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Public Notices
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT,
Petitioner
vs.
ARTURO NEGRETE,
Case #50684
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ARTURO NEGRETE
Residence Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint has been filed against you seeking to revoke your CORRECTIONAL and LAW ENFORCEMENT Certificate in accordance with Section 943.1395, F.S., and any rules promulgated thereunder.
You are required to serve a written copy of your intent to request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, F.S. upon Chad Brown, Director, Criminal Justice Professionalism, Standards & Training Services, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P. O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, on or before March 22, 2026. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you to Revoke said certification pursuant to Section 120.60, F.S., and Rule 11B-27, F.A.C.
Dated: January 22, 2026
Chad Brown, Criminal Justice Professionalism, Standards & Training Director
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
By: -s- Khaylah Bonner, Division Representative
(Published: Alachua County Today – Jan. 22, 29, & Feb. 5, 12, 2026)
Notice is hereby given that Ella Alice Harris, a sole proprietor, residing in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, is conducting business under the fictitious name Alice Faith Boutique. The nature of the business is online retail sales. This notice is published in accordance with Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.
Ella Alice Harris, Owner
Date: February 3, 2026
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE No. 01-2023-CA-
004412-XXXXXX
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-3,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF NORRIS STRAWDER (DECEASED), ET AL.
DEFENDANT(S).
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 10, 2025 in the above action, the Alachua County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Alachua, Florida, on March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at www.alachua.realforeclose.com for the following described property:
LOT 4, TRACY TERRACE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK M, PAGE 71, 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.
Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 600
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Telephone #: 561-338-4101
Fax #: 561-338-4077
Email:
eservice@tmppllc.com
By: /s/ Christopher J. Pelatti
Christopher J. Pelatti, Esq.
FBN# 79052
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.
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROBATE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN COURT REGISTRY
Pursuant to §733.816, Fla. Stat., notice is given that unclaimed probate funds remain on deposit in the court registry:
Estate of: TERRY GRAY, Deceased;
Case number 01- 2023-CP-002767, $11,659.62; BRETT BEVIS, as Personal Representative. Deposited per ORDER PLACING DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE WITH COURT REGISTRY entered on 10/31/2025, on behalf of BRANDON GRAY.
Six months after the first publication of this notice, the Clerk of Court shall deposit these funds with the State Treasurer after deducting fees and costs of publication. Within 10 years from the date of deposit with the State Treasurer, any person or legal entity entitled to such funds may obtain same by order of court and compliance with other applicable provisions of §733.816, Fla. Stat. Funds not claimed within 10 years from the date of deposit escheat to the state for the benefit of the State School Fund.
Dated December 22, 2025.
J.K “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of Court
201 E University Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 1 & February 5, 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, Firearm, Phone, E-Scooter, Tree-Climbing Rope, Laptop
Sheriff Chad D. Scott
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.:
01-2026-CA-0163
DIVISION: J
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred and Fifty-Seven Dollars ($36,157) in U.S. Currency
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS
TO: Calvin Eugene Lewis, Jr. 3811 NE14th St, Gainesville FL 32609 and all persons or entities who have standing to claim an interest in the above-listed property: the Alachua County Sheriffs Office seized the described property on or about January 13, 2026 at or near Micanopy, in Alachua County, Florida. Said property is in the custody of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. A complaint 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) 367-4048
bbarnard@alachuasheriff. org
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 29 & February 5, 2026)
NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT: Rule 2.9 and Rule 7.27
The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to create or amend the following Rules: Rule 2.9 (Naming of College Facilities and Programs). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To create new Rule providing parameters for naming opportunities. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1011.64(5); 1011.32(12); Rule 7.27 (Financial Aid). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update Rule to comport with current law and requirements. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64(8), 1009.22, 1009.23; 6A-14.054, FAC. Contact P. LOCASCIO, 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu.
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 2026)
IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 01 2025 CC 1037
COUNTRYSIDE AT THE UNIVERSITY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
F & R SW 23 LLC AND all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against named DEFENDANT,
Defendant.
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2025 CC 1037 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Countryside at the University Condominium Association, Inc., is the Plaintiff and F and R SW 23, LLC, is the Defendant and J.K. “Jess” Irby, 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 April 16, 2026, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
Unit No. 2-105 of Countryside at the University, a Condominium, according to The Declaration of Condominium recorded in O.R. Book 2246, Page 112, and all exhibits and amendments thereof, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
Parcel Identification Number: 07284-200-105.
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
peter@mccartyfocks.com
litigation@mccartyfocks.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
Notice is hereby given that High Springs Total Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80- 83.809). The owner will sell at highspringstotalstorage.com on or after February 20, 2026 at 9:00am. Units belonging to the following:
CUSTOMER NAME:
Amber D. Johnson – Unit 15
This sale will be continued on such succeeding sale days thereafter as may be necessary to be completed.
*Unless otherwise noted units contain household items.
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 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 02/24/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name /Unit # /Contents:
King, Jacque, A131, Household Items, Totes
Graham, Daniel, B28B29, Household Items, Boxes, Totes
DeMarco, Diane, A115, Furniture, Totes, Bags
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 – February 5, 12, 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 February 1st to Noon on February 9th . 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:
Danny Bishop – 22
STS – 142
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 29 & February 5, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 01-2026-CP-0103
Probate Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF DALE FRAZIER BARRETT,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Dale Frazier Barrett, deceased, whose date of death was May 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., 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 February 5, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Mary Rebecca Barrett
6753 NW 93rd Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32653
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Susan L. Mikolaitis
E-mail: mikolaitis@
binghampa.com
Alt. E-mail:
jewell@binghampa.com
Florida Bar No. 676284
Bingham & Mikolaitis, P. A.
14811 NW 140th St.
Alachua, Florida 32615
Telephone: (386) 462-5120
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 01-2026-CP-0198
Probate Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARY LOUISE NORRIS,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Mary Louise Norris, deceased, whose date of death was January 6, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., 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 February 5, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Alice Murnahan
19014 NW 156th Ave.
Alachua, Florida 32615
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Susan L. Mikolaitis
E-mail: mikolaitis@
binghampa.com
Alt. E-mail:
jewell@binghampa.com
Florida Bar No. 676284
Bingham & Mikolaitis, P. A.
14811 NW 140th St.
Alachua, Florida 32615
Telephone: (386) 462-5120
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 01-2026-CP-192
Probate Division A
In re: Estate of WILLIAM
EUGENE MORRIS,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of WILLIAM EUGENE MORRIS, deceased, whose date of death was January 2, 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 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE 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 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 date of first publication of this notice is: 2/5/2026.
Signed on February 2, 2026.
/s/ Ernest A. Sellers, Jr.
ERNEST A. SELLERS, JR.
Florida Bar No. 0092649
P.O. Box 837
Sparr, Florida 32192-0837
Telephone: 352/575-0734
E-mail: esellersjr@gmail.com
/s/ Glenn Scott Morris
Glenn Scott Morris,
Personal Representative
1692 Lawrence Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number:
01-2026-CP-000111
In Re: Estate of Thomas George Bartlett, III,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH.
The address of the court where this probate is pending is: Alachua County Courthouse
ATTN: Probate Division
201 East University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
The date of death of the decedent is: June 2, 2025.
The date of first publication of this notice is: February 5, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative, Thomas George Bartlett, IV:
Scott David Krueger,
Florida Bar No. 0558966
2750 Northwest 43rd Street, Suite 201
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 376-3090
Email:
FloridaCourtService@
SDKrueger.com
Secondary Email:
CourtDocumentsBackup@
gmail.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
FILE: 01 2025 CP001668
Probate Division
In Re: Estate of John Mortimer McCown, III,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH.
The address of the court where this probate is pending is:
Alachua County Courthouse
ATTN: Probate Division
201 East University Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32601.
The date of death of the decedent is: January 23, 2025.
The date of first publication of this notice is: January 29, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Kelly M. Little
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Scott David Krueger,
Florida Bar No. 0558966
2750 Northwest 43rd Street, Suite 201
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 376-3090
Email:
FloridaCourtService@
SDKrueger.com
Secondary Email:
CourtDocumentsBackup@gmail.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 29 & February 5, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number:
01-2026-CP-000102
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARTHA ANN BOYD,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of MARTHA ANN BOYD, deceased, File Number 01-2026-CP-000102, by the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601; that the decedent’s date of death was April 14, 2024; that the total value of the estate is $69,953.16 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:
Name: DAVID MICHAEL O’MALLEY
Address:1106 NE 4th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision of full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 January 29, 2026.
Person Giving Notice:
MARY ANN O’MALLEY TAYLOR
6017 Queenston Street
Springfield, VA 22152
Attorney for Person Giving
Notice:
GENNA FASULLO
LAPEER, Esq.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
806 NW 16th Avenue,
Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 379-1900 telephone
(352) 379-3926 facsimile
Genna@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Fla. Bar No.: 119517
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 29 & February 5, 2026)
IN THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
012026CP000121XXXXXX
Division: Davis
IN RE: ESTATE OF
STEPHEN RAYMOND
O’HAIR
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Stephen Raymond O’Hair deceased, whose date of death was 12/29/25 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: 2/5/2026.
Personal Representative:
Stephen N. O’Hair
3810 NW 10th PL,
Gainesville FL 32605
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Nathan E Nevins
Nathan E Nevins, ESQ., B.C.S.
Sunshine State Probate,
5915 NW 27th Ave,
Gainesville FL 32606
Email: Nathan@
SunshineStateProbate.com
Florida Bar No. 106128
352-4-ESTATE (378283)
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
01-2025-CP-3317
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
MARY VIRGINIA STEHLE,
Deceased. /
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Mary Virginia Stehle, deceased, whose date of death was August 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 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, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 5, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Gary Schindler
3725 NW 58th Place
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Corey King, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
0158267
LAW OFFICE OF COREY KING, P.A.
2240 NW 3rd Place
Gainesville, Florida 32603
Telephone: (954) 303-8986
E-Mail:
corynking@hotmail.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5, 12, 2026)
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GARY L FRASER III LALLYBROCH 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 #: 2019-2020
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-104
Description of Property:
A STRIP OF LAND 20 FT WIDE M/L & 1564.01 FT LONG M/L LYING S OF LOTS 14-26 OF SUBURBAN HEIGHTS UNIT 3 PB G-37 & N OF SUBURBAN HEIGHTS UNIT 8 PB H-34 Section: 34 Township: 09 Range: 19
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: LITTLEWOOD ESTATES INC & LANDMARK OF GAINESVILLE 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, March 31, 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 January 28, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5 & 12 & 19, 26, 2026)
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELEVENTH TALENT, 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 #: 2023-3467
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-103
Description of Property:
LEVY GRT HARRISON OF LOT 7 CO BK C-432 S 181 1/2 FT OF N 607 1/2 FT OF W 210 FT OF LOT 25 DB 62/135 DATED 1904 SEE OVERLAP N 39.68 FT PER CHURCH DEED IN DB 264/433 Section: 00 Township: 11 Range: 20
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: PRESTON ELIZA HEIRS
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, March 31, 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 January 28, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – February 5 & 12 & 19, 26, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FNA DZ, 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 #: 2023-1337
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-003
Description of Property:
ROBINLANE 3RD ADDN REPLAT NO 1 PB N-10 LOT 1 OR 4566/2021 Section: 21 Township: 09 Range: 19
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GRAMIG NORMAN J JR & LAVINA L
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, March 17, 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 January 21, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 29 & February 5 & 12, 19, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEYS FUNDING LLC – 6023, 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 #: 2023-2001
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-004
Description of Property:
COM 379.21 FT S OF NW COR OF NE1/4 N 58 DEG E 146.18 FT POB N 31 DEG W 185.52 FT N 28.54 FT N 58 DEG E 84.13 FT S 31 DEG E 210 FT S 58 DEG W 98.8 FT TO POB OR 3920/0406 & OR 3920/0407 & OR 4863/2258 Section: 31 Township: 10 Range: 19
Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
JUSTISS SUZANNE
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, March 31, 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 January 22, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 29 & February 5 & 12, 19, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FNA DZ, 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 #: 2023-525
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-002
Description of Property:
COM SW COR SEC E 1394 FT N 1319.68 FT E 1873.12 FT N 72 DEG E 798.52 FT TO POB S 34 DEG E 641.41 FT N 74 DEG E 399.68 FT E 645.45 FT TO W R/W CR-241 S 319.06 FT SWLY ALG CURVE 729.88 FT W 234.65 FT N 35 DEG W 528.12 FT S 79 DEG W 447.29 FT N 81 DEG W 202.93 FT N 25 DEG W 1083.98 FT N 72 DEG E 298.52 FT TO POB (LESS DOGWOOD ACRES FIRST ADDN PER PB S-71) OR 1946/0864 Section: 03 Township: 08 Range: 18
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SPENCER ROSE ANN TRUSTEE
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, March 17, 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 January 16, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 22 & 29 & February 5, 12, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KENZO CAPITAL PARTNERS KENZO CAPITAL PARTNERS, 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 #: 2018-4801
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-001
Description of Property:
COM SE COR SEC POB N 3 DEG E ALG SEC LINE 171.94 FT TO E R/W SR S-219A SWLY ALONG E R/W S-219A TO S SEC LINE E TO – POB OR 1562/210 Section: 14 Township: 09 Range: 22
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CARTER ROBERT L & BETTY C
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, March 17, 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 January 16, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 22 & 29 & February 5, 12, 2026)
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