2001 Press Releases - Consumer Services

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December 27, 2001 - If your New Year's resolution involves losing weight or getting in better shape, a health club may be the answer. Consumers need to educate themselves and familiarize themselves with the health club they are considering before making such an investment of time and money. Learn more...

December 11, 2001 - Bronson today urged consumers to pay attention when shopping for the holiday or risk paying too much. Learn more...

December 5, 2001 - Bronson announced today that he is seeking $86,000 from 53 gas stations around the state for alleged price gouging in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Learn more...

November 28, 2001 - Bronson says consumers must be especially vigilant when donating to charities this holiday season. Learn more...

November 20, 2001 - Bronson announced today that eight firms have signed settlement agreements with his department resulting in the payment of $109,790 in penalties for alleged violations of the state's telephone sales law. Learn more...

November 19, 2001 - Bronson today appealed to state residents to donate food and money to community-based charities which have been hard hit by the economic downturn and the flood of money to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Learn more..

November 15, 2001 - Bronson today announced the arrest of a Jacksonville auto repair shop owner for allegedly installing a stolen air bag in a 1997 Mustang he repaired a year ago. Learn more...

November 5, 2001 - Bronson today urged state residents to report any instances of price gouging to his department in the wake of Hurricane Michelle. Learn more...

October 22, 2001 - The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is helping Florida 4-H recruit adult volunteers to assist local club leaders with youth-oriented programs. Learn more...

September 14, 2001 - Subpoenas demanding information to assist the state's investigation into alleged price gouging by gasoline dealers in the wake of terrorist attacks were sent today to 15 companies. Learn more...

September 13, 2001 - Bronson is urging the public to thoroughly check out charities before making any donations solicited on behalf of victims of the terrorist attacks. Learn more...

September 11, 2001 - Bronson is warning businesses against unfairly increasing prices following Governor Jeb Bush's emergency declaration in the wake of terrorist activity. Learn more...

August 6, 2001 - Bronson is urging Floridians to report any instances of price gouging to his department in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Barry. Learn more...

July 3, 2001 - This Fourth of July, millions of Floridians will celebrate with family and friends by firing up their propane grills for a traditional backyard barbecue. Learn more...

June 20, 2001 - Bronson today announced the arrest of two Central Florida men charged with running two illegal solicitations of charitable contribution operations. Learn more...

May 14, 2001 - State Senator Charles H. Bronson was sworn in today as Florida's 10th Agriculture Commissioner. Learn more...

May 10, 2001 - Governor Jeb Bush today announced the appointment of Senator Charles Bronson as Florida's Agriculture Commissioner, a position in which he will serve through the end of the current term in January 2003. Learn more...

April 19, 2001 - Rhodes announced today the arrest of three South Florida men in an alleged boiler room scheme that targeted victims throughout the country in the purchase of commemorative coins. Learn more...

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February 1, 2001 - High school students from around the state will compete for the state championship of "LifeSmarts ... the Ultimate Consumer Challenge," on February 19 at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Learn more...

January 24, 2001 - Governor Jeb Bush today announced the appointment of Terry L. Rhodes as Florida's Agriculture Commissioner, a position she will serve through May 11, 2001. Learn more...

January 23, 2001 - Florida Agriculture Commissioner Bob Crawford announced today that he is resigning his office next Tuesday, January 30, to accept the position of executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. Learn more...

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Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner - LuAnn Stiles, Director

2001 Press Releases - Consumer Services