IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
2026-CA-000144
WESTONPORT LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company,
Plaintiff,
v.
JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., deceased and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., whether as heirs or otherwise; VELVA L. RUSH, deceased and all others claiming by, through and under VELVA L. RUSH, whether as heirs or otherwise; JAMES L. RUSH, JR. and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH, JR., whether as heirs or otherwise; JUNE SOUTHORNE and all others claiming by, through and under JUNE SOUTHORNE, whether as heirs or otherwise; PENNY WILLIAMS and all others claiming by, through and under PENNY WILLIAMS, whether as heirs or otherwise; TRESA MAGEL and all others claiming by, through and under TRESA MAGEL, whether as heirs or otherwise; LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise; JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise, and BERTIE MAE RUSH and all others claiming by, through and under BERTIE MAE RUSH, whether as heirs or otherwise,
Defendants.
PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., deceased and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., whether as heirs or otherwise; VELVA L. RUSH, deceased and all others claiming by, through and under VELVA L. RUSH, whether as heirs or otherwise; JAMES L. RUSH, JR. and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH, JR., whether as heirs or otherwise; JUNE SOUTHORNE and all others claiming by, through and under JUNE SOUTHORNE, whether as heirs or otherwise; PENNY WILLIAMS and all others claiming by, through and under PENNY WILLIAMS, whether as heirs or otherwise; TRESA MAGEL and all others claiming by, through and under TRESA MAGEL, whether as heirs or otherwise; LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise; JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for the purposes of quieting title in favor of Plaintiff. The subject property is currently located in Alachua County, and which is more fully described as:
Commence at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 22 East, and run North 87 degrees 24’05” East, along the South boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 400.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 87 degrees 24’05” East along said South boundary, 282.72 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57’29” West, parallel to the East boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 280.68 feet to the Southerly right of way line of County Road No. SE 12-B (65’ R/W); thence South 80 degrees 04’36” West, along said Southerly right of way line 285.95 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55’24” East, parallel to the West boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 244.21 feet to the Point of Beginning, all lying and being in Alachua County, Florida.
This action has been filed against you as a Defendant, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Sheila M. Lake, Esq., Lake Law Firm, P.A., 475 Central Avenue, Suite 402, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated this 2 day of APRIL, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ F. Thomas
(Deputy Clerk)
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 SFHS Class of 1976 Alumni Association, with a mailing address of PO Box 126, High Springs FL 32655 and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, Florida. Owner: SFHS Class of 1976 Alumni Association
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30, 2026)
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 (The) Horizons Program, located at 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 105, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32607, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 27 day of April, 2026.
True Trials, Inc
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30, 2026)
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROBATE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN COURT REGISTRY
Pursuant to §733.816, Fla. Stat., notice is given that unclaimed probate funds remain on deposit in the court registry:
Estate of LUCILLE ELAINE HARRIS, Deceased; Case number 01-2018-CP-001071, $1,314.58, HOLLIS JOE HARRIS, as Personal Representative Deposited per REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE, ORDER TO DEPOSIT FUNDS INTO THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT entered on 3/25/2024, on behalf of JUDY ILEENE TOMPKINS, deceased, for $366.86, KENNETH RAY HARRIS JR for $183.43, MICHAEL WILLIAM HARRIS for $122.29, SARAH RUTH HUNTER for $91.72, JENNY LYNN HARRIS for $91.71, HEATHER HUNTER for $91.71, NICOLE LEA HALL for $183.43, and JACQUELINE CARRIE HARRIS, deceased, $183.42.
Six months after the first publication of this notice, the Clerk of Court shall deposit these funds with the State Treasurer after deducting fees and costs of publication. Within 10 years from the date of deposit with the State Treasurer, any person or legal entity entitled to such funds may obtain same by order of court and compliance with other applicable provisions of §733.816, Fla. Stat. Funds not claimed within 10 years from the date of deposit escheat to the state for the benefit of the State School Fund.
Dated April 28, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of Court
201 E University Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 28, 2026)
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROBATE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN COURT REGISTRY
Pursuant to §733.816, Fla. Stat., notice is given that unclaimed probate funds remain on deposit in the court registry:
Estate of MARK STOLZE, Deceased; Case number 01-2022-CP-1908, $51,706.16; CORA VALERIO, as Personal Representative deposited $25,853.08 per ORDER ON PETITION TO PLACE FUNDS IN COURT REGISTRY entered on 9/22/2023, on behalf of GEORGE STOLZE and deposited $25,853.08 per ORDER ON PETITION TO PLACE FUNDS IN COURT REGISTRY entered on 6/20/2024, on behalf of HEATHER VALERIO.
Six months after the first publication of this notice, the Clerk of Court shall deposit these funds with the State Treasurer after deducting fees and costs of publication. Within 10 years from the date of deposit with the State Treasurer, any person or legal entity entitled to such funds may obtain same by order of court and compliance with other applicable provisions of §733.816, Fla. Stat. Funds not claimed within 10 years from the date of deposit escheat to the state for the benefit of the State School Fund.
Dated April 28, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of Court
201 E University Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 28, 2026)
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROBATE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN COURT REGISTRY
Pursuant to §733.816, Fla. Stat., notice is given that unclaimed probate funds remain on deposit in the court registry:
Estate of RANDY ALAN PENNINGTON, Deceased; Case number 01-2022-CP-384, $12,009.23; JENNIFER SANTOS, as Personal Representative Deposited per ORDER PERMITTING DEPOSIT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY entered on 11/12/2023, on behalf of CAROLYN BETH PENNINGTON, deceased.
Six months after the first publication of this notice, the Clerk of Court shall deposit these funds with the State Treasurer after deducting fees and costs of publication. Within 10 years from the date of deposit with the State Treasurer, any person or legal entity entitled to such funds may obtain same by order of court and compliance with other applicable provisions of §733.816, Fla. Stat. Funds not claimed within 10 years from the date of deposit escheat to the state for the benefit of the State School Fund.
Dated April 28, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of Court
201 E University Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 28, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
Case No.
012026CA000153XXXXXX
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF BRAVO RESIDENTIAL FUNDING TRUST 2022-RPL1,
Plaintiff,
VS.
THE ESTATE OF KAY J. DAVIS; and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant who are unknown to be dead or alive whether said unknown are persons, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KAY J. DAVIS; TENANT I/UNKNOWN TENANT; TENANT II/UNKNOWN TENANT; TENANT III/UNKNOWN TENANT AND TENANT IV/UNKNOWN TENANT, in possession of the subject real property,
Defendants. /
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
All unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant who are unknown to be dead or alive whether said unknown are persons, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants
26045 W. Newberry Road
Newberry FL 32669
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage has filed against you in Alachua County, Florida regarding the subject property with a legal description, to-wit:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TWO (2), BLOCK FOUR (4), CARTER’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, AND THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD #26, A DISTANCE OF 175 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD #26, 125 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 110 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 125 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 110 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING LOCATED IN SECTION FOUR (4), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) SOUTH, RANGE SEVENTEEN (17) EAST, M THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Gary Gassel, Esquire, of Law Office of Gary Gassel, P.A. the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 2191 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34237 and the Primary email address for electronic service of all pleadings in this case under Rule 2.516 is as follows: Pleadings@Gassellaw.com, within 30 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court at 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated on APRIL 10, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
CLERK OF THE COURT
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
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 the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (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.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2026-CP-000883
Division: A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
THERESA SUE ADDIS,
Deceased.
/
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of THERESA SUE ADDIS, deceased, whose date of death was February 21, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
Personal Representative:
CRISTY ADDIS BUNGER
330 E 5th Street
Greenville, OH 45331
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC
THOMAS R. WALSER, ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 116596
6751 N. Federal Highway,
Ste. 101,
Boca Raton, FL 33487
E-mail Address:
trwalser@
floridaprobatefirm.com
Telephone: (561) 210-5500
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
Case #:
012025CA002643XXXXXX
DIVISION: MG
Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
Karla Marriott a/k/a Karla D. Marriott; Favored Home Buyers LLC; Bryan Gregory Marriott; United States of America Acting through Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; TD Bank USA, N.A.
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 012025CA002643XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, Plaintiff and Karla Marriott a/k/a Karla D. Marriott are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, J.K. “Jess” Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT www.alachua.realforeclose.com AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME on May 28, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 6 FOR THE POINT OF REFERENCE AND RUN S. 03° 34’ 15” E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 19.95 FEET; THENCE RUN N. 88° 09’ 01” E., A DISTANCE OF 28.46 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN S. 01° 28’ 26” E, A DISTANCE OF 785.49 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN N. 89° 22’ 24” E., A DISTANCE OF 355.61 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 75° 46’ 35” E., A DISTANCE OF 162.43 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 15° 33’ 48” W., A DISTANCE OF 76.05 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 87° 45’ 03” W., A DISTANCE OF 50.85 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 01° 32’ 35” E. A DISTANCE OF 404.87 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE RUN N. 87° 43’ 17” E., ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 656.57 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN N. 22° 49’ 50” E., A DISTANCE OF 459.93 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE RUN N. 01° 38’ 27” W ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 365.72 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 88° 09’ 01” W., A DISTANCE OF 513.73 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN N. 04° 05’ 33” E., A DISTANCE OF 205.64 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN N. 88° 52’ 27”, W., A DISTANCE OF 438.22 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 88° 09’ 01” W., A DISTANCE OF 302.50 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN N. 01° 28’ 26” W., A DISTANCE OF 300.01 FEET TO A STEEL ROD AND CAP; THENCE RUN S. 88° 09’ 01” W., A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 21.201 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.
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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call (800) 955-8770.
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP,
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 130
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
(561) 998-6700
(561) 998-6707
25-333892
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF LOST PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 705.103, Florida Statutes, that the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office will donate to charity, convert to agency use or dispose of the following lost property:
Currency, Firearms, Smart phone
Sheriff Chad D. Scott
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
01-2025-CA-2486
Division: CA1 / J
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF Vehicle and U.S. Currency, BMW X3 (5UX43DP06N9M97420), U.S. Currency ($43,230.00)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Patrick Marshall
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture of the above-referenced property has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Michael Becker, the petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32727-5489, on or before thirty days of today, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court for Alachua County either before or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
01-2025-CA-003793
Division: CA4
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF Ten Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty-Nine Dollars ($10,289.00) in U.S. Currency
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Omarein Tyrek Lassiter
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture of the above-referenced property has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Michael Becker, the petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32727-5489, on or before thirty days of today, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court for Alachua County either before or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO.:
2026-CA-000073
OMAR FERNANDEZ,
Plaintiff,
vs.
FRANCES A. KEENE; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANCES A. KEENE; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION,
Defendants.
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
PROPERTY
TO: FRANCES A. KEENE,
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANCES A. KEENE
last known address:
1534 SE 41st Avenue,
Gainesville, FL 32641
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to quiet title to the following real property, lying and being and situated in Alachua County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
Lot 23 of Melton Manor, a subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book E, Page 98, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
Property address:
1534 SE 41st Avenue,
Gainesville, FL 32641
Parcel ID Number:
16237-023-000
This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Mark Evans Kass, Esquire Attorney, whose address is 1497 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33125, on or before 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION, and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against your for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on APRIL 20, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Court & Comptroller
BY: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23 & 30 & May 7, 14, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.:
2025 CA 003917
LAKEVIEW LOAN
SERVICING, LLC,
Plaintiff,
VS.
GREGORY DEON WRIGHT; MOLLY JEAN POPE A/K/A MOLLY POPE; et al.,
Defendant(s).
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Amanda M. Gill
Last Known Residence:
15448 NW 121St Place
Alachua, FL 32615
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in ALACHUA County, Florida:
LOT 5, TARA VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES 50 AND 51, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B Delray Beach, FL 33444, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
Dated on APRIL 24, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Fravita Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
1184-2716B
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2026CA000123
MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CONSTANCE MICHELLE HUTCHINSON; THE ESTATE OF DARLENE WRIGHT, DECEASED; et al.,
Defendant(s).
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: The Estate of Darlene Wright, deceased
Last Known Residence: Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in ALACHUA County, Florida:
LOT 19, LAKE FOREST GLEN, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 7, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B Delray Beach, FL 33444, on or before 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
Dated on APRIL 17, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, CIVIL DIVISION
201 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
1133-4032B
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO.
012026CA000085XXXXXX
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SLST 2024-1 PARTICIPATION INTEREST TRUST,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ROBERT L. WILLIAMS. et. al.
Defendant(s),
/
NOTICE OF ACTION – CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, whose residence is unknown and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property:
UNIT NO. 40 OF SPRING FOREST CONDOMINIUM, AND A 1/104TH FRACTIONAL UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE CONDOMINIUM COMMON ELEMENTS, EXCEPT TRACTS 3 AND 5 THEREOF, AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM DATED JULY 18, 1975, AND RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 953, PAGE 400 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DESCRIBED IN THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “I”, PAGES 44, 45 AND 46 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before 5/15/2026 /(30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at Alachua County, Florida, this 23 day of April, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Candice Williams
DEPUTY CLERK
Robertson, Anschutz,
Schneid, Crane & Partners,
PLLC
6409 Congress Ave.,
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
PRIMARY EMAIL:
flmail@raslg.com
25-324386
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO.
01 2025 CA 002819
LAKEVIEW LOAN
SERVICING, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
KATRINA ELIZABETH WOOTEN A/K/A KATRINA WOOTEN, et al.
Defendant(s).
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 30, 2026, and entered in 01 2025 CA 002819 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and KATRINA ELIZABETH WOOTEN A/K/A KATRINA WOOTEN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KATRINA ELIZABETH WOOTEN A/K/A KATRINA WOOTEN; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; REDBALL RECOVERY, INC.; AVALON WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendant(s). J.K. JESS IRBY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on May 19, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 35, AVALON WOODS PHASE 1A, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGE(S) 70 AND 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address:
2261 NW 248TH WAY,
NEWBERRY, FL 32669
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.
Dated this 23 day of April, 2026.
ROBERTSON,
ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID,
CRANE & PARTNERS,
PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
6409 Congress Ave.,
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Telephone: 561-241-6901
Facsimile: 561-997-6909
Service Email:
flmail@raslg.com
By: /s/ Danielle Salem
Danielle Salem, Esquire
Florida Bar No. 0058248
Communication Email:
dsalem@raslg.com
IMPORTANT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (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 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
25-338964
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.:
01-2025-CA-002957
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
KIM E MERVILLE, et al,
Defendant(s).
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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 7, 2026, and entered in Case No. 01-2025-CA-002957 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is the Plaintiff and Kim E Merville, , are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the May 19, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
LOT 17, LAKE BONNET ESTATES – PHASE II, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK S, PAGES 99 AND 100, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH A MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A PERMANENT FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO, DESCRIBED AS A 2003 DOUBLEWIDE, FLEETWOOD SERIAL NO. GAFL135A18459HH21 & GAFL135B18459HH21
A/K/A 7512 NE 219TH TER. MELROSE FL 32666
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.
Dated this 20 day of April, 2026.
By: /s/ Justin Ritchie, Esq
Florida Bar #106621
ALBERTELLI LAW
P. O. Box 23028
Tampa, FL 33623
Tel: (813) 221-4743
Fax: (813) 221-9171
eService: servealaw@
albertellilaw.com
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.
25-011055
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.:
01-2025-CA-002136
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, ERIC A. STUBBS AKA ERIC ALEXANDER STUBBS, DECEASED , et al,
Defendant(s).
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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 7, 2026, and entered in Case No. 01-2025-CA-002136 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Nationstar Mortgage LLC, is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Eric A. Stubbs aka Eric Alexander Stubbs, deceased , State of Florida, Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Campus USA Credit Union, Gary Stubbs, Cherry B Conroy, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Eric A. Stubbs aka Eric Alexander Stubbs, deceased, Aaron Michael Stubbs, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the May 19, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
LOT 41 OF BREEZY ACRES, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 25 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 1341 SE 24TH AVE GAINESVILLE FL 32641
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.
Dated this 17 day of April, 2026.
By: /s/ Justin Ritchie, Esq.
Florida Bar # 106621
ALBERTELLI LAW
P. O. Box 23028
Tampa, FL 33623
Tel: (813) 221-4743
Fax: (813) 221-9171
eService: servealaw@
albertellilaw.com
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.
25-007482
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
Case #:
012025CA001558XXXXXX
DIVISION: MG
Truist Bank
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
Michael K. Queen
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 012025CA001558XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein Truist Bank, Plaintiff and Michael K. Queen are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, J.K. “Jess” Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT www.alachua.realforeclose.com AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME on May 28, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 39, CAROL ESTATES NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK F, PAGE(S) 76, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.
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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call (800) 955-8770.
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP,
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 130
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
(561) 998-6700
(561) 998-6707
25-333217
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
SALE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that SunCo Storage- Hawthorne will sell the contents of the following self-storage units by public auction to satisfy their liens against these tenants, in accordance with the Florida Self-Storage Facility Act. The auction will take place online at storagetreasures.com from 9AM on May 1st to Noon on May 8th. Units are believed to contain household items, unless otherwise listed.
SunCo Storage 20820
SE Hawthorne Rd,
Hawthorne, FL 32640
Auction is with credit/debit card payments only. A $100 refundable cleaning deposit is required. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com . All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement with the tenant.
Name/Unit:
Clara Williams – 38
STS – 142
Jason Foster – 89
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC AUCTION to be held online at storagetreasures.com, to satisfy the Owners Lien according to the FL Self Storage Facility Act, 83.801 seq. The contents of the auction to be held at People’s Choice Storage are located at 17856 High Springs Main Street High Springs, FL 32643 with telephone number 386-588-7759
SALE DATE is 05/12/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name: Chapman, Dylen
Unit # B38
Contents: Baby Items, Frames, Furniture, Boxes
Name: Ritchey, Amanda
Unit # B53
Contents: Industrial Fan, Tires, Deep Freezer , Toys
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by card only; $100 cleaning deposit refundable once unit is cleared. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC AUCTION to be held online at storagetreasures.com, to satisfy the Owners Lien according to the FL Self Storage Facility Act, 83.801 seq. The contents of the auction to be held at People’s Choice Storage are located at 14709 NW 129th Terrace, Alachua FL 32615 with telephone number 386-588-7759
SALE DATE is 05/12/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name: Dixon, Virgil
Unit # 32
Contents: Furniture,
Glasses, Boxes, Totes
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by card only; $100 cleaning deposit refundable once unit is cleared. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01-2026-CP-000995
Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JACQUELINE BETZ,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Jacqueline Betz, deceased, whose date of death was March 29, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 30, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Susan M. Ossi
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Susan M. Ossi
Florida Bar No. 0502391
E-mail Addresses:
susie@ossilawgroup.com,
gwen@ossilawgroup.com
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Telephone: (352) 692-4888
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01-2026-CP-001067
Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
TAMBERLY LYNN BRIAR
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Tamberly Lynn Briar, deceased, whose date of death was March 26, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 30, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Kathryn H. Knepper
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Kathryn Knepper
Florida Bar No. 0117746
E-mail Addresses:
Katie@ossilawgroup.com,
Gwen@ossilawgroup.com
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Telephone: (352) 692-4888
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01 2026 CP 001139
IN RE: ESTATE OF
NELLIE DEAN MULKEY
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of NELLIE DEAN MULKEY, deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 30, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ William David Mulkey
2501 NW 32nd St.
Gainesville, Florida 32605
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Kathryn Flores, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
1003863
128 NW 137th Drive,
Suite B
Newberry, Florida 32669
Telephone: (352) 451-1550
E-Mail:
katie@dignitytrustlaw.com
Secondary E-Mail:
judy@dignitytrustlaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01-2026-CP-000983
Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ANKA F. MARINKAS
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Anka F. Marinkas, deceased, whose date of death was June 26, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 30, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Paul L. Marinkas
2781 NW 77th Blvd., JP 138
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Attorney for Personal
Representative.
/s/ Kathryn Knepper
Florida Bar No. 0117746
E-mail Addresses:
Katie@ossilawgroup.com,
Gwen@ossilawgroup.com
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Telephone: (352) 692-4888
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30 & May 7, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
01-2026-CP-01005
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JUDITH G. PORTO,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Judith G. Porto, deceased, whose date of death was March 5, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, FL, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 23, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Wendy Porto
458 NW 48th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32607
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Larry E. Ciesla
4400 NW 23rd Avenue,
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 378-5603
lciesla@larryciesla-law.com
Florida Bar No. 283533
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 30, 2026)
NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following proposed ordinance as titled:
ORDINANCE 26-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA; EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA TO INCLUDE CERTAIN LANDS LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY (TAX PARCEL 03909-000-000; 03910-002-000); PROVIDING THAT ALL EXISTING LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY IN SAID AREA; PROVIDING THAT THE PROPERTY LAND INHABITANTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS AND LIABLE FOR TAXATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The ± 25.95-acre subject property is generally located 14107 NW 142nd Avenue (tax parcel(s) 03909-000-000; 03910-002-000). Copies of the application, complete legal description of the subject property, and proposed ordinance are available for public inspection at the Planning & Community Development Department in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida on any regular business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and copies can be obtained from the Office of the Deputy City Clerk.
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Written comments on the application may be sent to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL, 32616. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that, in order to appeal any decision made at the public hearing, you will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-6100 x 1501 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 30, 2026)
CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
The City of High Springs is currently accepting applications for appointment to the following Boards and Committees:
Mayors Youth Council – 3 Positions and 1 Alternate
Members advise the Mayor and City Commission on policies and programs related to youth interests. Members are given an opportunity to learn city government operations and public policies. Open to students currently in the grades 8 – 12.
Applications may be obtained Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 6:00, from City Hall, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, Florida 32643 or on the City’s website at www.highsprings.gov. To be appointed, applicants must be a resident of the City of High Springs. Applications are due by May 19, 2026. The High Springs City Commission will make appointment of the successful applicants at the May 28, 2026.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 2026
and April 30, 2026)