WELAKA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Welaka 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 Welaka.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 12:25 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FL Courts
FDLE
FL DOC Inmate
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 11:58 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 11:58 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 11:58 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 11:58 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
ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE
Wanted
KHALID AHMED SATARY
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.
Mariah Guthrie (FL)
Jirmane Mobley (FL)
Aniah Graves (FL)
Rhianna Outlaw (FL)
Shanoya Nicholson (FL)
Carmyn Veler (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 26-20139- | Simone Angelica Brown | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20140- | Cynthia Marie Stevens-Young | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20141- | Julissa Gonzalez | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30792- | Darius Alexander Jordan | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-01895- | Dania Modesta Roig Puentes | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05863- | Lorraine Yvette Mayfield | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05864- | Andrew Charles Netzley and Joyce Emily Smith | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05865- | Michael Vance McIntosh and Susan June McIntosh | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05866- | Amber Rae Powers | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06769- | Luis Rafael Ceballo Velasquez | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06770- | Zachary Michael Varnes | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06771- | Charles Edward Brooks, Jr. and Cheryl Ann Brooks | 07/30/2026 |
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 Welaka, 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 · Welaka, 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) 7
City of Welaka, FL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| WELAKA PHARMACY, LLC | WELAKA |
| WELAKA CLINIC INC | WELAKA |
| WELAKA PHARMACY LLC | WELAKA |
| BERNARD A. PRUDENCIO M.D.PA | WELAKA |
| SHIRLEY ADAMS | WELAKA |
| JAKIERRA OATES | WELAKA |
| SHIRLEY ADAMS DBA FIVE OAKS REST HOME | WELAKA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BERM CONSTRUCTION | WELAKA |
| WELAKA PINE LAKE | WELAKA |
| WELAKA, TOWN OF WWTF | WELAKA |
| COMMUNICATION LINE INSTALL- AT&T PROJECT | WELAKA |
| WELAKA LANDING | WELAKA |
| COMMERICAL RETAIL STORE | WELAKA |
| SPORTSMAN'S LODGE CONDOS | WELAKA |
| WELAKA FOX LAKE | WELAKA |
💰 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 3
City of Welaka, FL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 832370985 | Friends of Welaka Inc. |
| 842779993 | Greater Welaka Volunteer Fire Department Inc. |
| 853075681 | Beyond Basic Needs Inc. |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Tax Return and Agrees to Pay the IRS More Than $34 Million in Restitution
Jul 30, 2026
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Tallahassee Man Faces 25 Years in Prison After Conviction for Federal Drug-Trafficking and Possession of Firearms
Jul 30, 2026
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Tallahassee Woman Federally Indicted for Defrauding Tallahassee Housing Authority of $378,000
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Cuban National Sentenced for His Role in an International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Jul 30, 2026
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Healthcare Executive and Telemarketing Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Exploiting Elderly Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries in $35 Million Fraud Scheme
Jul 30, 2026
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
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 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 Welaka
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Mug shot of 9-year-old boy posted by Florida sheriff’s office sees swift, furious backlash
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