Legal Notices - Week of January 08, 2026

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

CASE NO.
01-2024-CA-004019
Circuit Civil Division MG
(Foreclosures)

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF COMM 2012-LTRT COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,

Plaintiff,

v.

OAKS MALL, LLC,

Defendant. /

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the order of the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered in Case No. 2024-CA-004019 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, wherein OAKS MALL, LLC is the Defendant. The Alachua County Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash via electronic sale at the following website: http://www.alachua.realforeclose.com at 11:00 AM on the 29th day of January, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure to wit:

Oaks Mall
PARCEL I:
The tracts of land situated in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way line of State Road No. 26 to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 1097.20 feet along the Westerly right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence leave said right of way line and run South 89°57’54” West, 45.00 feet; thence run North 00°02’06” West, 139.01 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 380.00 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 219.18 feet; thence run South 45°29’22” West, 39.89 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 180.49 feet; thence run North 00°29’22” East, 326.12 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 253.33 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 69.17 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 65.95 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 360.85 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 406.00 feet; thence run North 00°2922” East, 18.00 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 206.54 feet; thence run South 00°03’25” West, 168.49 feet: thence run North 89°30’38” West, 30.00 feet; thence run North 00°03’25” East, 1460.40 feet to the Southerly right of way line of State Road No. 26; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 1596.52 feet along the said Southerly right of way line to the Point of Beginning;
AND
Commence at the Northeast corner of the aforementioned Section 4, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to the West right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence run South 00°02’06” East along said West right of way line, 1147.20 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00°02’06” East, 58.80 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 45.00 feet; thence run North 00°02’06” West, 58.39 feet; thence run North 89°57’54” East, 45.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
LESS AND EXCEPT FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS THE FOLLOWING:
A portion of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East and run thence North 89°37’02” West along the North boundary of said Section, 1050.39 feet; thence South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right of way line of State Road No. 26 (100 foot right of way) and the Westerly right of way of Northwest 62nd Street (80 foot right of way) and the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00°02’06” East along said Westerly right of way line, 721.00 feet; thence South 89°57’54” West, 5.00 feet; thence North 00°02’06” West, parallel to and 5.00 feet West of said Westerly right of way line, 721.05 feet to said Southerly right of way line; thence South 89°30’38” East along said right of way line 5.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

PARCEL II:
(From Sears, Roebuck and Co. - OR 2142-2724)
A tract of land situated in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to the intersection of the South right of way line of State Road 26 and the West right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 1923.83 feet; thence North 89°30’38” West, 10.0 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East along said right of way line, 348.83 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00°02’06” East along said right of way line, 353.49 feet; thence run North 89°49’48” West, 267.00 feet; thence run North 00°02’06” West, 354.97 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 267.01 feet to the Point of Beginning.
AND
A tract of land situated in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to the intersection of the South right of way line of State Road 26 and the West right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 1923.83 feet; thence North 89°30’38” West, 10.0 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 348.83 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°30’38” West, 190.85 feet; thence North 00°2922” East, 70.0 feet; thence South 89°30’38” East, 190.21 feet; and thence South 00°02’06” East, 70.0 feet to the Point of Beginning.

PARCEL III:
The tracts of land situated in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way line of State Road No. 26 and the Westerly right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 1206.00 feet along the Westerly right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence leave said right of way line and run North 89°30’38” West, 455.47 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 45°29’22” West, 20.67 feet: thence run North 89°30’38 “ West, 79.54 feet, thence run South 00°2922” West, 340.00 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 35.54 feet; thence run South 00°2922” West, 78.00 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 79.00 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 116.00 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 126.00 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 256.00 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 118.00 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 262.00 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 76.16 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 354.97 feet; thence run North 89°49’48” West, 652.18 feet; thence run North 00°06’58” West, 703.96 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 6.64 feet; thence run North 00°01’40” East, 466.92 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 462.46 feet; thence run North 00°01’40” East, 140.00 feet; thence run North 89°30’38” West, 170.00 feet, thence run North 00°03’25” East, 28.49 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 206.54 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 18.00 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 406.00 feet; thence run North 00°29’22” East, 360.85 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 65.95 feet; thence run North 00°29’22” East, 69.17 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 253.33 feet; thence run South 00°29’22” West, 326.12 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 180.49 feet to the Point of Beginning.
AND
Commence at the aforementioned Northeast corner of said Section 4, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East, 52.78 feet to the West right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street; thence run South 00°02’00” East along said West right of way line, 1206.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue along said West right of way line with the following courses and distances: South 00°02’06” East, 717.83 feet; North 89°30’38” West, 10.00 feet; South 00°02’06” East, 278.83 feet; thence leave said right of way line and run North 89°30’38” West, 28.70 feet; thence run North 00°2922” East, 972.93 feet; thence run North 32°34’57” West, 28.27 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 45.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

PARCEL IV:
A tract of land situated in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, in Alachua County, Florida, said tract being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, and run North 89°37’02” West along the North line of said Section 4, 1050.39 feet; thence run South 00°02’06” East along the West right of way line of N.W. 62nd Street, and the Northerly projection thereof, 2678.93 feet; thence run North 89°57’54” East, 80.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run North 00°02’06” West along the East right of way line of said N.W. 62nd Street, 20.00 feet; thence run North 89°57’54” East, 75.00 feet; thence run North 00°02’06” West, 200.00 feet; thence run North 89°57’54” East, 481.00 feet; thence run South 61°08’54” East, 231.85 feet; thence run South 15°15’35” West, 254.00 feet; thence run South 48°12’51” West, 162.19 feet: thence run South 08°01’21” West, 335.31 feet; thence run North 85°42’10” West, 330.95 feet; thence run North 40°11’54” West, 184.51 feet; thence run North 00°02’06” West, 411.00 feet; thence run South 89°57’54” West, 75.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
LESS AND EXCEPT any portion of the above described lands lying and being within the right of way of N.W. 62nd Street.

PARCEL V:
A tract of land situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, and run South 00°0325” West along the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4, a distance of 1124.84 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00°0325” West along the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4, a distance of 725.37 feet to the Northeasterly right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 75; thence run North 36°36’55” West along said Northeasterly right of way line, 384.51 feet; thence run North 00°14’07” East, 133.62 feet; thence run North 89°35’37” West, 87.76 feet; thence run North 36°36’55” West, 58.71 feet; thence run North 00°14’07” East, 238.45 feet; thence run South 89°30’38” East, 351.31 feet to the Point of Beginning.

PARCEL VI: (Easement)
Non-exclusive easements for drainage purposes for the benefit of Parcels I, II and III, as disclosed in the following documents:
(a) Grant of Easement dated January 28, 1977, recorded February 15, 1977 in O.R. Book 1050, page 360, Alachua County Records;
(b) Easement dated February 10, 1977, recorded February 15, 1977 in O.R. Book 1050, page 383, Alachua County Records.
(c) Declaration of Easement dated as of July 30, 1981, recorded July 31, 1981 in O.R. Book 1362, page 112, Alachua County Records.

PARCEL VII: (Easement)
Non-exclusive easement for access, egress and ingress, for the benefit of Parcels I, II and III, as disclosed in the Declaration of Easement dated as of July 30, 1981, made by Alan Squitieri, Declarant, recorded July 31, 1981 in O.R. Book 1362, page 123, Alachua County Records.

PARCEL VIII: (Easement)
Non-exclusive easements for the benefit of Parcels I and II disclosed in paragraphs 44 and 45 of the Construction, Operation and Reciprocal Easement Agreement dated July 30, 1981 by and between Alan Squitieri, d/b/a Squitieri Associates, and Sears Roebuck and Co., a New York corporation, recorded July 31, 1981 in O.R. Book 1362, page 144, as affected by First Amendment thereto between The Prusquit Joint Venture, a general partnership, and Sears Roebuck Co., dated April 21, 1986, recorded June 12, 1986 in O.R. Book 1627, page 1410, as affected by Second Amendment to Construction Operation and Reciprocal Easement Agreement dated November 19, 1997, recorded December 3, 1997 in O.R. Book 2142, page 2750, Alachua County Records.

PARCEL IX: (Easement)
Non-exclusive easements for ingress and egress disclosed in the Easement and Restrictive Covenant Agreement by and among The Prusquit Joint Venture, a Florida general partnership, Alan Squitieri, individually, and Alan Squitieri and his wife, Carol Squitieri, as tenants by the entirety, dated February 23, 1990, recorded February 26, 1990 in O.R. Book 1763, page 2642, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

PARCEL X: (Easement)
Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel V disclosed in the Easement by and between Chevron U.S.A., Inc. and Alan Squitieri, dated July 30, 1981, recorded August 3, 1981 in Official Records Book 1363, page 19, Alachua County, Florida.
and
Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel V disclosed in the Easement Agreement by and between Alan Squitieri and his wife, Carol Squitieri, as tenants by the entirety, and The Prusquit Joint Venture, a Florida general partnership, and the Prudential Insurance Company of America, a New Jersey corporation, as tenants in common, dated May 23, 1990, recorded August 7, 1990 in O.R. Book 1781, page 614, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
and
Easement for utilities and site grading as set out in Agreement between Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. and Alan S. Squitieri, dated April 24, 1985, recorded June 6, 1985 in Official Records Book 1594, page 2139, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
and
Non-exclusive Easement Estate as created by Reciprocal Operating and Easement Agreement recorded ____, 2018 in Official Records Book, Page ____, Alachua County, Florida.

LESS AND EXCEPT:
The tract of land is situated in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 19 East;
Thence along the centerline of Newbury Road (State Road 26) N 89°25’14” E, a distance of 1636.31 feet to the centerline intersection of said Newberry Road and N.W. 62nd Street; Thence, along said centerline of N.W. 62nd Street S 01°06’16” E, a distance of 2287.05 feet; Thence, S 89°20’23” W, a distance of 50.00 feet to the Point of Beginning;
Thence, S 01°05’56” E, a distance of 25.00 feet; Thence, S 89°20’23” W, a distance of 639.55 feet; Thence, N 00°27’51” W, a distance of 31.75 feet; Thence, S 89°32’09” W, a distance of 144.12 feet; Thence, along the arc of a curve to the right having a radius of 80.00’, a chord of 111.39 feet, bearing N 46°20’25” W, an arc length of 123.22 feet; Thence, N 02°12’59” W, a distance of 463.12 feet; Thence, N 89°19’54” E, a distance of 442.03 feet; Thence, S 00°29’52” E, a distance of 64.27 feet; Thence, N 89°30’09” E, a distance of 126.00 feet; Thence, S 00°29’50” E, a distance of 256.00 feet; Thence, N 89°30’10” E, a distance of 118.00 feet; Thence, S 00°29’50” E, a distance of 192.00 feet; Thence, N 89°32’09” E, a distance of 150.57 feet; Thence, S 00°39’37” E, a distance of 34.61 feet; Thence, N 89°20’23” E, a distance of 40.50 feet to the Point of Beginning.

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 within 60 days after the sale. If you fail to file a claim, you will not be entitled to any remaining funds.

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.

WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on December 24, 2025

/s/ Marx P. Calderón
Marx P. Calderón
Florida Bar Number
1065228
POLSINELLI PC
315 S. Biscayne Blvd.,
Suite 400
Miami, FL 33131
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Counsel for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - Jan. 1 & 8, 2026)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT,

Petitioner

vs.

CORY ARMSTRONG,
Case #50340
Respondent

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CORY ARMSTRONG
Residence Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint has been filed against you seeking to revoke your CORRECTIONAL Certificate in accordance with Section 943.1395, F.S., and any rules promulgated thereunder.
You are required to serve a written copy of your intent to request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, F.S. upon Chad Brown, Criminal Justice Professionalism, Standards & Training Services, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P. O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, on or before February 12, 2026. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you to Revoke said certification pursuant to Section 120.60, F.S., and Rule 11B-27, F.A.C.

Dated: December 18, 2025
Chad Brown, Criminal Justice Professionalism, Standards & Training Director
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
By: /s/ Craig O’Connell, Division Representative

(Published: Alachua County Today - Dec. 18, 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 8, 2026)

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

CASE NO:
01-2025-CA-002180
DIVISION: J

KIRK P. REEB AS TRUSTEE OF KIRK P. REEB REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 13TH 2002 AND MODIFIED FEBRUARY 20TH 2013

Plaintiff

vs.

EDWARD WALKER DEAN if living, and if dead, all unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, trustees, of defendants and parties claiming interests by, through, under or against said defendants; and any all unknown parties claiming by, through, under, and against the herein individual defendants who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devises, grantees, and judgment creditors or parties claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this complaint.

Defendant( s).
______________/

NOTICE OF ACTION
To: Edward Walker Dean
Address: Unknown

To: Any and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under, and against the herein named individual defendant who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors, or parties claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this complaint.
Address: Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title to the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

Lot 22, Block D, Rosemary Park according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book C, Page 95 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, less and except the following described parcels:
That part of:
Lot 22, Block “D”, in Rosemary Subdivision, being a S/D of Lots 14, 15, and 16 of New Gainesville in Sec. 3-10-20, as per plat recorded in PB “C”, Page 95, Lying easterly of and within 20 feet of the survey line of State Road S-329-A, Section 26560-2601, between the South line of parent tract as described above and survey line station 108+01.25, said survey line and survey line station being described as follows:
Begin on the Westerly extension of the South lien of Lot 26, Block “D”, Rosemary Subdivision according to plat recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 95 of the public records of Alachua County, Florida, at a point 16.33 feet Westerly from the Southwest corner of Lot 26 of said Block “D”, run thence North 0°51’58” West 134.15 feet to a point designated as survey line station 108+01.25, continue thence North 0°51’58” West 510.77 feet to the Northwest corner of Section 3, Township 10 South, Range 20 East.

Also:
That part of:
Lot 22, Block “D” in Rosemary Subdivision, being a S/D of Lots 14, 15, and 16 of New Gainesville, in Sec. 3-10-20, as per plat recorded in PB “C”, page 95. Lying easterly of and with 25 feet of the construction centerline of State Road S-329-A, Section 26560-2601, said construction centerline being described as follows:
Commence on the Westerly extension of the South line of Lot 26, Block “D”, Rosemary Subdivision, according to plat recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 95, of the public records of Alachua County, Florida, at a point 16.33 feet Westerly from the Southwest corner of Lot 26 of said Block “D”, run thence North 0°51’58” West 134.15 feet, thence run South 89°08’02” West 5 feet to the Point of Beginning of construction centerline, run thence North 1°25’37” West 510.80 feet to the North line of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 20 East at a point 10 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of said Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 20 Eat at a point 10 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of said Section 4, and the end of construction centerline.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on KYLE D. MACOMBER, ESQUIRE, MIDDLETON & MIDDLETON, P.A. Florida Bar No.: 100299, 303 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666, Telephone: 352/475-1611 Fax:352/475-5968, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., on or before thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice of Action, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on DECEMBER 23, 2025.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE COURT
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2026)

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of LEHR UPFITTERS, with a mailing address of 333 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868, and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL.
Owner: East Coast Emergency, LLC
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 2026)

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING A CONDITIONAL USE AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE
CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the conditional use permit, as described below, will be heard by the City Commission of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a public hearing on January 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida .
CUP 25-01, a petition by William Menadier, P.E., of Menadier Engineering, LLC, as agent for 3rd Generation Developer, LLC, and SABK Investments, LLC, to request a conditional use permit be granted as provided for in Table 2.02.01 of the Land Development Code, to permit six duplex structures, totaling 12 duplex dwelling units, within a COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL (C-1) zoning district, in accordance with an application dated December 18, 2024 and a concept and site plan dated April 9, 2025 and revised on September 17, 2025 to be located on property described, as follows:

A parcel of land lying in Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the intersection of the Easterly line of River Run Plantation and the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Highway 2 (Northwest 210th Lane); thence South 03°34’04” West, along said Easterly line of River Run Plantation, 430.49 feet to a point on the centerline of abrogated Whitlock Street; thence North 88°28’28” East, along said centerline of abrogated Whitlock Street, 206.40 feet; thence continue, along said centerline of abrogated Whitlock Street, North 54°39’25” East 99.94 feet to said Southwesterly right-of-way line of Highway 2 (Northwest 210th Lane); thence North 35°28’24” West, along said Southwesterly right-of-way line of Highway 2 (Northwest 210th Lane), a distance of 449.85 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 1.53 acre, more or less.

The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. All pertinent information may also be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
In addition, copies of the petition may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the petition.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 386.454.1416, ext. 6 at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1.800.855.8770 (voice) or 1.800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 2026)

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY THE PLAN BOARD OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163.3248, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Plan Board of the City of High Springs, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a public hearing on January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27 , High Springs, Florida.
LDC 26-01, an application by the City Commission to amend the text of Appendix B, Article XI of the City of High Springs Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code by adding Part 11.19.00 entitled Certified Recovery Residences.
The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. All pertinent information may also be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
In addition, copies of the amendment may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the amendment.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 386.454.1416, ext. 6 at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1.800.855.8770 (voice) or 1.800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 2026)

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

CASE NO.:
01-2018-CA-0197

SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A., formerly known as CenterState Bank, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

v.

SULLIVAN WELDING & CONSTRUCTION, INC., WILLIAM F. SULLIVAN, MELINDA S. SULLIVAN, and BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FL,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure rendered on July 17, 2023, and the Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale entered on November 14, 2025, in that certain cause pending in the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A., formerly known as CenterState Bank, N.A., is the Plaintiff, and SULLIVAN WELDING & CONSTRUCTION, INC., WILLIAM F. SULLIVAN, MELINDA S. SULLIVAN, and BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FL, are the Defendants, in Case No.: 01-2018-CA-0197, I, J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq., Clerk of the aforesaid Court, will at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash, via the Alachua County Clerk’s online foreclosure sale website, www.alachua.realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, the following described property, situate and being in Alachua County, Florida to-wit:

A parcel of land lying in the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 8 South, Range 20 East, described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast corner of said Section 8 for a point of reference; thence run North 2 degrees 17 minutes 35 seconds West, along the East line of said Section 8, a distance of 325.08 feet to the Point of beginning; thence run South 87 degrees 18 minutes 18 seconds West, 1339.39 feet; thence run North 2 degrees 4 minutes 22 seconds West, 325.39 feet; thence North 87 degrees 18 minutes 18 seconds East, 1338.14 feet to the aforementioned East line of Section 8; thence run South 2 degrees 17 minutes 35 seconds East, along said East line, 325.38 feet to the Point of Beginning, Alachua County, Florida.
Together with a non-exclusive road easement over the road as presently in use, approximately twenty (20) feet in width, adjacent to the above-described property on the East side, and running South to the North right-of-way line of State Road No. 340.

(collectively, the “Real Property”), except as herein before set forth, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale is defined as the party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Real Property and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as hereinafter set out. At the time of the sale, the successful high bidder must post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of 5% for the successful bid. The successful high bidder of the Real Property shall be permitted to complete the sale by delivering to the Clerk the balance of the final bid amount plus the court registry fees and the doc stamps no later than 5:00 PM ET the next business day after the sale.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED.
Dated: December 22, 2025

AKERMAN LLP
/s/ Raye C. Elliott
Raye C. Elliott
Florida Bar No. 018732
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Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Telephone: (904) 798-3700
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
SouthState Bank, N.A.
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 15, 2026)

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE
CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

BY THE PLAN BOARD OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the special exception, as described below, will be heard by the Plan Board of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a public hearing on January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida.

SE 25-01, an application by Debbie Herring, agent for FLA Homes, as agent for Lisa M. Cruz and Vincent M. Cruz, to request a special exception be granted as provided for in Part 2.02.00, Section 2.02.03, Table 2.02.01 of the Land Development Code to permit a duplex within a RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3) zoning district, in accordance with an application dated August 4, 2025 and a site plan dated August 4, 2025, revised August 11, 2025 and revised on December 4, 2025, to be located on property described, as follows:
A parcel of land lying in Section 33, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: The East 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 147 of Gibbs and Foster Additions to the City of High Springs, Florida, as recorded in the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
Containing 0.17 acre, more or less.
The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. All pertinent information may also be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
In addition, copies of the special exception may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the special exception.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 386.454.1416, ext. 6 at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1.800.855.8770 (voice) or 1.800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 2026)

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING A CONDITIONAL USE AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY THE PLAN BOARD OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the City of High Springs Land Development Code, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the conditional use permit, as described below, will be heard by the Plan Board of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a public hearing on January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida.
CUP 25-01, a petition by William Menadier, P.E., of Menadier Engineering, LLC, as agent for 3rd Generation Developer, LLC, and SABK Investments, LLC, to request a conditional use permit be granted as provided for in Table 2.02.01 of the Land Development Code, to permit six duplex structures, totaling 12 duplex dwelling units, within a COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL (C-1) zoning district, in accordance with an application dated December 18, 2024 and a concept and site plan dated April 9, 2025 and revised on September 17, 2025 to be located on property described, as follows:

A parcel of land lying in Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the intersection of the Easterly line of River Run Plantation and the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Highway 2 (Northwest 210th Lane); thence South 03°34’04” West, along said Easterly line of River Run Plantation, 430.49 feet to a point on the centerline of abrogated Whitlock Street; thence North 88°28’28” East, along said centerline of abrogated Whitlock Street, 206.40 feet; thence continue, along said centerline of abrogated Whitlock Street, North 54°39’25” East 99.94 feet to said Southwesterly right-of-way line of Highway 2 (Northwest 210th Lane); thence North 35°28’24” West, along said Southwesterly right-of-way line of Highway 2 (Northwest 210th Lane), a distance of 449.85 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 1.53 acre, more or less.

The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. All pertinent information may also be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
In addition, copies of the petition may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the petition.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 386.454.1416, ext. 6 at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1.800.855.8770 (voice) or 1.800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 2026)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
Notice Is Hereby Given That I, Chad D. Scott, Sheriff of Alachua County, Florida, pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the Circuit Court, Alachua County, Florida, on the 1st day of December 2025 in the case of JOHN LI AND SHOANN LI vs. OSMAR OSORIO (Case # 2025 CA 0401), have levied upon the right, title and interest in the following described real property of the above-named defendants to wit:

Physical Address:
121 NE 44th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

Description:
Lot 46, JACK’S SUBDIVISION, according to the Map or Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book E, Page(s) 21, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification No.: 10884-046-000

I shall offer said property, to be sold separately, on Wednesday, the 21st day of January 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (nine o’clock), or as soon thereafter as possible, at the main entrance outside of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and judgments on said property, and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the above-described property, as the property of said defendant to satisfy said Execution. To verify that sale will be conducted as scheduled, call (352) 384-3062 the day prior to sale date.

CHAD D. SCOTT,
SHERIFF
Alachua County, Florida
By: /s/ Charles Drake 1107
Sgt. Charles Drake
Civil Bureau

“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations 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 (352)337-6237 or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), (voice) upon receipt of this document.”
(Published: Alachua County Today - December 18 & 25, 2025 & January 1, 8, 2026)

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

Case No. 2023 CA 856

21ST MORTGAGE
CORPORATION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

WESLEY F. CUMMINS, III; MARY CUMMINS; BETTY JEAN BARCIA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BETTY JEAN BARCIA; PATRICK JOHN BARCIA Jr.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICK JOHN BARCIA Jr.; and UNKNOWN TENANT

Defendant. /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated September 5, 2023 entered in Case No. 2023 CA 856, of the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein WESLEY F. CUMMINS, III; MARY CUMMINS, BETTY JEAN BARCIA, and PARTICK JOHN BARCIA, JR. 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., on the prescribed date, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:

SOUTH HALF OF NORTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROAD 239.

LESS AND EXCEPT:
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, FOR A POINT OF REFERENCE AND RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 1341.19 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE RUN SOUTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 1321.73 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 599.56 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 661.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTH LINE WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 239 (100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 329.73 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 661.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 329.73 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

TOGETHER WITH A 2020 TOWN HOMES MODEL 76X40 MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NO.’S: FLTHLCT4007GAC3943A, FLTHLCT4007GAC3943B, FLTHLCT4007GAC3943C AND FLTHLCT4007GAC3943D.

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.

By: /s/ Leslie S. White
Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Leslie S. White, for the firm
Florida Bar No. 521078
Telephone 407-841-1200
Facsimile 407-423-1831
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(Published: Alachua County Today - January 1, 8, 2026)

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

CASE NO.:
2025-CP-003197
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: The Estate of
BERNICE Y. BROWN,
Deceased. /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Formal Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the Estate of BERNICE Y. BROWN, deceased, whose date of death was February 12, 2024, and whose social security number is ***-**-8401, 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 THIRTY (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.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH 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.
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 January 8, 2026.

Attorney and Personal Representative Giving Notice:
/s/ Steven E. Gurian
STEVEN E. GURIAN, ESQ.,
Attorney for Personal Representative
EASY ESTATE PROBATE, PLLC
2601 South Bayshore Drive, 18th Floor
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Tel: 1-833-973-3279
Fax: 1-833-927-3279
E-mail: SG@
EasyEstateProbate.com
Florida Bar No. 101511

/s/ Jennifer Brown-Mathews
JENNIFER BROWN-MATHEWS, As Personal Representative
(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 15, 2026)

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

CASE NUMBER:
01-2025-CP-003323
Probate Division A

IN RE: The Estate of
JAMES N. COLE,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of James N. Cole, deceased, whose date of death was June 9, 2024, File Number 01-2025-CP-003323, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS JANUARY 8, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Rebecca L. Cole
20848 NW 200th Ave.
High Springs, FL 32643

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Kyle E. Petteway
Grunder & Petteway, P.A.
23349 Northwest CR 236,
Suite 10
High Springs, Florida 32643
(386) 454-1298
Florida Bar I.D. 0062316
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(Published: Alachua County Today - January 8, 15, 2026)