Your Privacy

Florida law provides that most records are open to the public. However, some items are confidential such as personal information contained in driver's license and motor vehicle records, tourist development records, social security numbers and some payment information. To the extent allowed by law, this office will maintain the confidentiality of information provided to us. However, please be aware that email is public record: [In accordance with F.S. 668.6076] "if you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this entity by phone or in writing."

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