FORT MYERS BEACH · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach.
COMPUTED 2026-07-16 08:15 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FL Sunshine
FL Courts
FDLE
FL DOC Inmate
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- → https://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 07:53 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 07:53 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 07:53 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 07:53 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
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
KHALID AHMED SATARY
Wanted
ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE
Wanted
RODOLFO MANTILLA
Wanted
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.
Jaylani Burgess-Baatz (FL)
Jordan Moore (FL)
Ka'Laya Cooper (FL)
Ryliee Kinard (FL)
Haylee Gordon (FL)
Tamiya Whitsett (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 26-19279- | Abed Alghani A Shabib | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-03161- | Wendy K. McGill | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06170- | Bruce Lee Adams | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01748- | Charlotte Ferne Baker | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01749- | Richard Mark Bennington | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01750- | Cheryl Valeria Ortiz | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01751- | Thomas Paul Michaels | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01752- | John Henry Spencer | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05337- | Rafael David Herrera and Angela Miguelina Herrera | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06171 | Sherein Antionette Patton | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-14257 | Scully Royalty LTD. v. IAT Reinsurance Co. Ltd. et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-22567 | Lainez Rivera v. Krome North Service Processing Center et al | 07/15/2026 |
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 Fort Myers Beach, 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 · Fort Myers Beach, 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 Fort Myers Beach, FL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LINDA VERAJA | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| BARBARA LANZ | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| TERESA HEDDEN | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| FMB MEDICAL CENTER | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| RONALD MARKBY | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| GREGORY FOSSUM | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| FT MYERS BEACH FIRE CONTROL DIST | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| STEPHEN SCHOLLE | FORT MYERS BEACH |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| USCG FORT MYERS BEACH | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| INDIAN CREEK RV PARK | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| EMILY LANE WATER & SEWER IMPRO | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| BEACH ISLAND PHARMACY | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| H | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| MOUND HOUSE | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| GULF MARINE WAYS & SUPPLY INC | FORT MYERS BEACH |
| OLSEN MARINE SERVICE, INC | FORT MYERS BEACH |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 2
City of Fort Myers Beach, FL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 161631117 | Fort Myers Beach Elementary Parent Teacher Organiz |
| 873585167 | Fmb Coc Water Foundation Inc. |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Brooksville Man Found Guilty of Receiving, Distributing, and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jul 15, 2026
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Tallahassee Man Sent to Federal Prison for Theft of Government Funds in Stolen Valor Prosecution
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Federal Child Exploitation Crimes in Alachua County, Florida
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Guatemalan National Previously Removed from the United States Three Times and Previously Convicted of Illegal Reentry is Indicted Again for Same Offense
Jul 13, 2026
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St. Petersburg Sexual Offender Sentenced to 11 Years for Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Mexican National Previously Twice Removed from the United States and Previously Convicted of Illegal Reentry Indicted Again for Same Offense
Jul 13, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Approves Final Order Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supplements for Kids and Teens
Jul 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 Fort Myers Beach
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say
One person has been killed in a lightning strike in Fort Myers Beach, according to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District and Lee County Sheriff's Office.
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Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others
A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.
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Deadly lightning strike at Florida beach kills 1, hurts 3 others
A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.
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Boat fire in Hurricane Pass on Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Boat fire in Hurricane Pass on Fort Myers Beach. One person sustained non-life threatening injuries. Show comments. 0. Advertisement ...
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Florida beach lightning strike leaves one dead, three injured ahead of July 4th weekend
One person was killed and three others were injured Friday after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
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1 dead, 3 others hospitalized after lightning strike on Florida beach
Crews were dispatched to Fort Myers Beach, where they found one person unresponsive. At least three others were transported for medical evaluation.
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A remarkable week shows how far Fort Myers Beach, Florida has come
Why this was one of the biggest weeks yet in Florida's recovery from Hurricane Ian. Times Square resort marks the latest step in Fort Myers Beach's revival.
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Man killed by lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach has been ID'd
Viktar Kiryk died after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach July 3, 2026. His family members were in stable condition at a SW Florida hospital July 4.