Ft. Lauderdale—On July 9, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Steven Tyrone Roger (31) for unlicensed electrical contracting. Rogers, was working as Family Men Electric and Sunshine Electric Service, Inc., contracted for electrical work that requires a state license, collected a deposit, and failed to provide the […]
Tag Archives: disciplinary action
20
Jul
What is Chiropractic Medicine?
In an article on the Florida Board of Chiropractic Association’s website, the explanation is given that “chiropractic” is an approach to health care that relies on the body’s inherent and natural recuperative powers — a healing science that places emphasis on maintaining the structural integrity of the body — a method of healing treatment that […]
15
Jul
Licensed Veterinary Medicine in Florida
On Florida’s DBPR’s website they note that, Veterinary Medicine means diagnosing the medical condition of animals and prescribing, dispensing or administering drugs, medicine, or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease thereof; performing any manual procedure for the diagnosis of or treatment for pregnancy […]
13
Jul
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Protects Consumers with Statewide Unlicensed Activity Operation
TALLAHASSEE—The last week of June, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted its statewide unlicensed activity operation. Sweep and sting operations were held throughout Florida to protect consumers from the personal and financial harm that can result from hiring unlicensed individuals. DBPR partnered with local law enforcement agencies, building departments, and workers’ compensation representatives […]
8
Jul
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Tampa Area for Unlicensed Contractors
TAMPA, On June 23, 2010, The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators swept Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough counties for unlicensed electrical and general contracting. Investigators visited 23 sites, checked 70 licenses and issued six citations for unlicensed electrical contracting and 13 citations for unlicensed general contracting. A sweep involves […]
8
Jul
Florida’s Construction Industry Licensing Board
General Terms In the State of Florida, in general the term “contractor” means the person who is qualified for, and shall only be responsible for, the project contracted for and means, except as exempted in this part, the person who, for compensation, undertakes to, submits a bid to, or does himself or herself or by […]
28
Jun
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Orders Companies to Cease and Desist the Unauthorized Sale of Health Insurance Products
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On June 24, 2010, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced that the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has issued a Final Order to a dozen entities, including companies and their officers, for the unauthorized sale of health insurance products in Florida. The Office issued the Order after sending a previous Order […]
16
Jun
THE PROPER DISPLAY OF FLORIDA REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
On Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website, in the Division of Real Estate the following information was given: Florida’s real estate appraisers are being reminded of Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code (rule) requirements for the proper display of appraiser designations and license numbers. While there have been many recent changes to the […]
15
Jun
Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation’s BROWARD COUNTY INVESTIGATION UNCOVERS $2 MILLION MORTGAGE FRAUD SCHEME
It was announced by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation’s (OFR) Bureau of Financial Investigations uncovered a mortgage fraud scheme of more than $2 million. The alleged crimes were perpetrated by three straw buyers, Susana Marrero, Keith Walker, and Pricila Mercado; one Florida licensed attorney, Roland Cherasard; and a title agent, Leona Womack. All five […]
9
Jun
Florida Real Estate License Information
The following information was obtained from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Website: Real Estate License Renewal Information All licensees must comply with post-licensing or continuing education requirements and pay necessary renewal fees to maintain your real estate license. This also applies to those licensees with a suspended license. In support of the […]