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ALACHUA COUNTY – Veterans of Foreign Wars Alachua County Post 2811 got some good news recently. On May 8, the post and its auxiliary were met by officials from the economic development office of the City of Gainesville, and told that the veteran organization’s home is marked safe for a planned development at Citizens Field.

“It was certainly good to hear directly from the city what the plans are,” said VFW Post 2811 Quartermaster Avery Owen, a retired master sergeant with the 3rd Bn, 20th Special Forces Group of the Florida Army National Guard. “We were concerned about how much input we were going to have and what consequences this project would have on the post.”

A few weeks ago, the post was told by the City that all or some of its property might be required for a proposed 36-acre Citizens Field revitalization project. Concerns were compounded when the City sent a state-certified general real estate appraiser to the post home in March. The value noted for the post’s nearly five acres and building was $950,000.

“The City was just preparing to give us some options,” Owen said. “The choice our members and auxiliary prefer is for the post to stay put – and for our mission to help veterans in Alachua County to continue.”

“No money is worth the price of more than 90 years of valor by our local service members and community service to our veterans,” the quartermaster added.

Officials did emphasize that the City may need temporary use of some post property as part of the construction process. The main building and parking lot, however, would remain unscathed.

“We’re looking forward to this partnership,” said Owen. “It’ll be a win for everybody in the community.”

So for now, it seems VFW Post 2811 is out of the crosshairs. The May 8 meeting gave some insight to how the history of the VFW here will look in the near future.

And that history here has been a long one. World War II was still going on when the landmark property on Northeast Waldo Road was secured by a group of veterans in Gainesville, Fla. Guaranteed by then Mayor-Commissioner Fred M. Cone — the namesake of Gainesville’s park on East University Avenue — a deed was filed and recorded in Alachua County for VFW Post 2811on May 22, 1945.

Post trustees Mervin McGilvray, Roy L. Holder and Louis Pennisi paid $10 to the City of Gainesville for a five-acre property that was used 80 years ago as a municipal dump. The expansion was sorely needed. During and after World War II, the post underwent tremendous growth as Alachua County veterans from this conflict joined the VFW. Likely inspired by the proud tradition founded a few years earlier when the unit was mustered in May 21, 1933, the new members swelled the ranks so quickly that the post was forced to find larger quarters.

Soon after the land was purchased, the trustees and post leadership improved the property with a building. As membership grew, a larger post home was needed, and the VFW on Northeast Waldo Road was expanded, renovated, and expanded and renovated again.

Through the years, many of the older veterans from World War II passed, and the size of the United States military shrank from more than 16 million uniformed personnel who served in that conflict to fewer than one-and-one-half million today. From this smaller pool of combat veterans to draw from, VFW Post 2811 currently has about 200 members on its roster. These veterans range in age from their early 30s who served in Iraq and Afghanistan to centenarians who deployed in World War II. Scores of other members served in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Kosovo, in the Caribbean and Central America, as well as the Middle East.

Despite these changes, VFW Post 2811’s good work of honoring those who served by helping the living continues to be recognized. Several times over its long history, Alachua County VFW Post 2811 has been selected as an All-State Post. It earned this honor largely on the strength of its community service.

To be selected as an All State Post, VFW Post 2811 members had to accomplish a long list of service-oriented goals outlined by the VFW Department of Florida.

Such good works include supporting student scholarship programs, helping hospitalized veterans, and participating in fund raising to assist the VFW’s network of service officers. It is through this world-wide network of service officers that the VFW directly assists veterans in filing benefit claims, and promotes awareness for veterans’ preference in government employment and educational opportunities.

Also, magazines, periodicals, podcasts and social media messages produced by the VFW on the state and national levels regularly inform members about the myriad of services and benefits available to eligible veterans. Former service members in the VFW receive steady, up-to-date information not only about current benefits, but legislative efforts by veterans service organizations to help those in its ranks.

All of these services are provided free of cost — regardless if veterans can qualify for full VFW membership or not.

For the moment, VFW Post 2811’s building, two armored fighting vehicles, flag poles, monuments and military memorabilia stretching from World War II to the present day are safe. With its future more certain, Quartermaster Owen expressed relief about the unit’s ongoing mission to help local veterans.

“As long as a veteran is in need, we want to be here to help,” he said.

Those interested in VFW Post 2811 and its activities can call 352-376-7660.

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Michael P. Mauer is a life member of VFW Post 2811. He served as an Army photojournalist during Operation Desert Storm, and was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf for his actions during the war. This past year, Mauer won the Silver Award for top feature article in the VFW National Publications Contest.

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NEWBERRY ‒ The Newberry City Commission and the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners convened for a joint special meeting on Monday at the IFAS building located at 22712 West Newberry Road, to discuss four key items of mutual interest: updates on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the possible use of City buildings by the County, road improvements for Southwest 15th Avenue, and the presentation of the Phoenix Award for Life-Saving Excellence.

Newberry Senior Planner and CRA Coordinator Uma Sarmistha presented a progress report on the city’s CRA, which launched in 2021. She outlined ongoing and future projects from the Downtown 5-Year Plan, which include the Façade Grant Program, Barry Park beautification, Hitchcock’s Pond landscaping, Seaboard Drive land acquisition, implementation of a Downtown Strategy Plan, a mural/community art project, annual Christmas downtown decorations, the Northwest 260th Street construction project, Southwest 254th reconstruction, and community festivals.

Sarmistha reported that the total budget for the fiscal year 2024–25 is $1.7 million, with the base year taxable value in 2020 at $36.1 million, which has since grown to $86.2 million. “The current year tax increment value is $50.2 million,” she said.

Interim City Manager Dallas Lee informed commissioners that smaller City buildings would become available in September or October when the new City Hall is completed. City commissioners suggested that the spaces could be used for a tag renewal office or driver’s license renewal office to save residents a trip to Gainesville.

County Commissioner Anna Prizzia proposed that kiosks at locations like Publix could serve the community for these services just as effectively. City officials expressed openness to the idea.

Utility Director and Assistant City Manager Jamie Jones led a discussion on potential road improvements for Southwest 15th Avenue, which is jointly owned by the City and the County. He suggested a partnership agreement to bring the road up to standard and then transfer maintenance responsibilities to the City.

County Vice Chair Ken Cornell, who led the County’s portion of the meeting until Chair Charles Chestnut IV arrived, voiced concerns about the project. He emphasized that the trees lining the road contributed to its scenic character and expressed reservations about the cost of acquiring rights-of-way. Cornell also noted that the County already has a road improvement plan in place and was reluctant to divert funds from established projects.

Newberry Mayor Tim Marden requested clear direction on what types of projects the County would be willing to partner with the City on. Commissioner Jordan Marlowe proposed a cost-sharing approach, with the County covering one-third and the City handling the remaining two-thirds through developer fees and City funds. The proposal, however, did not gain traction with the County.

County commissioners ultimately voted to authorize staff to continue working with City officials to explore potential joint projects and provide more information to the commission.

The meeting also included the presentation of the Phoenix Award for Life-Saving Excellence, directed by Newberry Fire Chief Jason Lyman. The award was given to city and county personnel involved in the April 13, 2025, rescue of a Newberry man who suffered a heart attack. The award recognizes coordinated efforts across multiple agencies that resulted in a successful recovery.

In other business, one resident suggested using one of the City’s soon-to-be-available buildings for a health and wellness initiative. Commissioner Prizzia expressed interest in learning more about what such a program would entail.

Newberry City Commissioner Mark Clark announced that the Veterans’ Memorial ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Memorial Day at 9:30 a.m.

The next Newberry City Commission meeting is scheduled for May 27 at 7 p.m., followed by a Board of Adjustment Meeting and a CRA Meeting.

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NEWBERRY – The life of a Newberry man who suffered a heart attack was saved through the coordinated efforts of multiple emergency agencies, leading to the inaugural presentation of the Phoenix Award for Life-Saving Excellence during a joint Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and City of Newberry meeting on May 12, 2025.

Newberry Fire Chief Jason Lyman led the ceremony, highlighting the extraordinary teamwork that brought the man back from cardiac arrest.

“Although this exceptional outcome has occurred in Alachua County in the past, the City and County have chosen to recognize this achievement in a new way with the Phoenix Award,” Lyman said.

Lyman explained that the Phoenix Award honors those who “played a direct and critical role in saving a person who was in cardiac arrest — whose heart had stopped — and who, because of the incredible teamwork, determination and skill of those involved, not only survived, but walked out of the hospital just a few days later with a full, neurologically intact recovery.”

The life-saving event unfolded on Sunday, April 13, just after 10 a.m. when a 911 call was made reporting a man unresponsive outside his home. Telecommunicator Cherie Muse at the Alachua County Combined Communications Center took the call, collected vital information, and began delivering CPR instructions to the man’s wife.

“She continued to coach, reassure and encourage the man’s wife until the first Sheriff’s Deputies, Adam Gargulak and Christopher Drake, arrived at the scene and took over CPR,” Lyman recounted.

Communications Supervisor Jennifer Frohberg simultaneously directed first responders to the scene, providing continuous updates to ensure they were prepared upon arrival.

When units arrived, the patient was found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. Responders immediately began advanced life support procedures, including connecting a heart monitor, establishing an intravenous line, and securing his airway. Crews administered medications, delivered electric shocks to the heart, and performed manual breathing. These efforts restored the man’s pulse on-site.

The patient was then transported by Alachua County Fire Rescue's Rescue 28 to UF Health Shands Hospital with Rescue Lieutenant Michael Reddig, Firefighter/EMT Nicholas Alfieri, and Newberry Firefighter/Paramedic Kristi Langston onboard.

He underwent emergency surgery to repair a blockage, followed by a second procedure the next day. On April 17, just four days after the cardiac event, the man walked out of the hospital with a full recovery.

“The co-location of ACFR Rescue 28 in Newberry’s fire house played a central role in transporting this gentleman in a timely manner and in his outcome,” Lyman said. “This is what partnership looks like. This is what serving a community together truly means.”

During the ceremony, Newberry Mayor Tim Marden presented each award recipient with a metallic ribbon pin to wear on their uniform, symbolizing their role in the life-saving effort. Each honoree also received a plaque commemorating their achievement.

“Tonight, we recognize that it takes a team of this size—working as one—to create the best possible outcome. This is what our residents deserve and this is what they received that day,” Lyman added.

The Phoenix Award for Life-Saving Excellence was presented to the dedicated individuals who played critical roles in the rescue effort. Among those honored were Telecommunicator Cherie Muse, who provided CPR instructions and reassurance during the emergency, and Communications Supervisor Jennifer Frohberg, who coordinated the response with real-time updates.

Deputies Adam Gargulak and Christopher Drake were recognized for their immediate on-scene efforts to perform CPR, while Firefighter/EMT Nicholas Alfieri, Lieutenant Michael Reddig, and Firefighter/Paramedics Kristi Langston and Louis Derousie were acknowledged for their advanced life support measures. Additionally, Driver/Operator Amby Cason and Lieutenant Justin Asbell were commended for their critical roles in transporting the patient to the hospital.

The Alachua County Combined Communications Center, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Alachua County Fire Rescue, and the Newberry Fire Department were also recognized for their seamless coordination and life-saving teamwork during the incident.

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ALACHUA – A 29-year-old Alachua man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly trespassing onto a neighbor's property, firing gunshots, and damaging items on their porch, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to reports of an armed disturbance at 9719 N.W. County Road 235, north of Northwest 94th Avenue, at approximately 4:43 a.m. on May 11. The victims, who were inside the home at the time, told deputies the suspect, identified as Max Jacob Barreto, lived at a neighboring property.

According to the victims, they were awakened by gunshots near their front porch, followed by loud banging on their front door. They said they immediately recognized the voice of Barreto, who was reportedly shouting at them to "come out and fight." All four occupants of the home said they feared for their lives during the incident.

One of the victims reported looking out the window and seeing Barreto standing at the front door, wearing a headlamp and yelling. The victim noted that he is familiar with Barreto because Barreto regularly cleans their pool. The victims also said they could hear Barreto smashing decorations and plants on their front porch. When they told him to leave, Barreto allegedly continued yelling. He reportedly fired another shot while walking away after the victims said they were calling the police.

Deputies who arrived on the scene reported finding several plants and pots smashed on the front porch, with damages estimated at $200. The front gate of the property, which was closed and marked with a "No Trespassing" sign, appeared to have been accessed by Barreto. Deputies also recovered a spent .380 shell casing on the victims' driveway.

When deputies surrounded Barreto's residence and ordered him to come out with empty hands, he allegedly refused for nearly three hours. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Barreto finally exited his property but continued to ignore commands, leading to his apprehension by a K-9 team.

Barreto has been charged with armed burglary, four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer without violence, and property damage. He has no prior criminal convictions but was previously arrested in 2022 for possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana. That charge was later dropped.

Judge Susan Miller-Jones ordered a mental health evaluation for Barreto and ruled that he be held without bail pending a hearing on a motion from the State Attorney’s Office to keep him in custody until trial.

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NEWBERRY ‒ A 19-year-old Newberry man was arrested early Thursday morning after deputies discovered a Draco AK-47-style pistol with a loaded magazine in his backpack during a routine traffic stop.

According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped Romance Lamar Bryant, Jr. at approximately 2:34 a.m. on May 8 for riding a bicycle against the flow of traffic without lights on State Road 45 in Newberry.

During the stop, the deputy asked Bryant if he was carrying any weapons, a question the deputy noted is standard procedure during stops. Bryant reportedly responded that he had an "assault rifle" in his backpack. Deputies detained him after learning that Bryant, at 19 years old, was not legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm.

A search of Bryant’s backpack reportedly revealed a Draco AK-47-style pistol, equipped with a loaded magazine of 7.62 × 39 bullets. The Draco, a compact semi-automatic pistol modeled after the AK-47 rifle, is legally classified as a handgun but cannot be lawfully concealed by individuals under 21.

The deputy also noted the odor of marijuana coming from Bryant and the backpack. Post Miranda, Bryant allegedly told deputies that a friend had handed him the backpack at a nearby gas station just before the stop. He admitted that he knew a gun was inside and was aware that he could not legally carry it concealed due to his age. Bryant reportedly expressed regret for his decision to carry the weapon and denied possessing drugs, though he mentioned he might have a small amount of marijuana in his jacket.

During a search incident to arrest, deputies reportedly found one broken oxycodone pill in his possession, which Bryant spontaneously identified as “probably a perc.”

Bryant has been charged with unlawfully carrying a concealed firearm and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. According to court records, he has no prior criminal history.

Judge Adam Lee set bail at $30,000.

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NEWBERRY ‒ The Newberry City Commission held a special meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, to begin outlining the process and qualifications for hiring a new city clerk, as longtime clerk Judy Rice prepares to retire in early September.

Rice, who has served in the role for approximately 13 years, provided backup materials and initial recommendations to guide the discussion. Commissioners reviewed the qualifications for the position and considered adjustments to the job description based on current operational needs.

Following discussion, the commission voted unanimously to expand the position to include responsibilities as clerk for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), given that CRA meetings typically coincide with City Commission meetings.

Commissioners also approved a minimum qualification requirement of a high school diploma and five years of experience in either government or administrative work.

The commission agreed to post the position internally for one week — from Monday to the following Monday — before opening it to outside applicants. Commissioner Rick Coleman emphasized the importance of giving current city employees the first opportunity to apply. He added that if no internal candidates express interest, he would support opening the search to the public.

Salary ranges will be determined based on applicant experience, with consideration given to both entry-level candidates and those exceeding the minimum qualifications.

Rice will now draft a formal job description reflecting the commission’s approved qualifications and responsibilities.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s Legislature has killed efforts that would have allowed political candidates in the state to pay for baby-sitters and other child care expenses using money from campaign donors. 

Lawmakers in committee hearings voted unanimously for the Senate bill even as they raised questions about whether it needed tighter guardrails on such spending. The bills didn’t include limits on such spending or restrict expenses to political candidates who weren’t millionaires.

The bills would have allowed candidates in Florida to use campaign donations for child care when candidates were canvassing, meeting with donors and constituents, or attending political debates. Currently in Florida, it is illegal to use campaign donations to defray normal living expenses for the candidate and the candidate’s family.

In 2018, the Federal Election Commission released an opinion that allowed federal campaign funds to be used for candidate childcare expenses incurred by a congressional candidate. 

Florida’s version would have required candidates to maintain receipts and invoices from eligible childcare providers and proof of payments for at least three years after the campaign has ended. Candidates would also have needed to disclose the use of campaign funds for childcare on their campaign finance reports.

Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach, the new minority leader, was the sponsor of the Senate version of the bill. She confirmed Wednesday the proposals were dead in the Legislature this year. Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, sponsored the House bill, which never got a committee hearing or vote.

“This is just one way in which we can encourage families, young families, to participate in democracy by allowing them to use campaign funds that they raise specifically for child care related to the campaign,” Skidmore said. “It's not to give something to people who already have it. That is, that is a certainty on my part, but it does open the opportunity up to more people, and that's what I'm after.”

Berman said the proposals earned bipartisan support in interim votes.

Rodney Jacobs of Miramar was a 35-year-old progressive candidate who ran during the 2024 primaries for Senate in Florida’s District 35 with his two sons and wife while she was pregnant with their third child. Jacobs raised nearly $100,000 for his campaign. He reported on campaign paperwork having a net worth of minus $305,000, including a $440,000 mortgage and $478,000 in student loans.

Jacobs ran on a platform of lowering insurance premiums for homes, making food more affordable and improving education in Broward County.

“I think a lot of people became sick and tired of being sick and tired with the same old, same old,” Jacobs said. “I think it was really important to kind of lean into these moments … create policy that's about real issues and not fabricated ridiculousness.”

Jacobs said it could be helpful to let candidates use campaign funds for child care, but donors may want to see their contributions go towards tangible change in their district.

“I'd imagine people could say, well, your kids or your family life has a direct effect on how well you do with the campaign, but I understand why an individual corporation wants to see some level of utility directly tied to [campaign promotion].I definitely empathize with that perspective as well, very deeply.”

In central Florida, Jon Arguello of Kissimmee ran a conservative campaign for Florida’s Senate District 25 in the primaries with his wife and five children. He said the proposal was promising but said candidates are often groomed by lobbyists and corporations, not working class citizens who might need help paying for child care.

Arguello, a former member of the Osceola County School Board, listed his net worth on campaign paperwork as minus $169,606, including nearly $275,000 in unpaid student loans.

“The reality of politics is that they are picked, they are cultivated,  they are helped and that they're placed in these positions,” Arguello said.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Technology companies are identifying the first popular social media platforms covered under Florida's new law banning such services for young teens: Snapchat and YouTube. The acknowledgement came in the latest federal court filings as part of a renewed legal fight challenging whether the restrictions are constitutional. 

The court records said Facebook and Instagram might also be covered because they “appear to satisfy each of the criteria” under the new law. The companies cited references to Instagram and Facebook by Republican lawmakers who identified which social media companies they were targeting with the bill during its passage last year.

The new filings, submitted late Friday in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee, relaunched the landmark legal case seeking to overturn the state law, which bans some social media accounts for teens younger than 16, or for 14 and 15 year olds without a parent’s permission.

U.S. Judge Mark Walker weeks ago threw out an earlier version of a lawsuit by the technology industry because he said it failed to specify which social media companies might be affected under the law. He gave two trade groups leading the court fight until midnight Monday to refile a new lawsuit.

The law affects only social media companies with 10% or more of daily active users who are younger than 16 and who spend on average two hours or more on the app, and have what lawmakers describe as addictive features like push notifications or serving up new videos endlessly. If all conditions aren’t met, the platform wouldn’t be affected.

The new court filings included representatives of SnapChat and YouTube saying their platforms would or likely would be impacted by Florida’s law, which went into effect in January but hasn’t been enforced yet by the state’s attorney general. 

The senior director of Snapchat, David Boyle, said the app was covered under Florida’s new law but already has protections in place for young teens. Neither Snapchat or YouTube requires users who are 14 or 15 to obtain a parent’s permission before opening an account, the court records said.

“Minors can only view direct messages from users with whom they are already friends on the platform or already have in their phone’s contacts,” he said. “The teen will receive an in-app warning that this person is outside the teen’s network.” 

Boyle said Snapchat also offers resources from mental health experts for users. 

When the bill was introduced in last year’s legislative session, sponsors said that the mental health of minors who excessively use social media was a main concern. They said the platforms increased depression and loneliness among young teens.

Alexandra Veitch, director of public policy for the Americas at YouTube, said the company would be affected under Florida’s law because its use of algorithms curates content for users and allows users to enable push notifications. 

Veitch could not gather data on whether 10% or more of daily active users who are younger than 16 and who spend on average two hours or more on the app, because demographics are constantly changing – but she said that based on historical data YouTube could be affected.

Attorneys for the trade groups that are plaintiffs in the case said parents in Florida can already employ restrictions for their children's usage.

“In a nation that values the First Amendment, the preferred response is to let parents decide what speech and mediums their minor children may access – including by utilizing the many available tools to monitor their activities on the Internet,” the new lawsuit said..

The companies renewed their request for a preliminary injunction to temporarily block the law. It wasn’t clear when the judge would decide whether to grant that request. The judge said he would schedule the next steps in the case on Thursday morning.

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OCALA - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 7,800 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in Marion County, while an additional 660 bonuses have recently been distributed to recruits across the state.

Launched in 2022, this first-of-its-kind initiative underscores Florida’s nation-leading commitment to supporting law enforcement. The program provides a one-time $5,000 bonus—after taxes—to newly employed officers as a show of appreciation and incentive for choosing to serve in Florida.

“When other states were defunding their police, demonizing law enforcement, and kneecapping their criminal justice system, we rewarded our law enforcement for their service,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I was proud to be in Marion County to award recruitment bonus checks to Florida’s newest law enforcement officers and thank them for their commitment to protecting our communities.”

To date, more than 1,700 law enforcement officers from 49 other states and two territories have relocated to Florida, with more than 500 coming from anti-police states like California, Illinois, and New York. Each of the 7,800 newly recruited officers has received a $5,000 bonus after taxes, with the program distributing more than $53 million to date.

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has led the nation in recruiting law enforcement officials and implementing strong immigration policies,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “We remain committed to strengthening the resources available to law enforcement and helping in their mission to set the standard for combating illegal immigration.”

In addition to a $5,000 recruitment bonus, benefits of becoming a Florida law enforcement officer include financial stability, upward mobility, excellent health and retirement benefits, student loan forgiveness programs, home loan programs, and more.

For more information about the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment, visit FloridaJobs.org/Recognition-and-Recruitment.

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TALLAHASSEE – In support of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14172, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today directed the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to, as quickly as possible, rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in all department administrative rules, forms, maps, and resources.

“The Gulf of America has helped shape our state and nation’s economy, history, and culture for generations. It is a vital resource that has fed our families, powered our economy, and provided unrivaled opportunities for recreation and tourism,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “President Trump’s action rightfully recognizes the Gulf of America’s significance to our nation, and I am proud to help support this effort and ensure that Florida honors this historic change.”

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has many divisions, offices, and programs that directly pertain to the Gulf of America, including:

  • Division of Aquaculture: Responsible for developing and enforcing regulations governing commercial aquaculture harvesting and processing; leasing of coastal state submerged land for aquacultural purposes; developing and enforcing Aquaculture Best Management Practices; supporting financial, educational and technical assistance to Florida aquafarmers; certifying and inspecting shellfish processing plants; classifying and monitoring shellfish harvesting areas; and more.
  • Division of Marketing: Promotes the state’s commercial fishing industry and retail seafood markets to increase sales of Florida seafood products.
  • Division of Food Safety: Enforces the illegal mislabeling of foreign-caught seafood as wild-caught Florida seafood at Florida retail seafood markets and grocery stores.

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TALLLAHASSEE — Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky today is requiring additional data from insurers to be submitted to the Office of Insurance Regulation and is directing insurers to make sure they are following the law. OIR is issuing an informational memorandum to remind insurers of the need to properly evaluate property damage claims caused by the peril of water and the peril of wind sustained during the 2024 Hurricane Season. The Office recently learned of potentially concerning behavior relating to anti-concurrent causation policy language and the explicit avoidance of applying coverage for policyholders. Commissioner Yaworsky expects insurers, before denying a total loss claim, to be mindful and make sure the company is following the law. OIR’s informational memorandum also requires residential property insurers to report certain flood-related information to the office.       

Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky said, “The Office of Insurance Regulation is examining data from companies to ensure that there is no abuse with the exemption process when determining total loss claims, especially for policyholders impacted by repeated hurricane damage during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. If our office finds explicit abuse and failure to comply with Florida law, OIR will take additional regulatory action.” 

During the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, three hurricanes impacted Florida causing significant and, in certain areas, repeated damage by both wind and storm surge. The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Consumer Services receives intake of consumer complaints regarding insurance matters. DFS has received a significant number of flood-related consumer complaints relating to timely payment of claims, inaccurate claims payments and post-claims underwriting.

OIR’s informational memorandum is requiring the reporting of information about National Flood Insurance Program’s Write Your Own policies and reminds insurers of the need to properly evaluate claim determinations when damage is caused by the peril of water and the peril of wind, commonly referred to as concurrent causation. While the office recognizes case law surrounding concurrent causation and anti-concurrent causation policy language, it is not a mechanism to handle claims poorly. Claims that trigger concurrent causation must be well documented and determined in accordance with Florida law. As in all cases, violations of the law, improperly handled claims involving concurrent causation will result in administrative action and restitution to the consumer.

OIR’s Market Regulation Bureau will review information from all three storms that made landfall during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, as well as the accuracy of insurers’ claims determinations—including information stemmed from the concurrent causation doctrine and anti-concurrent causation policy language.

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 GAINESVILLE – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is preparing to bid a bittersweet farewell to its beloved Asian small-clawed otter family as they move to their new home at the Memphis Zoo on March 5, 2025. Duncan and Chitra arrived at the SF Teaching Zoo in 2019, where they delighted everyone with the arrival of pups in 2020 and again in 2023. All 7 members of the otter family will make the move.
 
The move is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP), a nationwide effort to protect and sustain the Asian small-clawed otter population in accredited zoos. Recommendations are made based on breeding compatibility and needs of the otter population in zoos.
 
While their departure will be emotional for students, staff, and visitors, the transition comes at an ideal time, coinciding with planned renovations to the otters’ habitat at SF Teaching Zoo as part of the Zoo’s newly created Master Plan.
 
“We know the otter family is a favorite for many of our guests” said Zoo Director, Jonathan Miot. “They will be missed by students and staff, but we are comforted to know they will be living in a beautiful new home while we renovate the habitat.” 
 
In preparation for their move, the otter family has been participating in a groundbreaking interspecies communication program using FluentPet technology, a system of buttons that allows animals to associate words with actions and objects.
 
“This is a unique opportunity for both the otters and our students,” said Julie Smith, professor in the Zoo Animal Technology Program. “Our team has been working on innovative training techniques to help ease the otters’ transition to a new facility and new caregivers.”
 
SF Teaching Zoo is among the first institutions to expand FluentPet research beyond companion animals, training otters, tortoises, and capuchin monkeys to use communication buttons. The otters are currently learning words such as “new,” “move,” “otter,” and “human” to help them adapt to their upcoming transition. 
 
“This is the first time any animal in the FluentPet program will be transferred from one zoological facility to another,” Smith said. “The Memphis Zoo team is excited to continue this innovative research.”
 
Otter Farewell Weekend – March 1 & 2
The zoo invites members and visitors to say their goodbyes at a special farewell event on March 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include:
 
  • Otter training demonstrations
  • Keeper talks 
  • Crafts and activities 
  • A special gift for zoo members
 
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We want to thank the Alachua County Today community for strongly supporting the Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival this past Sunday.

There were over 200 vendors with all types of products and a record crowd that was amazing from start to finish.  The vendors do a fantastic job of coming early and setting up for a big day and they were rewarded. 

Our 37th Alachua Main Street festival was a resounding success!

Marilyn Vanover

Alachua Business League

Small municipalities are currently undergoing numerous changes and financial problems. Elected officials often spearhead projects within their cities, but I do not see much of that taking place in my city of Archer. In most cases we have no oversight, follow up or plans. The lack of these brings about project delays affecting the utilization of grants and other resources in the city.

It is a sad thing to see the newly planned Community Center project for the Holly Hills neighborhood going down the drain and grant funding being returned.

Municipalities are grappling with an influx of grant funds aimed at addressing numerous community projects. As someone who has authored and received numerous grants, I can attest that effective leadership is crucial for fund management. The associated reports alone are intricate. This underscores the importance of well -trained municipal managers and staff, including contingency training.

The city manager should be a proficient communicator, hands-on, and proactive, engaging with the community to address the needs. The city manager assumes a leadership role, ensuring task are completed, while the commissioners act as overseers, bridging the gap between politics and administration and executing the laws.

Citizens and residents in many small towns like Archer often refrain from participating in the political process. Attending meetings become futile when the issue affecting you have already transpired, rendering your input belated.

We all contribute taxes to support our cities and understanding how the funds are spent is crucial.

Roberta C. Lopez

Archer, Florida

Our small town of High Springs is beloved because its elected leaders have done more things right than wrong over time. Just like with big families, there is rarely unanimous agreement on how issues should be addressed. Issues are not simple, and leaders that let you believe the choices are not hard are fooling you. What usually tells the truth is time.

In the past year, High Springs has received no new grant funding, returned over a million dollars in grants, lost leaders in every major department other than police, while retaining an under qualified finance director. Our mayor and other first-term commissioners have blamed former staff and former elected officials for a range of problems and suddenly the city is portrayed as poor.

For the first time in years, our city is being sued. Current leadership has accepted no responsibility and created a budget, that in the coming year, will repeat many of the mistakes previous commissions had been working for years to fix.

The stage is now set for our community to lose our exceptional Fire Department.  Current commissioners have lowered expectations for what a small-town department can offer.  They have hired leadership with little experience and the slow recovery from the recent storms are an example of what we have lost.

Do you see a pattern?

Luckily, we have two citizens who are willing to step up, accept responsibility, make decisions and guide our growing town to its future.

They have experience in public service; they have training in emergency management, large budgets, and leadership. Sue Weller has felt compelled to return to office because of the intentional mistruths spoken by our mayor.

Ross Ambrose

High Springs Resident

To fellow High Springs voters:

I have been a resident of High Springs since 1979 with a unique multi view experience of our City's political climate and government.

Back in the 1980s, I worked as a paralegal for the then High Springs City Attorney. Decades later, my husband served on the High Springs Commission and later became City Attorney for High Springs before the City's current legal counsel. I have spent the past 28 years working for a local developer and real estate investor managing both residential apartments and professional commercial properties in the City of High Springs.

Over the decades, I have witnessed Commissions that have operated as a cohesive body following the Charter, working with the City Manager, and conducting City business with thoughtful, well versed and trained leadership. Unfortunately, I have also witnessed Commissions that have been riddled with partisanship, discourse, and lack of training trying to manage staff at City Hall and make decisions outside of the Commission as a whole.

Unfortunately, we are again experiencing this type of local government climate. Our City is in crisis. The turnover rate from the number of employees leaving the City has resulted in great inefficiency in services to our citizens, not to mention the lack of transparency within our government causing many citizens to be uninformed at best or ill-informed at worst.

We need proven, experienced non-partisan leadership, and that is why I am endorsing Sue Weller for Seat #5 for the High Springs City Commission. As many voters know, Sue served on the Commission from 2010 through 2016.

What voters may not know is that Sue has stayed continually engaged in the governance of High Springs. She has served on multiple boards as well as faithfully followed the City Commission meetings live or online. Her depth of knowledge around our Charter and our history regarding planned responsible growth are pluses in a time when there are many gaps in our City's continuity in leadership.

Sue's professionalism and ability to stay neutral while listening to our citizens is refreshing and supportive of the direction we want to take our City.

A vote for Sue Weller provides an opportunity to begin to restore and rebuild the City's reputation and service to our residents; supports a healthy cohesive working environment for City staff; and strongly sends the message that we believe our commissioners should be willing to attend Florida League of Cities training programs for new commissioners as well as continuing education classes for current commissioners.

I personally am grateful that Sue Weller is willing to serve our community again; especially at a time when we so need proven leadership. I love High Springs and I know that we, as voting citizens, can help our City course correct and return to service and civility. Please join me in making sure this opportunity to have Sue Weller back on the Commission is not missed.

Alvalyn Lancaster

High Springs, Florida 32643

Tim Marden, Alachua County Republican Chairman, seeks to divide us and spew hatred whenever and wherever he can. He recently sent out a letter concerning the upcoming City Commission election in High Springs. Such elections are non-partisan, i.e., the candidates do not list their political affiliations and a candidate’s party affiliation is not listed on the ballot.

Marden tries to create an issue about Precinct 60 voting place being moved from the 1st Methodist Church to the newly named and remodeled Douglas Community Center. He incorrectly states that Ross Ambrose “quietly initiated” such polling change “earlier this year.”

Mr. Ambrose originally brought this proposed change about four years ago. Polling places are supposed to be in the precinct that they represent. The church is not in Precinct 60. The Douglas Community Center is. Ms. Barton [Alachua County Supervisor of Elections], after the recent renovation of the Center, determined that it is now “a suitable location” in Precinct 60, and moved the polling place to the Center.

Marden questions the “last minute” change, but the renovation was finished only about a month ago and the request to move the polling place from the church originated about four years ago. But don’t let facts get in the way if Marden wants to spew hatred.

He writes that Barton has made two changes that directly affect the votes of Republicans. What about those voters (Republican and Democratic, alike) who live in Precinct 60 and have to drive to the church? No, Marden doesn’t’ care about that. In Marden’s mind Barton’s decision is solely to hinder Republican voters.

Lastly, Marden states that voters in Precinct 60 have to be told of the polling change. I don’t know the date that his letter went out, but voters in Precinct 60 have already received such a notice in the mail.

Marden follows up his imagined tirade with directions to vote for Katherine “against” Sue Weller and Judith Jensen against Kim Barton. Such wording only shows that Marden spews hatred, has no knowledge of the facts (or totally avoids them) and wants to spread his hatred to others. As for Sue Weller’s stand on the issues …. Her campaign sign says it all, “No politics, Just issues.”

Thomas R. Weller

High Springs, FL 32643

We wish to express our gratitude to:

Jeremy Marshall, City Manager of High Springs, and his staff for their continued support of the citizens of High Springs during Hurricane Helene.  Public Works, in particular, was out in full force clearing roads and grinder pumps in addition to many other issues.  

Commissioners were out in force to provide assistance to High Springs residents.

Police Chief Shepherd and his officers and staff for their assistance.  We know that they were out in this storm protecting our community.  

Fire Chief Peters and his firefighters and staff for their efforts in keeping our community safe.

Friends and neighbors were out in force with their tractors and other equipment to clear roads for incoming power trucks.  Also checking on each other to see if assistance was needed.  

Everyone was too busy working to post their efforts on social media.  They did what they did because it was the right thing to do.  

We have had a rough time during the past few years and have come a long way in the past year to bring our City into a better place in leadership and financially.  I have personally talked to city staff about morale and it is at its highest.

There is a small group of people who are intent on bringing the City back into their control.  If you do not follow their lead, they will do whatever is necessary to remove you from office or position in city hall.

It is imperative that you vote!  Vote early or request a mail-in ballot! Vote to re-elect Katherine Weitz, our current mayor.  Vote to elect Julie Rawls Tapia-ruano.  Citizens of High Springs are at the forefront of their mission, which includes supporting the City of High Springs.  We need diversity on the five-member board.  Having two police officers on the board would compromise diversity.

Bob & Linda Jones

High Springs, Florida

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LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Linda A Horn DBA: Business Services located at 15319 SW 15th Ave, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Newberry, Florida 32669-3110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Newberry Florida, this 4th day of September, 2020.

Horn Linda A

(Published: Alachua County Today Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given under and by virtue of Florida Statue Section 713, the undersigned shall 09-30-20 at 10:00a.m., at the address of his business: 4515 S.W. 29th Ave, Gainesville, Florida, 32608, the following:

2001 HYUNDAI VIN# KMHDN45DX1U078412 2007 HONDA VIN# 3HGCM56407G709379

For additional information concerning the above personal property for sale you may contact Billy Hart 352-376-0144

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES

BY CITY COMMISSION, NEWBERRY, FLORIDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Ordinance Number(s): 2020 16, 2020 23, 2020 - 24, 2020 25, which title(s) hereinafter appear, will be considered for final enactment on Monday, the 28th day of September 2020, at the City Commission meeting starting at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall at 25440 Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida. A copy of said Ordinance(s) may be inspected by any member of the public at the office of the Clerk of the Commission in the City Hall, Newberry, Florida. On the date first above mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance(s).

ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2020-16

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY TO CREATE ARTICLE III RELATED TO USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO ADOPT FURTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ESTABLISHING APPLICABLE FEES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020- 23

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO UTILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY; AMENDING DIVISION 2 AND DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 98 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY PERTAINING TO WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND SEWER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY TO AMEND AND REVISE SECTION 98-63 SUBSECTIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY PERTAINING TO THE ENERGY CHARGED, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION OF THE SAME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020-25

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY; AMENDING THE PRIOR ESTABLISHED RATES AND AMENDING SECTIONS 98-154 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-23; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

The public hearing(s) may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time, and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published.

All persons are advised that, if they decided to appeal any decision made at the public hearing(s), they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact MV Transportation, inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System at

(800) 955-8770.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF NEWBERRY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR A

SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE

THE NEWBERRY CITY COMMISSION OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that, pursuant to the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, objections, recommendations and comments concerning an application for a special permit for a temporary use as described below, will be heard by the City Commission of the City of Newberry, Florida, at a public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., The hearing will be conducted as an in person and virtual public meeting, as permitted by Florida Governors Executive Order No. 2020-69. The public may attend in person (25440 W. Newberry Road), or virtually utilizing Zoom communications media technology (CMT), or view the hearing live on the Citys YouTube channel. Access information will be distributed to all City of Newberry Meeting and Agenda Notices subscribers.

STUP 20-03, an application for a special permit for a temporary use to allow an outdoor concert, as provided in Section 14.10.1. Temporary use permits issued by city commission of the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, to be held October 23, 2020, on property approximately 8.59-acres +/- in size, located on the south side of West Newberry Road, approximately .55 mile east of SW 298th Street (Gilchrist County Road 2085/SE 90th Avenue).

Please call 352-472-5440, or email jeannene.mironack@

ci.newberry.fl.us to request copies of the proposed applications be sent to you, to submit comments prior to the public hearings, or to to inquire about accessing the meeting.

The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of a public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the requested permit. All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact MV Transportation, Inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NexTower Development Group II, LLC is proposing to build a 260 (270 total height with appurtenance) self-support tower located on NW 168th Lane, High Springs, Alachua Co., FL 32643 (29 48' 40.93" N, 82 33' 51.07" W). Public comments regarding potential effects from this project on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Brett Anderson, Terracon, 7220 Financial Way, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 904-470-2200, or Baanderson@

terracon.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CAMDEN COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

Civil Action No. 2020CV062

ASHLEY A. BAILEY,                               

Plaintiff,                

-vs-                         

JOSEPH A. BAILEY,               

Defendant.           

NOTICE OF SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: JOSEPH A. BAILEY:

You are hereby notified that the above-styled action for a Complaint for Divorce was filed in said court on the   22nd    day of January, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on June 30, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon Ashley A. Bailey, through her attorney, Jennifer L. McGhan, whose address is 2475 Village Drive, Ste 110, Kingsland, Georgia 31548, an answer to the petition within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Witness the Honorable Anthony L. Harrison

June, 2020.

Bernadette C. Rauls

Clerk of Superior Court

Camden County

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2020-CA-000389

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, VIRGINIA PENN WALKER A/K/A WALKER VIRGINIA A/K/A VIRGINIA WALKER A/K/A VIRGINIA-WALKER, DECEASED, et al,

Defendant(s).

_________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, VIRGINIA PENN WALKER A/K/A WALKER VIRGINIA A/K/A VIRGINIA WALKER A/K/A VIRGINIA-WALKER, DECEASED

Last Known Address:

UNKNOWN

Current Address: Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

LOT(S) 29, MADISON PARK, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK F, PAGE(S) 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

A/K/A 2034 NW 36 TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

has been filed against you and you are required to file written defenses with the clerk of court and to serve a copy within 30 days after the first publication of the Notice of action, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and September, 2020.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By:/s/____________

Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel.: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352)338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17 & 24, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

BY THE PLAN BOARD OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163.3248, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Plan Board of the City of High Springs, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a virtual public hearing, held through the use of communications media technology, on September 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard.

Z 20-04, an application by J. H. Londono, as agent for SAFECA Ltd., to amend the Official Zoning Map of the Land Development Code by changing the zoning district from R-1A RESIDENTIAL to R-3 RESIDENTIAL on property described, as follows:

Parcel No. 00238-000-000

A parcel of land lying within Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described, as follows: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35.

Containing 80.00 acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT

A parcel of land lying within Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35; thence North 0053'19" East, along the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35, a distance of 1,321.76 feet to the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35 and the Point of Beginning; thence, continue North 0053'19" East, along the West line of said Section 35, a distance of 8.28 feet; thence North 8943'45" East 2,612.36 feet to the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35; thence South 8932'51" West, along the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35,

a distance of 2,612.55 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Containing 0.09 acres, more or less.

AND

Parcel No. 00239-000- 000

A parcel of land lying within Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described, as follows: Commence at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35 for the Point of Beginning; thence North 8930'19" East 338.48 feet, along the South line of said Section 35; thence North 0014'51" East 1,329.47 feet; thence South 8934'14" West 327.77 feet; thence South 0042'34" West 1,330.04 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Containing 9.78 acres, more or less.

All said lands containing 89.69 acres, more or less.

The public is hereby notified that, due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the Plan Board, will conduct a virtual public hearing on September 22, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, through the use of communications media technology via telephonic conferencing and in accordance with emergency meeting protocols and procedures and shall not be conducted in person at the City Commission Chamber, City Hall.

The public is encouraged to participate in the public hearing, and should check the City of High Springs website https://www.highsprings.us on the day of the public hearing for information on how to connect to the public hearing. If a member of the public wishes to address the Plan Board, regarding this matter, he or she should contact the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322 or by email at kadkins@highsprings.us by 4:00 p.m. on September 21, 2020.

In addition, copies of the amendment may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.

The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may be heard with respect to the amendment.

All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, 32643 or via telephone: 386.454.1416, ext. 7237, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the public hearing.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

               

File Number: 01-2020-CP-001439

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

ALEXANDRIA DONDIE GONZALES HOYES,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ALEXANDRIA DONDIE GONZALES HOYES, deceased, File Number 01-2020-CP-001439, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Court, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is September 17, 2020

Kevin M. Hoyes,

Personal Representative

422 Fleming St.

Key West, FL 33040

Albert L. Kelley, Esq.

Attorney for Petitioner

Florida Bar ID #0851590

926 Truman Ave.

Key West, FL 33040

305-296-0160

305-296-3118 (fax)

keywestlaw@gmail.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17 & 24, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.

storagetreasures.com ending on October 9th 2020 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage

14024 NW US HWY 441

Alachua, FL 32615

The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

All units listed below contain household items.

Units

205 Isaac Axon

519 Andre Davis

759 Jevonne Cason

843 Mohini Krueger

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17 & 24, 2020)

MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

WE BUY FISHING REELS Penn, Hooker, Blue Marlin & More! Honest - Reliable. We Pay Top Dollar. Call or Text Scott: (517) 515-4517

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

Timed Online Auction

Escobar Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Proactechs

Bidding closes: Wed, September 23, 2020 at 12:00 P.M.

Huge inventory of Assorted Apple iPhone and Mac parts for various models including hardware, speakers, batteries, cameras, displays, faces, backs and tool kits specific to Apple product repair. Over 125+ New iPhones in box (iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro), MacBooks, iMacs, iPads, New iPhone accessories, New Apple Watch accessories and much more. Registration, catalog, photos and terms available at www.

moeckerauctions.com.

Pick-up/removal: Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Preview: 09/21 by appointment. Call for details (954) 252-2887 | (800) 840-BIDS

Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Case No. 2019-035670-CA-44

AB-1098 AU-3219,

Eric Rubin

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

Timed Online Auction

Good Wheels, Inc. Bidding closes: Thurs, September 24, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. Transportation Service Vehicles: Chevy / Glaval Bus C4500 Cutaway Vans, International 300IC School Bus, Blue Bird School Buses, Dodge Grand Caravans, Ford E-250 Passenger Vans, GMC Yukon XL and more. Registration, catalog, photos and terms available at www.

moeckerauctions.com.

Pick-up/removal:

Fort Myers, FL.

Preview: 09/22 by appointment. Call for details (954) 252-2887 |(800) 840-BIDS

Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Case No. 20-CA-003718

AB-1098 AU-3219,

Eric Rubin

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Linda A Horn DBA: Business Services located at 15319 SW 15th Ave, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Newberry, Florida 32669-3110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Newberry Florida, this 4th day of September, 2020.

Horn Linda A

(Published: Alachua County Today Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given under and by virtue of Florida Statue Section 713, the undersigned shall 09-30-20 at 10:00a.m., at the address of his business: 4515 S.W. 29th Ave, Gainesville, Florida, 32608, the following:

2001 HYUNDAI VIN# KMHDN45DX1U078412 2007 HONDA VIN# 3HGCM56407G709379

For additional information concerning the above personal property for sale you may contact Billy Hart 352-376-0144

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES

BY CITY COMMISSION, NEWBERRY, FLORIDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Ordinance Number(s): 2020 16, 2020 23, 2020 - 24, 2020 25, which title(s) hereinafter appear, will be considered for final enactment on Monday, the 28th day of September 2020, at the City Commission meeting starting at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall at 25440 Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida. A copy of said Ordinance(s) may be inspected by any member of the public at the office of the Clerk of the Commission in the City Hall, Newberry, Florida. On the date first above mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance(s).

ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2020-16

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY TO CREATE ARTICLE III RELATED TO USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO ADOPT FURTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ESTABLISHING APPLICABLE FEES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020- 23

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO UTILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY; AMENDING DIVISION 2 AND DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 98 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY PERTAINING TO WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND SEWER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY TO AMEND AND REVISE SECTION 98-63 SUBSECTIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY PERTAINING TO THE ENERGY CHARGED, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION OF THE SAME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020-25

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY; AMENDING THE PRIOR ESTABLISHED RATES AND AMENDING SECTIONS 98-154 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWBERRY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-23; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

The public hearing(s) may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time, and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published.

All persons are advised that, if they decided to appeal any decision made at the public hearing(s), they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact MV Transportation, inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System at

(800) 955-8770.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF NEWBERRY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR A

SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE

THE NEWBERRY CITY COMMISSION OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that, pursuant to the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, objections, recommendations and comments concerning an application for a special permit for a temporary use as described below, will be heard by the City Commission of the City of Newberry, Florida, at a public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., The hearing will be conducted as an in person and virtual public meeting, as permitted by Florida Governors Executive Order No. 2020-69. The public may attend in person (25440 W. Newberry Road), or virtually utilizing Zoom communications media technology (CMT), or view the hearing live on the Citys YouTube channel. Access information will be distributed to all City of Newberry Meeting and Agenda Notices subscribers.

STUP 20-03, an application for a special permit for a temporary use to allow an outdoor concert, as provided in Section 14.10.1. Temporary use permits issued by city commission of the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, to be held October 23, 2020, on property approximately 8.59-acres +/- in size, located on the south side of West Newberry Road, approximately .55 mile east of SW 298th Street (Gilchrist County Road 2085/SE 90th Avenue).

Please call 352-472-5440, or email jeannene.mironack@

ci.newberry.fl.us to request copies of the proposed applications be sent to you, to submit comments prior to the public hearings, or to to inquire about accessing the meeting.

The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of a public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the requested permit. All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact MV Transportation, Inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NexTower Development Group II, LLC is proposing to build a 260 (270 total height with appurtenance) self-support tower located on NW 168th Lane, High Springs, Alachua Co., FL 32643 (29 48' 40.93" N, 82 33' 51.07" W). Public comments regarding potential effects from this project on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Brett Anderson, Terracon, 7220 Financial Way, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 904-470-2200, or Baanderson@

terracon.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CAMDEN COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

Civil Action No. 2020CV062

ASHLEY A. BAILEY,                               

Plaintiff,                

-vs-                         

JOSEPH A. BAILEY,               

Defendant.           

NOTICE OF SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: JOSEPH A. BAILEY:

You are hereby notified that the above-styled action for a Complaint for Divorce was filed in said court on the   22nd    day of January, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on June 30, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon Ashley A. Bailey, through her attorney, Jennifer L. McGhan, whose address is 2475 Village Drive, Ste 110, Kingsland, Georgia 31548, an answer to the petition within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Witness the Honorable Anthony L. Harrison

June, 2020.

Bernadette C. Rauls

Clerk of Superior Court

Camden County

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2020-CA-000389

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, VIRGINIA PENN WALKER A/K/A WALKER VIRGINIA A/K/A VIRGINIA WALKER A/K/A VIRGINIA-WALKER, DECEASED, et al,

Defendant(s).

_________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, VIRGINIA PENN WALKER A/K/A WALKER VIRGINIA A/K/A VIRGINIA WALKER A/K/A VIRGINIA-WALKER, DECEASED

Last Known Address:

UNKNOWN

Current Address: Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

LOT(S) 29, MADISON PARK, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK F, PAGE(S) 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

A/K/A 2034 NW 36 TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

has been filed against you and you are required to file written defenses with the clerk of court and to serve a copy within 30 days after the first publication of the Notice of action, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and September, 2020.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By:/s/____________

Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel.: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352)338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17 & 24, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

BY THE PLAN BOARD OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163.3248, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Plan Board of the City of High Springs, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a virtual public hearing, held through the use of communications media technology, on September 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard.

Z 20-04, an application by J. H. Londono, as agent for SAFECA Ltd., to amend the Official Zoning Map of the Land Development Code by changing the zoning district from R-1A RESIDENTIAL to R-3 RESIDENTIAL on property described, as follows:

Parcel No. 00238-000-000

A parcel of land lying within Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described, as follows: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35.

Containing 80.00 acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT

A parcel of land lying within Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35; thence North 0053'19" East, along the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35, a distance of 1,321.76 feet to the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35 and the Point of Beginning; thence, continue North 0053'19" East, along the West line of said Section 35, a distance of 8.28 feet; thence North 8943'45" East 2,612.36 feet to the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35; thence South 8932'51" West, along the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35,

a distance of 2,612.55 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Containing 0.09 acres, more or less.

AND

Parcel No. 00239-000- 000

A parcel of land lying within Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described, as follows: Commence at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 35 for the Point of Beginning; thence North 8930'19" East 338.48 feet, along the South line of said Section 35; thence North 0014'51" East 1,329.47 feet; thence South 8934'14" West 327.77 feet; thence South 0042'34" West 1,330.04 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Containing 9.78 acres, more or less.

All said lands containing 89.69 acres, more or less.

The public is hereby notified that, due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the Plan Board, will conduct a virtual public hearing on September 22, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, through the use of communications media technology via telephonic conferencing and in accordance with emergency meeting protocols and procedures and shall not be conducted in person at the City Commission Chamber, City Hall.

The public is encouraged to participate in the public hearing, and should check the City of High Springs website https://www.highsprings.us on the day of the public hearing for information on how to connect to the public hearing. If a member of the public wishes to address the Plan Board, regarding this matter, he or she should contact the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 4:00 p.m. on September 21, 2020.

In addition, copies of the amendment may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.

The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may be heard with respect to the amendment.

All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, 32643 or via telephone: 386.454.1416, ext. 7237, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the public hearing.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

               

File Number: 01-2020-CP-001439

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

ALEXANDRIA DONDIE GONZALES HOYES,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ALEXANDRIA DONDIE GONZALES HOYES, deceased, File Number 01-2020-CP-001439, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Court, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is September 17, 2020

Kevin M. Hoyes,

Personal Representative

422 Fleming St.

Key West, FL 33040

Albert L. Kelley, Esq.

Attorney for Petitioner

Florida Bar ID #0851590

926 Truman Ave.

Key West, FL 33040

305-296-0160

305-296-3118 (fax)

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17 & 24, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.

storagetreasures.com ending on October 9th 2020 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage

14024 NW US HWY 441

Alachua, FL 32615

The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

All units listed below contain household items.

Units

205 Isaac Axon

519 Andre Davis

759 Jevonne Cason

843 Mohini Krueger

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 17 & 24, 2020)

MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

WE BUY FISHING REELS Penn, Hooker, Blue Marlin & More! Honest - Reliable. We Pay Top Dollar. Call or Text Scott: (517) 515-4517

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

Timed Online Auction

Escobar Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Proactechs

Bidding closes: Wed, September 23, 2020 at 12:00 P.M.

Huge inventory of Assorted Apple iPhone and Mac parts for various models including hardware, speakers, batteries, cameras, displays, faces, backs and tool kits specific to Apple product repair. Over 125+ New iPhones in box (iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro), MacBooks, iMacs, iPads, New iPhone accessories, New Apple Watch accessories and much more. Registration, catalog, photos and terms available at www.

moeckerauctions.com.

Pick-up/removal: Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Preview: 09/21 by appointment. Call for details (954) 252-2887 | (800) 840-BIDS

Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Case No. 2019-035670-CA-44

AB-1098 AU-3219,

Eric Rubin

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

Timed Online Auction

Good Wheels, Inc. Bidding closes: Thurs, September 24, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. Transportation Service Vehicles: Chevy / Glaval Bus C4500 Cutaway Vans, International 300IC School Bus, Blue Bird School Buses, Dodge Grand Caravans, Ford E-250 Passenger Vans, GMC Yukon XL and more. Registration, catalog, photos and terms available at www.

moeckerauctions.com.

Pick-up/removal:

Fort Myers, FL.

Preview: 09/22 by appointment. Call for details (954) 252-2887 |(800) 840-BIDS

Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Case No. 20-CA-003718

AB-1098 AU-3219,

Eric Rubin