Legal Notices - Week of July 04, 2024

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notice
ONLINE AUCTION
U.S. Government Property

Vacant Land
4.6 +/- acres
4500 SE 122nd Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32641

Latitude 29.612807
Longitude -82.187220
_____________

Open for Bids
June 18th - August 5th
RealEstateSales.Gov
(404) 831-8612

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4 & 18, 2024)

Notice Under Fictitious
Name Law Pursuant to
Section 865.09, Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of John W. Hock Company located 605 NW 53rd Avenue, A-13, Gainesville, FL 32609 in the County of Alachua, in the City Gainesville, 32606 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 26th day of June 2024.
Integrated Sampling
Systems, LLC
605 NW 53rd Avenue, A-13
Gainesville, FL 32606
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.
012023CA003652XXXXXX

WINDSTREAM CAPITAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Plaintiff,

Vs.

NIXON ARNEUS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NIXON ARNEUS; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; ALL HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION BY AND THROUGH UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS HEREIN; JOHN DOES AND JANE DOE; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY.

Defendants.
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 13, 2024, and entered in Case No. 01 2023 CA 003652XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein WINDSTREAM CAPITAL LLC is the Plaintiff and NIXON ARNEUS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NIXON ARNEUS; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; ALL HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION BY AND THROUGH UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS HEREIN; JOHN DOES AND JANE DOE; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, are Defendants, J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ., CLERK OF THE COURT, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on AUGUST 22, 2024 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 37, of NORTHWOOD PINES, UNIT NO. 4, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 67, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

With a street address at: 6511 NW 27th Terrace, Gainesville, Florida 32653

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the Foreclosure Sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court within sixty (60) days after the Foreclosure Sale.

DATED June 18, 2024
/s/ Vivian A. Jaime, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 714771
RITTER, ZARETSKY,
LIEBER & JAIME, LLP
2800 Biscayne Boulevard,
Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33137
Telephone: (305) 372-0933
Service Emails:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2024-CP-1624

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MANUEL S. COUTO
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Manuel S. Couto, deceased, whose date of death was January 25, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is July 4, 2024.

Personal Representative:
Manuel O. Couto
3815 SW 4th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32607

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
LAW OFFICE OF
KNELLINGER &
ASSOCIATES
Richard M. Knellinger,
for the Firm
Florida Bar Number: 181826
2815 NW 13th St, Suite 305
Gainesville, FL 32609-2865
Telephone: (352) 373-3334
Fax: (352) 376-1214
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(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY OF ARCHER LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the City of Archer Land Development Code, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the conditional use permit, as described below, will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Archer, Florida, at a public hearing on July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the City Commission Chamber, City Hall, located at 16870 Southwest 134th Avenue, Archer, Florida.

CUP 23-01, an application by Ronnie LLC, to approve a conditional use permit for a concrete batch plant within an INDUSTRIAL (I) zoning district, as provided for in Table 16.06, Item 4.2 of the Land Development Code, in accordance with a site plan dated October 16, 2023, revised on January 25, 2024, and submitted as part of an application dated November 8, 2023, to be located on property described, as follows:

A parcel of land lying within Section 17, Township 11 South, Range 18 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 17, South of State Road 24 and North of the abandoned railroad right-of-way,

Containing 18.92 acres, more or less.
AND
A parcel of land lying within Section 17, Township 11 South, Range 18 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 17.
Containing 5.00 acres, more or less.
AND
A parcel of land lying within Section 17, Township 11 South, Range 18 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 1, and Block 12 of the City of Archer, as recorded in the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
Containing 0.25 acre, more or less.
All said lands containing 24.17 acres, more or less.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the application.
Copies of the application are available for public inspection at the Office of the City Manager, City Hall, 16870 Southwest 134th Avenue, Archer, Florida, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decisions made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Manager, at 352.495.2880 or via Florida Relay Service 800.995.8770 (voice), or 800.955.8771 (TTY), at least 48 hours prior to the proceedings.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

NOTICE:
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida, Inc. intends to submit a preapplication for a Rural Housing Preservation Grant through the USDA. The program will provide critical home repairs and will serve qualified single family homes of low-income and very-low income homeowners.

Homeowners in Levy County, unincorporated Alachua County, and County municipalities outside of Gainesville will be eligible to apply for services.

A statement of activities is available for comment. To request a statement of activities contact Rebuilding Together: (352) 373-2573. Public comments related to this proposal will be received at the same number until 5:00pm on July 25th.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.:
01-2021-CA-002900

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2,

Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, WARDA LOWERY AKA WARDA NYANNE THOMAS-LOWERY AKA WARDA THOMAS-LOWERY AKA WARDA N. LOWERY AKA WARDA THOMAS, DECEASED, et al,

Defendant(s).
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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated June 5, 2024, and entered in Case No. 01-2021-CA-002900 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-2, is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Warda Lowery aka Warda Nyanne Thomas-Lowery aka Warda Thomas-Lowery aka Warda N. Lowery aka Warda Thomas, deceased, Alachua County Clerk of the Court, Kyree Darnell Lowery, Thomas Kyran Lowery, III, Thomas Lowery Jr. a/k/a Thomas Lowery, Nykyta Lowery, 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 October 15, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST AND RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 640 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 100 FEET THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 100 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 70 FEET TO THE P.C. OF A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.28 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 30 SECONDS AND BEING CONCAVE TO A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION, THENCE RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG SAID CURVE AN ARC DISTANCE OF 47.28 FEET TO THE P.T. OF SAID CURVE; THENCE RUN NORTH 0 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL BEING AND LYING IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 3510 SE 18TH 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.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has also been furnished to all parties on the attached service list by mail or eService.

Dated this 17 day of June, 2024.

ALBERTELLI LAW
P. O. Box 23028
Tampa, FL 33623
Tel: (813) 221-4743
Fax: (813) 221-9171
eService: servealaw@
albertellilaw.com
By: /s/ Nathan Gryglewicz
Florida Ba #762121
Nathan Gryglewicz
LR- 20-003719

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel.: (352) 374-3636; Fax: (352)338-3201.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

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 12, 2024 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage
14024 NW US HWY 441
Alachua, FL 32615
(Alachua County)
(386) 418-4000

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 or vehicles to be sold for parts only.
Units:
493-Cerail Carr
888-Frederick Gatson
930-Debra Chandler
131-Cleather Hathcock, Jr
514-Cleather Hathcock, Jr

(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WARRANTY DEED
I, Alejandro Boullon, the living breathing soul and man created in the image of God the most High, with indefeasible title to my land and lawful owner of the land estate known as ALEJANDRO BOULLON and it’s real property and interest, under the seal Alejandro Boullon is recorded as the grantee on the Warranty Deed for the real estate described on the attached certified copy of said deed.
It is my freewill act and deed, to execute this acknowledgement of my acceptance of the Warranty Deed and lawful ownership of the property under the terms of the deed. We ask that the record on file in the office of register of deeds be updated to show my acceptance of the deed, as lawful owner of the real estate described therein with all rights reserved.
All of our other real property and interest attached to this real estate is to be immediately returned to me.
Done under our hand and seal of our free will act and deed.

/s/ Alejandro Boullon
“Without Recourse”

As a Notary Public for Alachua Florida, I do hereby certify that on this 10 day of June, 2024. The above and below mentioned Alejandro Boullon as living and breathing man appeared before me and executed the same as his free will act and the foregoing instrument ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WARRANTY DEED

Witness my hand and seal:;
/s/ DANA L BEAVERS
Notary Public
DANA L BEAVERS
Notary Public State of Florida
Commission # HH 202468
My Comm. Expires Mar 13, 2026 Bonded through National Notary Assn.

RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS
INSTRUMENT #3359562
2 PG(S)
August 17, 2021
12:24:12 PM
Book 4922 Page 267
J.K. JESS IRBY, ESQ.
Clerk Of Court
ALACHUA COUNTY,
Florida

Warranty Deed
This Warranty Deed made this 13th day of August, 2021 between Christopher S. Cochran and Nichole C. Cochran, husband and wife whose post office address is 4121 NW 34th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32605, grantor, and Alejandro Boullon whose post office address is 4015 NW 34th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605, grantee:
(Whenever used herein the terms “grantor” and “grantee” include all the parties to this instrument and the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of individuals, and the successors and assigns of corporations, trusts and trustees)
Witnesseth, that said grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable considerations to said grantor in hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, and sold to the said grantee, and grantee’s heirs and assigns forever, the following described land, situate, lying and being in Alachua County, Florida to-wit:

Lot 46, Sable Chase Cluster Subdivision Phase II, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book Q, Page 52, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
Parcel Identification
Number: 06075-030-046

Subject to taxes for 2021 and subsequent years; covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, reservations and limitations of record, if any.
Together with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
To Have and to Hold, the same in fee simple forever. And the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple; that the grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that the grantor hereby fully warrants the title to said land and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances, except taxes accruing subsequent to December 31, 2020.
In Witness Whereof, grantor has hereunto set grantor’s hand and seal the day and year first above written.

/s/ Christopher S. Cochran
/s/ Nichole C. Cochran

Signed, sealed and delivered in our presence:
/s/ Frank P. Saier
/s/ Penny J. Saier

State of Florida
County of Alachua
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of [X] physical presence or [_] online notarization, this 12th day of August, 2021 by Christopher S. Cochran and Nichole C. Cochran, who [[X] are personally known or [_] have produced a driver’s license as identification.
/s/ Frank P. Saier
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 11, 2024)

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at a centerline height of 234 feet on a 244-foot guyed tower at the approx. vicinity of 13715 West State Road 235, Alachua, Alachua County, Florida 32615. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Shae Carroll, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 1051 Winderley Place, Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751, 407-660-7840.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

Case No.
012024CP001435XXXXXX

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
ANTHONY P. MESSINA,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ANTHONY P. MESSINA, deceased, whose date of death was April 9, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is July 4, 2024.

Personal Representative:
ANTHONY J. MESSINA
c/o 2348 Sunset Point
Road, Suite E
Clearwater, FL 33765

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
ANTHONE R.
DAMIANAKIS, ESQUIRE
FBN102740
PEACOCK, GAFFNEY & DAMIANAKIS, P.A.
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2348 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 796-7774
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.
2024-DR-001390
IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF:

MEREDITH MAIN SÁ,
Petitioner,

and

MANOEL SÁ MAIN,
Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
To: MANOEL SÁ MAIN, Bahia, Brazil
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it to counsel for the Petitioner, Teris J. Deitsch, Esq. of Artemis Family Law Group PLLC, 815 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 300, Orlando, Florida, 32803 on or before 07/24/2024 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 201 E. University Ave., Room 413, Gainesville, Florida, 32601 before service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

DATED: JUNE 11, 2024

J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Kristan H.
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4 & 11, 18, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION

Case No.
01-2023-CA-002580
Division MG

LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

Plaintiff,

vs.

VIRGIL L JACKSON, NATIONAL HOMEBUYERS FUND, INC., CLAUDIA J TURK, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ROSE DURAN, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment for Plaintiff entered in this cause on February 7, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Alachua County, Florida described as:

LOT 7, BLOCK 13, ORIGINAL NEWBERRY, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGES(S) 129, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

and commonly known as: 25142 NW 2ND AVE, NEWBERRY, FL 32669; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, on August 20, 2024 at 11:00 A.M..

Any persons 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 June 25, 2024

By: /s/ David R. Byars
David R. Byars
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kass Shuler, P.A.
1505 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602-2613
ForeclosureService@
kasslaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

IN THE 8th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 2023 CA 856

21ST MORTGAGE
CORPORATION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

WESLEY F. CUMMINS, III; MARY CUMMINS; BETTY JEAN BARCIA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BETTY JEAN BARCIA; PATRICK JOHN BARCIA Jr.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICK JOHN BARCIA Jr.; and UNKNOWN TENANT

Defendant. /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated September 5, 2023 entered in Case No. 2023 CA 856, of the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein WESLEY F. CUMMINS, III; MARY CUMMINS; BETTY JEAN BARCIA; and PARTICK JOHN BARCIA, JR. are the Defendants, that J.K. “Jess” Irby, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, online at alachua.realforeclose.com on AUGUST 22, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m., on the prescribed date, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:Legal: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”

TOGETHER WITH A 2020 TOWN HOMES MODEL 76X40 MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NO.’S: FLTHLCT4007GAC3943A, FLTHLCT4007GAC3943B, FLTHLCT4007GAC3943C AND FLTHLCT4007GAC3943D.

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.

By: /s/ Leslie S. White
Leslie S. White, for the firm
Florida Bar No. 521078
Dean, Mead, Egerton,
Bloodworth, Capouano &
Bozarth, P.A.
Post Office Box 2346
Orlando, FL 32802-2346
Telephone 407-841-1200
Facsimile 407-423-1831
primary email:
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secondary email:
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EXHIBIT A

South Half of Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, LESS right-of-way for State Road 239.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
A tract of land situated in Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida; said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of the aforementioned Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 19 East, for a point of reference and run North 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 57 Seconds East, along the North line of said Section 19, a distance of 1341.19 feet to a concrete monument at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said section; thence run South 02 Degrees 22 Minutes 27 Seconds West, along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, a distance of 1321.73 feet to a concrete monument at the Southwest corner of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence run North 89 Degrees 49 Minutes 23 Seconds East, along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, a distance of 599.56 feet to an iron pipe at the True Point of Beginning; thence continue North 89 Degrees 49 Minutes 23 Seconds East, along said South line, a distance of 661.00 feet to a concrete monument at the intersection of said South line with the Westerly Right of Way line of County Road 239 (100 foot Right of Way); thence run North 01 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds East, along said Westerly Right of Way line, a distance of 329.73 feet to an iron pipe; thence run South 89 Degrees 49 Minutes 23 Seconds West, parallel with said South line, a distance of 661.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence run South 01 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds West, parallel with said Westerly Right of Way line, a distance of 329.73 feet to the True Point of Beginning.
Including a 2020, Town Homes Town Manor, 40X76 (no serial numbers available

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that on 07/22/2024 11:00 AM, the following Personal Property will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S.715.109:

1986 CHAD VIN#
AFLCWAG120511197 &
AFLCWBG120511197
Last Known Tenants:
Patricia Jackson & Elbert Jackson

Sale to be held at: Bedrock Pinewood Estates LLC 5200 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 (Alachua County) (352) 225-3286

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that Tower Hill 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 public auction on or after on July 17th at 10:00am at www.storageauctions.com Units belonging to the following:

CUSTOMER NAME:
Brooks, Antoine
Law, Darius
Perry, Marquez
Porter, Maria
Shirley, Jonathan
Torres-Smith, Kayleena
Watts, Veronica

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 - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: MAX’S TOWING, LLP gives notice of foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 7/22/2024, 10:00AM at 2314 NE 19TH DR GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. MAX’S TOWING, LLP reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

WDCGG5HB6DG014358 2013 MERZ
3C63RRGL2JG311960 2018 RAM

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

Notice of Sale
Notice is hereby given under and by virtue of Florida Statute Section 713.78, the undersigned shall sell at public sale on 07/30/2024 at 10:00am, at the address of his business: 4515 SW 29th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32608 the following:

2004 BMW VIN# WBANA73514B808979

For additional information concerning the above personal property for sale, contact Billy Hart
(352) 376-0144.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.
01-2024-CP-001536
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOSEPHINE E. CLARK-CURTISS,
Deceased.
.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Josephine E. Clark-Curtiss, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2023, 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 §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 June 27, 2024.

Personal Representative:
Roy Curtiss III
2312 NW 23rd Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32605

Attorney for Roy Curtiss III:
HARRISON ESTATE LAW, P.A.
By: Casey C. Harrison,
Esquire
Florida Bar Number: 86488
Email: casey@
harrisonestatelaw.com
7015 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607-3704
Tel: (352) 559-9828
Fax: (352) 559-0880
Secondary Email:
eservice@
harrisonestatelaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NUMBER:
01-2024-CP-001292
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHARLES G. CRAMPTON,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Charles G. Crampton, deceased, whose date of death was March 23, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is June 27, 2024.

Personal Representative:
Mary C. Moore
8332 SW 44th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32608

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
The Toney Law Firm
2700 NW 43rd Street,
First Floor, Suite B
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 376-6800
Fax: (352) 376-6802
Service Email: service@
thetoneylawfirm.com
BY:
A. Scott Toney, Esq., FL
Bar #: 982180, Scott@
thetoneylawfirm.com
Sara O. Dicks, Esq., FL Bar
#: 1036174, Sara@
thetoneylawfirm.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.
012024CP001664

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
VICKIE FAITH PAULSON,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Vickie Faith Paulson., deceased, whose date of death was April 16, 2024, File Number 012024CP001664 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Alachua County, Probate Division, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The name and address 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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILEDWITHIN 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 4, 2024.

Personal Representative:
JOSHUA ERIC PAULSON
7 East 14th Street, Apt 1109
New York, NY 10003

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Hillary Anne Kessler, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
1024533
Bauer Gutierrez & Borbon,
PLLC
814 Ponce De Leon Blvd,
Ste 210
Coral Gables, FL 33134-3032
Telephone: (305) 340-5959
Email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.
01-2024-CP-001433

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BARBARA JEAN BUCHAN,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Barbara Jean Buchan, deceased, whose date of death was February 9, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorneys 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is July 4, 2024.

Petitioner:
Rena Buchan
8328 SW 46th Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

Attorney For Petitioner:
White, Griffis & Littell, PLLC
By: Richard M. White, Jr.
Florida Bar No. 203300
5303 SW 91st Drive,
Suite 200
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Telephone: (352) 372-1011
Facsimile: (352) 372-1023
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Email2: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.:
01-2024-CP-1645

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOEL S. BREWER,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOEL S BREWER, deceased, whose date of death was April 29, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 4, 2024.

Personal Representative:
STACY A. SCOTT
2223 NW 11th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32605

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
GENNA FASULLO
LAPEER, Esq.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
2830 NW 41st Street,
Suite M
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)379-1900
(352)379-3926
Genna@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.: 119517
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2024-CP-001522

IN RE: ESTATE OF
LARRY A. TANKERSLEY
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LARRY A. TANKERSLEY, deceased, whose date of death was May 14, 2024, 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 representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is June 27, 2024.

Personal Representatives:
SANDRA TANKERSLEY
16765 SE Thomas Smith Road
Milwaukie, Oregon 97267

CYNDIE FARIS
1710 NW 7th Street
Unit 501
Gainesville, Florida 32609

Attorney for Personal
Representatives:
LAUREN RICHARDSON
LAW PLLC
Lauren N. Richardson, for the Firm, Attorney
Florida Bar Number:
0083119
4623 NW 53rd Ave., Suite 1
Gainesville, FL 32653
Telephone: (352) 204-2224
E-Mail: lauren@
laurenrichardsonlaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.:
01-2024-CP-1600

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DONALD WILLIAM
MARION,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DONALD WILLIAM MARION, deceased, whose date of death was January 24, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 4, 2024.

Personal Representative:
BRIANNA MARION
Apartment 4E
140 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10009

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
AMBER M. ZEUNER, Esq.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
2830 NW 41st Street,
Suite M
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)379-1900
(352)379-3926
Amber@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.: 1035433
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 11, 2024)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2023-CP-002322

IN RE: ESTATE OF
CRAYTON HODGE
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Crayton Enlow Hodge Jr., deceased, whose date of death was July 10, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 27, 2024.

Personal Representative:
Rebecca Livingston
407 NW 233rd Terrace
Newberry, Florida 32669

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
LAW OFFICES OF
MONICA MCMILLEN, P.A.
Monica Perez-McMillen,
Esquire
FL Bar #: 84563
101 Northwest 75th Street,
Suite #1
Gainesville, FL 32607
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4, 2024)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN FBO Z141000 IRA, 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 #: 2016-5233
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2024-033
Description of Property:
THAT PART OF ORANGE LAKE LYING WITHIN THOMAS CLARK GRANT BEING IN SEC 26 & 27 PER OR 345/577 & OR 790/978

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: JOHNSON,
WALLACE E JR

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, August 6, 2024, 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 18, 2024

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27 & July 4 & 11, 18, 2024)

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 5, 2024. THE PURPOSE OF THE ELECTION WILL BE TO FILL CITY COMMISSION SEATS #4 (CURRENTLY HELD BY COMMISSIONER BYRAN WILLIAMS) AND #5 (CURRENTLY HELD BY COMMISSIONER KATHERINE WEITZ) FOR THREE (3) YEAR TERMS.
CANDIDATES MAY QUALIFY TO RUN FOR ELECTION TO THE SAID CITY COMMISSION SEATS BY FILING WITH THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS DURING REGULAR HOURS, FROM 7:30 A.M., MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024, THROUGH 6:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE ELECTION CALL THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 386-454-1416 X 6.
(Published: Alachua County Today - June 27, 2024, July 4, 2024, and July 11, 2024)

Neighborhood Workshop Advertisement
For Santa Fe Hills
Water System Renovation
A neighborhood workshop will be held to discuss a proposed project to upgrade the potable water system for Lots 1 – 84 of the platted Santa Fe Hills subdivision located on CR 235 A (NW 173rd St) in Alachua, FL. The proposed project will install new watermains throughout the neighborhood and connect to the City of Alachua potable water distribution system. This is not a public hearing. The purpose of the workshop is to inform neighboring property owners about the nature of the project and to seek community feedback.
The neighborhood meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 and Thursday, July 25th, 2024, at the Swick House located at 15100 NW 142nd Ter, Alachua, FL 32615 at 6:00PM. You may also submit your comments electronically to the Representative for the Developer of the project, JBPro, using the contact information below.

Contact Person:
Elizabeth McAlister, EI
JBPro
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(352) 375-8999
3530 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

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 25, 2024, 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 $223.00
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Square Foot (capped at 40,000 sq ft)
Commercial $0.09
Industrial/Warehouse $0.02
Institutional $0.16

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 $223.00
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Square Foot (capped at 40,000 sq ft)
Commercial $0.09
Industrial/Warehouse $0.02
Institutional $0.16

Copies of the Fire Services Assessment Ordinance (Ordinance 2008-26), 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 Clerk’s office at 386-454-1416, option 6, 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 4, 2024)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES
The City of High Springs is requesting proposals from interested and qualified Florida licensed attorneys to provide Special Magistrate Services in accordance with the City of High Springs Code of Ordinances and Florida Statutes Chapter 162, as a Special Magistrate. Specifications may be obtained at City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, FL 32643 or on our website vwww.highsprings.gov. It is the intent of the City to procure a Special Magistrate for a contract term of two (2) years and will automatically renew on a yearly basis unless terminated by either party.
Qualification for the Special Magistrate are:
1. Be an active member in good standing of the Florida Bar with a minimum of five (5) years recent experience practicing law, which experience shall include litigation and administrative hearing experience.
2. Not be an employee of the city or hold any office with the city government, nor hold any other elective or appointive office in the county or state while serving as special magistrate.
3. Comply with the Code of Ethics of the State of Florida.
Please review all documents pertaining to RFP No. (2024-04) prior to submitting information. Documentation can be found by visiting www.highsprings.gov.
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the RFP in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “RFP No. (2024-04) Special Magistrate”.
RFP’s will be received by hand delivery, overnight mail, or mail to:
City of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643
Qualification packet must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on August 5, 2024.
LATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE AFOREMENTIONED DEADLINE DATE, EITHER BY MAIL OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS CITY HALL—CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ASSURING THAT THE RFP IS RECEIVED BY THE DESIGNATED DATE. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL RFP WILL BE ACCEPTED.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY/OR ALL SUBMISSIONS, TO ACCEPT ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SUBMISSION, TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES AND TECHNICALITIES, AND TO REQUEST RESUBMISSION, IF IT IS DEEMED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.
RFP SCHEDULE
The City’s schedule (timetable) for this Solicitation is as follows:
Advertising……………………………………(July 4, 2024)
Deadline for Questions…………………………(July 15, 2024)
Proposal Due Date……………………………(August 5, 2024)
Evaluation Committee Meeting……………(August 6, 2024)
City Commission Meeting…………………(August 22, 2024)
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTIONS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions with or without cause; to waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specification and to select the Respondent offering the greatest benefit to the City. Questions, clarification, or further information regarding the RFP may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. The City reserves the right to delay or modify the above dates and timeline as needed.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Newberry WTP – PWSID# 2010207
We’re pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water source is ground water from four wells that draw from the Floridan Aquifer. We have two treatment plants that supply water to our distribution system. Our water is treated with chlorine for disinfection purposes.
In 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection performed a Source Water Assessment on our system. The assessment was conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. A search of the data sources indicated two potential sources of contamination near our wells with a low susceptibility level. The assessment results are available on the DEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program website at: https://prodapps.dep.state.fl.us/swapp/
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Jamie Jones at 352-472-2161. We encourage our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Newberry Water Department routinely monitors contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2023. Data obtained before January 1, 2023, and presented in this report are from the most recent testing done in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations.
In the Water Quality Test Results tables below, you may find unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:
Terms and Abbreviations
Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA) - the average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters.
Not Detected (ND) – indicates that the contaminant was not found by laboratory analysis.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 million parts by weight of the water sample.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by weight of the water sample.

Water Quality Test Results
Inorganic Contaminants
Results in the Level Detected column for Inorganic Contaminants are the highest average at any of the sampling points or the highest detected level at any sampling point, depending on the sampling frequency.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling (mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic (ppb) 8/2023 N 0.3 ND – 0.3 0 10 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium (ppm) 8/2023 N 0.0043 ND – 0.0043 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride (ppm) 8/2023 N 0.14 ND – 0.14 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Water additive which promotes strong teeth when at the optimum level of 0.7 ppm
Lead [point of entry] (ppb) 8/2023 N 8.1 ND – 8.1 0 15 Residue from man-made pollution such as auto emissions and paint; lead pipe, casing, and solder
Mercury [inorganic] (ppb) 8/2023 N 0.3 ND – 0.3 2 2 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland
Nitrate [as Nitrogen] (ppm) 8/2023 N 1.96 1.71 – 1.96 10 10 leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Sodium (ppm) 8/2023 N 5.4 4.6 – 5.4 N/A 160 Saltwater intrusion, leaching from soil

Stage 1 Disinfectants
For chlorine, the Level Detected is the highest running annual average (RAA), computed quarterly, of monthly averages of all samples collected. The Range of Results is the range of all the individual samples (lowest to highest) collected during the past year.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling (mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Chlorine (ppm) 1/2023 – 12/2023 N 1.72 0.34 – 3.05 4 4 Water additive used to control microbes

Stage 2 Disinfectant By-Products
For HAA5 or TTHM, the level detected is the highest locational running annual average (LRAA). The Range of Results is the range of all the individual sample results (lowest to highest) collected during the past year, for all monitoring locations.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling (mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (ppb) 7/2023 N 6.04 N/A N/A 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection

Lead and Copper (Tap Water)
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling (mo/yr) AL Exceeded?
(Y/N) 90th Percentile Result No. of Sites Over the AL MCLG AL
(Action Level) Likely Source of Contamination
Copper (tap water) (ppm) 7/2023 – 8/2023 Y 0.40 1 1.3 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
Lead (tap water) (ppb) 7/2023 – 8/2023 N 1.9 0 0 15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

Unregulated Contaminants
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling (mo/yr) Level Detected (average) Range Likely Source of Contamination
PFBS (ppt) 1/2023, 7/2023 4.25 ND – 4.4 Manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s.
PFOA (ppt) 1/2023, 7/2023 4.80 ND – 4.8 Manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s.

We did not complete the required sampling for bacteriological contaminants on time and therefore were in violation of monitoring and reporting requirements. Because we did not take the required number of samples, we did not know whether the contaminants were present in your drinking water, and we are unable to tell you whether your health was at risk during that time. The monitoring period was October 1st 2023, through October 31st, 2023. 4 samples were required for each contaminant, and none were taken. Sampling resumed on November 6th, 2023.
We did not complete the required sampling for synthetic organic contaminants on time and therefore were in violation of monitoring and reporting requirements. Because we did not take the required number of samples, we did not know whether the contaminants were present in your drinking water, and we are unable to tell you whether your health was at risk during that time. The monitoring period was January 1st, 2023, through December 31st, 2023. 2 sets of samples were required for each contaminant, and one set was taken. Sampling resumed on January 18th, 2024.
Effects of Lead:
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Newberry Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water Sources and Contaminants:
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
(E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Vulnerable Populations:
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply, we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. These improvements are sometimes reflected as rate structure adjustments.
We at Newberry Water Department would like you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. If you have any questions or concerns about the information provided, please feel free to call any of the numbers listed.

PLEASE CONSERVE WATER. EVERY DROP COUNTS!
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

PUBLIC NOTICE
A Neighborhood Meeting will be held to discuss the proposed density change to the Northwest section of Tolosa PD-R. The PDR consists of 6 parcels, 03130-007-001, 03130-004-000, 03135-000-000, 03130-008-000, 03130-009-000, 03135-001-000. These parcels total 49.85 +/- acres. This is not a public hearing. The purpose of the workshop is to inform the neighboring property owners about the nature of the proposed change, and to seek public input and comments.
The workshop will be held on Monday July 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Swick House, Cypress Room located at 15100 NW 142nd Ter. Alachua, Fl 32615.
Contact Person: Tara Howell @ JBPro 352-375-8999.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)

2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
City of High Springs – PWSID# 2010201
17380 NW US-441 High Springs, FL 32643
We’re pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water source is ground water from two wells that draw from the Floridan Aquifer. Our water is treated with blended polyphosphates for iron control, hydrogen peroxide for disinfection by-products control, and chlorination for disinfection purposes.
In 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection performed a Source Water Assessment on our system. The assessment was conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. A search of the data sources indicated one potential source of contamination near our wells with a low susceptibility level. The assessment results are available on the DEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program website at: https://prodapps.dep.state.fl.us/swapp/
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Ashley Stathatos at 386-454-1416 Ext. 6. We encourage our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall at 6:30 pm.
The City of High Springs routinely monitors contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2023. Data obtained before January 1, 2023, and presented in this report are from the most recent testing done in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations.
In the tables below, you may find unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:
Action Level (AL): the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): the average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/l): one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by weight of the water sample.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l): one part by weight of analyte to 1 million parts by weight of the water sample.
Picocurie per liter (pCi/L): measure of the radioactivity in water.
Treatment Technique (TT): a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Water Quality Test Results
Microbiological Contaminants
Contaminant Dates of sampling (mo/yr) MCL Violation
(Y/N) Total No. of Positive Samples
for the Year MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Total Coliform Bacteria 1/2021 – 12/2021 Y 2 0 TT Naturally present in the environment

Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that another potentially harmful waterborne pathogen may be present, or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we are required to conduct an assessment to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments. In 2021, we were required to conduct one Level 1 assessment and one Level 1 assessment was completed. In addition, we were not required to take any corrective actions.
Radioactive Contaminants
Results in the Level Detected column for Radioactive Contaminants are the highest average at any of the sampling points or the highest detected level at any sampling point, depending on the sampling frequency.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling
(mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Alpha emitters (pCi/L) 6/2020 N 4.9 N/A 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 226 + 228 (pCi/L) 6/2020 N 1.4 N/A 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
Uranium (μg/L) 6/2020 N 2.8 N/A 0 30 Erosion of natural deposits

Inorganic Contaminants
Results in the Level Detected column for Inorganic Contaminants are the highest average at any of the sampling points or the highest detected level at any sampling point, depending on the sampling frequency.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling (mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic (ppb) 12/2023 N 1.6 N/A 0 10 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium (ppm) 11/2023 N 0.0049 N/A 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride (ppm) 11/2023 N 0.16 N/A 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Water additive which promotes strong teeth when at the optimum level of 0.7 ppm
Lead (point of entry) (ppb) 11/2023 N 0.9 N/A 0 15 Residue from man-made pollution such as auto emissions and paint; lead pipe, casing, and solder
Nitrate (ppm) 11/2023 N 0.13 N/A 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Sodium (ppm) 11/2023 N 12 N/A N/A 160 Saltwater intrusion, leaching from soil

Stage 1 Disinfectants
For chlorine, the Level Detected is the highest running annual average (RAA), computed quarterly, of monthly averages of all samples collected. The Range of Results is the range of all the individual samples (lowest to highest) collected during the past year.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling
(mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Chlorine (ppm) 1/2023 – 12/2023 N 1.1 0.3 – 1.3 4 4 Water additive used to control microbes

Stage 2 Disinfectant By-Products
For HAA5 or TTHM, the level detected is the highest locational running annual average (LRAA). The Range of Results is the range of all the individual sample results (lowest to highest) collected during the past year, for all monitoring locations.
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling
(mo/yr) MCL Violation?
(Y/N) Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb) 5/2023, 11/2023 N 40.7 38.3 – 40.7 N/A 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (ppb) 5/2023, 11/2023 N 71.8 57.1 – 71.8 N/A 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection

Lead and Copper (Tap Water)
Contaminant and
Unit of Measurement Dates of sampling
(mo/yr) AL Exceeded?
(Y/N) 90th Percentile Result Sites Exceeding the AL MCLG AL
(Action Level) Likely Source of Contamination
Copper (tap water) (ppm) 9/2023 N 0.31 0 0 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
Lead (tap water) (ppb) 9/2023 N 2.0 0 0 15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

We did not complete the required sampling for synthetic organic contaminants on time and therefore were in violation of monitoring and reporting requirements. Because we did not take the required number of samples, we did not know whether the contaminants were present in your drinking water, and we are unable to tell you whether your health was at risk during that time. The monitoring period was January 1st, 2023, through December 31st, 2023. Two samples were required for each contaminant, and only one was taken.
Effects of Lead:
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of High Springs is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water Sources and Contaminants:
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
(E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Vulnerable Populations:
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply, we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. These improvements are sometimes reflected as rate structure adjustments.
The City of High Springs would like you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. If you have any questions or concerns about the information provided, please feel free to call any of the numbers listed.
(Published: Alachua County Today - July 4, 2024)