In accordance with Florida Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of a registered sexual predator in Alachua County:
News Release 2023-002

Name: Michael Scott Merritt
Address: 16910 SW 79th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
DOB: 2/14/1951
Height: 6’00”
Weight: 218
Hair Color: Grey
Eye Color: Green
Michael Scott Merritt was required to register as a sexual predator after being convicted of Sexual Battery By Adult / Victim Under 12.For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Alachua County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and click on their sexual offender database.