How can I contest the forfeiture of the currency?

You must file your written defenses with the attorney John Holloway within 30 days.

Where should I send my written defenses?

Send your defenses to Lee County Sheriffs Department, Legal Division, Fort Myers, Florida.

Foreclosure — 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida (26-CA-965)

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Notice of action for forfeiture of $32,052.00 U.S. currency.

Published: Mar 13, 2026 · 2 months ago
Category: Foreclosure
City: Fort Myers
Address: 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida · 15 filings
Case #: 26-CA-965

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What to do next

1
File Written Defenses
Submit your written defenses to John Holloway within 30 days of publication.
2
Contact Attorney
Reach out to John Holloway at (239) 477-1294 for assistance.
3
Check Court Filing
Ensure your original defenses are filed with the Clerk of the Court promptly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the case number for the forfeiture notice?: The case number is 26-CA-965.
How can I contest the forfeiture of the currency?: You must file your written defenses with the attorney John Holloway within 30 days.
Where should I send my written defenses?: Send your defenses to Lee County Sheriffs Department, Legal Division, Fort Myers, Florida.

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Full Notice Text

FIRST INSERTION 
NOTICE OF ACTION 
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR 
LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 
CIVIL DIVISION 
CASE NO.: 26-CA-965 
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF 
$32,052.00 U.S. CURRENCY 
TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED: 
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act has been filed by PETITIONER CARMINE MARCENO, as Sheriff of Lee County in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, Florida requesting that the $32,052.00 U.S. Currency be forfeited to the Petitioner, SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO, for the use and benefit of the LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. 
You are further advised that the LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE is presently holding the above described $32,052.00 U.S. Currency. 
You are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to said forfeiture action on JOHN HOLLOWAY, Petitioners attorney, whose address is Lee County Sheriffs Department, Legal Division, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912, by mail within 30 days of first publication, and file the original with Clerk of the Court either before service on Petitioners attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 
Dated this day of 03/06/2026, 
KEVIN KARNES 
Clerk of Court 
(SEAL) By: N Wright-Angad 
Deputy Clerk 
John Holloway, Esquire 
LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE 
LEGAL DIVISION 
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway 
Fort Myers, Florida 33912 
(239) 477-1294 
E-mail: JHolloway@SheriffLeeFL.org 
Secondary:  
E.Service@SheriffLeeFL.org 
By: John Holloway 
John Holloway 
Florida Bar No.: 376840 
March 13, 20, 2026   	26-00942L