Florida
Florida Building Code :  http://www.floridabuilding.org/bc/default.asp

Use this site to browse the most recent edition of the Florida Building Code.


Florida Department of Corrections :  http://www.dc.state.fl.us

Search inmate population by name, offense, or location.  Also includes information on inmates release dates, escapes, and gangs. 
 

Florida Driver's Handbook :  http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/handbooks/English/

From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, this site offers the full text of the Florida Driver's Handbook.
 

Florida Greenways and Trails Guide :  http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/index.htm

Click on a region to explore recreational maps and descriptions of greenways and trails throughout the Sunshine State.  Types of trails include inline skating, biking, mountain biking, hiking, walking, equestrian, canoe, motorized/ATV, and wheelchair.


Florida Registered Sexual Offenders & Predators Search :  http://www3.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators

This database contains public record information on offenders classified as sexual predators and sexual offenders under Florida law because of a conviction for a sex-related crime and/or a specified crime against children. This information is made available to interested citizens to help them educate themselves about the possible presence of such offenders in their local communities.  The database is searchable by name, county, city, zip code, or address.

Florida Victim Services Directory :  http://myfloridalegal.com/directory

Click on the map to find links to local agencies that provide assistance to victims and survivors of crimes.
 

Gift Giver's Guide :  http://www.800helpfla.com/giftgiversguide

A directory of charitable organizations in the state of Florida, searchable by keyword.  Provided by the Florida Division of Consumer Services.
 

Notary Search :  http://notaries.dos.state.fl.us/not001.html

A database of notaries public in Florida, searchable by name, zip code, notary id, or commission number. 
 

Online Sunshine :  http://www.leg.state.fl.us

The official Internet site of the Florida Legislature.  Search bills and related documents, find out about Florida legislators, or browse the Florida Statutes
 

PALMM sites :  http://palmm.fcla.edu

Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM) is a cooperative initiative of the public universities of Florida to provide high-quality virtual collections relevant to the students, research community and general citizenry of Florida.  Of particular note are:

  • Textual Collections :  books, journal issues, newspapers, legal documents and other publications related to Florida. Some items have searchable full text, some are page images or PDF files.
  • Florida Heritage Collection :  provides online access to digitized materials broadly representing Florida’s history, culture, arts, literature, sciences and social sciences. Materials are taken from archives, special collections, and libraries of the ten state universities.


Sunbiz :  http://www.sunbiz.org

From the Florida Division of Corporations, Sunbiz provides direct access to information on Florida corporations, lien information, fictitious names, and partnerships. 
 

TRAILS :  http://ipac.hcplc.org:8080/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=main&menu=search&submenu=power

TRAILS indexes newspaper & magazine articles relating to the history of the Tampa Bay area and the state of Florida from selected local publications. It also includes citations to obituaries published in the "Tampa Tribune".
 

Unclaimed Property :  http://www.fltreasurehunt.org

This site, offered by the Florida Department of Banking and Finance, searches unclaimed property accounts by last name, first name, or city. 


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