3-05-2026

Legals

Mar 16

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Notice Is Hereby Given CLAUDIUS KESSLER , the holder of the following Tax certificate, has filed said certificate for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Parcel number, Certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 1188 OF 2022

Parcel:27-4N-10-0000-0320-0050

Assessed To:

ANGELA M FAIRCONETURE, CALVIN J FAIRCONETURE, ELOUISE LOVETT, LILLIAN LOVETT, SHERMAN LOVETT, SHERMAN LOVETT ETAL

Description of Property:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE EAST 50.0 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD 73, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 424.92 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 141.64 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE, THENCE EAST 550.0 FEET AN IRON PIPE, THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 141.64 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE, THENCE WEST 550.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS PARCEL IS IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

All of said property being located 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 ONLINE AT JACKSON.REALTAXDEED.COM on MARCH 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8667

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 1213 OF 2022

Parcel:03-5N-10-0000-0050-0010

Assessed To:

DINAH GOLDEN, WILLIE GOLDEN

Description of Property:

ONE ACRE OF LAND LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 10 WEST AND LYING AND BEING ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE UNITED STATES ROAD AND SOUTH OF HENCE MCELROY PROPERTY.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8668

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 1417 OF 2022

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0083-00H0-0030

Assessed To:

RICHARD C. GASAWAY, SHIRLEY N. GASAWAY

Description of Property:

LOT 3, BLOCK H, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT 2, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8669

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2106 OF 2022

Parcel:02-2N-11-0095-2140-0160

Assessed To:

JOSE ROBERTS, MICHELLE DUMONT

Description of Property:

LOT 16, BLOCK 214 OF COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGE(S) 141 THROUGH 150, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8670

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2137 OF 2022

Parcel:02-2N-11-0095-2250-0130

Assessed To:

JOHN R. CREGO, SUSAN L. CREGO

Description of Property:

LOT 13, BLOCK 225, OF COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGE 141, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8671

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2189 OF 2022

Parcel:02-2N-11-0095-2330-0170

Assessed To:

JOSE B. PERALTA, MARIA R. PERALTA

Description of Property:

LOT 17, BLOCK 233, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGES 141 THROUGH 150, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8672

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2318 OF 2022

Parcel:02-2N-11-0095-2720-0120

Assessed To:

DARRELL M SAMPLE, JOANN C SAMPLE

Description of Property:

LOT 12, BLOCK 272, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 141 THROUGH 150, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8673

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2323 OF 2022

Parcel:02-2N-11-0095-2750-0080

Assessed To:

KADYN MARIE DUFFY, ROBERT ALLAN DUFFY JR.

Description of Property:

LOT 8, BLOCK 275, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A4, PAGES 141-150, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8674

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2196 OF 2022

Parcel:02-2N-11-0095-2350-0340

Assessed To:

SANTO CINQUEGRANI

Description of Property:

LOT 34, BLOCK 235, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 141 THROUGH 150, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8675

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2408 OF 2022

Parcel:

15-2N-11-0374-00U0-0020

Assessed To:

BETTY WILLARD, WAYNE E WILLARD

Description of Property:

BLOCK U LOT NUMBER 2 OF SILVER LAKE ESTATES UNIT 1 AS SHOWN BY THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF RECORD ON PAGE 92A PLAT BOOK NO. 4 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FL

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8676

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 2565 OF 2022

Parcel:

29-5N-11-0000-0170-0000

Assessed To:

EDWARD WILSON

Description of Property:

ONE (1) SQUARE ACRE, LOCATED WHERE THE HOUSE NOW STANDS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID FORTY (40) BEING THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8677

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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IN RE: Estate of Fuller George

Applewhite, deceased. CASE NO. 25-CP-342

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Fuller George Applewhite, deceased, whose date of death was June 10, 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 January 24, 2020. 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 February 19, 2026.

Attorney For Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

JOHN Y. ROBERTS Robert Kevin Applewhite

2879 MADISON STREET 2369 Franklin Loop

POST OFFICE BOX 1544 Marianna FL 32446

MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32447

(850) 526-3865

FLORIDA BAR NO. 0496871

L8664

2/26/2026, 3/05/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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IN RE: Estate of William Gerald

Gause, deceased. CASE NO. 26-CP-43

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of William Gerald Gause, deceased, whose date of death was November 18, 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 June 19, 2020. 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.

The date of first publication of this notice is February 19, 2026.

Attorney For Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

JOHN Y. ROBERTS Lee M. Gause

2879 MADISON STREET PO Box 896

POST OFFICE BOX 1544 Marianna FL 32447

MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32447

(850) 526-3865

FLORIDA BAR NO. 0496871

L8665

2/26/2026, 3/05/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY

FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

MARIAH B. THOMAS File No. 26-37CP

Division Probate

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARIAH B. THOMAS, deceased, whose date of death was April 3, 2025, 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 other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is February 19, 2026.

Personal Representative:

Irma Jean Thomas

3154 Old US Road

Marianna, FL 32446

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Charles M. Wynn Law Offices, PA

Charles M. Wynn, Esq. - FL Bar. # 0241695

4436 Clinton Street

Marianna, FL 32446

Telephone: (850) 526-3520

Fax: (850) 526-5210

E-Mail: Charles@wynnlaw-fl.com

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

L8684

2/26/2026, 3/05/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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IN RE: ESTATE OF

FLORENCE G. BONE, File No.: 25-CP-170

Division: PROBATE

Deceased.

AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of FLORENCE G. BONE, deceased, whose date of death was February 3, 2012, 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.

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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 date of first publication of this notice is March 5, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative:

/S/Winter E. Spires /s/Robin Newhart Winter Spires & Associates, P.A.

Winter E. Spires

Florida Bar Number:20578

495 Grand Blvd.

Miramar Beach, Fl 32550

Telephone: (850)424-2800

Fax: (850)424-2801

L8699

3/05/2026, 3/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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IN RE: ESTATE OF

RONALD LEE BONE, File No.: 25-CP-171

Division: PROBATE

Deceased.

AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of RONALD LEE BONE, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2008, 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 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 March 5, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative:

/S/Winter E. Spires /s/Robin Newhart

Winter Spires & Associates, P.A.

Winter E. Spires

Florida Bar Number:20578

495 Grand Blvd.

Miramar Beach, Fl 32550

Telephone: (850)424-2800

Fax: (850)424-2801

L8698

3/05/2026, 3/12/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE JACKSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OF ITS INTENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING AND OTHER BUSINESS:

Vertical Bridge Telecommunications Tower 2026060- A request to construct a 250-foot Wireless Telecommunications Facility with a 5-foot lighting rod on property leased from Mary Catherine Braxton Trustee. The proposed tower will be located on the north side of Peanut Road approximately .50 miles northwest of the intersection of Peanut Road and Hwy 231 in unincorporated Jackson County.

The public hearing will be held March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board of County Commission Meeting Room of the Jackson County Administration Building at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida. The documents may be inspected at the Jackson County Community Development Department at 4979-B Healthy Way, Marianna, FL, 32446. People wishing to comment may do so in person at the public hearing or by writing to the Jackson County Community Development Department.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Administrative Support at Jackson County Community Development no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. The Administrative Support may be contacted at 4979-B Healthy Way, Marianna, FL, 32446, (850) 482-9637, or (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

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(To be published as a classified legal advertisement in the Jackson County Times on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Please provide a proof and confirmation to Krystal Bryant at the Department of Community Development at krystal.bryant@jacksoncountyfl.gov. (If you have any questions or need assistance, please call at 850-482-9637. Thank you for your assistance.)

L8701

03/05/2026

INVITATION TO BID

PROJECT

Sealed bids from Florida Licensed General Contractors (CBC) will be received by the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners, until 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, April 09, 2026, located at 10818 FL-20, Bristol, FL 32321 for the Liberty County Transit Building – See property locations below. Bids will be publicly opened at the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners’ Clerks’ Office at 4:05 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday April 09, 2026, located at 10818 FL-20, Bristol, FL 32321. Sealed bids can be mailed, or hand delivered to the Liberty County Courthouse at 10818 FL-20, Bristol, FL 32321 and should be clearly labeled on the envelope ‘SEALED BID: Liberty County Transit Building attention Monica Welles.

LOCATION

15629 Co Rd 12, Bristol, FL 32321

OWNER

Liberty County Board of County Commissioners

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project consists of the renovation of the existing 1,610 square foot Building. Work includes selective demolition, interior remodeling, and finish upgrades, along with minor exterior improvements and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing modifications. The renovation will provide new interior partitions, ceilings, flooring, doors, and hardware, as well as updated lighting, HVAC, and power systems. Exterior work includes repainting, installation of a new awning, and new building identification signage. General Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and inspections necessary to complete the project in compliance with the Florida Building Code and all applicable regulations.

TYPE OF BID

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Contract Documents and in this Invitation to Bid. The Contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after time has been called on the date of opening. A Bid Bond in an amount not less than 5% of the Base Bid must accompany bids and a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

PRE-BID QUESTIONS

All questions requiring this project should be addressed in written form to office of the Architect by contacting Doug Shuler, AIA, (dshuler@bfbsa.com) The last day to ask questions will be Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time.

TIME OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

The time limit for substantial completion of this work will be 120 (4 Months) calendar days from the Date of Commencement.

BID DOCUMENTS

Digital bid documents are available from the office of the Architect, BFBS Architects, 2074 Centre Pointe Boulevard Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308. A bidders list will be available from the Architect. Only Florida Licensed General Contractors may obtain plans and specifications by contacting Doug Shuler, AIA, (dshuler@bfbsa.com) at the office of the Architect.

Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of Bidding Documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of Bidding Documents from unauthorized sources; places the bidder at risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base a bid.

CONTRACT

The successful bidder will be required to enter a written contract with the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners consistent with the form contract to be provided in the Bid Documents.

OWNERS RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of Liberty County. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening.

All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business to the State of Florida. Liberty County encourages Minority Business Enterprises and Local Business to respond to this Bid Invitation.

L8689

3/05/2026, 3/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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Case No.: 25000198CAAXMX

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NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING,

Plaintiff,

BRENDA SPELLMAN A/K/A BRENDA LEEANN BROWN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRENDA SPELLMAN A/K/A BRENDA LEEANN BROWN; AMIR F. SPELLMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AMIR F. SPELLMAN; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,

Defendant.

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NOTICE OF ACTION

To the following Defendant(s):

AMIR F. SPELLMAN

(l/k/a) 547 SUMMER ST

PATERSON, NJ 07501

3006 8TH ST

MARIANA, FL 32446

7807 N LAGOON DR

PANAMA CITY, FL 32408

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AMIR F. SPELLMAN

(RESIDENCE UNKNOWN)

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property:

THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE WEST 12 1/2 FEET OF LOT 7, THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOTS 8 AND 9, AND ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK 26, OF THE NORTH HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF MARIANNA, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

a/k/a 3006 8th St, Marianna, FL 32446

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, upon Kelley Kronenberg, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is Kelley Kronenberg, 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 on or before a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in Jackson County Times 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.

This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065.

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. Box 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, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 9th day of February, 2026.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

JACKSON COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

By: s/ Bonnie NeSmith, Deputy Clerk

L8695

2/26/2026, 3/05/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 117 OF 2022

Parcel:28-4N-07-0169-0000-0540

Assessed To:

LEROY SHIVER JR.

Description of Property:

LOT 54, OF GAY LOU SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND LOT 55, GAY LOU SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida

By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

L8679

Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Notice Is Hereby Given CALVIN C HARTNESS , the holder of the following Tax certificate, has filed said certificate for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Parcel number, Certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 877 OF 2022

Parcel:03-4N-10-0346-0000-1082

Assessed To:

CORNELIUS SMITH

Description of Property:

THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 108 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN OF MARIANNA, FLORIDA, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PART HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO WILLIE LEE RHYNES AND RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 85, PAGE 387 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

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Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #: 193 OF 2022

Parcel:13-3N-08-0000-0110-0080

Assessed To:

MARTHA A. HINSON ESTATE, TED JASON HINSON

Description of Property:

COMMENCE AT AN EXISTING 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC, (LB 5106) MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 58.65 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC, (LB 5106) LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY OF SPIVEY ROAD (PAVED COUNTY ROAD); THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 01 SECOND WEST ALONG SAID MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY, A DISTANCE OF 361.16 FEET TO A 4 INCH X 4 INCH CONCRETE MONUMENT WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS INC. (RLS 3214) ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FORTY LINE A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET IN A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS INC. (LB 5106) SET; THENCE LEAVING SAID FORTY LINE NORTH 00 DEGREES, 05 MINUTES, 15 SECONDS, WEST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS INC. (LB5106) SET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 45 MINUTES, 27 SECONDS, EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (LB 5106) SET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 15 SECONDS, EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IS LOCATED IN THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT WIDE INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT: COMMENCE AT AN EXISTING 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (LB 5106) MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 05 MINUTES, 15 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 58.65 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP, STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (LB 5106) LOCATED ON THE MONTHLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY, OF SPIVEY ROAD, (PAVED COUNTY ROAD); THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 33 MINUTES, 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG SIDE MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY, A DISTANCE OF 322.68 FEET TO THE POINT IN THE CORNER OF A DRIVEWAY, AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A 20.00 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT LYING 10.00 FOOT RIGHT AND 10.00 FOOT LEFT OF THE FOLLOWING CENTER LINE THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES, 10 MINUTES, 17 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 65.06 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 45 MINUTES, 19 SECONDS, WEST A DISTANCE OF 44.44 FEET TO A POINT AND CALL THIS THE TERMINUS OF SAID EASEMENT IS LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 6th day of February, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Kim Tanner, Deputy Clerk

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Publication Dates: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF

JONATHAN LEWIS TIPTON,

Petitioner/Husband,

and Case No. 25-507-DR

KATIE MURDOCK TIPTON,

Respondent/Wife.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: RESPONDENT KATIE MURDOCK TIPTON, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a petition for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOHN Y. ROBERTS, whose address is 2879 MADISON STREET, POST OFFICE BOX 1544, MARIANNA, FL 32447, on or before April 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 this February 25, 2026.

Hon. Clayton Rooks, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: /s/

As Deputy Clerk

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3/05/2026, 3/12/2026, 3/19/2026, 3/26/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

ADDIE ANN CHRISTMAS

a/k/a ADDIE A. CHRISTMAS PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 26000028CPAXMX

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ADDIE ANN CHRISTMAS, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

GEORGE H. GWYNN JONATHAN CHRISTMAS

George.Gwynn@WilliamsGautier.com, 3186 Christmas Road Brayden.Fayad@WilliamsGautier.com Cottondale, Florida 32431

Florida Bar No. 357573

Williams, Gautier, Gwynn, DeLoach

& Kiker, PA

2010 Delta Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32303

Telephone: (850) 386-3300

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2/26/2026, 3/05/20026

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

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1/29/2026, 2/5/2026, 2/12/2026, 2/19/2026, 2/26/2026, 3/05/2026, 3/12/2026, 3/19/2026, 3/26/2026, 4/02/2026, 4/09/2026, 4/16/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CIM TRUST 2020- R7 MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2020-R7

Plaintiff

vs. Case No. 26000005CAAXMX

THE ESTATE OF JANE MARIE HAMILTON; et al,

Defendants

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NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: All unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant who are unknown to be dead or alive whether said unknown are persons, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants

2147 Candy Horse Circle

Grand Ridge FL 32442

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage has filed against you in Jackson County, Florida regarding the subject property with a legal description, to-wit:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JACKSON, AND STATE OF FLORIDA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCE AT AN IRON BAR & METAL CAP "LS 3266" AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF A 200 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS U.S. HIGHWAY 90 (ALSO KNOWN AS STATE ROAD NO. 10) AND PROCEED; THENCE SOUTH 89° 43' 07" EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTHERN (RIGHT OF WAY) BOUNDARY, FOR A DISTANCE OF 44.73 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT "RLS 3266" AT AN OLD FENCE CORNER

(HOG WIRE FENCE GOES SOUTH AND EAST) FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE S 89° 43' 07" E, ALONG SAID SOUTHERN (RIGHT OF WAY) BOUNDARY FOR A DISTANCE OF 400.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT "RLS 3266", THENCE S 00° 28' 08" W FOR A DISTANCE OF 326.56 FEET TO AN IRON BAR AND PLASTIC CAP "LS 3266", THENCE CONTINUE S 00° 28' 08" W FOR A DISTANCE OF 415.38 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT "RLS 3266", THENCE N 89° 43' 07" W FOR A DISTANCE OF 421.96 FEET TO AN IRON BAR & METAL CAP "LS 3266" ON SAID FENCE LINE (HOG WIRE) AND BEING 24.50 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID WESTERN BOUNDARY, THENCE N 02° 09' 49" W, ALONG SAID HOG WIRE FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 742.34 FEET TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING.

LESS AND EXCEPT:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN S 00° 36' 08" W 113.04 FEET, THENCE S 89° 43' 07" E 44.73 FEET, THENCE S 02° 09' 49" W 568.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE RUN S 89° 43' 07" E 250.00 FEET, THENCE S 02° 09' 49" W 174.23 FEET, THENCE N 89° 43' 07" W 250.00 FEET, THENCE N 02° 09' 49" E 174.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN S 00° 36' 08" W 113.04 FEET, THENCE S 89° 43' 07" E, ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 90, 44.73 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE S 02° 09' 49" W 568.11 FEET, THENCE S 89° 43' 07" E 20.00 FEET, THENCE N 02° 09' 49" E 568.11 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT Of WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 90, THENCE N 89° 43' 07" W ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Including A Triple Wide Mobile home to wit”

Make: MERI

Vin #: FLHMBC182X40367A

FLHMBC182X40367B

FLHMBC182X40367C

Title#: 72512996

72512994

72512995

Year: 1997

you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Gary Gassel, Esquire, of Law Office of Gary Gassel, P.A. the plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 2191 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34237 and the Primary email address for electronic service of all pleadings in this case under Rule 2.516 is as follows: Pleadings@Gassellaw.com, within 30 days from the first date of publication and file the original with the clerk of this court at 4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446 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.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, CPA

CLERK OF THE COURT

By: /S/ Kira Sharp

Deputy Clerk

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2/19/2026, 2/26/2026

Alan Duffee

3-05-2026

3-12-2026

2-26-2026