Legal Notices - Week of March 12, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notices
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:
012025CA002072XXXXXX

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING,

Plaintiff,

v.

JOHN W. GIBSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN W. GIBSON; DEBORAH M. LEED; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DEBORAH M. LEED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NOAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,

Defendant.
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NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant(s):
DEBORAH M. LEED
(LAST KNOWN ADDRESS)
7343 SOUTHEAST 161ST TERRACE,
HAWTHORNE, FL 32640

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property:

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HAWTHORNE, ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 1-7, MAGNESIA SPRINGS, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN DEED BOOK “N”, PAGE 312, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

a/k/a 7343 SE 161st Terr, Hawthorne, FL 32640

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, upon Kelley Kronenberg, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324, within (30) days OF publication of this Notice in Alachua Today 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.
This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065.

Under the 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.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 3 day of MARCH, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 2026)

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

CASE NO.
01 2025 CA 3002

MIDFIRST BANK

Plaintiff,

v.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF MARTIN D HARMON A/K/A MARTIN DAVID HARMON, DECEASED, ET AL.

Defendants.
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NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF MARTIN D HARMON A/K/A MARTIN DAVID HARMON, DECEASED

Current Residence Unknown, but whose last known address was:
10420 NE COUNTY ROAD 1469, WALDO, FL 32694-0000

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

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO WIT:
BEGIN ON THE WEST SIDE OF VICTORIA AVENUE, ON LINE BETWEEN LOTS 10 AND 15 AND RUN NORTH 250 FEET, WEST 1920 FEET TO EAST LINE OF LOT 12, SOUTH 250 FEET, EAST 1920 FEET TO BEGINNING, ALL IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST.
CONTAINING 11 ACRES.
AND
ALSO A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCE AT A POINT ON VICTORIA AVENUE BEARING NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST AND 1809 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST 20 FEET, THENCE WEST 1891 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 20 FEET, THENCE EAST 1891 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on eXL Legal, PLLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice of Action, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601-5457, 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 petition.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on this 5 day of MARCH, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Candice Williams
Deputy Clerk

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.

1000009824
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 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.
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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)

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

CASE NO.
012025CA001407XXXXXX

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-KS5,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ANN M. SMITH A/K/A ANN M. HICKS AND ALPHONSO KENNETH HICKS A/K/A ALPHONSO K. HICKS, et al.

Defendant(s).
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 12, 2026, and entered in 012025CA001407XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-KS5 is the Plaintiff and ANN M. SMITH A/K/A ANN M. HICKS; ALPHONSO KENNETH HICKS A/K/A ALPHONSO K. HICKS 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 May 14, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT THIRTY-FOUR (34) AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (1/2) OF LOT THIRTY-FIVE (35), BLOCK “B”, SHADY LAWN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGE 14, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address: 2319 SE 45TH TER, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 10 day of March, 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.

25-292687
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 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 OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.:
01-2025-CP-002286
DIVISION: A-PROBATE

In Re: The Estate of
JOANN HELEN WELSH,
Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the Estate of JOANN HELEN WELSH, deceased, 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 estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
Any interested person on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served must object to the validity of the will (or any codicil), qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court, by filing a petition or other pleading requesting relief in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THE OBJECTING PERSON, OR THOSE OBJECTIONS ARE FOREVER BARRED. The three (3) month time period may only be extended for estoppel based on a mis-statement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by §733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will or any codicils, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or one (1) year after service of the Notice of Administration.
A petition for determination of exempt property is required to be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property under §732.402 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is four (4) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is 40-days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived.
Any election to take an elective share must be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under §732.201-732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the earlier of the date that is six (6) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is two (2) years after the date of the decedent’s death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules.
Executed on this 10 day of March, 2026.

Petitioner:
/s/ JESSICA MERRELL

Attorney for Petitioner:
/s/ JOHN D. MIDDLETON, ESQUIRE
Florida Bar No.: 224553
303 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
Telephone: 352/475-1611
Fax: 352/475-5968
Email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 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. 2026-CP-000461

IN RE: ESTATE OF
ANDREW BOCH,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ANDREW BOCH, deceased, whose date of death was JUNE 17, 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.
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 March 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
JOSEPH BOCH
4926 NW 38th St
Gainesville, FL 32605

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
MATTHEW MCCONNELL, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 126161
Dickman Law Firm
Post Office Box 111868
Naples, FL 34108
T: 239-434-0840
F: 239-4340940
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 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-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 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 ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01-2026-CP-561
Probate Division A

In re: Estate of ROBERT KEITH OGLESBY,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROBERT KEITH OGLESBY, deceased, whose date of death was February 1, 2026, 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.
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: 3/12/2026.
Signed on March 5, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Bonnie M. DiVito
Bonnie M. DiVito
3700 NW 91st St,
Ste A200
Gainesville, FL 32606

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/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
Email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 2026)

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

Case No.
01-2026-CP-000427
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BARRIE LYNN KOBB,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Barrie Lynn Kobb, deceased, whose date of death was November 15, 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 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Steven Michael Kobb
1105 Fort Clarke Blvd,
Apt 103
Gainesville, Florida 32606

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Allison L. Carter, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
1049910
Harrison Estate Law
7015 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607-3704
Telephone: (352) 559-9828
Fax: (352) 559-0880
E-Mail: allison@
harrisonestatelaw.com
Secondary E-Mail:
eservice@
harrisonestatelaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2026-CP-000504

IN RE: ESTATE OF REVA
ROBERTA PACHEFSKY,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Reva Roberta Pachefsky, deceased, whose date of death was February 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.
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 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Larry A. Pachefsky
526 W. National Ave,
Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Lauren N. Richardson,
for the Firm
Attorney
Florida Bar Number:
0083119
LAUREN RICHARDSON LAW PLLC
507 NW 60th St., Suite D
Gainesville, FL 32607
Telephone: (352) 204-2224
E-Mail: lauren@
laurenrichardsonlaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 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 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.
01-2026-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 FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2026-CP-000264
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF CARRIE REATHA WALKER,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Carrie Reatha Walker, deceased, whose date of death was December 10, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is placeholder. 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 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Tanya Cannegieter

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
LAUREN RICHARDSON LAW PLLC
Lauren N. Richardson,
for the Firm
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 12, 19, 2026)

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

FILE No.: 2025-CP-002702
DIVISION: PROBATE

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN EVANS PRIDGEN, JR,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOHN EVANS PRIDGEN, JR, deceased, whose date of death was June 25, 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 the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 12, 2026.

Personal Representative:
JAYNE DOSE
1224 NW 36th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32605

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
CHERIE H. FINE, ESQUIRE
Fla. Bar No. 0331317
FINE, FARKASH &
PARLAPIANO, PA
622 NE First Street
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(352) 376-6046
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 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)

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

CASE NO.:
01-2026-CP-000503
DIVISION: PROBATE

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
JOSEPH LEE FERENCE,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOSEPH LEE FERENCE, deceased, whose date of death was January 21, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 12, 2026.

Haley Ference
103 Orchid Terrace
Lake City, FL 32025

SCRUGGS,
CARMICHAEL, &
WERSHOW, P.A.
By: /s/ Jonathan F. Wershow
JONATHAN F. WERSHOW
Florida Bar No. 144630
LAUREN A. MCCORD
Florida Bar No. 113347
4923 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Tel. (352) 376-5242
Fax (352) 375-0690
Primary E-Mail:
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Attorney for Petitioner
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12, 19, 2026)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VALORY PAYNE, 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 #: 2018-807
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-012
Description of Property:
THAT PART OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 LYING N OF CR 2054 S OF RR AND E OF LOT 1 LUNDYS ADDN PB C PG 79C OR 832/876 Section: 14 Township: 08 Range: 18

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CONTEXT
DEVELOPMENT CO

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, May 5, 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 5, 2026

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 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 #: 2020-4199
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-011
Description of Property:
LAKEVIEW EST OR 81/29 LAKE OR 81/23 Section: 14 Township: 10 Range: 20

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
CRUMPTON, RALPH

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 28, 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 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 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 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 #: 2023-333
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 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 #: 2019-1970
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-010
Description of Property:
OAK CREST FOREST PB K-67 ALACHUA CO RETENTION AREA 1 & 2 Section: 31 Township: 09 Range: 19

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CEDAR RIDGE 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, April 28, 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 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 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)