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Record $92M Unclaimed Property Returned to Floridians in March 2026

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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced a record $92 million in unclaimed property returned to residents in March 2026, surpassing the previous month's record of $88 million. Returns were distributed across 10 regions statewide, with Tampa/St. Pete leading at $24.3 million, followed by Orlando and Miami at $18.6 million and $18 million respectively. Unclaimed property includes dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, and tangible assets from abandoned safe deposit boxes.

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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced a record $92 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians in March 2026, setting a new monthly record. The Department of Financial Services distributed returns across 10 regions statewide. No new regulations or compliance obligations were created.

This announcement has no direct regulatory implications for businesses or regulated entities. It is an informational press release celebrating program achievements and directing citizens to FLTreasureHunt.gov to search for potential unclaimed property.

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Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Continues to Break Records with $92 Million Returned in Unclaimed Property in March

4/16/2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced a record $92 million in unclaimed property was returned in March. This sets a new record after an $88 million return made last month by CFO Ingoglia. You can visit FLTreasureHunt.gov">FLTreasureHunt.gov to search for your unclaimed property.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “Another record-breaking month demonstrates how hard our office is working to return lost financial assets to Floridians. Florida families could have extra money just waiting for them to claim before summertime. To check out if you have unclaimed property, please visit FLTreasureHunt.gov.”

Unclaimed property from the Department of Financial Services is when a financial asset becomes abandoned, unknown, lost, or left inactive after a business, bank, or other government entity holds it for 5 years.

Examples of unclaimed property include dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, and refunds. Unclaimed property can also include tangible assets such as watches, jewelry, coins, currency, stamps, historical items, etc., from abandoned safe deposit boxes.

March 2026 Unclaimed Property Returns by Region

  • Pensacola – $3.5 Million
  • Panama City – $1.06 Million
  • Tallahassee – $2.4 Million
  • Jacksonville – $5.9 Million
  • Gainesville – $1 Million
  • Orlando – $18.6 Million
  • Tampa/ St. Pete – $24.3 Million
  • Fort Myers/ Naples – $5 Million
  • West Palm Beach – $13.02 Million
  • Miami – $18 Million To search for unclaimed property or to claim an account, go online to FLTreasureHunt.gov. ###

About the CFO
Florida
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as
the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the
head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees
billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer
dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential
services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO
Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they
risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.

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FL DFS
Published
April 16th, 2026
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Notice
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Non-binding
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Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

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Consumers
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Unclaimed property administration
Geographic scope
Florida US-FL

Taxonomy

Primary area
Financial Services
Operational domain
Finance
Topics
Banking Insurance

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