LEE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Lee County gets an A.
Sunshine Law in the constitution. Tallahassee actually keeps the lights on.
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Currently Wanted by the FBI
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ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE
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RODOLFO MANTILLA
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ANA MARIA HENAO KNEZEVIC
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EMANUEL SALOMON
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Children Missing From Florida (Statewide)
Active Florida cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Renasia Lubin (FL)
Rhianna Outlaw (FL)
Arlette Hernandez Gutierez (FL)
Juliet Hernandez (FL)
Sabrina Aisenberg (FL)
Adrian Vazquez (FL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Florida Court Cases
Most recent Florida court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17748- | Maria V Jarquin | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16010- | Nieves Mabel Brito Moya | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16020- | Edward Patrick Cappola, III | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-15711- | O'Neil Anthony Anderson | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-15749- | William Anthony Hayward, Jr. | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-15831- | James Robert Adams | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17749- | Highland Homes of Sebastian, Inc. | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17750- | Sophia Rosemarie Brown | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17752- | Maritza Garcia | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17751- | Grant Lee Rappuhn | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01457- | Lindsay Angela Witte | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-05089- | Brinda Lou Whiteside | 06/13/2026 |
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Common Questions
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How do I confirm whether someone is married in Lee?▼
To confirm whether someone is married in Lee County, Florida, search two layers. Marriage licenses are filed at the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court at https://www.leeclerk.org — its Marriage License Search is free and includes records back to the 1800s. Statewide marriage indexes back to June 6, 1927 are searchable at the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics — order a marriage certificate at https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/marriage-certificates ($5 search + $10 per copy). For divorce status, check the Lee Clerk Family Law division and statewide CCIS at https://www.flccis.com — divorce makes the prior marriage void. Marriage records are public under Ch. 119 F.S. with no waiting period. Lee County issues licenses for $86 (regular) or $61 (after a 4-hour Florida-approved premarital course under §741.0305 F.S.). Address: 2115 Second St, Fort Myers FL 33901; phone 239-533-5000. Out-of-state marriages won't be in Florida indexes — try VitalChek for nationwide ordering at https://www.vitalchek.com.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Bay?▼
Outstanding warrants in Bay County, Florida are checked through the Bay County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division at https://bayso.org/warrants. The Warrants Division enters all felony warrants into BCSO's Records Management System, NCIC, and the FCIC/FDLE statewide system. The statewide FDLE Wanted Persons database is at http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/restricted/PAS/person/WantedPersons.jsf. For a personal warrant check, call BCSO Records Division at (850) 747-4700 or visit 3421 N Highway 77, Panama City FL 32405; staff will not confirm by phone but you can ask in person. Many people instead retain a Florida attorney to clear the warrant before walk-in to avoid arrest. Active misdemeanor and traffic warrants also appear on the Bay County Clerk of Court case search at https://www.baycoclerk.com. Federal warrants are not in the local system — check US Marshals at https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted. Quashing a warrant in Florida requires a motion to the circuit or county court under Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.730.
Where do I look up warrants in Marion?▼
Active warrants in Marion County, Florida are checked through the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Warrants Division at https://www.marionso.com — phone 352-732-9111, located at 692 NW 30th Ave, Ocala FL 34475. The MCSO Warrants Unit enters all felony warrants into NCIC, FCIC, and the FDLE Wanted Persons database at http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/restricted/PAS/person/WantedPersons.jsf (publicly searchable). Active misdemeanor and traffic warrants also appear on the Marion County Clerk of Court case search at https://www.marioncountyclerk.org. Local police departments (Ocala PD at https://www.ocalafl.gov, Belleview PD, Dunnellon PD) feed warrants into MCSO's system. Calling about your own warrant: staff will not confirm by phone, but you may ask at the Records counter — many people retain a Florida criminal-defense attorney to clear the warrant before walk-in to avoid arrest. Federal warrants: US Marshals at https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted. Quashing requires a motion under Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.730 to the Marion County Clerk.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Florida?▼
Florida deeds and property records are filed at the county Clerk of Court / Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property sits — Florida has 67 counties, each with its own Official Records search. The statewide directory of Clerk record search portals is at https://www.flclerks.com. For example: Miami-Dade at https://onlineservices.miamidadeclerk.gov/officialrecords; Broward at https://officialrecords.broward.org; Hillsborough at https://pubrec3.hillsclerk.com/oncoreweb. Property valuation, ownership, and parcel data come from the county Property Appraiser (directory at https://floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/LocalOfficials.aspx); tax history from the county Tax Collector. All Florida Official Records (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments) are open under Ch. 28, F.S. with very limited redactions for protected persons (LEOs, judges) under §119.071. Recording fees are statutory: $10 first page, $8.50 each additional, plus documentary stamp tax of $0.70/$100 of consideration ($0.60 in Miami-Dade). Certified copies are typically $1/page + $2 certification.
How do I look up a birth record in Hialeah?▼
A birth record for someone born in Hialeah, Florida is ordered from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics — birth certificates are issued statewide, not at the city level. Order at https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/birth-certificates: $9 base fee + $7 VitalChek processing online; or by mail with form DH726 to PO Box 210, Jacksonville FL 32231. Records exist statewide from 1917; pre-1917 records are spotty. The Miami-Dade County Health Department's Vital Statistics office at 1725 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens FL 33056 (305-623-3500) issues same-day in person for Miami-Dade births. Birth records are restricted under §382.025(1) F.S. for 100 years — only the registrant (if 18+), parent named on the certificate, legal guardian, or court-ordered parties may obtain certified copies. Required ID: government-issued photo ID; mail orders need notarized signature. Heirloom 'commemorative' certificates are also offered through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com for $34.
How do I look up property records in Manatee?▼
Property records for Manatee County, Florida come from three offices. (1) The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Records at https://records.manateeclerk.com indexes deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments — search by name or document type, free to view, $1/page certified + $2 certification. (2) The Manatee County Property Appraiser at https://www.manateepao.gov provides parcel data, ownership, sales history, building characteristics, homestead exemption, and assessed/just/market values — also free. (3) The Manatee County Tax Collector at https://www.taxcollector.com handles tax bills and tax-deed sales. Recording fees are statewide: $10 first page, $8.50 each additional, plus documentary stamp tax of $0.70/$100 of consideration on deeds; intangible tax on mortgages of $0.002/$1. All records are public under Ch. 28 F.S. with limited redactions for protected persons (judges, LEOs, prosecutors) under §119.071(4)(d). Office address: 1115 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton FL 34205; phone 941-741-4045.
📊 Public Data Sources for Lee County, FL
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Lee County, FL · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for FL
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (FL)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in FL
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in FL
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in FL
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for FL
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (FL) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Miami
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FBI-Jacksonville
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FBI-Tampa
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (FL) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM PILCHER | JACKSONVILLE |
| RICHARD THACKER | TALLAHASSEE |
| FRANCISCO SMITH | NAPLES |
| ERIC TOWNSEND | PONTE VEDRA |
| RICHARD SCHWARTZ | WEST PALM BEACH |
| GHAITH MITRI | JACKSONVILLE |
| MEDFUND LLC | SARASOTA |
| BADER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, INC | LUTZ |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PREFERRED MATERIALS PONDELLA RD CBP | NORTH FORT MYERS |
| LINDSFORD | FORT MYERS |
| THE ESPERIA SOUTH & ESPERIA CO | BONITA SPRINGS |
| J & J REPAIR & TOWING | NORTH FORT MYERS |
| FORMER SPEEDAY #394/ SUNOCO | BONITA SPRINGS |
| ALICO RD IMPROVEMENTS | FORT MYERS |
| USCG FORT MYERS BEACH | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB | FORT MYERS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (FL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | Checkr, Inc | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (FL) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| 143 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO | 1128b7 |
| 1ST REHABILITATION OF PORT ST | 1128b8 |
| A & A MEDICAL CENTER CORP | 1128b8 |
| A & J MEDICAL CORP | 1128b8 |
| A AND A ORTHOPEDICS, INC | 1128b8 |
| A GIFT FROM CHINA, INC | 1128b8 |
| A HEALTH & STRESS FREE | 1128b4 |
| A PERFECT SMILE, INC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (FL) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Edison National Bank | Fort Myers |
| Sanibel Captiva Community Bank | Sanibel |
| Gulf Coast Business Bank | Fort Myers |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Entice a 13-Year-Old Child to Engage in Sexual Activity
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison
Jun 11, 2026
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Nurse Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Controlled Substances at Tampa Bay Area Hospital
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
From Classrooms to Chatrooms: FBI Jacksonville Tips for Staying Safe Online This Summer
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Nicaraguan National Extradited from Costa Rica to Face Passport Fraud and Counterfeit Currency Charges
Jun 10, 2026
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Gainesville Career Criminal Sentenced To 174 Months in Federal Prison for Firearms Offense
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Honduran Illegal Alien Sentenced to 121 Months in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
🌴 FL Sunbiz Corporations 8
Recent News in Lee County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Florida Man Allegedly Dumped Missing Mom’s Body Into River With Chains and Cinder Blocks
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly dumped his missing mother’s body into a river, which was weighted down with chains and cinder blocks. Deputies with the Lee County She…
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Ex-boyfriend placed Florida woman in zip-ties, duct tape in ‘coast-to-coast terrorizing’: deputies
The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that a man was arrested after he placed his ex-girlfriend in zip-ties and duct tape and drove her across the country in a "road t…
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California Balcony Leap Ends Kidnapping Nightmare As Florida Man Arrested After Manhunt
A Lee County, Florida, woman escaped a three-week kidnapping ordeal by jumping from a California balcony to save her life, leading to the eventual arrest of her ex-boyfriend follow…
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Florida tosses ethics complaint against Lee County undersheriff
The Florida Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint against Lee County Undersheriff John Holloway, citing hearsay.
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Paper clips, BBs and pellets: Homemade bombs found in Florida transient woods camp
What began as a routine foot patrol in Cape Coral quickly escalated into a bomb investigation after deputies discovered multiple explosive devices.
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SW Florida sheriffs secure $18M for immigration enforcement, AI tech
New Florida immigration enforcement grants send millions to Collier and Lee counties to expand tracking technology.
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Florida man accused of throwing dog in the trash
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee County officials arrested a man who allegedly threw his deceased neighbors' 16-year-old Shih Tzu into a dumpster behind a Family Dollar store. It began on …
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Florida man accused of dumping mom’s body into river with chains and cinder blocks: ‘Sorry excuse for a man’
A missing Florida woman's body was discovered tightly bound and submerged in a river, leading to the arrest of her son, who continued living in her home while raiding her bank acco…