2008 Press Releases
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| 24 Dec 2008 | Bronson Announces Top Ten Complaints For 2008 |
| 16 Dec 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest In Consumer Scam |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Holiday Scanner Survey Finds Nearly 99 Percent Accuracy Rate, Bronson Reports |
| 09 Dec 2008 | State Announces Formal Price Gouging Investigation Into Major Gasoline Supplier |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Florida-Grown Christmas Trees Presented To State Leaders At Capitol |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest In Pet Fraud Case |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest Of Unlicensed North Florida Pest Control Operator |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Bronson Appoints Naval Academy Grad To Energy Panel |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Check Out Health Clubs Before Joining |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Be Savvy While Holiday Shopping |
| 24 Nov 2008 | “Plate For A Plate” Challenge Continues To Promote Sale Of FFA Specialty License Plate |
| 24 Nov 2008 | Bronson To Deploy Inspectors To Pet Stores During Holiday Season |
| 21 Nov 2008 | Patsy Nathe Is “Woman Of The Year In Agriculture” |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Adhere To Food Safety Measures This Holiday, Bronson Urges |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Bronson Files Lawsuit Against Company For Violating “Do Not Call” Law |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Check Out Charities |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Bronson Urges Caution On Fair Rides |
| 29 Oct 2008 | Homeowners With Leaking Polybutylene Pipes May Qualify For Free Plumbing Replacement |
| 29 Oct 2008 | Carrefour Hypermarket In Dominican Republic Joins Florida Marketing Campaign |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Bronson Announces Sweep Of Tampa Bay Area Pawn Shops |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Bronson Announces That 59 Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance From Tropical Storm Fay |
| 06 Oct 2008 | Cayman Islands Sends Delegation To Florida To Purchase Cattle, Goats And Equipment |
| 03 Oct 2008 | Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame To Induct Four In 2009 |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Operation Cleansweep Collects Pesticides For The Ninth Consecutive Year |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Bronson Urges Fire Safety As National Fire Prevention Week Approaches |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Bronson Announces New Scrapies Rule Going Into Effect |
| 22 Sep 2008 | Bronson Announces Sweep Of Broward County & Miami-Dade County Pawn Shops |
| 19 Sep 2008 | Bronson’s Department Builds An Emergency Response Community In Texas |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Bronson Files Lawsuit Against Company For Unfair And Deceptive Trade Practice |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Three North Florida Properties Designated As Century Pioneer Family Farms |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Bronson Seeking Records Of 16 Oil Terminals In Price Gouging Probe |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Bronson Reports Huge Spike In Price Gouging Complaints; Subpoenas For Fuel Company Records To Be Issued Later Today |
| 12 Sep 2008 | Bronson Commits Forestry Resources To Assist Texas |
| 05 Sep 2008 | Bronson Announces Temporary Suspension Of Animal Movement Rules And Urges People To Plan For Pets Now As Ike Approaches |
| 05 Sep 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Follow Food Safety Tips |
| 03 Sep 2008 | Bronson Seeks Federal Disaster Relief For 36 Florida Counties Impacted By Tropical Storm Fay |
| 02 Sep 2008 | Bronson Reminds Residents That Price Gouging Hotline Remains Operational For Hanna |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Florida Ag In The Classroom Honors Four Industry Volunteers |
| 25 Aug 2008 | Florida Ag In The Classroom Selects 23 Volunteer Grants For Funding For 2008 |
| 22 Aug 2008 | Bronson Urges Food Safety In Wake Of Storm |
| 21 Aug 2008 | Bronson Reminds Ag Producers Of Farm Bill Change Affecting Disaster Assistance |
| 19 Aug 2008 | Bronson Designates Two North Florida Century Pioneer Family Farms |
| 18 Aug 2008 | Bronson Asks Residents To Report Price Gouging |
| 15 Aug 2008 | Bronson Announces Detection Of Horse Disease |
| 15 Aug 2008 | Classes Can Win Cooking Demonstration With ‘Xtreme Cuisine’ Chef |
| 11 Aug 2008 | Bronson Hails BP For Its Commitment To Florida’s Renewable Energy Industry |
| 08 Aug 2008 | State Designates New Properties As Charles H. Bronson State Forest |
| 31 Jul 2008 | Bronson Details Impact Of Salmonella Outbreak On Florida |
| 30 Jul 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrests Of Fuel Theft Ring Members |
| 28 Jul 2008 | Bronson Releases PSA Warning Of Possible Infestations In Firewood |
| 25 Jul 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Check Out Travel Companies Before Choosing One |
| 18 Jul 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Combat Identity Theft |
| 18 Jul 2008 | Bronson Files Lawsuit Against Company For Violating "Do Not Call" Law |
| 16 Jul 2008 | Bronson Commits Forestry Resources To Wildfires Out Of State |
| 14 Jul 2008 | Woman Of The Year In Agriculture Award Nomination Deadline Is November 1 |
| 10 Jul 2008 | Bronson Urges Public Pressure To Combat Fuel Prices |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Bronson Urges Troubled Homeowners To Seek Free Legal Assistance |
| 07 Jul 2008 | Bronson Warns Homeowners To Check Out Termite Contracts |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Bronson Urges Consumers To Adopt Measures To Combat Fuel Thefts |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Bronson Issues Propane Cylinder Advisory |
| 02 Jul 2008 | Bronson Urges Vaccinations For Horses As EEE Cases Rise |
| 01 Jul 2008 | Bronson Files Lawsuit Against Company For Violating "Do Not Call" Law |
| 01 Jul 2008 | Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Program To Accept New Applications |
| 27 Jun 2008 | New Rule Provides Safeguards When Buying And Selling Horses In Florida |
| 27 Jun 2008 | Bronson Offers New Marketing Tool To Help Florida Agricultural Producers Increase Exports To U.K. |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Oriental Fruit Flies Found In Orlando |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest In Major Pot Smuggling Incident |
| 13 Jun 2008 | Bronson Opens Fresh From Florida Program To Tomato Industry |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Agricultural Input Costs Could Threaten U.S. Food Supply, State Commissioners Warn |
| 10 Jun 2008 | Bronson Announces Florida Tomatoes Deemed Safe By FDA |
| 09 Jun 2008 | New Web Site Lists Claims For Non-Payment Filed Against Agricultural Dealers |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Nominations Sought For Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Bronson Urges Residents To Follow Generator Safety Rules |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Department Helps Florida Seafood Companies Gain Millions In Export Sales During European Seafood Exposition |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Bronson To Host Third Annual Farm To Fuel Summit To Promote Renewable Energy Production In Florida |
| 28 May 2008 | Bronson Reminds Consumers/Gas Stations About Problems With Old Gas Pumps |
| 23 May 2008 | Bronson Calls For Federal Probe Of Fuel Prices; Urges Washington To Continue Alternative Fuel Push |
| 21 May 2008 | Bronson Recommends Floridians Follow Basic Firewise Principles For Home Protection |
| 20 May 2008 | Bronson Urges Public To Dispose Of Potentially Tainted Pork Crackling Product |
| 20 May 2008 | Florida Agencies, FTC Announce Local Results For National Telemarketing Sweep |
| 16 May 2008 | Bronson Urges Extreme Fire Caution As Weekend Approaches |
| 15 May 2008 | Bronson Says Planning For Pets In Disasters Should Begin Now |
| 12 May 2008 | Bronson Urges Floridians To Remain Vigilant As Wildfire Season Heats Up |
| 12 May 2008 | Bronson Files Lawsuit Against Company For Violating DO NOT CALL Law |
| 07 May 2008 | Law Designed To Save Young Lives Takes Effect July 1 |
| 06 May 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest Of Central Florida Man For Impersonating A Police Officer |
| 06 May 2008 | Three Florida Teachers Win Florida Ag In The Classroom’s 2008 Excellence In Teaching About Agriculture Awards |
| 05 May 2008 | Bronson Urges Residents To Keep Safety In Mind As The Summer Barbeque Season Gets Underway |
| 05 May 2008 | Agriculture Industry Participation In Ag Literacy Day Grows |
| 02 May 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrests In Central Florida Travel Fraud |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Bronson Unveils Pandemic Flu Planning Kit For Businesses Involved In The Production, Delivery Or Sale Of Food |
| 25 Apr 2008 | Bronson Lauds Multi Faceted Federal Food Safety Bill |
| 18 Apr 2008 | Bronson Announces Statewide Sweep Of Telemarketing Businesses; 12 Arrests Made For Illegal Telemarketing |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Specialty Crop Grant Funds Partnership Between Florida Agriculture Department And Nursery Association |
| 11 Apr 2008 | Okeechobee County Man Stung By Bees Dies |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Five Florida Families Receive Century Pioneer Family Farm Designation |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Bronson Reads To Elementary Students To Kick Off 2008 Florida Agriculture Literacy Day |
| 04 Apr 2008 | Bronson Reminds Floridians About The Dangers Of Wildfire During Wildfire Awareness Week |
| 21 Mar 2008 | Bronson Urges Vaccinations Following Early Onset Of Equine Diseases In Florida |
| 14 Mar 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest Of Unlicensed Mover In Central Florida |
| 13 Mar 2008 | Bronson Announces Destruction Of 2 ½ Tons Of Food Following Three-Day Safety Sweep In Dade County |
| 13 Mar 2008 | Bronson Unveils New Fuel Quality Standards For Gasoline/Ethanol Blends |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Florida Wines Shine During International Competition In Tampa |
| 07 Mar 2008 | Spoiled Food Seized And Destroyed, Bronson Reports |
| 07 Mar 2008 | Agriculture Industry Volunteers Asked To Read For Agriculture Literacy Day |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Bronson Announces Filing Of Felony Charges Against A Former Central Florida Security Officer |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest Of Pest Control Operator For Dumping Toxic Chemicals In Orlando |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Bronson Welcomes Cracker Horse Riders On Historic Journey |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Bronson Urges Homeowners To Protect Their Property As Termite Season Gets Underway |
| 29 Feb 2008 | North Florida Properties Recognized as Century Pioneer Family Farms |
| 29 Feb 2008 | Bronson Joins Consumer Advocates to Sponsor 10th Annual National Consumer Protection Week |
| 26 Feb 2008 | State Awards Grants For Renewable Energy Technologies |
| 25 Feb 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest Of Central Florida Woman In Pet Sale Scam |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Bronson Responds To Broward County Circuit Court Citrus Canker Decision |
| 19 Feb 2008 | Marathon High School Wins State Lifesmarts Championship |
| 08 Feb 2008 | Florida High School Teams Battle It Out For Spot At National Lifesmarts Event In Minneapolis |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Bronson Announces Veteran Lawmaker To Emcee State Fair Luncheon |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Bronson Warns Consumers To Avoid Tax Rebate Scam |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Bronson Announces ‘Farm To Fuel’ Grant Winners; Projects To Share In $25 Million To Spur Renewable Energy Industry |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Bronson Urges Retailers, Consumers To Dispose Of Cheese Product |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Bronson Announces Sweep Of Duval County Auto Repair Shops |
| 11 Jan 2008 | Bronson Statement On I-4 Tragedy |
| 11 Jan 2008 | Bronson Announces Arrest In Sweepstake Scam |
| 09 Jan 2008 | ‘Fresh From Florida Kids’ To Help Infants And Toddlers Develop Healthy Eating Habits |
| 07 Jan 2008 | Bronson Releases Top Consumer Complaints For 2007 |
| 07 Jan 2008 | Bronson Files Lawsuit Against Company For Violating Do Not Call Law |
| 02 Jan 2008 | Trucking Restrictions Eased To Expedite Transport Of Freeze-Vulnerable Crops, Bronson Announces |
