ESTERO · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Estero 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 Estero.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 03:48 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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- → https://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 03:25 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 03:25 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 03:25 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 03:25 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
Wanted
KHALID AHMED SATARY
Wanted
RODOLFO MANTILLA
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ANA MARIA HENAO KNEZEVIC
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.
Deylin Lopez (FL)
Imani Hall (FL)
Jada Thomas (FL)
Samantha Barber (FL)
Devin Hyde (FL)
Jessica Willis (FL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Florida Court Cases
Most recent Florida court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19865- | Chantel Marie Mirecki | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10772- | Pat McGrath Cosmetics LLC and Pat McGrath Cosmetics LLC | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19866- | Salma Esther Saenz Jimenez | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19870- | Madeline Llera | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19871- | Sherria Louisa Bostic | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19867- | Felix Jorge Gomez and Marta Libia Gomez | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19868- | Maykel Florido | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19869- | Aileen Perez | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19872- | Maria Leonor Duran | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-15999- | Martin Roca and Elba Roca | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19874- | Maria Margarita Garay | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19875- | Arus Zephyr Threepersons | 07/27/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Lee County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Lee County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Estero, 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 · Estero, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Estero, FL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL BOYRER | ESTERO |
| MARIA YUVIENCO | ESTERO |
| JESSICA KIRCHNER | ESTERO |
| MATTHEW WARD | ESTERO |
| THOMAS MORELL | ESTERO |
| CARLOS SANCHEZ | ESTERO |
| IVAN ITEBEJAC | ESTERO |
| CHARITY RAUSCH | ESTERO |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| LAMBS SALVAGE | ESTERO |
| CLEAN MACHINE ESTERO | ESTERO |
| CAMPGROUND UPGRADES KORESHAN STATE PARK | ESTERO |
| 3 OAKS PARKWAY - CORKSCREW TO | ESTERO |
| BELLINI & VOLTERRA | ESTERO |
| ESTERO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | ESTERO |
| ALDI ESTERO TOWN CENTER | ESTERO |
| MIROMAR LAKES BEACH CLUB - PHASE 2 | ESTERO |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (FL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | Central Portfolio Cont | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 3
City of Estero, FL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| SYLVIA KOVALESKI | 1128a3 |
| CHERYL RAKOSKI | 1128b4 |
| JOSEPH WARD | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Estero, FL
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Local Man Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Pensacola
Jul 27, 2026
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Most Wanted COVID-19 Fraud Fugitive Returned from Jamaica to Face Charges in $32 Million Scheme
Jul 25, 2026
doj_news
Pensacola Registered Sex Offender Sentenced for Possession of Obscene Materials Depicting Minors
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Tugboat Captain Pleads Guilty to Seaman’s Manslaughter in Fatal Biscayne Bay Collision
Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fundraiser Connected to Assassination of Haitian President Sentenced to 20 Years for Money Laundering Scheme
Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
Florida Pharmacist Convicted of Massive Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy
Jul 23, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 Estero
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Estero Fire battalion chief accused of fraud, video voyeurism among slew of charges
Months after a Southwest Florida battalion chief was placed on administrative leave, state authorities have confirmed his arrest on dozens of fraud, video voyeurism and interferenc…
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Estero Boulevard south of Fort Myers Beach closed after serious multi-vehicle crash
Estero Boulevard was closed at the south end of the Big Carlos Bridge Saturday evening, Feb. 7, as emergency workers responded to a serious, multi-vehicle crash. One person was "tr…
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Man accused in murder, I-75 shutdown faces charges in Lee County
Florida Highway Patrol reports Ladavion King remains hospitalized after St. Petersburg shooting/fleeing to Lee County ...
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17-month-old found dead in hot car, Florida deputies say
An investigation was launched Tuesday after a 17-month-old girl was found dead inside a hot car, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.
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FHP arrests homicide suspect in Lee County
State troopers took a man sought in a St. Petersburg homicide into custody following a standoff on I-75 that shut the highway down in Fort Myers Wednesday. The takedown operation b…
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Man accused of killing city worker before Lee County standoff identified
Police identified the man who barricaded himself in his truck on I-75, accused of killing a St. Petersburg city worker and fleeing.
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Florida Man Accused of Homicide Creates Barricade, Finally Surrenders After Massive Multi-Agency Response
Tons of police chases tend to end the moment a suspect pulls over. Others, however, quickly turn into tense standoffs that require far more than just the officers who initiated the…
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Florida man accused of shooting woman to death before setting house on fire
A Florida man is accused of shooting a woman to death before setting a house on fire.