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Contact Name and Number |
Comments |
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Dairy |
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--Dairy Farmers Association Liaison |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-487-1450 |
Division of Dairy Industry |
Dance Studios |
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--Regulation, Information and Complaints |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
F.S. 501.143 |
Day Care Centers (Child Care Program) |
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--Licensing, Complaints and Information |
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 850-921-0701 |
F.S. 402.26 – 402.319 |
--Adult / Licensing Only |
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 850-487-2515 |
Assisted Living Program, Adult Family Care Home |
--Adult / Complaints
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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 888-419-3456 |
Consumer complaint and information. |
Florida Department of Elder Affairs 888-831-0404 |
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) takes complaints from or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities (such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities) and advocate on their behalf, at no charge. |
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| Deaf Telephone Services | ||
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1, or use these toll free numbers: 800-955-8771 (TTY) |
Florida Relay is the communications link for people who are hard of hearing, deaf / blind, or speech impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use specialized telephone equipment can communicate with people who use standard telephone equipment. |
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| --Laws / Regulations (Florida Relay) | Florida Public Service Commission 800-342-3552 |
The Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 (TASA) gives the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) the responsibility for implementation and oversight of the Telecommunications System created by TASA. |
Death Penalty |
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Florida Office of the Attorney General 866-966-7226 or 850-414-3990 |
Criminal Appeals - Sentencing Appeals |
| Death Certificates | ||
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877-550-7330 |
This agency issues certified copies of vital records: 1217 Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
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Debt Collection (Collection Agency) |
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--Licensing |
Office of Financial Regulation 850-410-9895 |
Chapters 559 Part V and VI, F.S., each consumer and/or commercial collection agency engaging in business in this state, unless exempt, must register with the Office. |
| --Complaints | Florida Department of Financial Services 800-342-2762 |
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| Deferred Presentment Providers | ||
| --Licensing | Office of Financial Regulation 850-410-9895 |
Chapter 560, Part IV, F.S. - A "Deferred Presentment Provider" is a person who engages in a deferred presentment transaction, which is to provide currency or a payment instrument in exchange for a person's check and agreeing to hold the person's check for a period of time prior to presentment, deposit or redemption. |
| --Complaints | Florida Department of Financial Services 800-342-2762 |
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| Demolition | ||
| --Asbestos Demolition or Removal | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-9101 or 850-487-1395 |
Asbestos Licensing Unit - Consultants and Contractors |
Dental Association, Florida |
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850-681-3629 |
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Dental Discount Plans |
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Dental Discount Plans are not insurance. These plans do not pay for any products or services. Instead, they offer discounts on the price of products or services from participating vendors and providers. Discount plans and their marketing representatives are not regulated by the Department of Financial Services or any other governmental entity. Medical Discount Plans are not a licensed insurance product even when sold by licensed insurance agents. If the program offers an insurance component, such as accident insurance, or implies it is underwritten or affiliated with an insurance company, then the marketing representative must be licensed as an insurance agent and the insurance component must be filed and approved by the Department of Financial Services. For questions about a Medical Discount Plan's complaint history, individuals may contact their local Better Business Bureau. |
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--Complaints |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation. |
Dental Hygienist |
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--Complaints |
Dental Complaint Form |
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--Complaints |
AHCA Consumer Complaint Publication and Information Call Center 888-419-3456 |
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--Licensing |
850-488-0595 |
Medical Quality Assurance |
Dental Laboratory |
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--Complaints |
AHCA Consumer Complaint Publication and Information Call Center 888-419-3456 |
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--Complaints |
Dental Complaint Form |
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--Licensing |
850-488-0595 |
Medical Quality Assurance |
Dentists |
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--Complaints |
Dental Complaint Form |
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--Complaints |
Agency for Healthcare Administration 888-419-3456 |
Consumer complaint and information. |
--Licensing |
Florida Department of Health Board of Dentistry 850-488-0595 |
Medical Quality Assurance |
Depression |
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National Institute for Mental Health 866-615-6464 |
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--Suicide Crisis Hotline |
800-784-2433 |
If you, or someone you know is having thoughts about suicide, call 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). Calls are connected to a certified crisis center. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
--Helpline |
United Way 2-1-1 National Designation 800-892-2757 ext. 211 |
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Dietetic Association |
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--Nutrition Information Hotline |
800-877-1600 |
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Dieticians/ Nutritionists |
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850-488-0595 |
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Digital Television (DTV) |
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| see Television | ||
| Directory Assistance | ||
| --Florida Network 2-1-1 | Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services (FLAIRS) | This website will connect you with your local 2-1-1 Florida network affiliate. |
Disability |
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| --Determinations |
850-488-4222 |
Division of Disability Determinations |
| --Florida Work Group | Americans with Disabilities Act Working Group 850-487-3423 |
The mission of the ADA Working Group will be to provide information, referrals, education, and recommendations for compliance and implementation of the ADA and other disability rights laws in order to increase the independence and quality of life for citizens of Florida with disabilities. |
| Disaster Preparedness/Recovery | ||
| --Emergency Response | Florida Division of Emergency Management 800-342-3557 |
This website contains valuable information about how Florida residents and visitors to the state can prepare for disasters and how citizens can become more involved in the community. |
| --Food Loss | Florida Department of Children and Families 866-762-2237 |
To find a customer service center in your area, scroll to the bottom of the page to the section labeled "Finding a Customer Service Center" and select your county. |
| --National | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 202-566-1600 |
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| --Property Loss Mitigation |
866-513-6734 |
Administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services, the program help Floridians learn how to harden their homes to better protect themselves and their families from windstorm damage. |
| --Property Loss Mitigation | Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) 877-221-7233 |
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss mitigation. |
| --Rural | USDA - Rural Development | Disaster Recovery Information |
| --Tips (Florida) | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Consumer tips for natural disasters. |
Discrimination |
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Florida Commission on Human Relations 800-342-8170 or 850-488-7082 |
Housing, Employment, and Public Accommodations (hotels and restaurants). |
--Spanish Line |
850-488-7082 ext. 1023 |
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Disease, Animal |
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-410-0900 |
Division of Animal Industry |
| Divorce Certificates | ||
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877-550-7330 |
This agency issues certified copies of vital records: 1217 Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
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| Docks (over waterways) | ||
| --Permits | Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 407-893-3307 |
Before any construction you may need to obtain a permit from DEP to build a dock and authorization from DEP to use the state's submerged lands. |
Doctors |
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--Complaints and Complaint History |
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 888-419-3456 |
Consumer complaint and information call center. |
--Check License |
850-488-0595 |
Professional Licensure and Regulation |
Documentary Stamps |
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800-352-3671or 850-488-6800 |
Florida's Documentary Stamp tax information is available on this website. |
Dog Groomers |
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No State Regulations, See City or County |
Needs an occupational license |
--Complaints |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation. |
Dog Kennels |
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| --Information and Complaints | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-410-0900 |
The Division of Animal Industries will be able to answer questions about kennel's rules and regulations. |
Dog Racing |
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-488-9130 |
Para Mutual Wagering |
| Domestic Security | ||
| --See Homeland Security | ||
Domestic Violence |
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Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence 800-500-1119 |
Florida has 41 certified domestic violence centers serving 67 counties. Because not all Florida cities served by domestic violence centers are listed below, you may also wish to try searching for your county to locate the domestic violence center that serves your area. |
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Donor Program, Statewide Organ and Tissue |
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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 850-414-0359 |
Organ and Tissue Donor Education Program - Division of Managed Care and Health Quality |
| Do Not Call List (Florida) | ||
| --Consumers | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
$10.00 first year per number |
| --Businesses | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Quarterly Fee - $30.00 per area code or $100.00 per statewide listing Yearly Fee - $120.00 per area code or $400.00 per statewide listing |
| --National Do Not Call List |
888-382-1222 |
The National Do Not Call Registry is managed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). |
"Do Not Resuscitate" Cards |
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--Information |
850-245-4440 |
Health Care Advance Directives |
Drawings and Contests |
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Also known as game promotions. |
Dredging |
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection 850-487-4471 |
Bureau of Beaches and Wetland – Environmental Resource Permitting Program |
--Inland Dredging |
850-245-8474 |
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Driver's License |
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles 850-617-2000 |
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--Driver License Check |
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Driving Schools |
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles 850-922-9000 |
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Drugs |
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--Regulates Florida Business (will take complaints) |
850-487-1257 |
Bureau of Statewide Pharmaceutical Services |
| Drug Discounts | ||
Florida Discount Drug Card Program 866-341-8894 |
The Florida Discount Drug Card is designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Florida residents who meet certain criteria. |
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877-267-2323 |
This is for Medicaid drug rebate cards and program only. |
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Drug Free Workplace Labs |
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| --Information and Licensing
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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 850-487-3109 |
F.S. 112 Part I |
Drywall Contractors |
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-9101 or 850-487-1395 |
Division of Professions – Construction Industry Licensing Board |
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