How do I claim lost property from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office?

Contact HCSO, provide proof of ownership or identify the property, and follow any agency instructions for retrieval.

What happens if I don't claim my property by the notice dates?

The property may be retained, donated, traded, sold, or otherwise disposed of after the published notice dates.

What types of disposal methods will be used?

HCSO may return items to owners, keep for agency use, trade with government agencies, donate to charities, sell, or dispose of items.

Abandonment — St. Petersburg

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Affects:General Public

Hernando County Sheriff's Office will dispose of lost or abandoned property under Florida Statutes Chapter 705 and may return, retain, donate, trade, sell, or otherwise dispose of items. Claimants must prove ownership or identify the property to recover it.

Key Takeaways

Sheriff's Office will dispose of lost/abandoned property
Disposition methods include return, retain, donate, trade, sell, or dispose
Claimants must provide proof or identify the property
HCSO decides the most appropriate disposal method
Notice published May 10 and May 17, 2026

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Abandonment
City: St. Petersburg

Research context

49 abandonment notices in St. Petersburg (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you do not claim the property or prove ownership, the Sheriff’s Office may permanently transfer, sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of it after the published notice dates (May 10 and May 17, 2026).

What to do next

1
Contact Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Call or visit HCSO to inquire about the property and learn required proof of ownership.
2
Gather proof of ownership
Bring documents, photos, serial numbers, or other identifying information to verify ownership when claiming items.
3
Act before disposal
Make your claim promptly after the publication dates (May 10 and May 17, 2026) to avoid permanent disposal.

Frequently asked questions

How do I claim lost property from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office?: Contact HCSO, provide proof of ownership or identify the property, and follow any agency instructions for retrieval.
What happens if I don't claim my property by the notice dates?: The property may be retained, donated, traded, sold, or otherwise disposed of after the published notice dates.
What types of disposal methods will be used?: HCSO may return items to owners, keep for agency use, trade with government agencies, donate to charities, sell, or dispose of items.

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Legal terms in this notice

Chapter 705: Florida law governing found, lost, or abandoned property and how government agencies dispose of it.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando County Sheriffs Office in accordance with Florida State Statutes Chapter 705, intends to dispose of lost/ abandoned property in one of the following manners: return to the owner; retain for agency use; trade to another government/ state agency; donate to a charitable organization; sell the property; or dispose. HCSO reserves the right to determine the proper and most effective means of disposal. All persons making claims against said property must show proof of ownership or must be able to identify such property.
Published: 5/10/26, 5/17/26                                                                       88258

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Abandonment — St. Petersburg

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