Legal Notices - Week of February 12, 2026

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

Case No. 2025-CA-001229

MORTGAGE LENDERS INVESTMENT TRADING CORPORATION DBA MORTGAGEADVISORS.COM

Plaintiff,

vs.

CAROL HUBBELL, ALACHUA COUNTY, CLERK OF COURT, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS,

Defendants.
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment for Plaintiff entered in this cause on February 2, 2026, 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:

A PART OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN O.R.B. 2401, PAGE 2766 OF PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALSO BEING A PART OF LOT 3, NEWBERRY FARMS (UNRECORDED) LYING IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17, AND RUN THENCE NORTH 00°00’33” EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 40.01 FEET TO THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.W. 46TH AVENE (A.K.A. COUNTY ROUND NO. 28); THENCE SOUTH 88°56’41” WEST, ALONG SAID EXTENSION, A DISTANCE OF 9.42 FEET TO THE WEST MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.W. 266TH STREET AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID O.R.B. 2401, PAGE 2766; THENCE NORTH 00°00’33” EAST, ALONG SAID WEST MAINTAINED RIGHT OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 474.05 FEET TO THE POINT- OF-BEGINNING OF HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 00°00’33” EAST, ALONG SAID WEST MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 208.01 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID O.R.B. 2401, PAGE 2766; THENCE SOUTH 88°56’41” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 314.47 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID O.R.B. 2401, PAGE 2766; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’33” WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID O.R.B. 2401, PAGE 2766, A DISTANCE OF 274.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°59’27” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 25.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°00’33” EAST, A DISTANCE IF 72.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°59’27” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 288.71 FEET TO THE SAID POINT-OF-BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A 2013 CMHM ID#WHC019621GA WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE LANDS ABOVE AND, AS SUCH, IS DEEMED TO BE A PART OF THE REAL ESTATE.
and commonly known as: 4516 SW 266TH ST, 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 March 26, 2026 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 February 5, 2026
By: /s/ Ryan Sutton
Ryan Sutton
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kass Shuler, P.A.
1604 N. Marion St.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-0900 x
ForeclosureService@
kasslaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 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:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 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)

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

CASE NO.:
01-2024-CA-003905
DIVISION: K

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF Fifty Thousand, Three Hundred and Three Dollars ($50,303.00) in U.S. Currency

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Lin Hai:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture of the above-referenced property has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Michael L. Becker, the petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32627-5489, on or before 28 days from the first date of publication, or MARCH 9, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this court either before service on the petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED on FEBRUARY 2, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
201 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
CLERK CIRCUIT COURT
ALACHUA COUNTY
/s/ Farita Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12 & 19 & 26 & March 5, 2026)

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

CASE NO.:
01-2025-CC-006324

CAMPUS USA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

v.

KENDALL L. KROGER; SERVICE EXPERTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1
UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 4025 SW 21st Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a lawsuit has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GENNIFER L. BRIDGES, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is BURR & FORMAN, LLP, 200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 800, ORLANDO, FL 32801, Telephone: 407-540-6600; Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., within thirty (30) days FROM the first publication of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The Defendants in this action are as follows: KENDALL L. KROGER; SERVICE EXPERTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; AND UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2.
These proceedings were initiated in the Eighth Judicial County Court in and for Alachua County, FL, Campus USA Credit Union v. Kendall L. Kroger, etc., et al. Case No. 01-2025-CC-006324 on November 17, 2025.
The real property at issue in this action is described as follows:

LOT 12, NAPIER ESTATE, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 16, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

DATED on JANUARY 30, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit and County Court
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding or program, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 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
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 5, 12, 2026)

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

CASE NO: 2025CA000636

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Plaintiff,

-vs-

JAVIER I CONTRERAS A/K/A JAVIER CONTRERAS; KALAN J CONTRERAS A/K/A KALAN CONTRERAS; WESTON OAKS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.,

Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: KALAN J CONTRERAS A/K/A KALAN CONTRERAS
Last Known Address:
16126 NW 204th Street,
High Springs, FL 32643

You are notified of an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Alachua County:

LOT 86, WESTON OAKS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE (S) 11 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

16126 NW 204th Street,
High Springs, FL 32643

The action was instituted in the Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua, County, Florida; Case No. 2025CA000636; and is styled Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Kalan J Contreras. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Kelley Church, Esq., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 255 South Orange Ave, Suite 900, Orlando, FL 32801, on or before 30 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately after service; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
The Court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiff’s interest which will be binding upon you.

DATED: January 27, 2026
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
Alachua Clerk of the Circuit Court
As Clerk of Court
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 2026)

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 – 83.809); Santa Fe Storage of Gainesville will sell for CASH to the highest bidder on storageauctions.net for location at 3033 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, County of Alachua, FL, ending at 2:00 pm on Friday, 27th day of February 2026 and continuing day to day thereafter until sold: the household goods and misc. contents of the following:

0G002 Geno Blount
0G018 Kenneth Smith
0H046 Erick Llanes
0I012 Willie Jackson
0M150 Shanteria Wilcox

(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 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)

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:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 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.
/

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

CASE NUMBER:
01-2026-CP-000199
Probate Division A

IN RE: The Estate of
FLOYD E. TILLMAN, JR.
a/k/a FLOYD EARL
TILLMAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Floyd E. Tillman, Jr. a/k/a Floyd Earl Tillman, deceased, whose date of death was December 7, 2025, File Number 01-2026-CP-000199, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East 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 12, 2026.

Personal Representatives:
Carolyn L. Tillman
25142 NW 143rd Rd.
High Springs, Florida 32643

Donna Dianne Tillman
15960 NW 222nd St.
High Springs, Florida 32643

Attorney for Personal
Representatives:
Gary D. Grunder
Grunder & Petteway, P.A.
23349 Northwest CR 236,
Suite 10
High Springs, Florida 32643
(386) 454-1298
Florida Bar I.D. 199486
garygrunder@
grunder-petteway.com
amykenner@
grunder-petteway.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 2026)

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

File Number:
01-2026-CP-000208

IN RE: ESTATE OF JEANNETTE FARNELL COLE, a/k/a JEANETTE FARNELL COLE, a/k/a, MABEL JEANETTE COLE,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JEANNETTE FARNELL COLE, a/k/a, JEANETTE FARNELL COLE, a/k/a MABEL JEANETTE COLE, deceased, whose date of death was April 26, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is February 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
JASON TALMADGE COLE
21117 NW 210th Avenue
High Springs, FL 32643

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
SHANNON M. MILLER
The Miller Elder Law Firm
806 NW 16th Avenue,
Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352)379-1900
(352)379-3926
Shannon@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.:35556
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

CASE NO.:
2026 CP 000161

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BARBARA ANN BLUHM,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BARBARA ANN BLUHM , deceased, whose date of death was October 13, 2025 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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 the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
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, Florida Statutes , applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes . The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES , WILL BE FOREVER BARRED .
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Carla Bluhm
36 Simonton Lane
St. Simon’s Island, GA
31522

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Kaytlin M. Keen, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 1025865
Blakely S. Moore, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 1024721
PTM Trust and Estate Law
200 NW 75th Dr., Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: (352) 554-5576
Fax: (352) 224-3383
KaytlinKeen@
PTMLegal.com
BlakeMoore@
PTMLegal.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 19, 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:
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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 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:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - February 5, 12, 2026)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE GREEN DOG GROUP, 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 #: 2023-691
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-005
Description of Property:
COM SE COR SEC 9-8-18 S 3.76 FT W 790.28 FT S 4 DEG W 1433.87 FT POB S 4 DEG W 50 FT S 85 DEG E 50 FT N 4 DEG E 50 N 85 DEG W 50 FT POB OR 2122/2202 Section: 16 Township: 08 Range: 18

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HARKINS JAMES E JR & RENEE

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, April 14, 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 February 6, 2026

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12 & 19 & 26 & March 5, 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 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)

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 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)

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)

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION TO QUOTE
The High Springs Police Department has been awarded a Criminal Justice Grant for Drone Replacement for FY 2025–2026 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. With this funding, the City of High Springs, Florida is formally requesting quotes from qualified and experienced vendors capable of providing industry-standard drones specifically designed to support law enforcement operations.
The drones must be suitable for a wide range of public safety missions, including search and rescue operations, crime scene documentation, tactical support, traffic crash investigations, fugitive apprehension, and disaster response.
Proposals will be considered on an equal competitive basis. No proposal will be accepted from vendors placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction of a public entity crime. Proposals for services will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statutes 287.055.
Please review all documents pertaining to the Invitation to Quote prior to submitting information. Additional information can be found by visiting www.highsprings.gov or www.centralbidding.com.
Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
The Invitation to Quote can be hand delivered, overnight mailed, or mailed to:
Bids must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on March 2, 2026.
City of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the sealed proposal, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “ITQ- No. 2026-01 Drone Replacement Grant” and must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on March 2, 2026.
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 ITQ WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Submissions will be opened as soon as possible after the submission deadline and evaluation, and selection will occur in accordance with all requirements at a time and place to be determined. City of High Springs, Florida reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any minor informalities or minor irregularities in the proposal process, all things being considered equal.
THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, FAIR HOUSING, AND PROVIDING HANDICAP ACCESS.
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 05, 2026
and February 12, 2026)

PROCLAMATION CALLING A REGULAR ELECTION
Under and by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Newberry, Florida; a general election is hereby called to be held in the City of Newberry, Florida, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for the following purpose:
ELECT THREE CITY COMMISSIONERS:
Group One, City Commissioner to serve a two-year term
Group Two, City Commissioner to serve a two-year term
Group Three, City Commissioner to serve a two-year term
The election shall be held at the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building (Precinct 6) located at 25420 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida; and the polls shall be open at 7:00 am on said day and closed at 7:00 pm on the same day. The Clerks, Deputy, and Inspectors of said election are as follows:
Loretta Whitfield Clerk
Valerie Fuldauer Assistant Clerk
Sharon Oliphant Ballot Scanner
Marilyn Green Inspector/EViD
Ann Buckley Inspector/EViD
Kathleen Muni Inspector/EViD
David Dale Deputy
The candidate qualifying period begins at noon on Monday, February 23, 2026, and ends at noon on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Candidates for the municipal election shall qualify for office with the City Clerk by appointment by calling 352-472-2446 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Qualifying Fee:
City Commissioner Groups - $147.57

Final Day of Registration/Book Closing for Municipal Election: The registration books of the City of Newberry, Florida will be closed at 5:00 pm on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Given under my hand and official seal of the City of Newberry, Florida, this 26th day of January 2026.
/s/ Timothy R. Marden
Timothy R. Marden, Mayor
ATTEST, by the Clerk of the City Commission
of the City of Newberry, Florida:
/s/ Randa K. Paul
Randa K. Paul, City Clerk
(Published:Alachua County Today- February 05 & 12, 2026)

PROCLAMACIÓN LLAMANDO A ELECCIONES REGULARES
En virtud del poder que tengo como Alcalde de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida; por la presente se convoca a una elección general en la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida, para el martes, 14 de abril de 2026, con el siguiente propósito:
ELEGIR TRES COMISIONADOS DE LA CUIDAD:
Grupo uno, Comisionado de la Ciudad para servir un término de dos años
Grupo dos, Comisionado de la Ciudad para servir un término de dos años
Grupo tres, Comisionado de la Ciudad para servir un término de dos años
La elección se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Municipal Mentholee Norfleet de la Ciudad de Newberry (Precinto 6) ubicado en 25420 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida; y los centros de votación abrirán a las 7:00 am del día mencionado y cerrarán a las 7:00 pm del mismo día. Los Secretarios, el Diputado y los Inspectores de esta elección serán los siguientes:
Loretta Whitfield Secretario
Valerie Fuldauer Asistente del Secretario
Sharon Oliphant Escaneador de boletas
Marilyn Green Inspector/EViD
Ann Buckley Inspector/EViD
Kathleen Muni Inspector/EViD
David Dale Diputado

El período de calificación de candidatos comienza al mediodía del lunes, 23 de febrero, 2026 y finaliza al mediodía del jueves, 26 de febrero, 2026. Los candidatos para la elección municipal calificarán para el puesto con la Secretaría Municipal, con cita previa llamando al 352-472-2446 o enviando un correo electrónico a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cuota de calificación:
Grupos de Comisionados de la Ciudad - $147.57
Último dia de Inscripción/Cierre de Libros para Elección Municipal: Los libros de registro de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida se cerrarán a las 5:00 pm el lunes, 16 de marzo de 2026.
Firmado de mi puño y letra y con el sello oficial de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida, el día 26 de enero de 2026.
/s/ Timothy R. Marden
Timothy R. Marden, Alcalde
CERTIFICADO, por el Secretario de la Comisión Municipal
de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida:
/s/ Randa K. Paul
Randa K. Paul, Secretaria Municipal
(Published:Alachua County Today- February 05 & 12, 2026)

Advertisement for Request for Proposal (RFP)
The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) herein solicits Requests for Quote (RFP) from qualified, licensed, and responsible firms interested in providing GHA with General Legal Services
RFP 2026-06
Date and Time for Receiving Proposals:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. EST
Submit Proposals To:
Gainesville Housing Authority
Attn: Ms. Pamela E. Davis
1900 SE 4th Street
Gainesville, FL 32641
Specifications and instructions for proposal submission and the criteria that will be used to evaluate submissions are available at:
Gainesville Housing Authority
1900 SE 4th Street
Gainesville, FL 32641
or at www.demandstar.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 05, 2026
and February 12, 2026)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following:
Ordinance 26-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATION OF A ± 1.35-ACRE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM AGRICULTURE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL; LOCATED NORTHWEST OF 164TH LANE AND NORTH OF NW US HIGHWAY 441; TAX PARCEL NUMBER 03046-004-000; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application, staff report, and any related application materials are available for public inspection at the Planning and Community Development Department, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, on any regular business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., one week prior to the date of hearing. Written comments on the application may be sent to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL, 32616. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that, in order to appeal any decision made at the public hearing, you will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-6100 x 1501 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 2026)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following:
Ordinance 26-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SITE-SPECIFIC AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS FOR A ± 1.35-ACRE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC); LOCATED NORTHWEST OF 164TH LANE AND NORTH OF NW US HIGHWAY 441; TAX PARCEL NUMBER 03046-004-000; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application, staff report, and any related application materials are available for public inspection at the Planning and Community Development Department, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, on any regular business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., one week prior to the date of hearing. Written comments on the application may be sent to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL, 32616. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that, in order to appeal any decision made at the public hearing, you will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-6100 x 1501 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12, 2026)