JAY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Jay 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 Jay.
COMPUTED 2026-07-18 14:56 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 · 2026-07-18 14:51 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-18 14:51 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-18 14:51 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-18 14:51 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.
Renasia Lubin (FL)
Leara Taylor (FL)
Bryson Smith (FL)
Shanoya Nicholson (FL)
Jaylani Burgess-Baatz (FL)
Jordan Moore (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 26-19426- | Melly Edith Diaz | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19427- | Jose Luis Londono | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19428- | Alfredo Arroyo and Julie Arroyo | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19429- | Jorge Armando Jimenez Rodriguez | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19430- | Tamika Alecia Tamara Scott | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-19431- | Dian Delrose Satchell White | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-06269- | Alec Hunter Park and Alexa Rose Park | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05405- | Giovanna C'staria Thompson | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05406- | Elizabeth Powell | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-05407- | Michael Hasbrouck and Rebecca Hasbrouck | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-03214- | Jennifer Michelle Bell | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-24881 | Santiago v. Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security | 07/17/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Santa Rosa County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Santa Rosa County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I see if there are registered offenders nearby in Bagdad?▼
Registered sex offenders near Bagdad, Florida (Santa Rosa County) are found through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Sexual Offenders and Predators Search at https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/offenderSearch.jsf — search by ZIP code (32530 for Bagdad), city, or address with a 1-mile and 5-mile radius. Results show photo, current address, registration status, qualifying offense, and risk classification (Predator vs Offender) under §943.0435 F.S. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office at https://www.santarosasheriff.org also publishes county-specific registrants and notifies neighbors when a sexual predator moves within ¼ mile per §775.21 F.S. Federal NSOPW search at https://www.nsopw.gov queries all 50 states. Florida law requires offenders to register twice yearly (predators 4 times) with the local sheriff and report any change of address within 48 hours. Failing to register is a third-degree felony. Free FDLE Address Alert email notifications cover any new offender registering within a chosen ZIP code.
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 Jay, 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 · Jay, 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 Jay, FL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MARK ELDER | JAY |
| JOSEPH WOLFE | JAY |
| TRI-CITY HOME MEDICAL, INC. | JAY |
| EDWARD JORGENSEN | JAY |
| MARK ATES | JAY |
| PAUL MCMELLON | JAY |
| JEFFERY KELLEY | JAY |
| JOHN-STEWART SMITH | JAY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
💰 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 8
City of Jay, FL
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Tallahassee Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Communicating Threats to Injure Children
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Yields 27 Year Prison Sentence for Hardee County Methamphetamine Trafficker
Jul 16, 2026
FBI Field Office
Pensacola Tax Preparers Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy & Filing False Returns
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Brooksville Man Found Guilty of Receiving, Distributing, and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Tallahassee Man Sent to Federal Prison for Theft of Government Funds in Stolen Valor Prosecution
Jul 15, 2026
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Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Federal Child Exploitation Crimes in Alachua County, Florida
Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers more than $500K in back wages from San Diego deli for 6 workers
Jul 17, 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 Jay
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Sex offender eyed as Jay Florida town manager. What to know about Jay.
Jay, a rural community in the western Florida Panhandle, was mostly know for its cotton until the planned hire of a sex offender made headlines.
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Jay puts off decision whether to hire sex offender as city manager indefinitely
In a room full of supporters and critics of Jay's plan to promote convicted sex offender April Watson, Jay's Council put off the hire indefinitely.
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Is Fishback eligible to run for Florida governor? Jay Collins says no
Florida’s lieutenant governor says Fishback doesn’t meet the state’s requirement that candidates for governor live in Florida. Both are longshots to win the GOP nomination for gove…
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Campaigning for governor, Jay Collins trades jacket for shooting drills
The former state senator and Green Beret is trying to win the Republican primary next month but trailing far behind frontrunner Byron Donalds.
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Florida men indicted in armed home invasion where suspect posed as utility worker, 13-year-old zip-tied: DOJ
A Tampa man allegedly posed in a utility worker disguise to rob a family at gunpoint, zip-tying victims including a 13-year-old boy inside their home.