Michael DiNapoli The executive director of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Michael DiNapoli, was asked to step away from his office by the Board of Directors Chair Mario Facella on July 21st. DiNapoli, appointed by Governor DeSantis in February, was put on paid leave while the inspector general conducts an investigation into accusations that he Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]

Andrew Giles Fay Florida Public Service Commission chair Andrew Giles Fay has been appointed chair of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners committee on critical infrastructure. Florida of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Appointed by Commissioner Wilton Simpson to the Florida State Fair Authority Board were Archie Collins, Reggie Holt, Charles “Charlie” Lykes, Chad Lyons, Jake Raburn, Dr. Cindy Sanders, Ted Schrader, and Robert Thomas. Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]

Appointed by Governor DeSantis: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees Appointed was Natlie Figgers, Coral Springs, owner and founder of Figgers Law and chief resources officer for Figgers Communications. Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Reappointed was Bradley Levine, Lantana, CEO and founder of Tellus, LLC and president of Tarpon Drams LLC.  Florida Read more about Movers and Shaker[…]

Jeff Brandes Former Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) has launched a new endeavor called the Florida Policy Project. The non-partisan research institute will focus on criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation and housing issues. Brandes served in the Florida Senate from 2012-2022. Tasha Carter Appointed chief recovery director by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]