Legal Notices - Week of March 05, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

Public Notices

 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR
ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.:
01-2025-CP-3254

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BARBARA BYRD
MORRIS,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BARBARA BYRD MORRIS, deceased, case number 01-2025-CP-3254, 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 name 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, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 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) YEAERS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is February 26, 2026.

Personal Representative:
s/ Thomas M. Morris
1731 NW 6th Street,
Suite H
Gainesville, Florida 32609

Attorney for the Personal
Representative:
s/ Mary K. Wimsett
Florida Bar No.: 0118280
2750 NW 43rd Street,
Suite 102
Gainesville, Florida 32605
(352)363-5480
mkwimsett@
adoptionlawfl.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 26 & Mar. 5, 2026)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY THE PLAN BOARD OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163.3248, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Plan Board of the City of High Springs, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a public hearing on March 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida.
LDC 26-02, an application by the City Commission to amend the text of Appendix B, Article X, Part 10.02.01 of the Land Development Code to provide for the appointment of alternates on the Plan Board of High Springs, Florida.
The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. All pertinent information may also be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
In addition, copies of the amendment may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the amendment.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 386.454.1416, ext. 6 at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1.800.855.8770 (voice) or 1.800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 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.:
01-2026-CC-000721

CAMPUS USA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

v.

CHARLES TIMOTHY WYLAND, an individual; ALLINA VASILEVNA WYLAND, an individual; TOWNHOMES AT THE LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation; 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:
2428 NW 47th Ln.,
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 of 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: CHARLES TIMOTHY WYLAND, an individual; ALLINA VASILEVNA WYLAND, an individual; TOWNHOMES AT THE LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation; 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. Charles Timothy Wyland, an individual., et al. Case No. 01- 2026-CC-000721 on January 30, 2026.
The real property at issue in this action is described as follows:

UNIT TWENTY-SIX (26), LOT SEVEN (7), OF TOWNHOMES AT THE LAKES, ACCORDING TO SURVEY PLAT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1481, PAGE 515, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID UNIT BEING A PORTION OF LOT (7) AS SHOWN ON PLAT IN MINOR PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 11, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Commonly known as:
2428 NW 47th Ln.,
Gainesville, FL, 32608

DATED on FEBRUARY 20, 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 - March 5, 12, 2026)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2025 CC 1905

AVALON WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEWBERRY, INC.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

PETER DAVID BOLEJACK, JEAN ANN STERNER, AND all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against named DEFENDANT,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2025 CC 1905 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Avalon Woods Homeowners Association of Newberry, Inc., is the Plaintiff and Peter David Bolejack and Jean Ann Sterner, are the Defendants 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 7, 2026, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 103, Avalon Woods Phase 1A, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 37, Page 70, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification Number: 01874-100-103.

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
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Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

SALE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that SunCo Storage- Hawthorne will sell the contents of the following self-storage units by public auction to satisfy their liens against these tenants, in accordance with the Florida Self-Storage Facility Act. The auction will take place online at storagetreasures.com from 9AM on March 1st to Noon on March 11th. Units are believed to contain household items, unless otherwise listed.
SunCo Storage
20820 SE Hawthorne Rd,
Hawthorne, FL 32640
Auction is with credit/debit card payments only. A $100 refundable cleaning deposit is required. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement with the tenant.
Name/Unit:
Clara Williams – 38
Hermiena Mcclain – 50
Henry Mckinney – 147, 148
Tyler B Ivey – 116
STS – 142
Ali Harris – 13
Gustavo Silveira Rodrigues - 133
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26 & March 5, 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 March 13, 2026 at 9:00am.
Units belonging to the following:
CUSTOMER NAME:
Raynyoda Jackson - Unit 31
Liona Flood - Unit 2
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 26 & March 5, 2026)

Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 27th, 2026 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage
14024 NW US HWY 441
Alachua, FL 32615

The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

All units listed below contain household items.
Units
632 Bluespring Bio, LLC
128 Attonia Alexander
132 Attonia Alexander
560 Christopher Cameron
559 Revondalyn Weeks
580 Lucia Cendales
401 Kenneth Mortin
777 Carlos Hunt
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 26-CP-375

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DAVID LEON WILLIAMS,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DAVID LEON WILLIAMS, deceased, whose date of death was November 8, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court 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 PERIOD 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: March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
PAULA MONROE
6060 NE 101st Terrace
Bronson, FL 32621

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Robert D. Hines, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 0413550
Hines Norman Hines, P.L.
1312 W. Fletcher Avenue,
Suite B
Tampa, FL 33612
Telephone: 813-265-0100
Email:
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Secondary Email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-003397

IN RE: ESTATE OF
HENDRIK J. MONKHORST,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Hendrik J. Monkhorst, deceased, whose date of death was January 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 26, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Alka Velenik
2433 NW 28th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
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Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ John H. Haswell
Florida Bar No. 0162536
Chandler, Lang, Haswell & Cole, P.A.
P.O. Box 5877
Gainesville, FL 32627-5877
Email addresses:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26 & March 5, 2026)

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

File Number:
01-2026-CP-000163

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARGUARITE MARIANN
GRIMME,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARGUARITE MARIANN GRIMME, deceased, whose date of death was March 5, 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 March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
DAVID JEROME ALLEN
27030 NW County Road 239
Alachua, FL 32615

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 - March 5, 12, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2026-CP-000493
Division A
IN RE: ESTATE OF
STEPHEN JOHN
PEARTON
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(summary administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Stephen John Pearton, deceased, File Number 01-2026-CP-000493, by the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601; that the decedent’s date of death was December 7, 2025; that the total value of the estate is $43,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

NAME
Cammy R. Abernathy
ADDRESS
7114 NW 42nd Lane
Gainesville, Florida 32606

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The 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 a clerk.
The date of first publication of this Notice is March 5, 2026.

Person Giving Notice:
/s/ Cammy R. Abernathy
7114 NW 42nd Lane
Gainesville, Florida 32606

Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
/s/ Amy Barra
E-mail Addresses:
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Florida Bar No. 1058431
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd St, Suite A
Gainesville, Florida 32653
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2026-CP-000130

IN RE: ESTATE OF
NANCY ESTELLE PERRY,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Nancy Estelle Perry, deceased, whose date of death was October 20, 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 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 March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Karen White Porter
19005 SW 13th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
LAUREN RICHARDSON LAW PLLC
Lauren N. Richardson,
for the Firm
Attorney
Florida Bar Number:
0083119
507 NW 60th St., Suite D
Gainesville, FL 32607
Telephone: (352) 204-2224
E-Mail: lauren@
laurenrichardsonlaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

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

Case No.
01-2025-CP-002905
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHAKA ASKARI
FENNELL,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Chaka Askari Fennell, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2025, 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.
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 §§732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under §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 §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 March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Annette Marie Fennell,
160 Live Oak St
San Mateo, FL 32187

Attorney for Annette Marie Fennell:
HARRISON ESTATE LAW, P.A.
By: Allison L. Carter,
Esquire
Florida Bar Number:
1049910
Email: allison@
harrisonestatelaw.com
7015 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607-3704
Tel: (352) 559-9828
Fax: (352) 559-0880
Secondary Email:
eservice@
harrisonestatelaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

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

Case no:
01-2026 CP 000025
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JAMES R. RAWSON,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of James R. Rawson, Deceased, whose date of death was October 12, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for ALACHUA County, Probate Division, the address of which is 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s Attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this notice is February 26, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Patricia M. Rawson
7011 SW 55th PL,
Gainesville, FL 3608

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Ronald D. Surrency
Florida Bar No. 634107
200 NE 1st Street,
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-376-4671
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(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26 & March 5, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01 2026 CP 492

IN RE: ESTATE OF
RALPH URBAN PRICE
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RALPH URBAN PRICE, deceased, whose date of death was December 20, 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 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 March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ LAWRENCE EDWARD PRICE
25458 NW 10th Ave.
Newberry, Florida 32669

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Kathryn Flores, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
1003863
128 NW 137th Drive,
Suite B
Newberry, Florida 32669
Telephone: (352) 451-1550
E-Mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2025-CP-3538
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
KAREN LEA SMYDER
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Karen Lea Smyder, deceased, whose date of death was November 4, 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 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 26, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Thomas Spencer
15912 NW 278th Ave.
Alachua, Florida 32615

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Stanley H. Griffis III
Attorney
Florida Bar Number:
118788
GRIFFIS LAW FIRM
13 SE 1st Ave
CHIEFLAND, FL 32626
Telephone: (352) 535-2948
E-Mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26 & March 5, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION A

File Number:
01-2025-CP-001693
Division: A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
LUIS YADRIEL NEGRON
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LUIS YADRIEL NEGRON, deceased, File Number: 01-2025-CP-001693, whose date of death was August 26, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division A, 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.
A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is: March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Zuleyka Velez-Muniz a/k/a Zuleyka Velez
5507 N.E. 27th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 575-5118

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Karla M. Lopez, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
1007678
The Florida Probate &
Family Law Firm
2600 S. Douglas Rd.,
Suite 502
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Office Line: (305) 677-5119
Facsimile: (305) 735-6468
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 12, 2026)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OWENS WAYMON D, 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 #: 2019-4644
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-009
Description of Property:
LAKE ALTO ESTATES ADDN 1 PG L-41 DRAINAGE R/W Section: 19 Township: 08 Range: 22

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HANES MYRL J 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 21, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 2, 2026

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

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) is opening its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List to the public on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
GHA will accept 1,000 pre-applications and will close the list once all names are received.
To apply, please visit https://gainesvilleha.housingmanager.com.
Again, GHA accepts ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY, so if you are a person with disabilities and require a reasonable accommodation, call (352) 352-872-5500, or stop by the main office: 1900 SE 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641, no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to complete your request and schedule an appointment for assistance.
NOTICE: No applicant has a right or entitlement to be listed or hold any particular position on the waiting list. (24 CFR 982.202 (c).

Equal Housing Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 05, 2026
and March 12, 2026)

NOTICE OF ELECTION
CITY OF ARCHER
Notice is hereby given that an Election for the City of Archer, Alachua County, Florida, will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. The purpose of the election will be to fill two City Commission seats.
To elect a Commissioner for seats #4 & #5, the appointees shall serve a term of four (4) years.
Qualifying for these seats will occur from noon (12 pm) on February 12th, 2026, through noon (12 pm) on March 2nd, 2026.
If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for the Seat in the election, a run-off election shall be held on April 28th, 2026, between the two (2) candidates for that seat who receive the highest number of votes cast in the election.
The polling site will be the Archer Community Center, located at
16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, Florida.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information,
call Archer City Hall at 352-495-2880.

Deanna Alltop, Deputy City Clerk, or
John Martin, Deputy City Manager
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26, March 05,
March 12, and March 19, 2026)

TOWN OF LACROSSE
ELECTION CANCELLATION
The Town of LaCrosse election scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 has been cancelled.
The incumbents for Seat 1, 2, and Mayor were returned to the office unopposed.
Seat One Barbara Thomas
Seat Two Kyle Cheshire
Mayor Dianne Dubberly
Crystal Phillips, Town Clerk
Town of LaCrosse
20613 N SR 121
Alachua, Florida 32615
386-462-2784
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 05, 2026)

PUBLIC NOTICE
A Neighborhood Meeting will be held to discuss a new construction commercial Valvoline Instant Oil Change station on US 441 Hwy, west of the intersection of US 441 Hwy and NW 173rd Street, Alachua, Florida. The subject site is +/- 0.58 acres and is located on Lot 2A, Portion of Lot 2 Santa Fe Crossings, Parcel #03004-003-000. This is not a public hearing. The purpose of this meeting is to inform neighboring property owners of the nature of the proposal and to seek their comments.
The meeting will be held Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Cypress Room at the City of Alachua Swick House, 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615.
Contact person: Andrea Gonzalez, (980) 446-3307
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 5, 2026)