CLEARWATER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Clearwater 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 Clearwater.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 06:24 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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- → https://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 06:24 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 06:24 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 06:24 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 06:24 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.
Shanoya Nicholson (FL)
Carmyn Veler (FL)
Rhianna Outlaw (FL)
Trinity Rodriguez (FL)
Jamyla McCauley (FL)
Mehki Beard (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 26-20023- | Revelation Group, Inc. | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20021- | Rey David Prieto Silva | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20024- | Dwayne Orlebar | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20026- | Cherelle Yvette Kimbrough | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20029- | Angelina Theresa Carroll and Brandon Michael Carroll | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20025- | Michele Lee Prainito | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20027- | Na'theija Amarie Higgs | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20028- | Astri Ivette Pena | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20030- | Stanley Delano Hash, III and Lori Ann Auxier | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20022- | Kenneth L Musgrove and Della Ophelia Musgrove | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20031 | Yohanna Zuloaga Berland | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06687- | Christina Bowick Williams | 07/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Pinellas County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Pinellas County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I look up property records in Oldsmar?▼
Property records for Oldsmar, Florida are filed at the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Oldsmar is in Pinellas County). Search Official Records at https://officialrecords.mypinellasclerk.gov for deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments — free to view, $1/page certified + $2 certification. Parcel data, ownership, sales history, building characteristics, homestead exemption, and assessed values are at the Pinellas County Property Appraiser at https://www.pcpao.org. Tax bills are at the Pinellas Tax Collector at https://www.taxcollect.com. 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 under §119.071(4)(d). Pinellas Clerk address: 315 Court St, Clearwater FL 33756; phone 727-464-7000. Oldsmar city permits are at https://www.myoldsmar.com.
Where can I find access to a copy of a police report?▼
A police report for Saint Petersburg, Florida is requested from the St. Petersburg Police Department Records Division at https://police.stpete.org/policeRecordsDivision — phone 727-893-7780, located at 1300 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg FL 33705. Fees: $0.15 per single-sided page, $0.20 double-sided; local criminal-history background letters are $5 each (telephone inquiries are free). Active-investigation reports are exempt under §119.071(2)(c) F.S. until the case is closed. Crash reports go through the Florida Crash Portal at https://services.flhsmv.gov/CrashPortal ($10 each, with a 60-day delay for non-parties under §316.066(2)(c) F.S.). For Pinellas-Sheriff arrests outside city limits, request via Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Records at https://www.pinellassheriff.gov (727-582-6200). Florida Sunshine Law (Ch. 119 F.S.) requires response within a 'reasonable time'. Victim PII, juveniles, and ongoing-investigation portions are redacted. Online crime reporting for non-injury, no-suspect cases is at https://police.stpete.org/submitAPoliceReport/index.html.
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.
📊 Public Data Sources for Clearwater, 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 · Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, FL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| E STREET ENDOSCOPY LLC | CLEARWATER |
| ALFREDO MENDOZA | CLEARWATER |
| DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC | CLEARWATER |
| THUY-VAN CHAU | CLEARWATER |
| LISA CHAMPOUX-RHODEN | CLEARWATER |
| BRENDA HOY | CLEARWATER |
| BILL BARRY | CLEARWATER |
| MYRNA BONETA | CLEARWATER |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PINELLAS COUNTY RISK MGMT | CLEARWATER |
| BUCKRUCKER | CLEARWATER |
| DYCO PAINTS INC | CLEARWATER |
| CW RESORT & MARINA | CLEARWATER |
| NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL | CLEARWATER |
| PINELLAS HOPE | CLEARWATER |
| CLEARWATER RADIATOR COUNTRYSIDE | CLEARWATER |
| S GULFVIEW BLVD RECONSTRUCTION | CLEARWATER |
💰 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 8
City of Clearwater, FL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALPHA-OMEGA PHARMACY, LLC | 1128a3 |
| CLEARWATER CLINICAL LAB, INC | 1128a1 |
| COMMUNITY CLINICAL LAB, INC | 1128a1 |
| EAST BAY OPTICIANS | 1128a1 |
| EXTENDICARE CORP | 1128a1 |
| NURSERY ROAD VILLA, INC | 1128a1 |
| DANIEL AKINS | 1128b4 |
| KATHERINE ALONSO | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Clearwater, FL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Flagship Bank | Clearwater |
| Waterfall Bank | Clearwater |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Fifth Defendant Sentenced for Bank Fraud and Tax Offenses Arising from Multi-Year Homeowners Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Niceville Retired Army Sergeant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud and Tax Crimes
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Failing to Appear
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Lake County Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Federal Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of an Inmate and Receipt of a Bribe by a Public Official
Jul 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of an Inmate and Receipt of a Bribe by a Public Official
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Local Man Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Pensacola
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 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 Clearwater
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Former Clearwater police chief inducted into Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) – A former longtime police chief of the Clearwater Police Department was inducted Saturday into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in Tallaha…
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Clearwater Love Triangle Murder Trial Opens In Bay Cove Bedroom Slaying
Jurors in Clearwater are now hearing the case against 25-year-old Stuart Beck, who went on trial Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge in the July 6, 2022, shooting death of 20-y…
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Shooting at Florida beach 'teen takeover' leaves 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound
Clearwater, Florida, police are warning of a shutdown of "teen takeovers" after a boy, 17, was hospitalized following a shooting tied to a social media meetup Sunday. The Clearwate…
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Florida Clearwater Beach shooting: Who are the teen shooters who opened fire on Coronado Drive?
India, June 1 -- On Sunday, the summer evening at Clearwater Beach was shattered after a massive, social media-organised "teen takeover" descended into gunfire, leaving a 17-year-o…
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Boat flees after crashing into ferry in Clearwater, Florida; 1 dead, 10 injured
One person died and 10 others were sent to a hospital in Clearwater, Florida, after a recreational boat struck a ferry carrying dozens of festival- and beachgoers and then fled the…
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Deadly Clearwater Ferry crash: Passengers to receive $300K settlement from PSTA
A $300,000 settlement approved by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will be split among 37 passengers involved in a deadly April 2025 Clearwater Ferry crash near the Memorial…
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Hulk Hogan's son arrested on DUI charge in Florida city where he was involved in a car crash 16 years ago
Hulk Hogan’s son was arrested Saturday and charged with driving under the influence in Clearwater, Florida, the city where he was arrested 16 years ago in a car crash that critical…