| EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Business Intelligence Analyst – Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC – Gainesville, FL. Req: Master’s in Information Systems, Comp Science, Math or rltd field + (6) mths exp in data base solutions. Resumes: tkraber@thig.com LEGAL NOTICES Public Notices Notice Is Hereby Given that Gainesville Physicians, LLC, 7485 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of HCA Florida Gainesville Family Medicine, with its principal place of business in the State of Florida in the County of Alachua, intends to file an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name with the Florida Department of State. (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 CA 1487 VYSTAR CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF NICHOLAS BRETAGNA, II; ET AL, Defendant(s). / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated the 5th day of May 2026, and subsequent Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, dated June 22, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 CA 1487 of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein VYSTAR CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff, and ESTATE OF NICHOLAS BRETAGNA, II; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF NICHOLAS BRETAGNA, II; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AS TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 AS TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, are Defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash via electronic sale at www.Alachua.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m., in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes on the 23rd day of July, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: A parcel of land being situated in Section 32, Township 8 South, Range 18 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: For a point of reference commence Southwest corner of said Section 32, Township 8 South, Range 18 East; thence East 415.08 feet; thence North 40.58 feet to North right of way of County Road NW 30; thence East 150 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 271.97 feet; thence East 279.29 feet; thence South 27 degrees West along the Seaboard Coastline Railroad right of way 306.29 feet; thence West along North right of way of County Road NW 30, 138.90 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with a 1992 PALM TRAILERS mobile home, VIN Nos. 23630243EA and 23630243EB and Title Nos. 61988242 and 61988235. Property Address: 18516 NW 94TH Ave., Alachua, FL 32615 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 WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 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. DATED this 23rd day of June, 2026. LAW OFFICE OF MICHELLE L. GLASS, PA Attorney for Plaintiff 7545 Centurion Parkway, Ste. 103 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Telephone: (904) 606-3903 By: /s/ Michelle L. Glass Florida Bar No. 0674109 michelle@glass-law.net (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT: Rule 4.3 The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to amend the following Rule: Rule 4.3 (Degree and Certificate Requirements). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Update and add posthumous and in memoriam degrees or certificates. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64(4), (7), (8). LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS1004.68, 1007.25; FAC 6A-14.030, 6A-10.024, 6A-10.0316; Contact P. LOCASCIO, 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu. (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTHE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 01-2026-CA-1887 DIVISION: CA4 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand and Twenty-Six Dollars ($177,026.00) in U.S. Currency NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO: Maurice Robinson 5138 White Chicory Dr. Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Cortney Robinson 431 NW 73rd St. Miami, FL 33150 Daverrick Jenkins 1020 SW 111th Ave. Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Jacari Reed-Jackson 21127 NW 14th Pl #455 Miami, FL 33169 and all persons or entities who have standing to claim an interest in the above-listed property: The Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task Force seized the described property on or about June 4, 2026, at or near mile marker 373 on State Road 93, near Gainesville, in Alachua County, Florida. Said property is in the custody of the Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task Force. A petition for forfeiture has been or will be filed in the above-styled court. Bruce-Alan Barnard Fla. Bar #969760 Alachua County Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 5489 Gainesville, FL 32627-5489 (352) 367-4099 bbarnard@alachuasheriff.org (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 01-2026-CA-1887 DIVISION: CA4 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF One Hundred Seventy- Seven Thousand and Twenty-Six Dollars ($177,026.00) in U.S. Currency NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Maurice Robinson, Cortney Robinson, Daverrick Jenkins, Jacari Reed-Jackson 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, to it on Bruce-Alan Barnard, the petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32627-5489, on or before 28 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this court either before service on the petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED on July 2, 2026. J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ. As Clerk of the Court 201 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2 & 9 & 16, 23, 2026) IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CC-2487 DIVISION: V AVALON OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. NANCY MCMULLEN and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION To: Nancy McMullen Last Known Address: 8528 SW 21st Lane Gainesville, FL 32607 You are hereby notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage against the following described real property situate and lying in Alachua County, Florida, to wit: Lot Fifty-five (55), AVALON, Phase I, a Planned Unit Development as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “N”, page 71 of the public records of Alachua County, Florida. has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on David E. Williamson, Attorney For Plaintiff, whose address is 1418 N.W. 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, within thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service upon the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated this 16 of June, 2026. J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ. Clerk of Court By: /s/ Kamari Hampton As Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25 & July 2, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025CA002967 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. THE ESTATE OF SUSAN S. EDDIE, DECEASED; et al., Defendant(s). / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Patricia Ellen Eddie a/k/a Patricia Eddie Last Known Residence: 4089 Cross Park Drive, Unit 814, Bryan, TX 77802 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Alachua County, Florida: LOT 260 A REPLAT OF LOTS 256 THRU 269 OF TURKEY CREEK FOREST UNIT NO. 1, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “J”, PAGE 74 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 AFTER 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 Amended complaint or petition. Dated on JUNE 19, 2026. J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, CIVIL DIVISION 201 E UNIVERSITY AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 By: /s/ Fratavia Thomas As Deputy Clerk 1133-3949B (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-0090 DIVISION: MG SHEPLEY HAYNES, Plaintiff, vs. LAWRENCE CLAY, JAKE NIMLOS, NICK FARAH JR, and CITY OF GAINESVILLE, Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION To: Jake Nimlos Last Known Addresses: 206 Mansion Heights Drive Missoula, MT 59803 You are hereby notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage against the following described real properties situate and lying in Alachua County, Florida, to wit: Parcel 08803-000-000 Lot Eight (8), Block J, SUN CREST, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 100 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, Parcel 13664-000-000 Lot 10, Florida Court, being a Subdivision of Block 4, Brown’s Addition to the City of Gainesville, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 110, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. Parcel 13675-000-000 See Attached Exhibit A. Parcel 06657-030-012 Lot 12 of HAMILTON HEIGHTS UNIT NO. 5, a Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “J”, Page 77, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. Parcel 08654-000-000 Lot Ten (10) and East half (E 1/2) Lot Eleven (11) Block “C” OAK PARK, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 176 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. Parcel 09612-021-000 Lot 21-A The West 63.78’ of Lot Twenty-One (21), of INGLESIDE VILLAS, A REPLAT, recorded in Plat Book “L”, Page 15, of the Public Records of Alachua County. has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on David E. Williamson, Attorney For Plaintiff, whose address is 1418 N.W. 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, within thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service upon the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated this 16 of June, 2026. J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ. Clerk of Court By: /s/ Candice Williams As Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25 & July 2, 2026) IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 01 2026 CC 399 VICTORIA STATION CONDOMINIUM ASSN., INC., Plaintiff, vs. RAVSAV, LLC AND all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against named DEFENDANT, Defendant. / NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2026 CC 399 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Victoria Station Condominium Assn., Inc., is the Plaintiff and Ravsav, LLC, is the Defendant, J.K. Jess Irby, Esq., the Alachua County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m. on August 13, 2026, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Unit 116 of Victoria Station Condominium, together with an undivided share in the common elements appurtenant thereto, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Record Book 2917, Page 544, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. Parcel Identification Number: 07297-010-116 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the institution of this action must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. McCarty Focks, PLLC /s/ Peter C. Focks Peter C. Focks Florida Bar No. 67364 2630-A NW 41st Street Gainesville, FL 32606 Tel. 352-654-1001 Primary e-mail: peter@mccartyfocks.com Secondary e-mail: chelsea@mccartyfocks.com Attorney for Plaintiff (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 01-23-CC-1839 White Oak Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Rodney T. Robinson and Terrie L. Robinson, husband and wife, Defendant(s). / NOTICE OF SALE (PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45) NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 25, 2026, in Case No. 01-23-CC-1839, of the County Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein White Oak Homeowners Association, Inc. is Plaintiff; and Rodney T. Robinson and Terrie L. Robinson, husband and wife, are the Defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of Court, J.K. Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, the Clerk’s website for on-line auctions, at 11:00 a.m. on September 15, 2026, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Lot 48 of WHITE OAKS PHASE II, a Planned Unit Development, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 63, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. A/K/A: 7809 White Oaks Road, Alachua, FL 32615. 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 25th day of June, 2026. EISINGER LAW Attorneys for Plaintiff Presidential Circle 4000 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 265-S Hollywood, Florida 33021 Tel: (954) 894-8000 / (305) 358-7180 Fax: (954) 894-8015 Email: eisingerlitigation@ gmail.com By: /s/ Joseph M. Pustizzi, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 70362 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. (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 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 July 1st to Noon on July 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: Tyler Ivey – 116 (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25 & July 2, 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 July 10th, 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 949 Tracy Gray 798 Rosa Rodriguez 302 Kevin Hall 440 Christina M Rowe 539 David Clark 565 Zachary Manning 707 Michael McBride 727 Jabrandi Calhoun (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25 & July 2, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 01-2026-CP-1596 Division: A In Re: The Estate of: JEFF DAVID HENRY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of JEFF DAVID HENRY, deceased, whose date of death was April 26, 2024, and whose last four digits of his social security number are 4982, 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 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 the court WITHIN 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 July 2, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ CONNER DOTSETH HENRY Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ SHARON W. EHRENREICH, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 259251 303 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666 Telephone: 352/475-1611 Fax:352/475-5968 Email: sharon@fightingforall.com (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 01-2026-CP-001816 IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBORAH GALLOWAY, a.k.a., DEBORAH P. GALLOWAY-COLEMAN, Deceased. / NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DEBORAH GALLOWAY, a.k.a., DEBORAH P. GALLOWAY -COLEMAN, deceased, whose date of death was March 27, 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 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN §733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 2, 2026. Personal Representative: DONYAL GALLOWAY Petitioner 4440 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608 Attorney for Personal Representative: EVAN D. GEORGE Attorney at Law 4400 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 378-5603 (voice) edglaw@gmail.com Florida Bar No. 961361 (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2026-CP-1713 IN RE: ESTATE OF BETTY L. LINDQUIST, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BETTY L. LINDQUIST, deceased, whose date of death was April 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. 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 WITHIN 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 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 July 2, 2026. Personal Representative: NIELS L. LINDQUIST 5117 Webb Street Morehead City, NC 28557 Attorney for Personal Representative: KATE RAMEY The Miller Elder Law Firm 806 NW 16th Avenue, Suite B. Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 379-1900 (352) 379-3926 Kate@MillerElderLawFirm.com Florida Bar No.: 1050245 (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2026-CP-0038 IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICK GILLISPIE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of PATRICK GILLISPIE, deceased, whose date of death was June 10, 2025 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. 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 WITHIN 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 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 July 2, 2026. Personal Representative: HAROLYN GILLISPIE 6020 NW 31st Terrace Gainesville, FL 32653 Attorney for Personal Representative: GENNA FASULLO LAPEER The Miller Elder Law Firm 806 NW 16th Avenue, Suite B Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 379-1900 (352) 379-3926 Genna@ MillerElderLawFirm.com Florida Bar No.: 119517 (Published: Alachua County Today – July 2, 9, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 012026CP001342XXXXXX Division: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF KAREN LOIS MILLER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KAREN LOIS MILLER, deceased, whose date of death was March 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for ALACHUA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 220 South Main Street, 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. 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 06/25/2026 Personal Representative: LAURA ANN JOHNSON 13796 Folkestone Circle Wellington, FL 33414 Attorney for Personal Representative: THOMAS CHARLES WALSER, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 381578 WALSER LAW FIRM 4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite 306-D Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561)750-1040 E-mail Addresses: info@walserlaw.com courtdocs@walserlaw.com (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25 & July 2, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-1381 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ADRIENNE VANESSA JONES Deceased. / NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Adrienne Vanessa Jones, deceased, whose date of death was April 22, 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 WITHIN 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 June 25, 2026. Personal Representative: Will Jones 6325 NW 97th Court Alachua, FL 32653 Attorney for Personal Representative: LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN K. MILLER, P.A. Stephen K. Miller, Esquire FL Bar #: 9172 101 Northwest 75th Street, Suite #1 Gainesville, FL 32607 (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25 & July 2, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEEP MY PLACE, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2019-1867 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-018 Description of Property: COVENTRY PB N-52 DRAINAGE & PUBLIC UTILITIES R/W Section: 25 Township: 09 Range: 19 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: BARRY RUTENBERG & ASSOC INC Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated June 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – June 11 & 18 & 25 & July 2, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BELNAP BOYD, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2019-4912 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-019 Description of Property: THE RESERVATION PB K-99 LOT 15 OR 4063/0708 Section: 26 Township: 10 Range: 22 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: LAURENTES, ALEJANDRO M Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated June 4, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – June 11 & 18 & 25 & July 2, 2026) NOTICE OF ELECTION AND QUALIFYING PERIOD CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026. THE PURPOSE OF THE ELECTION WILL BE TO FILL CITY COMMISSION SEATS #1 AND #2 (CURRENTLY HELD BY COMMISSIONER WAYNE BLOODSWORTH, JR. AND ANDREW MILLER) FOR THREE (3) YEAR TERMS. CANDIDATES MAY QUALIFY TO RUN FOR ELECTION TO THE SAID CITY COMMISSION SEAT BY FILING WITH THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS DURING REGULAR HOURS, FROM 7:30 A.M., MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026, THROUGH 6:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026. COMMISSION QUALIFYING FEE: $83.43. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE ELECTION CALL THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 386-454-1416 X 6. (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25, July 02, & July 09, 2026) |
| AVISO DE ELECCIÓN Y PERÍODO DE CALIFICACIÓN CIUDAD DE HIGH SPRINGS POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE HACE SABER que la elección municipal de la Ciudad de High Springs, Condado de Alachua, Estado de Florida, se celebrará el día martes 3 de noviembre de 2026. El propósito de dicha elección será elegir a los titulares de los escaños # 1 y # 2 de la Comisión de la Ciudad (actualmente ocupados por los Comisionados Wayne Bloodsworth, Jr. y Andrew Miller), para desempeñar cargos por un período de tres (3) años. Los aspirantes a dichos cargos podrán calificar como candidatos mediante la presentación de la documentación correspondiente ante la Oficina del Secretario Municipal de la Ciudad de High Springs, dentro del horario regular de atención, desde las 7:30 a.m. del día lunes 20 de julio de 2026 hasta las 6:00 p.m. del día jueves 23 de julio de 2026. El monto de la cuota de calificación para los cargos de comisionado es de ochenta y tres dólares con cuarenta y tres centavos ($83.43). Para mayor información respecto a la elección, sírvase comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al teléfono (386) 454-1416, extensión 6. (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25, July 02, & July 09, 2026) |
| NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF FIRE SERVICES SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of High Springs, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider the reimposition of annual fire services special assessments for the provision of fire services, facilities, and programs within the municipal boundaries of the City of High Springs. The hearing will be held at 6:30 pm on July 23, 2026, in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, 23718 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, Florida, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the City Commission within 20 days of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-454-1416, option 6, at least (7) days prior to the date of the hearing. The assessment for each parcel of property will be based upon each parcel’s classification and the total number of billing units attributed to that parcel. The following table reflects the proposed fire services assessments schedule: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Dwelling Unit Residential $383.00 NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Square Foot (capped at 66,000 sq ft) Commercial $0.36 Industrial/Warehouse $0.11 Institutional $0.24 The maximum Fire Services Assessments to be assessed and apportioned among benefited parcels pursuant to the Cost Apportionment and Parcel Apportionment to generate the maximum Fire Services Assessed Costs for future Fiscal Years, without additional notice, are hereby established as follows: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Dwelling Unit Residential $383.00 NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Square Foot (capped at 66,000 sq ft) Commercial $0.36 Industrial/Warehouse $0.11 Institutional $0.24 Copies of the Fire Services Assessment Ordinance (Ordinance 2008-26), the 2025 Initial Assessment Resolution, the 2025 Final Assessment Resolution, the Preliminary Rate Resolution initiating the annual process of updating the Assessment Roll and reimposing the Fire Services Assessments, and the updated Assessment Roll for the upcoming fiscal year are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, located at 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, Florida. The fire services non-ad valorem assessment will be collected on the annual property ad valorem tax bill that is mailed to you in November by the Alachua County Tax Collector, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments would cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. If you have any questions, please contact the City at 386-454-7321, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CITY COMMISSION CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA (Published: Alachua County Today – July 02, 2026) |
| CITY OF ALACHUA 2025 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT |
| CITY OF ALACHUA TASK FORCE VACANCY Education Task Force The Alachua City Commission is accepting applications for three (3) vacancies on its Educational Task Force. The appointments will be for three-year terms. A minimum of three (3) members must reside in the City of Alachua, and two (2) members may reside in the greater Alachua area. Interested applicants must be willing to attend meetings regularly, as determined by the Task Force, and have a keen interest in children’s education. To apply, you can obtain an application and information from our website at www.cityofalachua.com or contact the City of Alachua at (386) 418-6100 to request a copy. The City must receive applications on or before July 16, 2026, for consideration. You may send your application to Economic Development Manager David Wisener, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616, or drop it off at City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142 Terrace. (Published: Alachua County Today – June 25, 2026 and July 02, 2026) |
