DBPR Management, Employees Assist Governor Scott with Debris Removal in Tallahassee Following Hurricane Hermine
Secretary Lawson clearing debris around Tallahassee.

Secretary Lawson clearing debris around Tallahassee.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Secretary Ken Lawson helped with debris removal in Tallahassee following hurricane Hermine.

The debris was removed by the combined efforts of Governor Rick Scott, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida National Guard, several veterans’ groups, community volunteers, several state agencies and DBPR employees.

“It warms my heart to see so many active members of our community come together to assist Governor Scott with the cleanup of our beloved city,” said DBPR Secretary Ken Lawson. “I am especially grateful to the DBPR employees who sacrificed their time and energy to help their Tallahassee neighbors over the last three days.”

The debris removal started on Wednesday, September 7 and will continue until today, Friday, September 9.

September 9, 2016 /  
St. Johns County commissioners to consider slot machine referendum

The St. Augustine Record
Jake Martin

 

St. Johns County commissioners on Tuesday will discuss a proposed ordinance calling for a referendum to determine whether slot machine gaming would be allowed in the county. The licensed pari-mutuel facility would be built on the northeast corner of Interstate 95 and State Road 207.

Also on the table, by a separate agreement, is a provision through which the county would receive 1.5 percent of that facility’s gross slot machine revenues via monthly payments.

Behind the push for the referendum is BestBet, which currently operates facilities in Jacksonville and Orange Park. Its facility on Race Track Road, called St. Johns Greyhound Park, closed in 2012.

July 18, 2016 /  
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation licenses and regulates more than one million Florida businesses and professionals, from real estate agents, veterinarians, and accountants to contractors and cosmetologists. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

July 18, 2016 /  
Scam Alert!

DBPR has received notification of an employee rights poster scam targeting licensees. If you receive a suspicious letter from someone claiming to be the Florida Human Resources Compliance regarding a fine, please disregard the fine and contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. For questions regarding the status of your license, please call our Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395.

July 18, 2016 /  
DBPR Military Services

US FlagDBPR offers several programs for active duty military members, veterans and their spouses to help them gain a license in Florida. To learn more about the military benefits offered by DBPR, visit the Military Services Page.

July 18, 2016 /