Irene Mahr, of the St. Petersburg Times, writes that if you check into Largo Medical Center any time soon, there’s a chance your nurse could be a former doctor. The hospital is one of several locally that are joining with Florida International University to fund a unique program to recruit foreign doctors living in the […]
Tag Archives: Florida license
18
Aug
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Issues First License Under New Law Helping Military Spouses
TALLAHASSEE—It was announced on Aug. 6, 2010, that Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the first license under a new law that helps military spouses get licensed to work in Florida. The new law, passed during the 2010 Legislative Session and sponsored by Representative Ritch Workman and Senator Mike Fasano, makes it easier for […]
3
Aug
Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine
Definitions including the occupation codes and class codes in the State of Florida, where applicable VL – A “limited-service veterinary medical practice” means offering or providing veterinary services at any location that has a primary purpose other than that of providing veterinary medical service at a permanent or mobile establishment permitted by the board; providing […]
3
Aug
Broward Sheriff’s Office and Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Arrest Unlicensed Contractor
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
23
Jun
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Issues Final Order to Infinity Surety for Unauthorized Sale of Insurance Products
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has issued a Final Order to Cease and Disist to Infinity Surety (Infinity) of Saginaw, Texas, and its president, George D. Black, for selling unauthorized surety insurance in Florida. This information was announced on June 17, 2010 on the Florida Office […]