Legal Notices - Week of April 02, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notices

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The Department of Environmental Protection announces receipt of an application for permit from Life Soils Florida LLC to construct and operate Life Soils Newberry Compost Facility. The proposed project is a Type 1 Biosolids Management Facility designed to produce Class AA compost. The facility will utilize a Modified Static Aerobic Pile (MSAP) composting method. It will be located on approximately 15 acres within the southern quadrant of a 55-acre parcel. The facility will have the capacity to accept up to 78 dry tons of biosolids per day and 326 dry tons of green waste per day, sourced from various municipal facilities. The maximum total compost production is projected to be 404 dry tons per day. The proposed project is located at latitude 29° 37’ 44.56” N, longitude 82° 37’ 16.71” W on 2429 Southwest 266th Street, Newberry, Florida 32669 in Alachua County. The Department has assigned permit file number FLAB07588-001-DW1S to the proposed project.

This application is being processed and is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department’s Northeast District Office, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-7590, at phone number (904) 256-1700. Any comments or objections should be filed in writing with the Department at this address. Comments or objections should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure that there is adequate time for them to be considered in the Department’s decision on the application.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2, 2026)

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 OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.:
01-2025-CC-002368

THE HUNTINGTON
NATIONAL BANK,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ANDREW ZIEGLER,

Defendant.
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NOTICE OF ACTION - REPLEVIN
TO: ANDREW ZIEGLER
Whose Residence is Unknown
Whose Last Known Mailing Address is: 425 BROADMEADOWS BLVD, APT 104, COLUMBUS, OH 43214

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a replevin action on the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

2022 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN 4T1F31AK8NU585364

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on VICTOR H. VESCHIO, Esquire, of Gibbons Neuman, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3321 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, on or before April 14, 2026, 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 10 day of March, 2026.
J. K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, CIVIL DIVISION
201 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
By: /s/ F. Thomas
Deputy Clerk

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (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.

NOTE: THIS COMMUNICATION, FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR, IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 19 & 26 & April 2, 9, 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 COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2025-CC-7161

CAMPUS USA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

v.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF THE KEVIN RAULE BRYANT, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF SHEILA BRYANT, DECEASED; AQUA FINANCE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2,

Defendants.
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NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1

UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 914 NE 24th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32641

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a lawsuit has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GENNIFER L. BRIDGES, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is BURR & FORMAN, LLP, 200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 800, ORLANDO, FL 32801, Telephone: 407-540-6600; Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The Defendants in this action are as follows: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF THE KEVIN RAULE BRYANT, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF SHEILA BRYANT, DECEASED; AQUA FINANCE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2.
These proceedings were initiated in the Eighth Judicial County Court in and for Alachua County, FL, Campus USA Credit Union v. The Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Creditors, and Trustees of the Kevin Raule Bryant, Deceased, et al. Case No. 2025-CC-7161 on December 23, 2025.
The real property at issue in this action is described as follows:

LOT TWENTY 20 OF FLORIDA GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 63, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER, WITH ALL THE TENEMENTS, HEREDITAMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO BELONGING OR IN OTHERWISE APPERTAINING.

Commonly known as:
914 NE 24th Street,
Gainesville, Florida 32641

DATED on MARCH 25, 2026.
J.K. “Jess: Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit and County Court
By: /s/ Candice Williams
As Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding or program, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2, 9, 2026)

IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2025-CC-7161

CAMPUS USA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

v.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF THE KEVIN RAULE BRYANT, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF SHEILA BRYANT, DECEASED; AQUA FINANCE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2,

Defendants.
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NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF THE KEVIN RAULE BRYANT, DECEASED

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF SHEILA BRYANT, DECEASED
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 914 NE 24th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32641

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a lawsuit has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GENNIFER L. BRIDGES, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is BURR & FORMAN, LLP, 200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 800, ORLANDO, FL 32801, Telephone: 407-540-6600; Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The Defendants in this action are as follows: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF THE KEVIN RAULE BRYANT, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, AND TRUSTEES OF SHEILA BRYANT, DECEASED; AQUA FINANCE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2.
These proceedings were initiated in the Eighth Judicial County Court in and for Alachua County, FL, Campus USA Credit Union v. The Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Creditors, and Trustees of the Kevin Raule Bryant, Deceased, et al. Case No. 2025-CC-7161 on December 23, 2025.
The real property at issue in this action is described as follows:

LOT TWENTY 20 OF FLORIDA GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 63, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER, WITH ALL THE TENEMENTS, HEREDITAMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO BELONGING OR IN OTHERWISE APPERTAINING.

Commonly known as:
914 NE 24th Street,
Gainesville, Florida 32641

DATED on 03/26, 2026.
J.K. “Jess: Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit and County Court
By: /s/ Candice Williams
As Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding or program, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2, 9, 2026)

NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC AUCTION to be held online at storagetreasures.com, to satisfy the Owners Lien according to the FL Self Storage Facility Act, 83.801 seq. The contents of the auction to be held at People’s Choice Storage are located at 14709 NW 129th Terrace, Alachua FL 32615 with telephone number 386-588-7759
SALE DATE is 04/10/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name: Cortese, Meagan
Unit # 109/110
Contents: Mattress, Boxes, Totes

Name: Weeks, Revondalyn
Unit # 80/81
Contents: Couches, Boxes, Furniture

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by card only; $100 cleaning deposit refundable once unit is cleared. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 & April 2, 2026)

NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC AUCTION to be held online at storagetreasures.com, to satisfy the Owners Lien according to the FL Self Storage Facility Act, 83.801 seq. The contents of the auction to be held at People’s Choice Storage are located at 17856 High Springs Main Street High Springs, FL 32643 with telephone number 386-588-7759

SALE DATE is 04/10/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name: Gaydos, Cindy
Unit # A27
Contents: Oxygen, Boxes, Medical Items, Totes

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by card only; $100 cleaning deposit refundable once unit is cleared. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 & April 2, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

File No. 01-2026-CP-372
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
SULLIVAN, MARY
FRANCIS.
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Mary Francis Sullivan, deceased, whose date of death was January 10, 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 2, 2026

Personal Representative:
/s/ Kathleen Sullivan
116 Linden Lane
San Mateo, CA 94402

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 2, 9, 2026)

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

CASE NO.:
01-2026-CP-0684

In Re: The Estate of
CHERYL MARIE
ALLDREDGE,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of CHERYL MARIE ALLDREDGE, deceased, whose date of death was February 13, 2026. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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 SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 2, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Gloria Ann Furrow
GLORIA ANN FURROW
3273 SW 120th Terrace,
Gainesville, Florida 32608

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Danielle C Adams
FOLDS WALKER, LLC
ALLISON E. FOLDS, ESQ.
FBN: 094331;
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DANIELLE C. ADAMS, ESQ.
FBN: 1039320;
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527 East University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(352) 372-1282
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2, 9, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

File No. 01-2026-CP-402
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
COLLINS, MARGARET P.
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Margaret P. Collins, deceased, whose date of death was May 6, 2024, 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 2, 2026

Personal Representative:
/s/ Justin A. Collins
1188 Pinehurst Road
Grayson Road, GA 30017

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 2, 9, 2026)

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

FILE: 01 2026 CP000371
Probate Division

In Re: Estate of Louis Block,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH.
The address of the court where this probate is pending is: Alachua County Courthouse 201 East University Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32601.
The date of death of the decedent is: January 15, 2026.
The date of first publication of this notice is: April 2, 2026.

/s/ Scott David Krueger
Attorney for Personal Representative Linda Lingo
Florida Bar No. 0558966
2750 Northwest 43rd Street, Suite 201
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 376-3090
Email:
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Secondary Email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 2, 9, 2026)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-003487
Division Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
SHIRLEY ANN SUMPTER
A/K/A SHIRLEY S. WEST
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Shirley Ann Sumpter a/k/a Shirley S. West, deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E 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, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Stephanie Tuggerson
422 Smith St.
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Alina Gonzalez-Dockery, Esq.
Florida Bar Number: 94099
LIFE LAW PLANNING
5237 Summerlin Commons
Blvd. Ste #109
Fort Myers, Florida 33907
Telephone: (239) 789-2533
Fax: (239) 790-5088
E-Mail:
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Secondary E-Mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 & April 2, 2026)

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

CASE NO.
01-2026-CP-00680

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GARRETT STARR LAHAN,
a/k/a GARRETT STARR,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Garrett Starr Lahan, a/k/a Garrett Starr, deceased, whose date of death was January 18, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, FL, 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 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 decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Sandra Lee Starr
3957 NW 84th Place
Gainesville, FL 32653

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Larry E. Ciesla
4400 NW 23rd Avenue,
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 378-5603
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Florida Bar No. 283533
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 & April 2, 2026)

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

Certificate #: 2018-807
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-012
Description of Property:
THAT PART OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 LYING N OF CR 2054 S OF RR AND E OF LOT 1 LUNDYS ADDN PB C PG 79C OR 832/876 Section: 14 Township: 08 Range: 18

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CONTEXT
DEVELOPMENT CO

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

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 2026)

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

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

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CEDAR RIDGE INC

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 2, 2026

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 2026)

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

Certificate #: 2020-4199
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-011
Description of Property:
LAKEVIEW EST OR 81/29 LAKE OR 81/23 Section: 14 Township: 10 Range: 20

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
CRUMPTON, RALPH

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 2, 2026

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 2026)