The state said it returned more than $34 million in unclaimed property to Floridians in April.
And officials in Tallahassee say there’s still plenty to be spoken for.
“I want every cent of unclaimed property to be returned to its rightful owner as quickly as possible,” Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said.
The state defines “unclaimed property” as a financial asset that is unknown or lost, or has been left inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by its owner.
Patronis said the state is holding some type of property for an estimated one in five Floridians.
The most common types of unclaimed property include dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, and refunds, according to Florida Department of Financial Services.
In April, Patronis said Orlando ranked third out of Florida’s metro regions for the most property returned to residents.
April 2024 Unclaimed Property Returns by Region:
- Tampa/St. Pete – $7.7 Million
- Miami – $7.2 Million
- Orlando – $6.2 Million
- West Palm Beach – $5.2 Million
- Jacksonville – $2.3 Million
- Fort Myers/Naples – $2 Million
- Tallahassee – $1.2 Million
- Pensacola – $1.1 Million
- Gainesville – $848,765
- Panama City – $350,753
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