Legal Notices - Week of February 19, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

Public Notices
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 Premier Poppy, located at 2209 NW 142nd Ave, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida 32609, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, this 13 day of February, 2026.
/s/ Judy Padgett
Premier Poppy
By Judy C. Padgett
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 2026)

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 Wildflower, with a mailing address of c/o Pacific Life, 700 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660, and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL.
Owner: Epoch-Wildflower, LLC
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 2026)

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 Climate Tech Mechanical, located at 1503 NW 16th Avenue, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32605, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 17th day of February, 2026.
J.E. Decker Construction Group, LLC
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 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.
/

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

CASE NO.: 2025CA003776

MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC.,

Plaintiff,

VS.

THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND J. LEE A/K/A RAYMOND D. LEE; et al.,

Defendant(s).
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: The Estate of Raymond J. Lee a/k/a Raymond D. Lee a/k/a Raymond J. Lee, Sr., Deceased
Last Known Residence: Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in ALACHUA County, Florida:

A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID, TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 9, D.E. WHETSTONE’S ADDITION TO HIGH SPRINGS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “A”, PAGE 46 1/2 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND RUN SOUTH 87 DEGREES, 45 MINUTES, 44 SECONDS EAST, ALONG AN EASTERLY PROJECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 335.67 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTH 630 FEET OF THE WEST 335 FEET OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREES, 59 MINUTES, 58 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 222.41 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE WITH THE EASTERLY PROJECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 12 OF THE AFOREMENTIONED D.E. WHETSTONE’S ADDITION TO HIGH SPRINGS; THENCE RUN NORTH 87 DEGREES, 22 MINUTES, 46 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY PROJECTION, A DISTANCE OF 335.73 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 12; THENCE RUN NORTH 02 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 17 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID D.E. WHETSTONE’S ADDITION TO HIGH SPRINGS, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 26, BLOCK 9 OF SAID D.E. WHETSTONE’S ADDITION; THENCE RUN NORTH 02 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, 10 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 180.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO
LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) AND LOT ONE (1), BLOCK 9, D.E. WHETSTONE’S ADDITION TO HIGH SPRINGS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “A”, PAGE 46 1/2 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY FLORIDA

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B Delray Beach, FL 33444, 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 thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

Dated on FEBRUARY 9, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 26, 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)

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

CASE NO.:
2025 CA 002830

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

PLAINTIFF,

vs.

TORI KELLY A/K/A TORI BONITA KELLY, SPOUSE OF TORI KELLY A/K/A TORI BONITA KELLY AND TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,

DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 2nd day of February, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 CA 002830, of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and TORI KELLY A/K/A TORI BONITA KELLY, SPOUSE OF TORI KELLY A/K/A TORI BONITA KELLY AND TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. J. K. Jess Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose.com at 11:00 A.M. on the 14th day of May, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 59, Northwood Pines, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 90, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Dated this 10th day of February, 2026.
By: /s/ Liana R. Hall
Liana R. Hall
Bar No. 73813
Submitted by:
Miller, George & Suggs, PLLC
ATTORNEY FOR
PLAINTIFF
210 N. University Drive,
Suite 900
Coral Springs, FL 33071
DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516
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(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 26, 2026)

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

CASE NO.
012025CA000673XXXXXX

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-RS1,

Plaintiff,

vs.

JEFFERY E. CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFERY CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFERY EDWIN CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFREY CLAYTON, et al.

Defendant(s).
/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 02, 2026, and entered in 012025CA000673XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-RS1 is the Plaintiff and JEFFERY E. CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFERY CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFERY EDWIN CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFREY CLAYTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JEFFERY E. CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFERY CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFERY EDWIN CLAYTON A/K/A JEFFREY CLAYTON; CARISSA CLAYTON A/K/A CARISSA MARIE CLAYTON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC; REDBALL RECOVERY INC.; HARDEE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERMITTING, INC; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.; FLETCHER’S MILL ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendant(s). J.K. JESS IRBY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on March 24, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 11, MAGNOLIA COURT AT FLETCHER’S MILL, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK R, PAGE(S) 16 AND 17, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address:
11616 NW 8TH LN,
GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 16 day of February, 2026.
By: /s/ Danielle Salem
Danielle Salem, Esquire
Florida Bar No. 0058248
Communication Email:
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ROBERTSON,
ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID,
CRANE & PARTNERS,
PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
6409 Congress Ave.,
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Telephone: 561-241-6901
Facsimile: 561-997-6909
Service Email:
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IMPORTANT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 26, 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)

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 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-
000041-XXXX-XX

IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES L. HAMILTON, SR. A/K/A CHARLES HAMILTON
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Charles L. Hamilton, Sr. a/k/a Charles Hamilton, deceased, whose date of death was May 13, 2025, 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 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 19, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Casey N. Hamilton
23091 NW 7th Road
Newberry, Florida 32669

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Robert J. Naberhaus III, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
476684
Dean, Mead, Egerton,
Bloodworth, Capouano &
Bozarth, P.A.
7380 Murrell Road,
Suite 200
Melbourne, Florida 32940
Telephone: (321) 259-8900
Fax: (321) 254-4479
rnaberhaus@
deanmead.com
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(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19, 26, 2026)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, 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 #: 2023-1267
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-006
Description of Property:
TURKEY CREEK FOREST NO 1 PB J-7 LOT 214 OR 4022/1978 Section: 02 Township: 09 Range: 19

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SENAY MARILYN

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 11, 2026

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19 & 26 & March 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 FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, 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 #: 2023-333
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-007
Description of Property:
COM SE COR OF SW1/4 W 360 FT N 467.66 FT W 495.63 FT POB N 3 DEG W 857.31 FT W 385.81 FT S 20 DEG E 906.49 FT E 122.67 FT POB OR 1737/1680 OR 1823/2174 & OR 1823/2176 (DEED APPEARS IN ERROR OR 5141/236) Section: 22 Township: 09 Range: 17

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HOWE HELEN L 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, 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 11, 2026

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 19 & 26 & March 5, 12, 2026)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, 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 #: 2023-2906
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-008
Description of Property:
LAKEWAY GROVES PB C-14 S 42 FT OF LOTS 2 3 & N 18 FT OF E 25 1/2 FT OF LOT 12 & N 18 FT OF LOT 13 BK C AND N HALF OF 15 FT ALLEY AS PER OR 1326/707) OR 4103/1538 Section: 04 Township: 10 Range: 20

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SHERMAN CECIL

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 12, 2026

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