HIGHLANDS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Highlands County gets an A.
Sunshine Law in the constitution. Tallahassee actually keeps the lights on.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Highlands County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-16 03:29 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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- → https://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 03:14 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 03:14 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 03:14 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 03:14 UTC]
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · FL Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the FL field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE
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RODOLFO MANTILLA
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ANA MARIA HENAO KNEZEVIC
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EMANUEL SALOMON
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · FL
Children Missing From Florida (Statewide)
Active Florida cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Amira Parnell (FL)
Paige Dickerson (FL)
Renasia Lubin (FL)
Arlette Hernandez Gutierez (FL)
Juliet Hernandez (FL)
Sabrina Aisenberg (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 23-15931- | Monica Aponte Erb | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16101- | Martin David Hamburg | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17798- | Nubia Cecilia Cuellar Rico | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17799- | Ramon D Rodriguez | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17801- | JETHRO CHERY | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17800- | Michael Anthony Olivera, II | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30630 | Lot 1 Coquina Place Investments, LLC | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50120 | Joseph Boyd McGouirk, III | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40260- | Justin Michael Carr | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40263- | Louis Francis Waldmann, III | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40265- | Kristina Marie Isherwood | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40216- | Jakaila Tionne Scaife | 06/15/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Florida
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Florida. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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.
What public records can help me find a person in Sarasota?▼
Public records for finding a person in Sarasota County, Florida combine several free sources. Property ownership and homestead address: Sarasota County Property Appraiser at https://www.sc-pa.com. Tax history: Sarasota Tax Collector at https://www.sarasotataxcollector.com. Voter registration confirms residency precinct via the Florida Voter Information at https://registration.elections.myflorida.com (Sarasota Supervisor at https://www.sarasotavotes.gov). Court filings showing service addresses: Sarasota Clerk at https://www.sarasotaclerk.com and statewide CCIS at https://www.flccis.com. Inmate locator: Sarasota County Sheriff at https://www.sarasotasheriff.org/arrest-reports and FDC at https://fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch. Business filings and registered-agent addresses: Sunbiz at https://search.sunbiz.org. Sex offender registry: https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us. Marriage and divorce records: Sarasota Clerk and Florida DOH Bureau of Vital Statistics. Drivers' addresses are protected under DPPA + §119.0712 F.S. — not public. Florida Sunshine Law (Ch. 119) presumes openness; stalking/harassment uses are illegal under §784.048.
📊 Public Data Sources for Highlands 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 · Highlands 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
FBI-Tampa
FBI-Tampa
FBI-Tampa
FBI-Miami
FBI-Jacksonville
FBI-Jacksonville
FBI-Miami
FBI-Miami
🚔 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 |
|---|---|
| SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL | SEBRING |
| KISSIMMEE RIVER RESTORATION, C | LAKE PLACID |
| SR 17 AT ARBUCKLE CREEK ROAD | SEBRING |
| JOE'S SERVICE CENTER INC | AVON PARK |
| GEORGIA PACIFIC CORRUGATED LLC | LAKE PLACID |
| ALAN JAY IMPORT CENTER INC | SEBRING |
| HI-LAND FARMS PEAT MINE | AVON PARK |
| HIGHLAND REG MEDICAL CENTER | SEBRING |
💰 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
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation and Distributing Child Pornography as a Result of Operation Relentless Justice
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
210-Month Sentence for Drug Trafficker Following Successful Homeland Security Task Force Prosecution
Jun 15, 2026
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
doj_news
Nurse Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Controlled Substances at Tampa Bay Area Hospital
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor secures federal court order requiring 4 Washington-based restaurants to pay $750K in wages, damages to 42 workers
Jun 15, 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 Highlands County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Highlands County deputy arrested for DUI after rear-ending driver, FHP says
SEBRING, Fla. — A Highlands County deputy was arrested following a car crash in Sebring this morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Lars Kirkegard, 52, a deputy with the…
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Boating tragedy: 2 dead and 1 missing after airboat capsizes in Florida river
Two people are dead, and one person remains missing after an airboat capsized on the Istokpoga Canal in Florida on Monday. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation C…
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Highlands County deputy accused of DUI, leaving scene after rear-end crash in Sebring: FHP
FHP says the crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. at the intersection of Sebring Parkway and Kenilworth Boulevard in Sebring. Investigators say Deputy Lars Kirkegard, 52, was drivin…
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3 dead after airboat capsizes while approaching Kissimmee River: HCSO
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.