News Summary
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer announced the return of over $44 million in unclaimed property to residents as part of a state initiative to reunite citizens with their lost financial assets. This announcement highlights the ongoing efforts to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that Floridians can reclaim dormant assets such as bank accounts and insurance proceeds. The program emphasizes financial transparency and aids families, small businesses, and the overall economic health of the state.
Tallahassee, Florida — In July 2025, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, announced a significant milestone for residents as the state returned over $44 million in unclaimed property. This sum represents a concerted effort to reunite Floridians with financial assets that are typically overlooked or forgotten.
Unclaimed property encompasses a range of financial assets deemed unknown, lost, inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by their owners. This can include dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, refunds, and contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes.
The breakdown of the total amount returned is structured by region across Florida. Notable figures include:
- Pensacola: $734,180
- Panama City: $571,239
- Tallahassee: $1.4 million
- Jacksonville: $3 million
- Gainesville: $1 million
- Orlando: $8.2 million
- Tampa/St. Pete: $9.9 million
- Fort Myers/Naples: $2.4 million
- West Palm Beach: $7.1 million
- Miami: $10.2 million
To facilitate the process of claiming unclaimed property, residents can utilize the online platform FLTreasureHunt.gov. This service allows Floridians to search for and reclaim their lost assets efficiently and safely.
The initiative highlights the state’s commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars and aims to strengthen Florida’s fiscal health. By targeting unclaimed assets, the program is designed to benefit hardworking taxpayers, families, and small businesses, echoing former CFO Jimmy Patronis’ prior efforts in returning such properties during his tenure.
According to established guidelines, unclaimed property is held by business or government entities for a set period, typically five years, before being reported and submitted to the Florida Department of Financial Services. This process ensures that any abandoned assets are accounted for and made available to their rightful owners.
Ingoglia’s office remains focused on a mission to restore these assets to their rightful places, reaffirming the goal of putting money and financial resources back where they belong. The successful return of more than $44 million reflects the continuous efforts being made to connect individuals with their unclaimed property.
As the program progresses, residents are encouraged to check for any unclaimed properties that may belong to them, as many individuals remain unaware of the existence of such assets. The proactive measures undertaken by the state underscore an ongoing dedication to financial transparency and public service, aiming to enhance the economic well-being of Florida’s communities.
As the situation develops, Floridians are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to reclaim potential lost funds that could make a significant difference in their lives. The return of unclaimed property is anticipated not only to strengthen families and small businesses financially but also to contribute positively to the overall economic landscape of Florida.
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- Boca Raton Tribune
- Wikipedia: Unclaimed Property
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- Sun Sentinel
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Property
- Click Orlando
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- Miami Herald
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