Legal Notices - Week of April 16, 2026

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

Case No.:
2026-CA-000144

WESTONPORT LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company,

Plaintiff,

v.

JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., deceased and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., whether as heirs or otherwise; VELVA L. RUSH, deceased and all others claiming by, through and under VELVA L. RUSH, whether as heirs or otherwise; JAMES L. RUSH, JR. and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH, JR., whether as heirs or otherwise; JUNE SOUTHORNE and all others claiming by, through and under JUNE SOUTHORNE, whether as heirs or otherwise; PENNY WILLIAMS and all others claiming by, through and under PENNY WILLIAMS, whether as heirs or otherwise; TRESA MAGEL and all others claiming by, through and under TRESA MAGEL, whether as heirs or otherwise; LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise; JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise, and BERTIE MAE RUSH and all others claiming by, through and under BERTIE MAE RUSH, whether as heirs or otherwise,

Defendants.

PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., deceased and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH a/k/a JAMES LOWELL RUSH, SR., whether as heirs or otherwise; VELVA L. RUSH, deceased and all others claiming by, through and under VELVA L. RUSH, whether as heirs or otherwise; JAMES L. RUSH, JR. and all others claiming by, through and under JAMES L. RUSH, JR., whether as heirs or otherwise; JUNE SOUTHORNE and all others claiming by, through and under JUNE SOUTHORNE, whether as heirs or otherwise; PENNY WILLIAMS and all others claiming by, through and under PENNY WILLIAMS, whether as heirs or otherwise; TRESA MAGEL and all others claiming by, through and under TRESA MAGEL, whether as heirs or otherwise; LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under LUJUNE SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise; JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND and all others claiming by, through and under JOHNNY SOUTHERLAND, whether as heirs or otherwise:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for the purposes of quieting title in favor of Plaintiff. The subject property is currently located in Alachua County, and which is more fully described as:

Commence at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 22 East, and run North 87 degrees 24’05” East, along the South boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 400.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 87 degrees 24’05” East along said South boundary, 282.72 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57’29” West, parallel to the East boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 280.68 feet to the Southerly right of way line of County Road No. SE 12-B (65’ R/W); thence South 80 degrees 04’36” West, along said Southerly right of way line 285.95 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55’24” East, parallel to the West boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 244.21 feet to the Point of Beginning, all lying and being in Alachua County, Florida.

This action has been filed against you as a Defendant, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Sheila M. Lake, Esq., Lake Law Firm, P.A., 475 Central Avenue, Suite 402, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
 
Dated this 2 day of APRIL, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ F. Thomas
(Deputy Clerk)

NOTICE
Pursuant to Florida Statute 456.057 and Fla Admin Code Ann R 64B8-10.002 take notice that Avecina Medical, P.A., Saman Soleymani, M.D., and Dmitriy Model, M.D. have sold the assets of their practice to Orlando CareNow Urgent Care, LLC as of MARCH 31, 2026. Patient records shall remain located and maintained at 450 State Road 13 North Suite 106-302 St. Johns, FL 32259.
Patients may continue to obtain copies of their records at the above listed location.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2 & 9 & 16, 23, 2026)

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

Case No.:
012026CA000873

Heather Woolley,
Plaintiff,

vs.
Richard Diamond,
Defendant,
And
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles,
Defendant.

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: RICHARD DIAMOND,
ADDRESS UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff, whose name and address is HEATHER WOOLLEY, 15500 SW CR 346, ARCHER, FL 32618, ON OR BEFORE MAY 8, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Default judgment will be entered for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated on 03/24/2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
201 E. University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
by: /s/ Candice Williams
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2 & 9 & 16, 23, 2026)

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

CASE No.
012025CA002859XXXXXX

MORTGAGE ASSETS
MANAGEMENT, LLC,

PLAINTIFF,

VS.

GERALD ROSS A/K/A GERALD ROSS SR. A/K/A REV. DR. GERALD ROSS, SR., ET AL.

DEFENDANT(S).
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
To: Unknown Spouse of Lucious Ross
RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
14302 SW 170th Street,
Archer, FL 32618

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

The Northerly 100.0 feet (measured along the West right of way line of County Highway S-241) of the westerly 168.0 feet of the Easterly 198.0 feet (measured along the North Section line) of Section 20, Township 11 South, Range 18, East of Alachua county, Florida.

has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC, attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 600, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court, within 30 days after the first publication of this notice, either before --------------- or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Alachua County Today Newspaper.

Date: APRIL 9, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
Deputy Clerk of the Court

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

25-002442
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

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

CASE NO.: 2026-CA-169
DIVISION: MG

GEOFFREY PIERCE GROOMS and SUSAN HARDEE GROOMS,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ASHLEY OUTLAW, CHRISTIAN VRADENBURGH, VIVIANA CRUZ-PEREZ, and CECILIO ENCARNACION,

Defendants. /

NOTICE OF ACTION
To: VIVIANA CRUZ-PEREZ
and
CECILIO ENCARNACION

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

Commence at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 19 East, Also Known As the Southwest corner of Lot 63, and run North 00 degrees 32 minutes West 50 feet to a concrete monument, thence run North 89 degrees 31 minutes East 330.65 feet to a point, thence run North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, 110 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 00 degrees 32 minutes West 100 feet, thence run South 89 degrees 31 minutes West 165.65 feet, thence run South 00 degrees 32 minutes East 100 feet, thence run North 89 degrees 31 minutes East 165.65 feet to the Point of Beginning. Less the West 25 feet of said property which is reserved for street, drainage and utility purposes.
The above property being Lot 5 of Unrecorded Survey made by M.K. Flowers on May 20, 1959. All lying and being in Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification Number: 06178-005-000

has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, within 30 days after the first publication, on HCW Legal, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1418 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service upon the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DATED on March 31, 2026.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Courts
BY: /s/ Candice Williams
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 9, 16, 2026)

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

Case No. 2025 CA 000561

21ST MORTGAGE
CORPORATION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

YANCE DARREN ENOCH, JR.; MIYOSHI CIERA FISHER; CITY OF NEWBERRY; CLARONELL STEVENS F/K/A CLARONELL LAWTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CLARONELL STEVENS F/K/A CLARONELL LAWTON; BARBARA LAWTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BARBARA LAWTON; and UNKNOWN TENANT

Defendant. /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated December 04, 2025 entered in Case No. 2025 CA 000561, of the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein YANCE DARREN ENOCH, JR., MIYOSHI CIERA FISHER, CITY OF NEWBERRY, BARBARA LAWTON and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BARBARA LAWTON are the Defendants, that J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq., the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, online at alachua.realforeclose.com on MAY 12, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., on the prescribed date, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:

LOT 8, BLOCK 1, NIPPER’S ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 95, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALSO, THE SOUTH 1/2 OF ALLEY ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 1, NIPPER’S ADDITION. LESS AND EXCEPT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF NW 6TH AVE.

TOGETHER WITH A 2021 LIVE OAK 68X30 MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NOS.: LOHGA32071931A AND LOHGA32071931B.

NOTICE IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS.

NOTICE If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Alachua County Clerk of the Court, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600 and whose telephone number is 352-374-3636, within two working days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8711.

Dean, Mead, Egerton,
Bloodworth, Capouano &
Bozarth, P.A.
By: /s/ Leslie S. White
Leslie S. White, for the firm
Florida Bar No. 521078
Post Office Box 2346
Orlando, FL 32802-2346
Telephone 407-841-1200
Facsimile 407-423-1831
primary email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 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 May 08 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
463 Donna Atwater
539 David Clark
559 Revondalyn Weeks
580 Lucila Cendales
632 Bluespring Bio
667 John Baumer
712 Nicolas Williams
48 Bruce C Tilley
908 Samuel Jamison
961 J David Brantley
103 William Mitchell
126 Shai Levi
131 Anthony Davis
208 Donna Thomas
302 Kevin Hall
415 Davon Durant
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

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

FILE NO.: 01-2026-CP-490

IN RE: ESTATE OF
ANGELA J. RUBIS ST.
PIERRE,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ANGELA J. RUBIS ST. PIERRE, deceased, case number 01-2026-CP-490, 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) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is April 9, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Robert Bartusch, Jr.
18758 Colwood Avenue NE
Poulsbo, Washington 98370

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
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 9, 16, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

File No. 01-2026-CP-725
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
KENNETH ROBERT
LAUTERER
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Kenneth Robert Lauterer, deceased, whose date of death was January 19, 2026, 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.
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 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 April 16, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Kenneth R. Lauterer, Jr.
2234 Land Harbor
Newland, NC 28657

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Marynelle Hardee
Florida Bar Number:
937789
SALTER FEIBER, PA
3940 N.W. 16TH Blvd.,
Bldg. B
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Telephone: (352) 376-8201
Fax: (352) 416-0401
E-Mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

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

File No. 2026-CP-262

IN RE: ESTATE OF
STEPHEN MARION
ELLIOTT,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Stephen Marion Elliott, deceased, whose date of death was December 9, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against 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 STATUES 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 April 9, 2026.

Personal Representative:
John William Eastman
5049 SE County Road 337
Newberry, Florida 32669

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Jennifer Meiselman Titus
Email Addresses:
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Florida Bar No. 943851
5215 SW 91st Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32068
Telephone: (352) 281-0065
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 9, 16, 2026)

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

FILE NO.: 2025 CP 003004

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JEFFREY WARD HAGIN,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Full Administration)
The administration of the estate of JEFFREY WARD HAGIN, deceased, whose date of death was October 17, 2025, is pending in the Eighth 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 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 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.

Petitioner:
Jeffrey Tyler Hagin
3241 NW 47th Place
Gainesville, Florida 32065

ATTORNEY FOR THE
PETITIONER
THE DAVIE LAW FIRM, P.A.
WILLIAM H. DAVIE, II
Fla. Bar. No.: 634387
733 N. Palmetto Avenue
Green Cove Springs,
Florida 32043
(904) 276-5344-Phone
(904) 284-8725-Fax
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Attorney for Personal
Representative
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01 2023 CP 002096

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BILLY BRASHEAR,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BILLY BRASHEAR, deceased, whose date of death was June 9, 2023, 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 of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney and address are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in 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 April 16, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
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Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
FBN 242497
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2026-CP-000882
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARILYN MILLER BISHOP
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Marilyn Miller Bishop, deceased, whose date of death was February 25, 2026, 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, 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 April 16, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Tracy Bishop
7354 NW 47th Way
Gainesville, Florida 32653

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Kathryn Knepper
E-mail Addresses:
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Florida Bar No. 0117746
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Telephone: (352) 692-4888
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File Number: 2026-CP-42

IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROY DELOACH
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Roy DeLoach, deceased, whose date of death was July 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 44 NW 28TH Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, 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: April 9, 2026.

Personal Representative:
William DeLoach
1100 Biscayne Blvd,
Unit 5706
Miami, FL, 33132

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Andrew J. Oram
Florida Bar Number:
1015374
308 Ave G SW, STE 209
Winter Haven, FL, 33880
Telephone: (863) 259-4743
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 9, 16, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01 2024 CP 000153

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GLENNA F. BRASHEAR,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of GLENNA F. BRASHEAR, deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 2023, 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 of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney and address are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in 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 April 16, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
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Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
FBN 242497
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01 2026 CP 000678

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOROTHEA F. BAXTER,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DOROTHEA F. BAXTER, deceased, whose date of death was February 24, 2026, 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 of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney and address are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in 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 April 16, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Constance C. Brashear
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Bruce Brashear, Esq.
FBN 242497
430 Winterle Rd
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 352-336-0800
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 23, 2026)

CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA
CDBG FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Newberry is considering applying to the Florida Department of Commerce for a FFY 2025 Florida Small Cities Community Development Grant (CDBG) in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and economic development categories. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:
1. Provide benefit to low-and moderate-income persons at
80% Area Median Income (AMI)
2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or
3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency
The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making improvements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing.
In developing a CDBG application, the city of Newberry must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the City of Newberry is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.
A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the City’s economic and community development needs will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 25515 NW 6th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669, On April 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Jane Sullivan, Grant & Funding Manager, at (352) 733-3954, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Randa Paul, City Clerk at (352) 472-2446. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Randa Paul at (352) 472-2446 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 2026)

NOTICE OF JOINT WORKSHOP BETWEEN THE CITY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission and Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Alachua will conduct a joint workshop on April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida.
The workshop is to discuss the evaluation and appraisal of the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan. The joint Commission and Board will have the opportunity to review and comment on the existing conditions of the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. More information is available at www.cityofalachua.org or by contacting the Planning and Community Development Department at (386) 418-6137 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this workshop should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-6100 x 1501 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 2026)

CITY OF HAWTHORNE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Hawthorne, Florida is considering applying to the Florida Commerce Department for a FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) combined funding cycle. The City is eligible to apply in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and economic development categories. Construction activities funded through the CDBG program must meet one of the following National Objectives:

To benefit low and moderate income persons;
To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
To meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.

The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization or economic development and include improvement activities such as acquisition of real property, loans to private-for-profit businesses, purchase of machinery and equipment, construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation of houses and commercial buildings and energy conservation. Additional information regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken will be provided at the public hearing. For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds must benefit low-and-moderate-income persons.

In developing an application for submission to the Florida Commerce Department, the City of Hawthorne must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG activities. In addition, the City of Hawthorne is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

A public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the community's economic and community development needs will be held at the City of Hawthorne’s City Commission Chamber, located at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne Florida 32640 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. For information concerning the public hearing contact Mr. Robert Thompson, City Manager, City of Hawthorne at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, Florida. 32640, by telephone at (352) 481-2432 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours-before the workshop by contacting: Lakesha McGruder, City Clerk, City of Hawthorne at (352) 481-2432 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Ms. McGruder at (352) 481-2432 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
The City of Hawthorne is a Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity/Handicap Accessible Jurisdiction.

(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 2026)

City of Newberry, Florida
CDBG FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Newberry is considering applying to the Florida Department of Commerce for a FFY 2025 Florida Small Cities Community Development Grant (CDBG) in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and economic development categories. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:
1. Provide benefit to low-and moderate-income persons at
80% Area Median Income (AMI)
2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or
3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency
The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making improvements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing.
In developing a CDBG application, the city of Newberry must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the City of Newberry is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.
A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the City’s economic and community development needs will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 25515 NW 6th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669, On April 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Jane Sullivan, Grant & Funding Manager, at (352) 733-3954, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Randa Paul, City Clerk at (352) 472-2446. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Randa Paul at (352) 472-2446 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 2026)

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
The City of High Springs is currently accepting applications for appointment to the following Boards and Committees:
Mayors Youth Council - 3 Positions and 1 Alternate
Members advise the Mayor and City Commission on policies and programs related to youth interests. Members are given an opportunity to learn city government operations and public policies. Open to students currently in the grades 8 – 12.
Applications may be obtained Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 6:00, from City Hall, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, Florida 32643 or on the City’s website at www.highsprings.gov. To be appointed, applicants must be a resident of the City of High Springs. Applications are due by May 19, 2026. The High Springs City Commission will make appointment of the successful applicants at the May 28, 2026.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 2026
and April 30, 2026)

NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERING A LAND USE ACTION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
WHAT: CPA 26-01, an application by Pickleball Nation, LLC, to change the Future Land Use on Parcel 16993-001-000 from Rural/ Agriculture (Alachua County) to Agriculture . The property is identified on the map shown below.
The City of Waldo City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of an Ordinance, which title appears below. The Public Hearing is to consider the adoption of an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on April 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This is the second and final hearing for Ordinance 2026-02.
WHERE: The public hearing will be held in the City Council Meeting room in Waldo City Square, located at 14450 N.E. 148th Avenue, Waldo, Florida.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WALDO, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF WALDO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UNDER THE PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
This Enactment of an Ordinance and the public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time, and place of any continuation of the public hearing which shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning this matter will be published.
A copy of the proposed application is available for public inspection at the office of the City of Waldo City Manager located at the above stated address, during regular business hours.
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.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 16, 2026)