2-5-2026

Legals

Feb 10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1451 OF 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: AVK REAL ESTATE, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No.

1451 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

02-2N-11-0083-00A0-0110

Name in which Assessed

EDWARD HOTYCKEY, EEVI HOTYCKEY

Description of Property:

LOT 11, BLOCK A, CORRECTED PLAT OF COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 111A THROUGH 115A, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at https://jackson.realtaxdeed.com, on the First Tuesday, 03/03/2026 at 11:00 A.M. Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8621

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1614 OF 2023

Certificate No.

1614 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

02-2N-11-0084-0500-0270

Name in which Assessed

DOMINGOS RUELA, MARIA RUELA

Description of Property:

LOT 27, BLOCK 50, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGES 116A THROUGH 123A, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8624

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR JACKSON

COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 25000222CA

GREENWAY MORTGAGE FUNDING

CORPORATION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

HUGO EDUARDO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE A/K/A

HUGO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE, et al

Defendants.

AFFIDAVIT OF CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF BROWARD

Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared, Paris A. Roach, Esq, who, first being duly sworn, deposes and says:

1. Affiant is the attorney for the Plaintiff in this action. She has made diligent search and inquiry to discover the name and residence of UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HUGO EDUARDO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE A/K/A HUGO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE, and they are set forth in this statement as particularly as is known to Affiant.

2. Affiant is unable to determine if the Defendant is over the age of eighteen years.

3. Diligent search and inquiry have been made to locate the whereabouts of the following Defendants: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HUGO EDUARDO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE A/K/A HUGO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE, 2916 Wynn Street, Marianna, FL 32446.

4. Plaintiff's counsel retained the services of Provest, LLC to attempt to locate and serve said defendants. Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is the Affidavit of Diligent Search.

Paris A. Roach, Esq.

Bar Number: 1028751

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF BROWARD

DELUCA LAW GROUP PLLC

PHONE: (954) 368-1311

FAX: (954) 200-8649

service@delucalawgroup.com

L8636

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1597 OF 2023

Certificate No.

1597 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

02-2N-11-0084-0440-0100

Name in which Assessed

MARIE PERRY

Description of Property:

LOT 10, BLOCK 44, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 258, PAGE 477 INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8622

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1598 OF 2023

Certificate No.

1598 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

02-2N-11-0084-0440-0140

Name in which Assessed

O’FLANAGAN ALL PURPOSE SERVICES, LLC

Description of Property:

LOT 14, BLOCK 44, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGE(S) 116A THROUGH 123A, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8623

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1275 OF 2023

Certificate No.

1275 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

03-5N-10-0000-0090-0000

Name in which Assessed

HENCE MCELROY ESTATE

Description of Property:

ONE ACRE OF LAND IN A SQUARE ON THE EAST SIDE OF EAST HALF OF NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 10 WEST, SAID ACRE OF LAND IS BOUNDED ON THE EAST SIDE BY UNITED STATES ROAD.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8619

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1418 OF 2023

Certificate No.

1418 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

02-2N-11-0081-00J0-0190

Name in which Assessed

GLENN R. MIXER

Description of Property:

LOT 19, BLOCK J, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 94A THROUGH 97A, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8620

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

CERTIFICATE NO. 1740 OF 2023

Certificate No.

1740 OF 2023

Parcel ID:

02-2N-11-0086-0810-0010

Name in which Assessed

AARON M. FRAME, DENNIS FRAME

Description of Property:

LOT 1, BLOCK 81, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT BOOK THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A AT PAGES 124 THROUGH 129, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA

By: Kim Tanner

Deputy Clerk

L8625

Dates of Publication: 01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026

IN THE .JUVENILE COURT OF HOUSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:

G.C. CASE NO: JU-2023-204.03

NOTICE OF PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

TO: MARIO VERSHAUN ,JACKSON, and any and all other persons concerned with the custody of G.C.

A Petition to Terminate the Parental Rights of the parent of G.C. was filed by Petitioner HOUSTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.

You are summoned to appear in the Juvenile Court of Houston County, AL, 114 N. Oates St., Dothan, AL, on MARCH 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM, room 316, for trial on a petition to terminate the parental rights of the parents of G.C.

/s/ Carla Woodall

Carla Woodall, Circuit Clerk

L8628

1/22/2026, 1/29/2026, 2/5/2026, 2/12/2026

SALE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that SunCo Storage- Marianna 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 February 1st to Noon on February 11th. Units are believed to contain household items, unless otherwise listed. SunCo Storage 4648 US-90, Marianna, FL 32446

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:

Angela Hamlin – A7/B3

Victor P. Magalhaes – C17

Dallas Griffith – I19

Tatasheanna Johnson – I17

Larry Weldon – A13

Paul Dillard – C2

Kaleb Lindley – C13

Melisa Neubert – D10

Chad Jackson – A20

L8636

Date of Publication: 1/29/2026, 2/5/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: Estate of CYNTHIA S.

STONE, deceased. CASE NO. 26-CP-08

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Cynthia S. Stone, deceased, whose date of death was August 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is P.O. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447. The estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary-client privilege in Section 90.5021 applies to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must object to the validity of the will (or any codicil), qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court, by filing a petition or other pleading requesting relief in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THE OBJECTING PERSON, OR THOSE OBJECTIONS ARE FOREVER BARRED.

Any person entitled to exempt property is required to file a petition for determination of exempt property WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW OR THE RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY IS DEEMED WAIVED. Any person entitled to elective share is required to file an election to take elective share WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW.

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 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The personal representative, curator, or petitioner 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 the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is January 29, 2026.

Attorney For Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

JOHN Y. ROBERTS Allen Stone (Sr.)

2879 MADISON STREET 10163 Brookwood Forrest Blvd

POST OFFICE BOX 1544 Jacksonville FL 32225

MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32447

(850) 526-3865

FLORIDA BAR NO. 0496871

L8637

1/29/2026, 2/5/2026

Public Notice

The Jackson County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Group will hold its biannual meeting on February 18, 2026 at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Jackson County Emergency Operations Center located at 2819 Panhandle Road, Marianna, Florida. You may also join via ZOOM by going to: jacksoncountyfl.gov and clicking on the Public Notices link at the top of the page.

L8644

2/5/2026

The Jackson County School Board announces the following workshop and meeting schedule during February 2026. Individuals requesting to address the school board during the "Citizen's Request" section, or to speak to a particular item of the agenda, should arrive prior to the meeting to complete a "Request to Speak" card. The agendas will be posted to the district website at www.jcsb.org.

Regular Workshop

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Type: Regular Workshop - Open to the Public

Time: 4:00 PM *Time Change approved by the Board on 1/23/26 Location: JCSB, 2903 Jefferson Street, Marianna, FL 32446

Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Type: Regular Board Meeting - Open to the Public Time: 5:00 PM

Location: JCSB, 2903 Jefferson Street, Marianna, FL 32446

For Additional Information Contact: Hunter Nolen, Superintendent of Schools 850-482-1200 extension 30225

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY

FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

GLORIA HINSON File No. 26-15CP

Division Probate

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of GLORIA HINSON, deceased, whose date of death was July 20, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for JACKSON County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32448. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

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 representatives have no duties 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.

Attorney for Personal Representatives: Personal Representatives:

Charles M. Wynn Law Offices, PA Timothy Hinson

Charles M. Wynn, Esq. 5020 Smokey Road

FL Bar. # 0241695 Graceville, FL 32440

4436 Clinton Street

Marianna, FL. 32446 Teresa Creel

Telephone: (850) 526-3520 201 Woodleigh Road

Fax: (850) 526-5210 Dothan, AL 36305

E-Mail: Charles@wynnlaw-fl.com

Secondary E-Mail: Katrina@wynnlaw-fl.com

L8638

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

In Re: Estate of: PROBATE DIVISION

DOLORES ROSE BROWN, File No: 2026-21CP

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Dolores Rose Brown, deceased, whose date of death was November 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is Clayton O. Rooks III, Clerk of Court, Attention: Probate Division, Post Office Box 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is February 5, 2026.

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

A. CLAY MILTON PAUL BROWN

Florida Bar No. 013185 Post Office Box 5335 cmilton@fmc.legal Kent, WA 98064

H. MATTHEW FUQUA

Florida Bar No. 0451101

mfuqua@fmc.legal

4450 Lafayette Street (32446)

Post Office Box 1508

Marianna, Florida 32447

Telephone: (850) 526-2263

L8641

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 26000018CPAXMX

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

GEORGE P. KLEIN, III

Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of GEORGE P. KLEIN, III deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court of JACKSON County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL, 32446. The names and address of the Personal Representative and representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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 must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE 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.

This Notice has been served on Agency for Health Care Administration, Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery, P.O. Box 12188, Tallahassee, FL 32317-2188 as well as Mortgage holder and Creditors listed on attached Service list.

The date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors is 29th day of January, 2026.

Personal Representative:

TINA MARIE MONTUFAR

Attorney for Personal Representative

Martha S. Eskuchen

4442 Lafayette St.

Marianna, FL 32446

email: mselaw@gmail.com

Telephone (850) 526-5004

Facsimile (850) 526-5008

Florida Bar No. 207101

L8649

1/29/2026, 2/5/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISON

Case No. 67-26-19-CP

In Re: Estate of

PATSY RUTH MELVIN SMITH

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PATSY RUTH MELVIN SMITH, deceased, whose date of death was November 12, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is January 29, 2026

Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

KERRY ADKISON JESSE RYAN KELLY

WES ADKISON 2517 4th Avenue

Kerry Adkison, P.A. Alford, FL 32420

Post Office Box 669

Chipley, FL 32428

(850) 638-2643

Florida Bar No. 0843253

Florida Bar No. 0149159

L8650

1/29/2026, 2/5/2026

TOWN OF MALONE

REQUEST FOR SUBMITTALS

CDBG Grant Administration and/or Engineering Services

for a CDBG-NR Funded Project

Grant Agreement FY 2023/2024

Grant No. 26DB-N09

RFP # 2526-01

RFQ # 2526-02

The Town of Malone invites qualified individuals/firms to submit Proposals for Grant Administration and/or Statements of Qualifications for Engineering Services for a Community Development Block Grant funded through the Florida Department of Commerce.

Proposal requirements for CDBG Grant Administration Services and/or Engineering Services may be requested by contacting the Town of Malone Deputy Clerk, Karen Mercer at 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445, by email at deplclerk@malonefl.net, or by telephone at (850) 569-2308.

Five (5) copies of sealed proposals must be received by February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM CST to Town of Malone, ATTN: Karen Mercer, Deputy Clerk , 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445. At that time, or shortly thereafter, the Submittals received will be publicly opened and read in the Malone Town Hall Meeting Room located at 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445.

Submittal envelopes for Grant Administration must be sealed and marked with the RFP number, “Grant Administration”, due date, and name of respondent. If more than one envelope is needed, please mark “1 of 2”, “2 of 2”, etc.

Grant Administration submittals will be ranked separately on the following criteria: (20 points) Company/Firm qualifications and capabilities, (20 points) Key Professional Personnel qualifications and capabilities, (20 points) Successful grant administration of CDBG projects under the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, (20 points) Successful grant administration of non-CDBG grants for Florida jurisdictions and other Governmental Agencies, (10 points) Client references, (10 points) Fee.

Submittal envelopes for Engineering Services must be sealed and marked with the RFQ number, “Engineering Services”, due date, and name of respondent. If more than one envelope is needed, please mark “1 of 2”, “2 of 2”, etc.

Engineering submittals will be ranked separately on the following criteria: (20 points) Company/Firm qualifications and capabilities, (20 points) Key Professional Personnel qualifications and capabilities, (20 points) Successful engineering of CDBG projects under the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, (20 points) Successful engineering of non-CDBG grants for Florida jurisdictions and other Governmental Agencies, (20 points) Client references.

Small business and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals, and firms using such subcontractors are strongly encouraged to solicit such firms in the subcontracting process. Any Contracts/subcontracts issued under this procurement must comply with the necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used, when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.321. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC 1701u (Section 3). Respondents shall comply with FS 287.133.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION

L8639

1/292026, 2/5/2026, 2/12/2026, 2/19/2026, 2/26/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans,

LLC

Case #: 25000009CAAXMX

-vs.-

Plaintiff,

Janice Elaine Wood; Unknown Spouse of

Janice Elaine Wood; Joseph Edward

Walbroehl; Unknown Parties in Possession #1,

if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by,

through, under and against the above named

Defendant(s); Unknown Parties in Possession

#2, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming

by, through, under and against the above named

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or FinalJudgment, entered in Civil Case No. 25000009CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 14th Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, Plaintiff and Janice Elaine Wood are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court,

Clayton O. Rooks, III, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT

https://jackson.realforeclose.com, AT 11:00 A.M. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME on February 26, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

LOT 8 AND THE NORTH 33.00 FEET OF LOT 16, AND THE SOUTH 39.00 FEET OF LOT 17, OF BLOCK B, OF LIDDON ADDITION TO MARIANNA, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO A PLAT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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 NO LATER THAN THE DATЕ THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.

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 by mail at P.O. Bоx 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, call 711.

Clayton O. Rooks, III

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Jackson County, Florida

DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT

Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:

LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP

750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 130

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

(561) 998-6700

(561) 998-6707

L8637

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

REQUEST FOR SUBMITTALS

CDBG Grant Administration and/or Engineering Services

for a CDBG-ED Funded Project

Grant Agreement H2630_26DB-E02

RFP # 2026-002

RFQ # 2026-001

The City of Marianna invites qualified individuals/firms to submit Proposals for Grant Administration and/or Statements of Qualifications for Engineering Services for a Community Development Block Grant funded through the Florida Department of Commerce.

Proposal requirements for CDBG Grant Administration Services and/or Engineering Services may be requested by contacting the City of Marianna Grants Coordinator Nikki Mayberry at 2895 Jefferson Street Marianna, FL 32446, by email at nmayberry@mariannafl.city, or by telephone at (850) 718-1025.

Five (5) copies of sealed proposals must be received by February 24, 2026, 2:00 PM CST to City of Marianna, ATTN: Nikki Mayberry, 2895 Jefferson Street Marianna, FL 32446. At that time, or shortly thereafter, the Submittals received will be publicly opened and read in the Marianna City Hall Commission Chambers located at 2897 Jefferson Street, Marianna, FL 32446.

Small business and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, Veteran owned businesses and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals, and firms using such subcontractors are strongly encouraged to solicit such firms in the subcontracting process. Any Contracts/subcontracts issued under this procurement must comply with the necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, Veteran owned businesses and labor surplus area firms are used, when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.321

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION

L8643

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR JACKSON

COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 25000222CA

GREENWAY MORTGAGE FUNDING

CORPORATION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

HUGO EDUARDO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE

A/K/A HUGO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE, et al

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HUGO EDUARDO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE A/K/A HUGO CAMPOS-ESCOFFIE

2916 WYNN STREET

MARIANNA, FL 32446

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: STATED, CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit:

LOT 2, BLOCK F, WEST PARK SUBDIVISION OF MARIANNA, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Orlando Deluca, Deluca Law Group, PLLC, 2101 NE 26th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Clayton O. Rooks, III

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Jackson County, Florida

DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT

Paris A. Roach, Esq.

Bar Number: 1028751

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF BROWARD

DELUCA LAW GROUP PLLC

PHONE: (954) 368-1311

FAX: (954) 200-8649

service@delucalawgroup.com

L8635

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: Estate of Earnest Ray

Berbert, deceased. CASE NO. 25-348-CP

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Earnest Ray Berbert, deceased, whose date of death was November 1, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is P.O. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s Will is August 7, 2025. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary-client privilege in Section 90.5021 applies to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

The date of first publication of this notice is February 5, 2026.

Attorney For Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

JOHN Y. ROBERTS Theodore E. Lavoie

2879 MADISON STREET 86 Arnold Drive

POST OFFICE BOX 1544 Novato CA 94949

MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32447

(850) 526-3865

FLORIDA BAR NO. 0496871

L8639

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

In Re: Estate of: PROBATE DIVISION SARIETA M. RUSS, File No: 2026-20CP

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Sarieta M. Russ, deceased and whose date of death was December 21, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is Clayton O. Rooks III, Clerk of Court, Attention: Probate Division, Post Office Box 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The estate is testate and the date of decedent’s Will is May 10, 2011. The names and addresses of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is February 5, 2026.

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

A. CLAY MILTON MITCHELL ALLEN RUSS

Florida Bar No. 013185 2997 Caledonia Street cmilton@fmc.legal Marianna, Florida 32446

H. MATTHEW FUQUA

Florida Bar No. 0451101

mfuqua@fmc.legal

4450 Lafayette Street (32446)

Post Office Box 1508

Marianna, Florida 32447

Telephone: (850) 526-2263

L8640

2/05/2026, 2/12/2026

Alan Duffee

2-5-2026

2-12-2026

Notice of Election for Town of Grand Ridge