Many Florida government and Florida county resources are buried among .gov websites and pages that no one can find.

We created this ultimate resource roundup for the state of Florida and all Florida counties to put all the resources in one place, allowing you to find exactly what you need, quickly.

Here you’ll be able to find:

Florida Government Resources for Consumers, such as employment, taxes, public records, clerk of courts, real estate records, and Florida government benefits programs.

Let’s get started.

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CHAPTER 1:
FL Counties & Maps

CHAPTER 2:
FL Trackers

CHAPTER 3:
FL Employment Resources

CHAPTER 4:
FL Public Records

CHAPTER 5:
FL DMV Quick Ref

CHAPTER 6:
FL Consumer Licenses

CHAPTER 7:
FL Taxes

CHAPTER 8:
FL Residency

CHAPTER 9:
FL Child Support

CHAPTER 10:
FL Health Resources

CHAPTER 11:
FL Laws Quick Ref

CHAPTER 12:
FL Gov Assistance & Benefit Programs

Florida Counties and Maps

If you’re looking for an interactive map of all Florida Counties, you can find that here. (Click the image to jump to the interactive map that you can also draw on)

List of Florida Counties

Alachua County

The county is known for its diverse culture, local music, and artisans. Much of its economy revolves around the university, which had nearly 55,000 students in fall 2016.

Alachua County Resource Page

Baker County

Baker County is included in the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1864 the Battle of Olustee, which was the only major American Civil War battle in Florida, was fought near Lake City in Baker County.

Baker County Resource Page

Bay County

Bay County is best known for its white sand beaches and emerald green water, where large pods of dolphins swim year-round. These beaches attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.

Bay County Resource Page

Bradford County

Bradford County is a rural community located in Northeast Florida. It is home to the City of Starke, City of Lawtey, City of Hampton and the Town of Brooker with Starke being the county seat.

Bradford County Resource Page

Brevard County

With an economy strongly influenced by the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County is also known as the Space Coast. As such, it was designated with the telephone area code 321, as in 3-2-1 liftoff.

Brevard County Resource Page

Broward County

Broward County is one of the three counties in South Florida that make up the Miami metropolitan area. It is also Florida’s seventh-largest county in terms of land area, with 1,322.8 square miles (3,426 km2).

Broward County Resource Page

Calhoun County

Calhoun County was created in 1838 and named for the South Carolina United States Senator, John C. Calhoun. Present Calhoun County has been a part of Escambia, Gadsden, Jackson, Washington and Layfette (the lost county).

Calhoun County Resource Page

Charlotte County

Charlotte County was named for the Bay of Charlotte Harbor. “Charlotte” came from “Carlota” (Spanish). Charlotte County comprises the Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the North Port-Sarasota, FL Combined Statistical Area.

Charlotte County Resource Page

Citrus County

Citrus County is located on the west central coast of Florida. Its county seat is Inverness, and its largest community is Homosassa Springs. Citrus County comprises the Homosassa Springs, Fla. Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Citrus County Resource Page

Clay County

Clay County is a county located in the northeastern part of Florida. It is named in honor of Henry Clay, a famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky, and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century.

Clay County Resource Page

Collier County

Collier County is the southernmost county in Southwest Florida. This county includes the city of Naples is one of the wealthiest cities in America. It is home to The Gulf Coast Visitor Center for Everglades National Park.

Collier County Resource Page

DeSoto County

DeSoto County was created in 1887 from Manatee County. It was named for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, whose name was also honored in Hernando County. DeSoto County comprises the Arcadia, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the North Port-Sarasota, FL Combined Statistical Area.

DeSoto County Resource Page

Dixie County

Dixie County is a county located in the Big Bend region of the northern part of Florida. Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County and named for “Dixie”, the common nickname for the southern United States.

Dixie County Resource Page

Duval County

Spanning more than 840 square miles, Duval County is home to Jacksonville, the largest city by land in the contiguous United States, the most populated in Florida and one of the most military-friendly in the country.

Duval County Resource Page

Escambia County

As the most northwestern county in the state of Florida, Escambia County stretches north to Alabama and south to the emerald green Gulf of Mexico. Along with a rich culture, history and natural beauty, Escambia County is known for its temperate climate, allowing year-round access to a variety of outdoor activities.

Escambia County Resource Page

Flagler County

Flagler county was named for Henry Morrison Flagler, who built the Florida East Coast Railway. The County is located in the Northeast area of the state. It is well-known for its coquina beaches and quaint beach community atmosphere.

Flagler County Resource Page

Franklin County

Franklin county includes several large preserved areas and rivers and has been home to commercial timber and fishing industry. More recently it has become popular for tourism and retirement. It includes several rivers, state parks, and islands.

Franklin County Resource Page

Gadsden County

Gadsden County was named for James Gadsden of South Carolina, who served as Andrew Jackson’s aide-de-camp in Florida in 1818. Gadsden County is historically known for its tobacco crop which is obsolete today.

Gadsden County Resource Page

Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County is a county located in the north central part of Florida. Organized in 1925 from the western part of Alachua, it is the last county to be formed in the state. Gilchrist County is included in the Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Gilchrist County Resource Page

Glades County

Glades County created, in 1921, from Desoto County. It was named for the Florida Everglades, though most of the county is prairie and pinelands. It is one of five counties surrounding Lake Okeechobee and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail.

Glades County Resource Page

Gulf County

Gulf County, created in 1925, was named for the Gulf of Mexico. Wewahitchka was its first county seat and the 1927 Gulf County Courthouse is still in existence. By way of the Intracoastal Waterway, Gulf County is one of a small number of counties in the United States to be under two time zones, Eastern and Central in this case.

Gulf County Resource Page

Hamilton County

Hamilton County was created in 1827 from portions of Jefferson County. It was named for Alexander Hamilton, first United States Secretary of the Treasury. It is the only county in Florida entirely north of Interstate 10.

Hamilton County Resource Page

Hardee County

Hardee County is located in what is known as the “Bone Valley” which contains most of North America’s phosphate deposits and a large portion of the world’s deposits. It was named for Cary A. Hardee, Governor of Florida from 1921 to 1925. Hardee County was created in 1921.

Hardee County Resource Page

Hendry County

Hendry County was created in 1923. It was named for Captain Francis A. Hendry, a Florida cattle rancher, politician, and officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The county borders Lake Okeechobee; the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail runs through Hendry County.

Hendry County Resource Page

Hernando County

Hernando County is a county located on the west central coast of Florida. It is included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2005, Hernando was the 35th fastest-growing county in the country.

Link to County Resource Page

Highlands County

Highlands County was created in 1921 along with Charlotte, Glades, and Hardee, when they were separated from DeSoto County. It was named for the terrain of the county. It boasted the fifth-oldest population in America in 2012.

Highlands County Resource Page

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County is a county located in the west central portion of state of Florida. It is home to Alafia River State Park and Hillsborough River state parks, and to the C. W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir and Lithia Springs, one of the largest natural springs in Florida.

Hillsborough County Resource Page

Holmes County

Holmes County is a county located in the northwestern part of state of Florida, in the Panhandle. Holmes Creek – the county’s eastern boundary – bore that name before the county was created, but it was originally named Weekaywehatchee (a Creek Indian name meaning “spring creek”).

Holmes County Resource Page

Indian River County

Indian River County is a county located in the Treasure Coast region of state of Florida. It is Florida’s 7th richest county and in 2000 was the 87th richest county in the U.S. by per capita income.

Indian River County Resource Page

Jackson County

Jackson County is located Florida’s northwestern border with Alabama. It was created by the Florida Territorial Council in 1822 out of Escambia County, at the same time that Duval County was organized from land of St. Johns County.

Jackson County Resource Page

Jefferson County

Jefferson County is located in the Big Bend region in the northern part of state of Florida. Jefferson County was created in 1827. It was named for Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, who had died the year before the county’s establishment.

Jefferson County Resource Page

Lafayette County

Lafayette County is located in the north central portion of the state of Florida. was created on December 23, 1856 from part of Madison County. It is a prohibition or partially dry county, allowing retail sales of beer.

Lafayette County Resource Page

Lake County

Lake County is a county located in the central portion of the state of Florida. It was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter and Orange counties. It was named for the many lakes contained within its borders (250 named lakes and 1,735 other bodies of water).

Lake County Resource Page

Lee County

Lee County is located in southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast. It was created in 1887 from Monroe County. Today, Fort Myers is the center of a popular tourist area in Southwest Florida and the seat of Lee County.

Lee County Resource Page

Leon County

Leon County is a county located in the Panhandle of the state of Florida. It was named after the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. The county seat is Tallahassee, which is also the state capital and home of many politicians, lobbyists, jurists, and attorneys.

Leon County Resource Page

Levy County

Levy County is a county located on the Gulf coast in the northern part of Florida. It was created in 1845, after the Seminole Wars. It was named for David Levy Yulee, a planter elected in 1841 as the state’s territorial delegate to the US House of Representatives, where he served two terms.

Levy County Resource Page

Liberty County

Liberty County was created in 1855 and is named after the American ideal of liberty. The Apalachicola National Forest occupies half the county. It is bordered on the west by the Apalachicola River.

Liberty County Resource Page

Madison County

Madison County is located in the north central portion of the state of Florida, and borders the state of Georgia to the north. It was named for James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, who served from 1809 to 1817.

Madison County Resource Page

Manatee County

Manatee County is part of the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its county seat and largest city is Bradenton. The county was created in 1855 and named for the Florida manatee, Florida’s official marine mammal.

Manatee County Resource Page

Marion County

Marion County was named after Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War officer from South Carolina who is considered one of the fathers of modern guerilla warfare. It boasts one of Florida’s first tourist attractions: Silver Springs drew crowds as early as before the Civil War. 

Marion County Resource Page

Martin County

Martin County is a county located in the Treasure Coast region of the state of Florida. It was created in 1925 with the northern portion coming from St. Lucie County and southern portion coming from Palm Beach County. It was named for John W. Martin, Governor of Florida from 1925 to 1929.

Martin County Resource Page

Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is a county in the southeastern part of state of Florida. It is the most populous county in Florida and the seventh-most populous county in the United States. It includes portions of two national parks, the Everglades National Park and the Biscayne National Park.

Miami-Dade County Resource Page

Monroe County

Monroe County was named for James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, who served from 1817 to 1825. Although 87% of the county’s land area is on the mainland, that region is part of the Everglades and is virtually uninhabited, with only 17 people in total. Over 99% of the county’s population lives on the Florida Keys.

Monroe County Resource Page

Nassau County

Nassau County is the northeasternmost county of the U.S. state of Florida. It was created in 1824 from Duval County. It was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany. The county seat and the largest incorporated city is Fernandina Beach.

Nassau County Resource Page

Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the state of Florida, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line. Okaloosa is a Choctaw word meaning “black water”.

Okaloosa County Resource Page

Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County was incorporated in 1917. It was named for Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for the Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). It comprises the Okeechobee, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie, FL Combined Statistical Area.

Okeechobee County Resource Page

Orange County

Orange County is located in the central portion of the state of Florida. It is the central county of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also known for Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks.

Orange County Resource Page

Osceola County

Osceola County is named for the Indian leader Osceola, whose name means “Black Drink Cry [Asi Yaholo]”. It was created in 1887. On July 21, 1821, Florida was divided into two counties, named Escambia County to the west and St. John’s County to the east.

Osceola County Resource Page

Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County is the third-most populous county in the state of Florida and the 25th-most populous county in the United States. Named after one of its oldest settlements, Palm Beach, the county was established in 1909, after being split from Dade County.

Palm Beach County Resource Page

Pasco County

Pasco County is located on the west central coast of state of Florida. Its county seat is Dade City, and its largest city is New Port Richey. The county is named after Samuel Pasco. It includes numerous parks and trails located along rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, lakes, and highway/railroad right-of-ways.

Pasco County Resource Page

Pinellas County

Pinellas County is located on the west-central coast of the state of Florida. The county is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clearwater is the county seat, and St. Petersburg is the largest city.

Pinellas County Resource Page

Polk County

Polk County is a county located in the central portion of the state of Florida. Polk County is home to one public university, one state college, and four private universities. One Fortune 500 company, Publix Super Markets, has headquarters in the county.

Polk County Resource Page

Putnam County

Putnam County is located in the northeastern part of the state of Florida. The county is centrally located between Jacksonville, Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach. Its county seat is Palatka

Putnam County Resource Page

Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County is located in the northwestern portion of the state of Florida. The county seat is Milton, which lies in the geographic center of the county. Other major communities within Santa Rosa County are Navarre, Pace, Milton, and Gulf Breeze.

Santa Rosa County Resource Page

Sarasota County

Sarasota County is located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast. It was created in 1921. Sarasota County is part of the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Sarasota County Resource Page

Seminole County

Seminole County was created on April 25, 1913, out of the northern portion of Orange County by the Florida Legislature. It was named for the Seminole people who historically lived throughout the area. The name “Seminole” is thought to be derived from the Spanish word cimarron, meaning “wild” or “runaway.”

Seminole County Resource Page

St. Johns County

The county was established in 1821. It is one of the two original counties established after Florida was ceded to the United States, at the start of the Florida Territorial period, and corresponded roughly with the former colonial province of East Florida. It was named for the St. Johns River, which runs along its western border.

St Johns County Resource Page

St. Lucie County

According to historians, it is believed that the name “St. Lucie” was first given to this area by the Spanish. The name was given after the Spanish began construction of a fort on December 13 – the feast day of the Roman Catholic Saint Lucia. 

St Lucie County Resource Page

Sumter County

Sumter County is a county located in the central portion of the state of Florida. Sumter County was created in 1853. It was named for General Thomas Sumter, a general in the American Revolutionary War.

Sumter County Resource Page

Suwannee County

Suwannee County was created in 1858, as railways were constructed through the area connecting it to Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and points north. It was named after the Suwannee River, which forms the county’s northern, western, and much of its southern border.

Suwannee County Resource Page

Taylor County

Taylor County is a county located in the Big Bend region in the northern part of the state of Florida. The county hosts the annual Florida Forest Festival and has been long known as the “Tree Capital of the South” since a 1965 designation from then-Governor W. Haydon Burns.

Taylor County Resource Page

Union County

Union County is a county located in the north-central portion of Florida, the smallest in the state. It was named to honor the concept of unity. Union County is the location of Union Correctional Institution and the Reception and Medical Center (RMC).

Union County Resource Page

Volusia County

Volusia County is located in the east-central part of Florida, stretching between the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. It was named after its largest community, Volusia, when the Florida legislature created it by dividing Orange County on December 29, 1854.

Volusia County Resource Page

Wakulla County

Wakulla County is a county located in the Big Bend region in the northern portion of Florida. It is part of the Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has a near-absence of any municipal population, with two small municipalities holding about 3% of the population.

Wakulla County Resource Page

Walton County

Walton County is located on the Emerald Coast in the northwestern part of Florida, with its southern border on the Gulf of Mexico. The county is home to the highest natural point in Florida: Britton Hill, at 345 feet (105 m). It was named for Colonel George Walton, Jr., secretary of the Florida Territory from 1821 to 1826.

Walton County Resource Page

Washington County

Washington County is a county located in the northwestern part of Florida, in the Panhandle. Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, the area was first settled by those seeking both economic and political freedom in this frontier land of vast timber and mineral resources.

Washington County Resource Page

Florida Trackers

Here is a list of interesting data trackers for the State of Florida.

Florida Employment Resources

See opportunities and land your dream job in Florida. Here is a list you can check for job openings.

Florida Government Job Assistance Programs

List of programs and resources:

• Florida Reemployment Assistance (Insurance) Program
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Workforce Programs

Florida Reemployment Assistance (Insurance) Program

The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own (as determined under Florida law, and meet other eligibility requirements of Florida law.

You can find that resource here here

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Workforce Programs

Choose among the 18 programs offered by the Department of Economic Opportunity of Florida and see what category you belong to.

You can find that resource here

Free Resources to Help You Find a Job in Florida

List of programs and resources to help Florida residents find a job.

• State of Florida Careers
• Career Souce Southwest Florida
• Employ Florida
• Teach In Florida
• CareerSource Centers

State of Florida Careers

Search for a career in one of our many locations in Florida.

You can learn more here

Career Souce Southwest Florida

CareerSource Southwest Florida is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

You can learn more here

Employ Florida

Get advice about your resume, apply for jobs, and research careers. Employ Florida is your online resource for employment.

You can learn more here

Teach In Florida

This website provides many additional employment and career resources for those interested in careers in Florida’s school system.

You can learn more here

CareerSource Centers

Locate the nearest CareerSource center that can help you with your job search.

You can learn more here

Unemployment in Florida

Florida Public Records

Accessing public records can be time-consuming especially if you don’t know how and where to get them. Here are a comprehensive list and instructions on how to get various records you might need.

Where can I get access to Florida Public Records?

To many, including myself, it can be confusing where one can get access to public records, whether you’re looking for Marriage & Divorce Records, Criminal Records, Court Cases, or Florida Property Records.

Public Government Records are usually stored at one of the following Levels:

• Federal Level
  • The most common are usually Federal court cases which you can search for here. There are 94 district or trial courts in the US, and they are called U.S. District Courts. There is at least one district court in each state.
• State Level – Florida
  • For Florida (state level) Court Records here are the best places to look for the records:
  • Florida Supreme Court Records
  • District Courts of Appeal Records
• County Level
  • This is where most of the records live that citizens care about, such as marriage and divorce records, birth and death records, and criminal arrest records. Also many court case records can be found here. Refer to our search list for Florida County Public records to search the appropriate county records.
• City Level
  • This is mostly for licenses and permits. For most citizen public records, refer to the Florida counties and their respective record offices.

Can I Access Florida Public Records for Free?

Yes. Public records are not considered privileged or confidential, and generally pertain to the administering of government activities. Through the Freedom of Information Act, you have access to a wide breadth of government records.

What Florida Records are Considered Public Records?

Generally speaking, public records have been filed by government agencies, or by individuals (submitted to a government agency). These include, but are not limited to:

• Marriage Records
• Divorce Records
• Property Deed, Appraisal, and Tax Records
• Criminal Arrest History Records
• Court Cases
• and many other…

What Florida Records are Not Considered Public Records?

Generally speaking, the following records are not considered Public Records:

• Records containing HIPAA protected health information
• Private company records not filed to a government agency
• Trade Secrets
• Criminal Investigation Records
• Records that have been ordered “sealed” by a court
• Certain Lawsuit Settlements
• and more…

Where Can I Find Florida Property and Land Records?

If you’re looking for Florida Property, Appraisal, or Property Tax Records, you’ll need to search the Florida county database where the property is located. These pages can be hard to find, so we compiled a list of all the Florida county property search pages here.

Florida Counties Public Records Lookup Database

To make it easy for you, we compiled all the Public Records Search links for each Florida county. Check them out below.

Florida Drivers License Records

How to Lookup My Driving Record in Florida

1. You may review the current status of your driver license online at no cost by using the Online Driver License Check.
2. You may purchase your own 3-year, 7-year, or complete driver record from any driver license service center, court clerks who provide this service, or from a private vendor.
3. To purchase a copy of your driver record by mail, fully complete and sign the Driver License Record Request Form and mail it to the address below with the appropriate Driver History Records fee.
4. Personal information on driver records is protected by the Driver Privacy Protection Act. To obtain a copy of another person’s driver record by mail, please submit the Driver License Record Request Form, which includes the individual’s full name, date of birth or approximate age, social security number, Florida driver license number (if available) and the address where to send the record, along with the appropriate Driver History Records fee to the address below.
   
   Bureau of Records
   2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 52
   Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0575
   
   Check or money orders should be made payable to the Division of Motorist Services.  Please allow ten business days for processing.

Florida Background Check

Florida VIN and Vessel Records Lookup

How to do a VIN Check in Florida

Similarly, Florida DMV offers Vehicle Information Check. Enter the title or the VIN of your Florida-vehicle to conduct a VIN search.

Conduct VIN search here

How to do a Florida Vessel Lookup

If you need to review documentation on a boat or another vessel, you can search for records by entering the vessel’s name or official U.S. Coast Guard identification number on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website.

The vessel documentation you will receive lists a wide range of identifying information, including the vessel’s current name, previous names, homeport, hull number and more. However, you will not receive any information classified as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

1. Go to USCG Vessel Search Page
2. Enter the Vessel Name, Number, or Hull ID, and click Run Report
3. In the Results, Click on the Vessel you’re interested in
4. View the Vessel Details including homeport, hull number and more

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Florida Marriage Records

Florida Divorce Records

Florida Death Records

Florida Criminal and Arrest Records

You can find someone’s criminal or arrest records in Florida for $25 through the FDLE Criminal History Information Page, and get a certified copy of the report for another $25. A search will get your instant results, and may return as many as 5 possible matches, based on your criteria.

Florida Court Case Records

If you’re interested in obtaining court case records there are a few ways to do it.

• First, you can request the records in-person. Find the Florida Clerk of Court for your county here.
• Second, you can call the appropriate Florida County by phone to request the records.
• Third, and the easiest way, is to look up the Florida court records online. Here we have compiled a list of all the links where you can look up Florida public court records online.

Florida Clerks of Court List

List of all the Clerks of Court, websites, contact info, and overview

Florida Real Estate, Property & Deed Records

A property owner can simply request, from the County recorder, a certified copy of the document either in person, or by mail. A certified copy has the same legal significance as the original document. 

If requested by mail, the party requesting the document must enclose a check for applicable fees, payable to the County, and provide the book and page number where the document is located. If the book and page number where the document is located is unknown, then the County will charge an additional records search charge to find the Deed.

How To Look Up A Florida Property Deed:

In order to look up a Florida Deed, you will need to first determine the name of the county where the property is located. For example, if you need to find a property in the City of Davie, Florida, then you will look in Broward County public records. Next, you navigate to the county public records website that corresponds with the county of where the property is located. Each Florida County has a free search engine for public records. Below you can find links to each counties search engine.

Florida Property Deed & Record Search for All Counties:

Florida Quit Claim Deeds

Florida DMV Guide (What You Need to Know)

Registering Your Vehicle in Florida

Florida Vehicle Standards

list of the standards. Don’t make this too long, but basic overview with the most important items.

Brakes:
Your car must have two braking systems. Each must be able to stop the car alone. The parking or emergency brake should be strong enough to hold the car on any hill. Your brakes must be able to stop your car within the distance shown on the chart on the right.

Braking Distance
You must be able to stop your car within the distance shown by the black cars when you use the foot brake. For safest driving, keep your brakes in such good condition that you can stop within distance shown by the white cars.

It is important to note that the graph below illustrates the braking distance AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED YOUR BRAKES. To this must be added a REACTION DISTANCE, which is the distance you travel from seeing the danger to putting your foot on the brake pedal. Since 3/4 second is the average reaction time, a motorist will travel 11 feet for each 10 m.p.h. of speed before hitting the brake. At 50 m.p.h. this distance would be 55 feet!

Lights:
Your car must have the following lights:

• Bright (high-beam) headlights which show objects 450 feet ahead.
• Dimmed (low-beam) headlights which show objects 150 feet ahead.
• Two red taillights mounted on the rear, visible from 1,000 feet.
• A white light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet (The plate must be kept clean).
• Two red stoplights. They must be seen from 300 feet in the daytime, and must come on when the foot brake is pressed.

All vehicles, including animal-drawn vehicles, must have at least one white light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the front. They must also have two red lights visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear, or one red light visible to the rear for a distance of 1,000 feet and two red reflectors visible from all distances from 600 feet to 1,000 feet.

Other Equipment Standards

Horn: Your vehicle must have a horn which can be heard from a distance of 200 feet.

Windshield Wiper: Your vehicle must have a windshield wiper in good working order for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield.

Windshields: Must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material which has the effect of making the windshield reflective or in any way non-transparent. It must be free of any stickers not required by law.

Side windows: May not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than 35% of the light.

Rear windows: When the rear window is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which makes the rear window non-transparent, the vehicle must be equipped with side mirrors on both sides.

Directional signals: You must have electrical turn signals if your vehicle measures more than 24 inches from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, or when the distance from the steering post to the rear of the body or load is greater than 14 feet.

Tires: Your tires should have visible tread of at least 2/32 of an inch across the base with no worn spots showing the ply. Smooth tires on wet roads contribute to thousands of serious crashes.

Mirrors: Your car must have at least one rearview mirror which gives a view of the highway at least 200 feet to the rear

Florida Emissions Testing

Basic Overview of Requirements

How to Register Your Vehicle in FL (Fast and Easy)

Renewing Your Vehicle Registration

How To Sell a Vehicle in Florida (Legally)

A Florida Bill of Sale is a document that legally transfers a person’s ownership interest in an item to another person or business. Depending on the item, a Florida Bill of Sale must include certain information. However, any bill of sale used in Florida must contain the name and address of both the buyer and seller and the purchase price. It also needs to be signed by the seller and sometimes the buyer and seller. Some Florida Bills of Sale must be notarized.

You can download here.

Get a Florida Drivers License

What Class of Drivers License Do I Need in FL

1. NON-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES

CLASS E: Any non-commercial motor vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds, including passenger cars, 15 passenger vans including the driver, trucks or recreational vehicles and two or three-wheel motor vehicles 50 cc or less, such as mopeds or small scooters. (see below). Farmers and drivers of authorized emergency vehicles who are exempt from obtaining a commercial driver’s license must obtain a Class E driver license.

Class E driver license restrictions for individuals under 21:

• 16 year olds can only drive between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or the driver is traveling to or from work.
• 17 year olds Can only drive between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed  driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or the driver is traveling to or from work.

CLASS E Learner’s License: Motor vehicles less than 8,000 pounds

• A learner’s license has the following conditions:

• Must have a licensed driver at least 21 years old occupying the closest seat to the right of the driver;
• Can only drive during daylight hours during the first three months from the original issue date and until 10:00 p.m., thereafter; and
• Are not allowed to operate motorcycles.

2. MOTORCYCLES

For those authorized to operate a motorcycle, the following abbreviation will appear on the front of the driver’s license under the expiration date: MOTORCYCLE ALSO or MOTORCYCLE ONLY. 

3. MILITARY

For military servicemembers and families, important information and assistance is available here.

4. COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (CDL)

CLASS A: Trucks or truck combinations weighing with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided towed vehicle is more than 10,000 lbs.

CLASS B: Straight trucks weighing 26,001 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or more.

CLASS C: Vehicles transporting placardable amounts of hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to transport more than 15 persons including the driver with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 26,001 lbs.

How to Transfer Your Drivers License to FL

For Adult drivers who already have a license in another state (List the steps)

How to Get a FL Drivers License (For New Drivers)

For learners permits and those coming of age to drive (list the steps)

How to Get a FL Drivers Motorcycle License

How to Get a FL International Drivers License

Florida Drivers License Test and Check

Drivers License Check – What You Need to Know

The Driver License Check system can be used to review the status of certain items connected to your driver license (e.g. driver status and driver improvement school eligibility) or to update your social security number or insurance information. Parents may also access the driving history of their child with this system.

Drivers License Test – List Resources and practice tests

How to Renew Your Florida Drivers License

How to Get a Replacement Florida Drivers License

Florida Consumer Licenses (What You Need)

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How to Get a Florida Hunting License

How to Get a Florida Concealed Carry Permit

Florida Taxes (What You Need to Pay)

Florida Sales Tax

The state general sales tax rate of Florida is 6%. Florida cities and/or municipalities don’t have a city sales tax. Every 2020 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Florida state rate (6%), the county rate (0% to 2.5%). There is no city sale tax for the Florida cities.

Florida Income Tax

There is no personal income tax in Florida.

Florida Property Taxes

The state’s average effective property tax rate is 0.98%, which is slightly lower than the U.S. average (1.08%). The typical homeowner in Florida pays $1,752 annually in property taxes, although that amount varies greatly between counties. There are some laws that limit the taxes due on owner-occupied homes in Florida.

Florida Tax Exemptions (That You Need to Know)

Property Tax Exemptions

​Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce their property tax liability. The homestead exemption and Save Our Homes assessment limitation help thousands of Florida homeowners save money on their property taxes every year.

Here are guides to learn more:

• Property Tax Exemption for Homestead Property
• Save Our Homes Assessment Limitation and Portability Transfer
• Property Tax Information for First-time Florida Homebuyers

Tax Exemptions for the Disabled

Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens

If you are 65 years old or older, and have had a permanent Florida residence for at least 25 years, you may be entitled to a 100% exemption. Your eligibility for this exemption depends on the county or city where you live, and your income must be below a specified limit.

Tax Exemptions for Veterans and Military

Property Tax Exemptions and Discounts

Eligibility for property tax exemptions depends on satisfying certain requirements. Information is available from the property appraiser’s office in the county where the veteran or surviving spouse owns a homestead or other property.

• An ex-servicemember who was honorably discharged, is a resident of Florida, and who is disabled to a degree of 10% or more because of misfortune or while serving during wartime may be entitled to a $5,000 reduction in his or her property’s assessed value.
• Veterans who are Florida residents and were honorably discharged with a service-related total and permanent disability may be eligible for a total exemption from ad valorem taxes on property they own and use as their homesteads.
• If they meet certain requirements, veterans 65 or older who are partially or totally permanently disabled may receive a discount on the assessed value of property that they own and use as homesteads. The discount is a percentage equal to the percentage of the veteran’s permanent, service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

You should file all required forms and applications for these exemptions with your county property appraiser. If the property appraiser denies your application, you may file a petition with the county’s value adjustment board. For more information, see Petitions to the Value Adjustment Board.

Florida Tax Free Weekend

The Florida tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 2 and ends 11:59 p.m. Aug. 6. During that time, the state sales tax of 6% will be waived on select items.

How To Establish Florida Residency (The Easy Way)

Florida Residency Requirements

• Formal declaration of residency (Declaration of Domicile).
• Designated mailing address.
• Informal statements regarding residency.
• Place of employment.
• Termination of previous residency in another state or country.
• Registration to vote in Florida.
• A Florida driver’s license.
• Florida tags on all vehicles.
• Using a Florida address on federal income tax forms.

Steps to Get Florida Residency (Quickly)

How to Get Florida Residency (For Part Time Living Arrangements)

Florida Child Support

FL Child Support Guidelines

FL Child Support Calculator

Create easy to follow steps of how to calculate what Child Support payments will be $.

What Child Support Covers (and Doesn’t Cover)

How to File for FL Child Support (and Start Getting It)

How to Pay Child Support in Florida

Get Help: Free Child Support Resources for Florida

1. https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/apply/Pages/apply.aspx
2. https://childsupport.floridarevenue.com/Public/Locationmap
3. https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/Contact/Pages/default.aspx

Florida Health Resources

When Should I File a Complaint on a Restaurant or Business?

If you are sick or injured from food you ate, file a Food Illness or Injury Complaint.

If your complaint is about a restaurant, file a Restaurant Complaint.

How to File a Complaint or Report on a Florida Business

Common Florida Laws (That You Need to Know)

Florida Traffic Laws (Common Violations)

Texting and Driving in FL

Texting and driving in Florida is covered by Florida law 316.305. The statute makes it illegal to use your hands to text on any wireless device while driving. This includes mobile phones, notebooks, tablets, laptops, electronic games, a surface, or an iPad.

Cell Phone Use While Driving in FL

Currently, it is illegal to text using a hand-held device while driving. It is also illegal to search for and read information on the internet or while using apps. Lastly, it is illegal to use headphones, earphones or headsets while driving.

Drunk Driving in FL

DUI is an offense under Florida law. The offense is proved by impairment of “normal faculties” or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The following information applies to those with their first conviction.

Fines: If this is your first conviction, your fine will be between $500–$2,000. If your blood alcohol level is .15 or higher, or you have a minor in the vehicle, the fine will be between $2,000–$4,000.

Community Service: If this is your first conviction, you will need to serve a mandatory 50 hrs of community service or an additional fine of $10 for each hour of required community service.

Probation: For first convictions, the total period of probation and incarceration will not be greater than 1 year.

Imprisonment: Imprisonment is at the court’s discretion. Sentencing terms may be served at a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, credited toward the term of imprisonment. For the first conviction, you will receive not more than 6 months. If your blood alcohol level is .15 or higher or there was a minor in the vehicle, you will receive not more than 9 months.

For 2nd, 3rd and 4th convictions, visit http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/duilaws.html

Drunk Boating in FL

Under Florida statute 327.25, any person who operates a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol is guilty of boating under the influence. The blood alcohol limit for a boater over the age of 21 is 0.08 percent – the same as for a person driving a car. An individual under the age of 21 is not allowed to operate a vessel with any alcohol in his or her system. A person can also be arrested for a BUI if an officer believes he or she is under the influence of a chemical substance or a controlled substance that alters the person’s normal abilities.

Reckless Driving in FL

In Florida, Reckless Driving is the operation a motor vehicle in a manner demonstrating a willful or wanton disregard for safety. As a criminal offense, Reckless Driving may carry misdemeanor or felony penalties, depending on whether the incident resulted in serious bodily injury.

Penalties for reckless driving:

The penalties available for reckless driving in Florida will depend on the number of prior offenses and the existence of property damage or personal injury.

• First offense, No Bodily Injury or Property Damage– 2nd-degree misdemeanor, with penalties of up to 90 days in jail or 6 months of probation, and a $500 fine;
• Second or Subsequent Offense– 2nd-degree misdemeanor, with a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and up to a $1,000 fine;
• Property Damage or Injury– 1st-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail or 12 months of probation, and a $1,000 fine;
• Serious Bodily Injury– 3rd-degree felony, with penalties of up to 5 years in prison or 5 years probation, and a $5,000 fine.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident in FL

Under Florida law, Leaving the Scene of an Accident is a criminal offense involving a person’s unlawful departure from the site of a motor vehicle crash. A conviction can result in misdemeanor or felony penalties, depending on whether the accident resulted in injury or death.

The penalties available for leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) will depend on the nature of the harm or damage caused by the crash.

Speeding Violations in FL

Traffic tickets in Florida are handled by individual counties, and the speeding fines will vary slightly depending upon where you are ticketed. There will also be a surcharge attached to your citation – this is a separate court-related fee that the county will assess.

Red Light and Stop Sign Violations in FL

Generally, stop sign and red light violations are noncriminal infractions in Florida. Fine amounts vary depending on the circumstances and where you received the ticket. But generally, a red light or stop sign ticket will cost the driver between $150 and $275 (including fines, fees, and court costs).

A stop sign or light conviction will generally add at least three demerit points to a motorist’s driving record. (Red light camera tickets, however, don’t add any points.) Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension. But eligible motorists can avoid the points by completing “driver improvement school.”

Depending on the situation, a red light or stop sign violation could also result in a reckless driving conviction. And if one of these violations involves the death of another person, vehicular homicide charges are another possibility.

Careless Driving in FL

Careless driving charges are often confused with reckless driving charges, but they are different. Careless driving is when the driver is unaware that the way they are operating their vehicle is potentially dangerous to others. Reckless driving is when the driver knows that they are operating their vehicle in an unsafe manner.

Penalties for Careless Driving

The fine for careless driving will differ depending on the circumstances of the case. If an individual is charged with careless driving the fines are typically between $160 and $500.

Moreover, unlike the majority of moving violations that only give three points on a driver’s license; a careless driving charge is 4 points on a driver’s license. This will cause a driver’s insurance costs to rise and their license may be in jeopardy of a suspension depending on the number of points they have already received on their license.

Improper Lane Change

Improper lane change is when a person changes or attempts to change lanes without an open and clear path.

Penalties for an Improper Lane Change

An improper lane charge is usually given to a person after an accident has occurred and the officers on the scene determine that the cause of the accident was an improper lane change. However, an officer can issue a ticket for an improper lane change if they witness a driver making an improper lane change.

Fines for an improper lane change can range from $65.00 to $300. However if other laws were broken or if people were injured because an accident occurred from the improper lane change the penalties and fines will be much higher.  

In addition, an improper lane change will add three points to a person’s driver’s license which could ultimately lead to a license suspension and higher insurance rates.

Failure to Yield

Failure to yield is when a person does not slow down or come to a stop for a vehicle or pedestrian when they should have.

Florida Law and Yielding

Florida law provides several examples of situations in which a driver is required to yield. These situations are as follows:

• Every driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian worker and flag person that is doing maintenance or construction work on a highway when the driver is notified of the presence of the workers by a flag person, or a warning sign, or a device.
• A driver intending to turn LEFT on an intersection, into an alley, on a private road, or in a driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, or any vehicle passing on the left of the turning vehicle.
• The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a bus that traveling in the same direction which has signaled and is about to enter back into traffic.
• The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway.
• When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
• The driver of a vehicle that is about to enter a public roadway that is not dictated by a traffic control device shall yield the right of way to all oncoming traffic.
• The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required, shall stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway.

Penalties for Failure to Yield

A failure to yield citation, without causing an accident or injury to another person typically results with a fine up to $500. If an accident or injury occurs the fines and penalties will be much higher and a person will most likely be charged with other crimes such as reckless or careless driving in addition to a failing to yield citation.

In addition to fines, a failure to yield citation can lead to license suspension and will add four points to a person’s driver’s license, which will cause insurance rates to increase.

Get Help With Your Florida Traffic Ticket (Free Resource List)

Florida Divorce Laws

FL Divorce Eligibility

To file for divorce in Florida, one of the two parties to the divorce must have lived in the state for at least six months before filing with the court. One exception to this is if you are a member of the military who lives in Florida but is currently stationed outside of the state. The divorce filing must be made in the county in Florida where either of the two parties to the divorce resides.

Grounds for Divorce in FL

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. The only reason that you have to give for filing for divorce is that your marriage is irretrievably broken. In other words, you must show that your relationship is over and you cannot repair it. Additionally, a spouse being mentally incapacitated for three years is also grounds for divorce in Florida.

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in FL?

If the parties can agree to an uncontested divorce but need the assistance of a lawyer to handle all of the paperwork, then the cost will range from about $2,500.00 to $5,000.00, depending on the complexity of the issues and the size of the marital estate. For example, if the parties need to convey several parcels of real estate and divide a government pension built up during a long term marriage, the cost would be greater than a case where the parties have been married for a few years and don’t have any assets or children.

The vast majority of divorce cases are contested and cost between $5,000.00 and $20,000.00. Some of the factors which drive the cost of divorce include (1) the parties can’t agree on a parenting plan (custody) for the children, (2) one party wants alimony and the other refuses to pay it, (3) there are significant assets in the marital estate, (4) there is a prenuptial agreement which was poorly drafted and subject to challenge, (5) one of the parties seeks to relocate the minor children to another state and/or (6) one or both of the parties are dysfunctional, unreasonable or suffer from some form of mental health condition. This list certainly isn’t exhaustive.

How Long Does a Divorce Take in FL?

A divorce can take anywhere between 3 and 24 months depending on whether it is contested or uncontested. The average uncontested divorce takes 3 months. The average contested divorce takes 12 months.

How to get a Divorce Without an Attorney in FL

Get Help With Your Florida Divorce (Free Resource List)

1. Florida Divorce Help and Attorney Advice Center
2. Consumer Pamphlet: Divorce In Florida
3. Family Law Self-Help Information
4. Florida Divorce Laws and Information
5. Florida Divorce Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

Florida Government Assistance and Benefits Programs (Ultimate Guide)

Good list here: https://www.benefits.gov/categories

FL Benefits Programs for Veterans (2020)

• What the program gives you
  • Florida State Veterans Home
  • Veterans Nursing Homes of Florida
  • Basic Property Tax Exemptions
  • Homestead Exemption
  • Driver’s License Fee
  • Florida Veteran Hiring Preference For Government Jobs
  • Tuition Waiver
  • Education for Children Of Deceased Or Disabled Florida Veterans
  • State Park Admission
  • County and Municipal Parks
  • Hunting and Fishing License

• Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide
• Florida Department of Veteran’s Affairs
• Combat Letter Request Form

FL Benefits Programs for Disabled (2020)

1. Disability and Health Program
   • The goals of the program are to include Floridians of all ages with disabilities in all of the Department of Health’s programs and activities for health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and disaster preparedness.
2. Disability Determinations
   • It is responsible for making the determination of medical eligibility for Florida citizens who apply for disability benefits under the federal Social Security Administration disability programs (Social Security Disability-Title II and Supplemental Security Income-Title XVI), and under the state Medically Needy program.
3. Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities
   • This provides resources and information on developmental disabilities for pregnant women, health care providers, parents and families.

FL Benefits Programs for Seniors and Retirees (2020)

Home and Community-Based Programs and Services:

• Adult Care Food Program
• Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative
• Community Care For the Elderly (CCE)
• Comprehensive Assessment & Review for Long-Term Care Services (CARES)
• Congregate Meal and Nutrition Sites
• Elder Farmers Market Nutrition Program
• Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP)
• Health & Wellness
• Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
• Medicaid Long-Term Care Services
• Memory Disorder Clinics
• National Family Caregiver Support Program
• Nutritional Education for Older Adults
• Nutrition Programs
• Nutrition Services Incentive Program
• Older Americans Act (OAA)
• Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
• Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families (RELIEF)
• Senior Companion Program
• Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Other Programs and Services:

• Adult Protective Services
• Comprehensive Assessment & Review for Long-Term Care Services (CARES)
• Disaster Preparedness
• Elder Abuse Prevention Program
• Elder Helpline
• Hospice and End-of-Life Care
• Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
• Intergenerational Connections
• Housing
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
• Nursing Home Services (Agency for Health Care Administration Website)
• Public Guardianship
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
• Senior Legal Services & Senior Legal Helpline
• Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)
• Silver Alert and ListServ
• Transportation

FL Benefits Programs for Minorities (2020)

FL Benefits Programs for Immigrants and Refugees (2020)

• Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs
  • Needy refugees (and other appropriate individuals) who do not qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Medicaid programs, but who meet the income and resource eligibility standards of these programs, are eligible to receive special refugee cash assistance (RCA) and refugee medical assistance (RMA) through the refugee program during their first eight months in the US.
• Refugee and Entrant Assistance – Targeted Assistance
  • The purpose of the Targeted Assistance program is to provide funding for employment-related and other social services for refugees and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) populations in areas of high refugee concentration and high welfare utilization.
• Refugee and Entrant Assistance – Voluntary Agencies Matching Grant Program
  • . The program’s goal is to help refugees (and other appropriate individuals) attain self-sufficiency within four months after arrival without access to public cash assistance.
• Refugee and Entrant Assistance – Wilson/Fish Programs
  • The purpose of the Wilson/Fish Alternative Program is to provide integrated services and cash assistance to increase refugees (and other Office of Refugee Resettlement populations) prospects for early employment and self-sufficiency. The program also aims to reduce their level of welfare dependence and promote coordination among voluntary resettlement agencies and services providers.
• The National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program
  • The National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program provides funding for comprehensive case management services on a per capita basis to foreign victims of trafficking and potential victims seeking Health and Human Services (HHS) Certification in any location in the United States. 
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  • The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is a Federal agency within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the nation’s immigration laws relating to immigration benefits and services. USCIS regulates permanent and temporary immigration to the United States. This includes legal permanent residence status, non-immigrant status (e.g., tourists or students), and naturalization.

FL Assistance Programs for Housing (2020)

• Energy Assistance
• Federal Housing Programs 
• Florida Housing Coalition
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

FL Assistance Programs for Jobs (2020)

FL Assistance Programs for Healthcare and Medical Assistance (2020)

• Temporary Cash Assistance: To apply for this program, call your local Children & Families Service Center.
• Medicaid: To apply for this program, call your local Children & Families Service Center.
• Food Assistance: To apply for this program, call your local Children & Families Service Center.
• KidCare: 1-888-540-5437. Low cost health insurance for uninsured children birth to age 18 years. www.floridakidcare.com
• Family Health Line: 1-800-451-2229. Referral information for prenatal care, infant and toddler health care, Healthy Start, family planning, and for basic health questions.
• Breastfeeding Helpline: 1-800-994-9662. (TDD: 1-888-220-5446). www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding
• Discount Drug Card: 1-866-341-8894. www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com
• USDA Food and Nutrition Service brochure “How To Get Food Help” www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ConsumerBrochure.pdf

FL Assistance Programs for Financial Assistance (2020)

• Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Florida Child Care Financial Assistance Program
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Florida’s Children’s Health Insurance Program
• Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP formerly Food Stamps)

FL Assistance Programs for Disaster Relief (2020)

• Individual Assistance
• Florida’s Disaster Assistance For Businesses
• COVID-19 Business Disaster Recovery Assistance
• Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance

FL Assistance Programs for Education and Job Training (2020)

• Paying for College/Financial Aid
• MyCareerShines
• Bright Futures Information
• Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
• McKay Scholarships
• Federal Family Education Loan Program
• State Grants & Scholarships

FL Assistance Programs for Family and Children Services (2020)

• Florida Child Care Financial Assistance Program
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Florida’s Children’s Health Insurance Program

FL Assistance Programs for Food and Groceries (2020)

Florida Food Assistance and SUNCAP Programs

• Florida Food Assistance and SUNCAP Programs
• The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)