CFO Alex Sink asks Chairman Bernanke to extend commercial
paper to local governments
CFO Sink addresses Enterprise Florida Board of Directors
CFO Sink and Cabinet honor Bob Milligan
National Save for Retirement Week is October 19-25
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Florida
My Family CFO Idea: Enroll uninsured children in Florida
KidCare
A few tips around the house to save money (and energy)
October 10, 2008
The economy
CFO Sink, State Attorney Mark Ober meet with seniors devastated by financial fraud
CFO Sink Addresses the Future of Florida Economic Forum
State Fire Marshal Sink urges Floridians to remember fallen Florida
firefighters during Fire Prevention Week
Saving Energy, Saving Money: Turn out the lights
My Florida CFO Idea: Renegotiate your credit card rates
Survey shows that rising energy costs could lead to more home fires,
deaths and injuries
Fraudulent e-mails claim to be from the FDIC
October 3,
2008
CFO SINK
CREATES THE ‘SAFEGUARD OUR SENIORS’ TASK FORCE
CFO SINK TO MEET WITH SENIOR VICTIMS OF FINANCIAL FRAUD
STILL TIME TO FILE FOR YOUR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT
CABINET RECOGNIZES FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK
SPECIAL AGENT ELLEN WILCOX IS 2007 FDLE SPECIAL AGENT OF THE YEAR
CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST LEIGH CLARK IS 2007 FDLE FORENSIC SCIENTIST OF
THE YEAR
STAFF ASSISTANT ROSA GOMEZ IS 2007 FDLE COMMISSIONER’S AWARD WINNER
NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNIZED BY CABINET AND GOVERNOR
SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY: MAKE YOUR YARD FLORIDA FRIENDLY
LEON COUNTY JUDGE ORDERS MD MEDICARE CHOICE INTO RECEIVERSHIP FOR
PURPOSES OF LIQUIDATION
LIFE INSURANCE: COVERAGE CAN SECURE YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE
September
26, 2008
WASHINGTON MUTUAL TAKEN OVER
CFO SINK RELEASES RESULTS OF EXTERNAL AUDIT OF ACCOUNTING AND
AUDITING
CFO SINK HAILS $541 MILLION HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT
CFO SINK’S 'FINANCIAL ACTION TEAM' MET IN TALLAHASSEE
CFO SINK PROMOTES WORKPLACE SAFETY WITH FREE WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLASSES
MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ADVISORY COUNCIL MET IN TALLAHASSEE
SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY: ENERGY-SAVING LAUNDRY TIPS
MY FAMILY CFO: IDEA: PROTECT AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT
STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE PARTICIPATES IN THIRD ANNUAL
NORTHWEST FLORIDA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER WEEKEND
STILL TIME TO FILE FOR YOUR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT
TAX CREDIT
TO AID FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
September
19, 2008
CFO SINK
LEADS FLORIDA CABINET IN REJECTING OVERPRICED LAND DEAL
CFO SINK ON WALL STREET FINANCIAL CRISIS
CFO ALEX SINK RECOGNIZES 'FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK'
SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY: LOWER YOUR ENERGY BILL WITH EFFICIENT WATER
HEATING
MORTGAGE BROKER AND PASTOR CHARGED WITH BILKING CONSUMERS IN $1 MILLION
SCHEME
MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: KNOW THE DETAILS OF YOUR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
THIRD ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TRAINING THIS WEEKEND
INSURANCE CONSUMERS PROTECTED BY SOLVENCY STANDARDS
September
12, 2008
HONORING
OUR FALLEN HEROES
FLORIDA
TREASURY FIRST TO REVIEW CLIMATE RISK
CFO SINK PROMOTES MONEY SMART FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING
CFO SINK LAUNCHES LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES TO HELP STATE EMPLOYEES STRETCH
HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS
SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY: INSTALL A RAIN BARREL
STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE ASSISTING IN THIRD ANNUAL VOLUNTEER
FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
CFO SINK ADDRESSES TALLAHASSEE WOMEN LAWYERS
MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COUPONS
September 5, 2008
CFO SINK’S “FINANCIAL ACTION TEAM”
SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY - INSTALL A TED
DFS’ ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY GRADUATES 12 IN INAUGURAL CLASS
CFO SINK UNCOVERS FRAUDULENT CHECK-CASHING SCHEME; DELIVERS $325,000 IN
RESTITUTION
MY FAMILY CFO IDEA: YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA MONEY SITTING AROUND THE HOUSE
PREPARE FOR THAT STORM IN THE FORECAST
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