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LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notices
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 Cool Company Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of The Cool Company Heating & Air Conditioning, located at 5200 NW 43rd St Ste 102-171, Gainesville, FL 32606, intends to register the said name in Alachua county with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 20th day of April, 2026.
The Cool Company Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 2026)
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: Dr. Cool AC & Heating, located in Alachua County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State.
Owner: Isaiah Luke Services, LLC
Address: 3033 NE 19th Drive, Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32609
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 2026)
In compliance with chapter 50, F.S.: Rush Cyber Law is a registered d/b/a of Jacob Rush Law. www.RushCyberLaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 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 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
Pursuant to Florida Statute 456.057 and Fla Admin Code Ann R 64B8-10.002 take notice that Avecina Medical, P.A., Saman Soleymani, M.D., and Dmitriy Model, M.D. have sold the assets of their practice to Orlando CareNow Urgent Care, LLC as of MARCH 31, 2026. Patient records shall remain located and maintained at 450 State Road 13 North Suite 106-302 St. Johns, FL 32259.
Patients may continue to obtain copies of their records at the above listed location.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 2 & 9 & 16, 23, 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 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 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 COUNTY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
012026CA000873
Heather Woolley,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Richard Diamond,
Defendant,
And
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: RICHARD DIAMOND,
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff, whose name and address is HEATHER WOOLLEY, 15500 SW CR 346, ARCHER, FL 32618, ON OR BEFORE MAY 8, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Default judgment will be entered for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated on 03/24/2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
201 E. University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
by: /s/ Candice Williams
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 2 & 9 & 16, 23, 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.
CASE No.
012025CA002859XXXXXX
MORTGAGE ASSETS
MANAGEMENT, LLC,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
GERALD ROSS A/K/A GERALD ROSS SR. A/K/A REV. DR. GERALD ROSS, SR., ET AL.
DEFENDANT(S).
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
To: Unknown Spouse of Lucious Ross
RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
14302 SW 170th Street,
Archer, FL 32618
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Alachua County, Florida:
The Northerly 100.0 feet (measured along the West right of way line of County Highway S-241) of the westerly 168.0 feet of the Easterly 198.0 feet (measured along the North Section line) of Section 20, Township 11 South, Range 18, East of Alachua county, Florida.
has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC, attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 600, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court, within 30 days after the first publication of this notice, either before ————— or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Alachua County Today Newspaper.
Date: APRIL 9, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
Deputy Clerk of the Court
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 ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237 or at ada@circuit8.org, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 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.
25-002442
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 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).
/
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).
/
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)
IN THE 8th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 2025 CA 000561
21ST MORTGAGE
CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
YANCE DARREN ENOCH, JR.; MIYOSHI CIERA FISHER; CITY OF NEWBERRY; CLARONELL STEVENS F/K/A CLARONELL LAWTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CLARONELL STEVENS F/K/A CLARONELL LAWTON; BARBARA LAWTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BARBARA LAWTON; and UNKNOWN TENANT
Defendant. /
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated December 04, 2025 entered in Case No. 2025 CA 000561, of the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein YANCE DARREN ENOCH, JR., MIYOSHI CIERA FISHER, CITY OF NEWBERRY, BARBARA LAWTON and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BARBARA LAWTON are the Defendants, that J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq., the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, online at alachua.realforeclose.com on MAY 12, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., on the prescribed date, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:
LOT 8, BLOCK 1, NIPPER’S ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 95, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALSO, THE SOUTH 1/2 OF ALLEY ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 1, NIPPER’S ADDITION. LESS AND EXCEPT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF NW 6TH AVE.
TOGETHER WITH A 2021 LIVE OAK 68X30 MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NOS.: LOHGA32071931A AND LOHGA32071931B.
NOTICE IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS.
NOTICE 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 Alachua County Clerk of the Court, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600 and whose telephone number is 352-374-3636, within two working days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8711.
Dean, Mead, Egerton,
Bloodworth, Capouano &
Bozarth, P.A.
By: /s/ Leslie S. White
Leslie S. White, for the firm
Florida Bar No. 521078
Post Office Box 2346
Orlando, FL 32802-2346
Telephone 407-841-1200
Facsimile 407-423-1831
primary email:
lwhite@deanmead.com
secondary email:
eglynn@deanmead.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 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 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)
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 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 May 08 2026 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
463 Donna Atwater
539 David Clark
559 Revondalyn Weeks
580 Lucila Cendales
632 Bluespring Bio
667 John Baumer
712 Nicolas Williams
48 Bruce C Tilley
908 Samuel Jamison
961 J David Brantley
103 William Mitchell
126 Shai Levi
131 Anthony Davis
208 Donna Thomas
302 Kevin Hall
415 Davon Durant
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 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)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 01-2026-CP-725
Division: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
KENNETH ROBERT
LAUTERER
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Kenneth Robert Lauterer, deceased, whose date of death was January 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, 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 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.
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 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.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 16, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Kenneth R. Lauterer, Jr.
2234 Land Harbor
Newland, NC 28657
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Marynelle Hardee
Florida Bar Number:
937789
SALTER FEIBER, PA
3940 N.W. 16TH Blvd.,
Bldg. B
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Telephone: (352) 376-8201
Fax: (352) 416-0401
E-Mail:
marynelleh@salterlaw.net
Alternate:
lexik@salterlaw.net
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 2025 CP 003004
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JEFFREY WARD HAGIN,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Full Administration)
The administration of the estate of JEFFREY WARD HAGIN, deceased, whose date of death was October 17, 2025, is pending in the Eighth 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
Petitioner:
Jeffrey Tyler Hagin
3241 NW 47th Place
Gainesville, Florida 32065
ATTORNEY FOR THE
PETITIONER
THE DAVIE LAW FIRM, P.A.
WILLIAM H. DAVIE, II
Fla. Bar. No.: 634387
733 N. Palmetto Avenue
Green Cove Springs,
Florida 32043
(904) 276-5344-Phone
(904) 284-8725-Fax
BDavie@DavieLawFirm.com – Primary
EMassey@DavieLawFirm.com – Secondary
Service@DavieLawFirm.com – Secondary
Attorney for Personal
Representative
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 01 2023 CP 002096
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BILLY BRASHEAR,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BILLY BRASHEAR, deceased, whose date of death was June 9, 2023, 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 name of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney and address 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.
A personal representative or curator 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
The date of first publication of this notice is April 16, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
BBrashear@NFlaLaw.com
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
FBN 242497
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
BBrashear@NFlaLaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01-2026-CP-000882
Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARILYN MILLER BISHOP
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Marilyn Miller Bishop, deceased, whose date of death was February 25, 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 16, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Tracy Bishop
7354 NW 47th Way
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Kathryn Knepper
E-mail Addresses:
Katie@ossilawgroup.com,
Gwen@ossilawgroup.com
Florida Bar No. 0117746
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Telephone: (352) 692-4888
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 01 2024 CP 000153
IN RE: ESTATE OF
GLENNA F. BRASHEAR,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of GLENNA F. BRASHEAR, deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 2023, 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 name of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney and address 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.
A personal representative or curator 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
The date of first publication of this notice is April 16, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
BBrashear@NFlaLaw.com
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
FBN 242497
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
BBrashear@NFlaLaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 01 2026 CP 000678
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOROTHEA F. BAXTER,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DOROTHEA F. BAXTER, deceased, whose date of death was February 24, 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 name of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney and address 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.
A personal representative or curator 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
The date of first publication of this notice is April 16, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Constance C. Brashear
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
FBN 242497
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
BBrashear@NFlaLaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 16, 23, 2026)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Section 50.0311, Florida Statutes, a governmental agency may use the publicly accessible website of the county in which it lies to publish legally required advertisements and public notices if the cost of publishing advertisements and public notices on such website is less than the cost of publishing advertisements and public notices in a newspaper.
As outlined in Section 50.0311(6), Florida Statutes, property owners and residents may receive legally required advertisements and public notices from the governmental agency by first-class mail or e-mail upon registering their name and address or e-mail address with the governmental agency.
To receive legally required advertisements and public notices from City of Hawthorne’s by first-class mail or e-mail, please contact the City Manager’s Office at citymanager@cityofhawthorne.net 6875 SE 221st Street / PO Box 1270 Hawthorne, Florida 32640
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 2026)
City of Newberry, Florida
CDBG SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Newberry plans to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce for a FFY 2025 Florida Small Cities Community Development Grant (CDBG) for $1,532,617 in the Neighborhood Revitalization Category. The activities, dollars amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate- income persons are as follows:
| Activity Name | CDBG Funding | LMI Benefit |
| Sewer Hook Up | $241,477 | 100% |
The City is proposing to provide low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents sewer hookups within the project area streets of County Road 235, 245th Terrace, 245th Street, and Newberry Lane.
The City of Newberry does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the City of Newberry will assist them as described in the City’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at City Hall.
A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 25515 NW 6th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669, On April 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Clerk’s Office at City Hall by noon on April 23, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Jane Sullivan, Grant and Funding Manager, Finance & Administration, by email at jsullivan@newberryfl.gov or by mail to 25493 NW 1st Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669 no later than May 4, 2026, 12:00 noon.
A copy of the final application will be made available for review during normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall no later than April 27, 2026. The application will be submitted to Florida Commerce on or before May 5, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the Public Hearing, contact Jane Sullivan, Grant and Funding Manager, Finance & Administration, City of Newberry at (352) 722-3954 or by email at jsullivan@newberryfl.gov.
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Randa Paul, City Clerk at (352) 472-2446. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Randa Paul at (352) 472-2446 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 2026)
PUBLIC 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 4, 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 ordinance as titled:
Ordinance 26-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (“CC”), COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (“CI”), AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – RESIDENTIAL (“PD-R”) TO PD-R AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – COMMERCIAL (“PD-COMM”) ON A ± 182-ACRE SUBJECT PROPERTY; GENERALLY LOCATED AT 16650 NW US HIGHWAY 441; TAX PARCELS 03042-050-003; 03042-050-004; 03042-050-005; 03042-050-010; 03042-051-001; 03046-003-000; 03046-003-001; 03046-003-003; 03046-003-004; 03046-003-005; 03875-001-001; 03875-010-001; 03875-010-002; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application, staff report, and any related materials are available for public inspection at the Planning and Community Development Department, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, on any regular business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 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 23, 2026)
CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA
CDBG SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Newberry plans to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce for a FFY 2025 Florida Small Cities Community Development Grant (CDBG) for $1,532,617 in the Neighborhood Revitalization Category. The activities, dollars amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate- income persons are as follows:
| Activity Name | CDBG Funding | LMI Benefit |
| Administration | $103,906 | N/A |
| Street Improvements – Repaving | $1,313,511 | 51% |
| Wastewater Collection / Transmission | $60,800 | 51% |
| Pedestrian Malls / Sidewalks | $54,400 | 51% |
| Total | $1,532,617 | |
The City is proposing to pave approximately 2,300 LF of existing streets: NW 4 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; NW 5 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; NW 255 Street from NW 2 Avenue to NW 6 Avenue and wastewater collection/transmission to include 350 linear feet of gravity pipe and 120 linear feet of pvc laterals, any necessary risers for manhole adjustments and will provide for replaced driveway aprons and drainage, as necessary. In addition, the City is proposing an estimated 2,000 LF of new sidewalks adjacent to the streets proposed for paving: NW 4 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; NW 5 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; and NW 255 Street from NW 2 Avenue to NW 6 Avenue.
The City of Newberry does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the City of Newberry will assist them as described in the City’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at City Hall.
A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 25515 NW 6th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669, On April 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Clerk’s Office at City Hall by noon on April 23, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Jane Sullivan, Grant and Funding Manager, Finance & Administration, by email at jsullivan@newberryfl.gov or by mail to 25493 NW 1st Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669 no later than May 4, 2026, 12:00 noon.
A copy of the final application will be made available for review during normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall no later than April 27, 2026. The application will be submitted to Florida Commerce on or before May 5, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the Public Hearing, contact Jane Sullivan, Grant and Funding Manager, Finance & Administration, City of Newberry at (352) 722-3954 or by email at jsullivan@newberryfl.gov.
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Randa Paul, City Clerk at (352) 472-2446. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Randa Paul at (352) 472-2446 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 2026)
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Hawthorne plans to apply to Florida Commerce for a FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $3,655,682.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category. For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds must benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate-income persons for which the City of Hawthorne is applying are:
The City of Hawthorne proposes to utilize CDBG assistance for water line replacement. The project involves the replacement of aging and deteriorated potable water mains located within three (3) targeted service areas of the City. The proposed improvements include replacement of approximately 16,600 linear feet of undersized and obsolete water mains of varying diameters, along with associated valves, fittings, fire hydrants, and service connections. Existing pipelines consist largely of aging cast iron and galvanized steel materials, many of which are over 60 years old and prone to leaks, breaks, and service disruptions. These improvements have been previously identified, evaluated, and advanced through prior planning and design efforts, and represent the City’s current highest-priority water system deficiencies.
Service Area #1 – The replacement of 1,850 linear feet of 6” PVC and 300 linear feet of 8” PVC along the following streets:
• SE 60th Lane between SE 228th Terrace and SE 230th Terrace
• SE 229th Terrace between SE 60th Lane and SE 57th Lane
• SE 230th Terrace between SE 60th Lane and SE 57th Lane
Local Match
| Activity Number and Name | CDBG Budget | For Points | LMI % Benefit |
| 03J – Water Line Replacement | $ 340,000.00 | $ 0.00 | At Least 51% |
Service Area #2 – The replacement of 200 linear feet of 6” PVC and 1,650 linear feet of 8” PVC along the following streets:
• SE 60th Lane between SE 228th Terrace and SE 230th Terrace
• SE 229th Terrace between SE 60th Lane and SE 57th Lane
• SE 230th Terrace between SE 60th Lane and SE 57th Lane
Local Match
| Activity Number and Name | CDBG Budget | For Points | LMI % Benefit |
| 03J – Water Line Replacement | $ 380,000.00 | $ 0.00 | At Least 51% |
The replacement of 200 linear feet of 2” PVC, 10,400 linear feet of 6” PVC, 500 linear feet of 8” PVC, 1,500 linear feet of 10” PVC and 1,650 linear feet of 8” PVC along the following streets:
• SE 61st Avenue between 223rd Street and US Highway 301
• US Highway 301 starting at the Love’s Travel Center and proceeding south to SE 69th Avenue
• SE 66th Avenue between US Highway 301 and State Road 20
• SE 69th Avenue between US Highway 301 and SE 222nd Street
• SE 222nd Street between SE 69th Avenue and SE 73rd Avenue
• SE 71st Avenue between SE 221st Street and SE 226th Drive
• SE 221st Street
• SE 74th Lane between SE 221st Street and SE 226 Way
• SE 75th Avenue between SE 221st Street and 226th Terrace
• SE 225th Drive between SE 75th Avenue and SE 76th Place
• SE 76th Place between SE 225th Drive and SE 75th Avenue
• SE 226th Terrace between SE 74th Lane and SE 75th Avenue
• SE 225th Terrace between SE 71st Avenue and SE 73rd Avenue
• SE 225th Way between SE 71st Avenue and SE 73rd Avenue
• SE 72nd Avenue between SE 225th Terrace and SE 225th Way
A map showing the location of all water lines to be addressed will be available at the public hearing.
Local Match
| Activity Number and Name | CDBG Budget | For Points | LMI % Benefit |
| 03J – Water Line Replacement | $ 2,553,000.00 | $ 0.00 | At Least 51% |
The amount allocated for Grant Administration and Engineering is as follows:
Local Match
| Activity Number and Name | CDBG Budget | For Points | LMI % Benefit |
| 03J – Engineering for Water Line | $ 90,227.78 | $ 0.00 | N/A Replacement |
| 21A – Administration | $ 292,454.22 | $ 0.00 | N/A |
| Total $ 3,655,682.00 $ 0.00 | |||
The City of Hawthorne does not anticipate that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any person is displaced as a result of these planned activities, the City of Hawthorne will assist as described in the City’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at City Hall.
A public hearing to provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the application will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the City of Hawthorne’s City Hall Council Meeting Room located at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne Florida 32640. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours at the City of Hawthorne City Hall located at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne Florida 32640 by noon on Monday, April 27, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Mr. Robert Thompson, City Manager, City of Hawthorne, by e-mail at citymanager@cityofhawthorne.net. or by mail to City of Hawthorne, 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne Florida 32640 no later than Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
A copy of the final application will be available for review at the City of Hawthorne City Hall, no later than Monday, May 4, 2026. The application will be submitted to Florida Commerce on or before May 5, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Mr. Robert Thompson, City Manager, City of Hawthorne at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, Florida. 32640, by telephone at (352) 481-2432 or via email at citymanager@cityofhawthorne.net.
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours-before the workshop by contacting: Lakesha McGruder, City Clerk, City of Hawthorne at (352) 481-2432 or by e-mail at lmcgruder@cityofhawthorne.net.
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Ms. McGruder at (352) 481-2432 or by e-mail at lmcgruder@cityofhawthorne.net. at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
The City of Hawthorne is a Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity/Handicap Accessible Jurisdiction.
(Published: Alachua County Today – April 23, 2026)