Legal Notices - Week of February 26, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

Public Notices

 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR
ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.:
01-2025-CP-3254

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BARBARA BYRD
MORRIS,
Deceased.
_______________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BARBARA BYRD MORRIS, deceased, case number 01-2025-CP-3254, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The name and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEAERS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is February 26, 2026.

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

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

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

NOTICE 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 Birge & Held, with a mailing address of 8902 North Meridian St., Ste. 205, Indianapolis, IN 46260, 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: First Class Property Management FL, LLC
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26, 2026)

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

CASE NO.:
01-2024-CA-003905
DIVISION: K

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF Fifty Thousand, Three Hundred and Three Dollars ($50,303.00) in U.S. Currency

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Lin Hai:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture of the above-referenced property has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Michael L. Becker, the petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32627-5489, on or before 28 days from the first date of publication, or MARCH 9, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this court either before service on the petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED on FEBRUARY 2, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
201 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
CLERK CIRCUIT COURT
ALACHUA COUNTY
/s/ Farita Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 12 & 19 & 26 & March 5, 2026)

588.17 Disposition of impounded livestock.
To Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the following described livestock, 1 young male white sheep is now impounded at Alachua County Sheriff’s Impound. Cost associated for owner pick up prior to auction are as follows: the amount is $50 impound fee + $5 disposition + $17.40 Mileage (24 miles @ 72.5 cents per mile) + $5 a day care + advertisement cost. The above-described animal will, unless redeemed within 3 days from date hereof, be offered for sale at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Rural Services Impound, 18903 NW 67th Blvd, LaCrosse, Fl. on Monday March 9th at 2:00 PM.

Sheriff Chad D. Scott
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26, 2026)

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

CASE NO.: 2025CA003776

MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC.,

Plaintiff,

VS.

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

Defendant(s).
/

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

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

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

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B Delray Beach, FL 33444, 30 DAYS FROM THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

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

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

CASE NO.:
2025 CA 002830

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

PLAINTIFF,

vs.

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

DEFENDANTS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CASE NO.
012025CA000673XXXXXX

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

Plaintiff,

vs.

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

Defendant(s).
/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notice is hereby given that High Springs Total Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80 - 83.809). The owner will sell at highspringstotalstorage.com on or after March 13, 2026 at 9:00am.
Units belonging to the following:
CUSTOMER NAME:
Raynyoda Jackson - Unit 31
Liona Flood - Unit 2
This sale will be continued on such succeeding sale days thereafter as may be necessary to be completed. *Unless otherwise noted units contain household items.
(Published: Alachua County Today - February 26 & March 5, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-003397

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2026-CP-
000041-XXXX-XX

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Charles L. Hamilton, Sr. a/k/a Charles Hamilton, deceased, whose date of death was May 13, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 19, 2026.

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

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

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

Case no:
01-2026 CP 000025
PROBATE DIVISION

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF
KAREN LEA SMYDER
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Karen Lea Smyder, deceased, whose date of death was November 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 26, 2026.

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

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-1267
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-006
Description of Property:
TURKEY CREEK FOREST NO 1 PB J-7 LOT 214 OR 4022/1978 Section: 02 Township: 09 Range: 19

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SENAY MARILYN

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated February 11, 2026

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE GREEN DOG GROUP, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-691
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-005
Description of Property:
COM SE COR SEC 9-8-18 S 3.76 FT W 790.28 FT S 4 DEG W 1433.87 FT POB S 4 DEG W 50 FT S 85 DEG E 50 FT N 4 DEG E 50 N 85 DEG W 50 FT POB OR 2122/2202 Section: 16 Township: 08 Range: 18

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HARKINS JAMES E JR & RENEE

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated February 6, 2026

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-2906
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-008
Description of Property:
LAKEWAY GROVES PB C-14 S 42 FT OF LOTS 2 3 & N 18 FT OF E 25 1/2 FT OF LOT 12 & N 18 FT OF LOT 13 BK C AND N HALF OF 15 FT ALLEY AS PER OR 1326/707) OR 4103/1538 Section: 04 Township: 10 Range: 20

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SHERMAN CECIL

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated February 12, 2026

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

AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GARY L FRASER III LALLYBROCH LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2019-2020
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-104
Description of Property:
A STRIP OF LAND 20 FT WIDE M/L & 1564.01 FT LONG M/L LYING S OF LOTS 14-26 OF SUBURBAN HEIGHTS UNIT 3 PB G-37 & N OF SUBURBAN HEIGHTS UNIT 8 PB H-34 Section: 34 Township: 09 Range: 19

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: LITTLEWOOD ESTATES INC & LANDMARK OF GAINESVILLE INC

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated January 28, 2026

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

AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELEVENTH TALENT, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-3467
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-103
Description of Property:
LEVY GRT HARRISON OF LOT 7 CO BK C-432 S 181 1/2 FT OF N 607 1/2 FT OF W 210 FT OF LOT 25 DB 62/135 DATED 1904 SEE OVERLAP N 39.68 FT PER CHURCH DEED IN DB 264/433 Section: 00 Township: 11 Range: 20

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: PRESTON ELIZA HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated January 28, 2026

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-333
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-007
Description of Property:
COM SE COR OF SW1/4 W 360 FT N 467.66 FT W 495.63 FT POB N 3 DEG W 857.31 FT W 385.81 FT S 20 DEG E 906.49 FT E 122.67 FT POB OR 1737/1680 OR 1823/2174 & OR 1823/2176 (DEED APPEARS IN ERROR OR 5141/236) Section: 22 Township: 09 Range: 17

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HOWE HELEN L HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated February 11, 2026

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

TOWN OF LACROSSE
ELECTION CANCELLATION
The Town of LaCrosse election scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 has been cancelled.
The incumbents for Seat 1, 2, and Mayor were returned to the office unopposed.
Seat One Barbara Thomas
Seat Two Kyle Cheshire
Mayor Dianne Dubberly
Crystal Phillips, Town Clerk
Town of LaCrosse
20613 N SR 121
Alachua, Florida 32615
386-462-2784
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 26, 2026)

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

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