TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $33 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during January.
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Since Patronis took office in 2017, more than $2.7 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida residents.
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I’m excited to announce that our Unclaimed Property team returned more than $33 million in unclaimed property this January to Floridians statewide. This Valentines Day, share the love with your friends, family, and your own business by visiting FLTreasureHunt.gov and searching for your unclaimed property today. It’s estimated that one in five Floridians has unclaimed property just waiting to be claimed, with an average claim of $825. Don’t delay – claim it!
— CFO Jimmy Patronis
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January 2025 Unclaimed Property Returns by Region:
- Orlando – $4,456,108
- Pensacola – $631,014
- Panama City – $542,482
- Tallahassee – $605,361
- Jacksonville – $1,550,705
- Gainesville – $529,415
- Tampa/St. Pete – $5,038,301
- Fort Myers/Naples – $2,699,520
- West Palm Beach – $11,297,243
- Miami – $5,753,206
Unclaimed property is a financial asset that is unknown or lost or has been left inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by its owner.
The most common types of unclaimed property are dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, and refunds.
To search for unclaimed property or to claim an account, go online to FLTreasureHunt.gov.
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