HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 14:51 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · FL Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
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Children Missing From Florida (Statewide)
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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 26-17495- | Jane Diane Pratzner | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14641- | Carmen M Roach | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-04283- | Cassandra Merisier | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-02577- | Roneshia Andrea Williams | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-ap-00106- | FlexPlus, LLC v. Guzman | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-04285- | Willie Junior Brown and Tanya Charez Brown | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-04917- | Scottsworth Gertiser | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-04286- | Peter Simon Gutensohn | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-ap-00101- | Chambers v. Samson MCA, LLC | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-04284- | Alexander Benisti | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-04916- | Shelley Anne Johnston | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-02578 | Danute Barbara Mackonis | 06/08/2026 |
Cities in Hillsborough County
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Common Questions
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How do I find a probated will in Hillsborough?▼
Probated wills in Hillsborough County, Florida are found through the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court Probate Division. Search the HOVER court-records system at https://hover.hillsclerk.com — pick 'Probate' as the case type and search by decedent name. Wills must be deposited within 10 days of death per §732.901 F.S., even if probate isn't opened. The Probate, Guardianship, and Trust page at https://www.hillsclerk.com/court-services/probate-guardianship-and-trust explains formal administration (estates >$75K), summary administration (≤$75K or 2+ years since death), and disposition without administration (no probate assets). Statewide aggregator: CCIS at https://www.flccis.com. Filings happen via https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Florida statutes Ch. 731-735 govern probate. Records are public under Ch. 119 F.S. except guardianship of minors or incapacitated adults (confidential under §744.1076 F.S.). Certified copies are $1/page + $2 certification. Older paper-only files (pre-2000s) may require an in-person Clerk visit at 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa FL 33602.
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 Hillsborough 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 · Hillsborough 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-Miami
FBI-Miami
FBI-Miami
FBI-Jacksonville
FBI-Jacksonville
FBI-Tampa
FBI-Tampa
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 |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (FL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
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| 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 5
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Bank of Tampa | Tampa |
| TCM Bank, National Association | Tampa |
| Century Bank of Florida | Tampa |
| Members Trust Company | Tampa |
| Central Bank | Tampa |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Sarasota Man Sentenced to 25 years for Producing, Distributing, Receiving, and Accessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Pensacola Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison For Possession of Firearms
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Federal Jury Convicts Pennsylvania Man for Making Death Threats Against Chief Executive Officer of Tampa General Hospital
Jun 5, 2026
FBI Field Office
Sarasota Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Producing, Distributing, Receiving, and Accessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jun 5, 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 Hillsborough County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Florida Man Allegedly Flees Traffic Stop, Ditches Motorbike, Plunges Into Pond
A man in Hillsborough County, Florida, was arrested after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop. After ditching his motorcycle, police said, the man ran into a nearby pond, putting…
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Couple Allegedly Flees Florida Traffic Stop, Tosses Gun and Narcotics Before Grappler Ends Chase
A couple in Plant City, Florida, is facing multiple charges after they allegedly fled from a traffic stop. As per the police, a backpack containing a firearm and narcotics was thro…
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Florida woman arrested on cruelty charges after video shows puppy thrown and kicked on pavement
A Florida woman, Imania Davis, faces six counts of aggravated animal cruelty for allegedly abusing a Maltese puppy.
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Bodycam footage shows life-saving rescue after Florida crash
A Florida driver is recovering in hospital after deputies performed life-saving measures when they found her unresponsive following a crash. The incident occurred on June 3, 2026, …
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Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida.
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USF student suspected of stabbing 2 is believed to be dead, deputies say
The suspect was found at an apartment complex half a mile down the street from where two other University of South Florida students were killed in April.
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Four dead, at least 13 injured after speeding car crashes into crowd outside Florida bar
A 22-year-old driver fleeing police allegedly plowed into a packed Florida patio bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring at least 13 others in what Tampa's police chie…
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Florida high school teacher arrested after having sex with student inside classroom, authorities say
A Florida high school teacher was arrested last week near the Tampa Bay area after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a student for months, authorities said. Rivervie…