4-16-2026

Legals

Apr 16

Town of Alford Fair Housing Training and Workshop

Local Government Officials and the Public

It is the policy of the Town of Alford, in keeping with the laws of the United States of America and the spirit of the state constitution to promote, through fair, orderly and lawful procedure, the opportunity for each person so desiring to obtain housing of his choice in the City without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, physical handicap, mental handicap, marital status, familial status or age, and to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person. The Town of Alford will hold a Fair Housing Training and Workshop for local government officials and the public at 1768 Georgia Street, Alford, FL 32420 on April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT during the special meeting of the Town Council.

L8818

4/16/2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

The public is hereby notified that the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, Florida, intends to hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE JACKSON COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND ARTICLE III, DIVISION 9, SUBDIVISION III, SECTION 42-704 APPLICATION; REQUIRMENTS FOR ISSUANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

In its Commission meeting room, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida, on April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM Central Time, at which time and place any and all persons desiring to present any matter for or against said proposed ordinance may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection by the public at the County Administrator's Office, County Administration Building, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida.

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).

L8819

4/16/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 25-68CP

In Re: Estate of

ADDIS ALTERA MAYO.

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ADDIS ALTERA MAYO deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2025, 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 creditors of thhe 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 PROBАТЕ СОDE 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 09, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

H. GUY GREEN

H. Guy Green, P.A.

4387 Clinton Street

Marianna, FL 32446

Personal Representative:

Leeas Wasser

LUCAS WESLEY WASSON

Florida Bar No. 153300

(850)526-3707

L8792

4/09/2026, 4/16/2026

Notice of Election for Town of Greenwood

The Town of Greenwood will have an election on Monday, June 1, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00am until 7:00pm at Greenwood Town Hall located at 4207 Bryan St, Greenwood, FL. The purpose of the election is to elect TWO town council members. Seats filled will serve four-year terms. Residents of the Town of Greenwood wishing to vote in this election must be registered to vote by Friday, May 1, 2026. BOOK CLOSING: Election law requires registration to close 29 days prior to any election. Voter registration applications are available at Greenwood Town Hall or at the Jackson County Supervisor of Elections office. Completed registrations must be returned to the Jackson County Elections office.

Candidate Qualifying Dates

Qualifying for the Greenwood Town Election will begin on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon and end on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Candidates must be a registered voter in Jackson County and a resident within the city limits of Greenwood for at least (1) year immediately preceding the election.

Those wishing to qualify must pay a qualifying fee equal to 1% of the annual salary of the respective office and must file the necessary qualifying paperwork with the town clerk at Greenwood Town Hall. Candidate packets are available at Greenwood Town Hall located at 4207 Bryan Street, Greenwood, FL 32443. For more information call 850-564-1216.

Aviso de Elecciones para el Municipio de Greenwood

El Municipio de Greenwood celebrará elecciones el lunes 1 de junio de 2026. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. en el Ayuntamiento de Greenwood, ubicado en 4207 Bryan St, Greenwood, FL. El propósito de las elecciones es elegir a DOS concejales. Los escaños ocupados tendrán un mandato de cuatro años. Los residentes del Municipio de Greenwood que deseen votar en estas elecciones deben registrarse para votar antes del viernes 1 de mayo de 2026. CIERRE DEL REGISTRO: La ley electoral exige que el registro cierre 29 días antes de cualquier elección. Las solicitudes de registro de votantes están disponibles en el Ayuntamiento de Greenwood o en la oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Jackson. Las solicitudes de registro completadas deben entregarse en la oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Jackson.

Fechas de Elección de Candidatos

El proceso de elegibilidad para las Elecciones Municipales de Greenwood comenzará el lunes 20 de abril de 2026 a las 12:00 del mediodía y finalizará el viernes 24 de abril de 2026 a las 12:00 del mediodía. Los candidatos deben estar registrados para votar en el Condado de Jackson y haber residido dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Greenwood durante al menos un (1) año inmediatamente anterior a las elecciones.

Quienes deseen calificar deben pagar una cuota equivalente al 1% del salario anual del cargo correspondiente y presentar la documentación necesaria ante el secretario municipal en el Ayuntamiento de Greenwood. Los paquetes de candidatos están disponibles en el Ayuntamiento de Greenwood, ubicado en 4207 Bryan Street, Greenwood, FL 32443. Para más información, llame al 850-594-1216.

L8794

4/16/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

In Re: Estate of: PROBATE DIVISION

EDDY COOK, File No: 2026-103CP

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Eddy Cook, deceased, whose date of death was February 24, 2026, 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 representatives and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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 date of first publication of this notice is April 16, 2026.

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Co-Personal Representatives:

FUQUA & MILTON, P.A.

By: s/ A. Clay Milton s/ Amber Stokes

A. CLAY MILTON AMBER STOKES,

Florida Bar No. 013185 26390 NE CR 69A cmilton@fmc.legal Altha, Florida 32421

H. MATTHEW FUQUA

Florida Bar No. 0451101 mfuqua@fmc.legal s/ Autumn Pitts

4450 Lafayette Street (32446) AUTUMN PITTS Post Office Box 1508 11909 NW Bailey Cemetery Road

Marianna, Florida 32447 Clarksville, Florida 32430

Telephone: (850) 526-2263

L8821 4/16/2026, 4/23/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

In Re: Estate of: PROBATE DIVISION

SHIRLEY HILL MELVIN, File No: 2026-98CP

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Administration of the estate of Shirley Hill Melvin, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2026, 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 Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 324. The estate is testate and the decedent’s will is dated October 23, 2013. 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 April 16, 2026.

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

FUQUA & MILTON, P.A.

By: s/ H. Matthew Fuqua s/ Cianna Pender

H. MATTHEW FUQUA CIANNA PENDER Florida Bar No. 0451101 9955 US-19 S

‍ ‍mfuqua@fmc.legal Thomasville, GA 31792

A. CLAY MILTON

Florida Bar No. 013185

‍ ‍cmilton@fmc.legal‍ ‍

4450 Lafayette Street (32446)

Post Office Box 1508 Marianna, Florida 32447

Telephone: (850) 526-2263

L8817

4/16/2026, 4/23/2026

Town of Alford, Florida

Second Public Hearing Notice

The Town of Alford plans to apply to Florida Commerce (FC) for a FFY 2025-26 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $707,758.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate-income persons are as follows:

Activity CDBG Funding LMI Benefit

Parks/Playgrounds $572,250.00 51%

Administration $54,000.00

Engineering $81,508.00

Total $707,758.00

Parks/Playgrounds: Service Area C-1

The Town of Alford intends to make improvements to their existing Community Park (Service Area C-1). The Alford Community Park is the only one of its kind in the Town and serves a City-Wide need. The Town desires to make improvements in the community park including but not limited to electrical upgrades to the ball park which will require new wiring, conduits, fuse boxes and appurtenant components, and construction of a splashpad with required piping, power components, coverings, and benches as part of the installation. Cost of this activity is $572,250.00

The Town of Alford is including additional future needs items as part of the city-wide park project.

Parks/Playgrounds: Service Area C-2

The Town desires to complete additional rehabilitation to the community park by creating more parking by realigning a dirt road that is one of the access roadways to the park. This will include but not be limited to clearing and grubbing, select fill material, grading, and installation of turf/sod/seed. Cost of this Activity is $235,000.00

The Town of Alford does not anticipate that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the Town of Alford will assist them as described in the Town’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at Town Hall.

A Second Public Hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at the Alford Town Hall, 1768 Georgia Street, Alford, FL 32420, on April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM CT or soon thereafter. A draft copy of the project application documents will be available for review at Town Hall during normal business hours (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) on April 17, 2025. Persons wanting to submit written comments regarding the application should submit them by email at clerk@alfordfl.com or in writing by person at 1768 Georgia Street, Alford, FL 32420 no later than 5:00PM CT on April 27, 2026. The application will be submitted to DEO on or before May 05, 2026.

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the Town at least five (5) days before the hearing by contacting the City Clerk at 850-579-4684. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800-955-8770 (Voice).

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact the Town at (850) 579-4684 or by email at clerk@alfordfl.com at least five (5) days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.

Cualquier persona que no hable inglés y desee asistir a la audiencia pública debe comunicarse con la Ciudad al (850) 579-4684 o por correo electrónico a clerk@alfordfl.com al menos cinco (5) días antes de la audiencia y se proporcionará un intérprete.

FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY

Town of Malone, Florida

Second Public Hearing Notice

The Town of Malone (Town) plans to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce (FC) for a FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $622,375.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate-income persons are as follows:

Activity Name CDBG Funding LMI Benefit

Administration $24,375 NA

Engineering & Inspection $68,500 NA

Water Tank/Well Improvements $530,000 100%

‍ ‍

The Town proposes to make improvements to the town’s public water system by rehabbing two of town’s potable water wells, both of which are essential infrastructure assets that are currently outdated and inefficient. The proposed project involves rehabbing the current water wells by replacing obsolete equipment and fixtures, cleaning and/or replacing existing water well pipe transmission lines, and installing new well pumps and motors in an effort to ensure efficient water flow for existing town residents.

The Town of Malone does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of the CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the Town of Malone will assist them as described in the Town’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at Town Hall.

A public hearing to provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at the Malone Town Hall, 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445, on April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall by noon on April 16, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Linda Wilson, town clerk, by e-mail at clerk@malonefl.net or by mail to 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445 no later than April 24, 2026.

A copy of the final application will be available for review in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall no later than April 27, 2026. The application will be submitted to FC on or before May 1, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Karen Mercer, town clerk, at (850) 593-2308 or by e-mail at clerk@malonefl.net

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the Town at least five days before the hearing by contacting the Town at (850) 593-2308. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact the Office of the town clerk at (850) 593-2308, at least five (5) days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.

FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 2026-77CP

In Re: Estate of

FANNIE RUTH KIRKLAND,

Deceased.

NOTICЕ TО СREDITORS

The administration of the estate of FANNIE RUTH KIRKLAND deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 2026 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 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 THЕМ.

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 THЕ 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 April 09, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

H. GUY GREEN

H. Guy Green, P.А.

4387 Clinton Street

Marianna, FL 32446

Personal Representative:

DONNA HENDERSON DAVIS

Florida Bar No. 153300

(850)526-3707

L8793

4/09/2026, 4/16/2026

Town of Sneads, Florida

Second Public Hearing Notice

The Town of Sneads (Town) plans to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce (FC) for a FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $544,000.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization (Urgent Need) category. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate-income persons are as follows:

Activity Name CDBG Funding LMI Benefit

Administration $24,375 NA

Engineering & Inspection $40,500 NA

Water Line Replacement $454,500 46%

The Town proposes to undertake a comprehensive water system improvements project that includes the replacement of obsolete and failing water lines and associated water meters to improve system efficiency, reduce water loss, and ensure reliable service to residents. The existing water lines and meters have exceeded their useful life and are contributing to unaccounted-for water loss, inefficient system operation and revenue instability impacting system sustainability. All of which greatly affect the town’s ability to continue providing safe reliable drinking water for the town.

The Town of Sneads does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of the CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the Town of Sneads will assist them as described in the Town’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at Town Hall.

A public hearing to provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at the Sneads Town Hall, 2028 Third Avenue, Sneads, Florida 32460, on April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Town Hall by noon on April 16, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Bill Rentz, Town Manager, by e-mail at sneadsmgr@sneadsfl.com or by mail to 2028 Third Avenue, Sneads, Florida 32460 no later than April 24, 2026.

A copy of the final application will be available for review in the Town Hall no later than April 27, 2026. The application will be submitted to FC on or before May 1, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Bill Rentz, at (850) 593-6636 or by e-mail at sneadsmgr@sneadsfl.com.

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the Town at least five days before the hearing by contacting the Town at (850) 593-6636. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact the Office of the town clerk at (850) 593-6636, at least five (5) days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.

FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY

CDBG Second Public Hearing Notice

Town of Grand Ridge, Florida

Second Public Hearing Notice

The Town of Grand Ridge plans to apply to the Florida Commerce (Commerce) for a FY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $2,809,170.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate-income persons are as follows:

Activity Name CDBG Funding LMI Benefit

Administration $133,770.00 NA

Construction Engineering Inspection $75,400.00 NA

Sewer Line Replacement $2,600,000.00 65%

The Town will make improvements to the Grand Ridge lift stations located at various locations within the Grand Ridge city limits. Activities will include replacement of pumps, control panels, and switches, and adding SCADA, bypass pump and fencing.

The Town of Grand Ridge does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the Town of Grand Ridge will assist them as described in the Town’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at Town Hall.

A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at Grand Ridge Community Center, 6910 Hall Street, on April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall by noon on April 16, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Natalie Curry, town manager, by e-mail at citymgr@grandridgefl.org or in person at Grand Ridge Town Hall, Grand Ridge, Florida 32442 no later than April 27, 2026.

A copy of the final application will be available for review in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall no later than April 28, 2026. The application will be submitted to Commerce on or before May 5, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Natalie Curry, town manager, by e-mail at citymgr@grandridgefl.org or in person at Grand Ridge Town Hall, Grand Ridge, Florida 32442.

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Natalie Curry at (850) 592-4621. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the town using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Natalie Curry at (850) 592-4621 least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.

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

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF

TORETHA DELORIS GODWIN,

Petitioner/Wife,

and

DERIT N. GODWIN,

Respondent/Husband.

CASE NUMBER: 25-504 DR

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: Derit N. Godwin

Respondent/Husband

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on John Young Roberts, Attorney for Petitioner/Wife, whose address is 2879 Madison Street, Marianna,

Florida 32446, on or before April 16, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioner/Wife's attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

DATED this March 26, 2026.

Honorable Clayton O. Rooks, III.

Clerk of the Court

/s/

Deputy Clerk

L8748

3/26/2026, 4/02/2026, 4/09/2026, 4/16/2026

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, 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 FOR JACKSON COUNTY

FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

ROBERT GENE GRAVENMIER File No. 26-83CP

Division Probate

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ROBERT GENE GRAVENMIER, deceased, whose date of death was October 30, 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 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, 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 April 09, 2026.

Personal Representative:

/s/

Karen G. Thomas aka Karren G. Thomas

11567 Meehan Savoy Road W

Enterprise, MS 39330

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/

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

L8790

4/09/2026, 4/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Notice Is Hereby Given MHF RETIREMENT TRUST, 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 #:

2360 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0087-1750-0020

Assessed To:

CRISTIAN P FUENZALIDA, DUFFIELD ENTERPRISES LLC

Description of Property:

LOT 2, BLOCK 175, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 130 THROUGH 140, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8751

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2362 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0087-1750-0040

Assessed To:

AVERY D CLARK

Description of Property:

LOT 4, BLOCK 175, OF COMPASS LAKE HILLS, UNIT FIVE, A SUBDIVISION AS

PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGES 130 THROUGH 140, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8752

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Notice Is Hereby Give MHF RETIREMENT TRUST, 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 #:

2377 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0087-1810-0050

Assessed To:

SEHAM AL-ASFOOR, TAWFIK S AL-BAHAR

Description of Property:

LOT 5, BLOCK 181, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE

PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGES 130 THROUGH 140, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8753

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2481 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2170-0330

Assessed To:

DAVID TRICKLER, TERRY TRICKLER

Description of Property:

LOT 33, BLOCK 217, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8754

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2489 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2210-0140

Assessed To:

JEFFREY J ENGEL TRUST

Description of Property:

LOT 14, BLOCK 221, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8755

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2490 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2210-0380

Assessed To:

LARRY CHAMBERS

Description of Property:

LOT 38, BLOCK 221, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8756

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2548 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2320-0090

Assessed To:

BERNICE C FISCHER, FRED W FISCHER

Description of Property:

LOT 9, BLOCK 232, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8757

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2549 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2320-0100

Assessed To:

MARCO OSSA

Description of Property:

LOT 10, BLOCK 232, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8758

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2558 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2350-0190

Assessed To:

MONI ABBASI

Description of Property:

LOT 19, BLOCK 235, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8759

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2694 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2670-0520

Assessed To:

ARTHUR R OSTERMANN, DOROTHY OSTERMANN

Description of Property:

LOT 52, BLOCK 267, 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.

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 MAY 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham,

Deputy Clerk

L8760

Publication Dates: 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Notice Is Hereby Given BEAMIF A, LLC, 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 #:

1755 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0086-0850-0070

Assessed To:

ILIANA J REYES

Description of Property:

LOT 7, BLOCK 85, COMPASS LAKE HILLS, UNIT 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 124 THROUGH 129, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8773

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

1676 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0084-0630-0040

Assessed To:

NVISION CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Description of Property:

LOT 4, BLOCK 63, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, AT PAGES 116A THROUGH 123A, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8768

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

1677 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0084-0630-0080

Assessed To:

AMAL H A M ALRUFAI

Description of Property:

LOT 8, BLOCK 63, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 116A THROUGH 123A, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8769

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

1711 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0084-0730-0120

Assessed To:

JAMES M CLAYTON ESTATE, PHYLLIS C CLAYTON ESTATE

Description of Property:

LOT 12, BLOCK 73, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 116A THROUGH 123A, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8770

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

1717 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0084-0740-0390

Assessed To:

BLAINE R. JOHNSTON, EVELYN M. JOHNSTON

Description of Property:

LOT 39, BLOCK 74, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, AT PAGE 116A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8771

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

1731 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0084-0780-0130

Assessed To:

BLAINE R. JOHNSTON

Description of Property:

LOT 13, BLOCK 78, UNIT 3; LOT 14, BLOCK 78, UNIT 3, OF COMPASS LAKE IN THE HILLS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8772

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2229 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2250-0180

Assessed To:

ROY VELLA

Description of Property:

LOT 18, BLOCK 225, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8774

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

1758 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0086-0870-0030

Assessed To:

LENORE CAIN, PAUL D. CAIN SR.

Description of Property:

LOT 3, BLOCK 87, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 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 located in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8775

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2202 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2170-0160

Assessed To:

ANNA I TRAVIS

Description of Property:

LOT 16, BLOCK 217, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8776

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2217 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2220-0040

Assessed To:

JUANITA MCCABE, ROBERT MCCABE

Description of Property:

LOT 4, BLOCK 222, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8777

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2235 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2260-0070

Assessed To:

YARDLEY CHARLES

Description of Property:

LOT 7 BLOCK 226, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8778

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2289 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2390-0110

Assessed To:

LUZE E SOTOMAYOR, MARIANO R OJEDA

Description of Property:

LOT 11, BLOCK 239, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8783

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2730 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2740-0020

Assessed To:

GBMP INVESTMENT CORP.

Description of Property:

LOT 2, BLOCK 274, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8812

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2740 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2750-0660

Assessed To:

SAMUEL PLAISIR

Description of Property:

LOT 66, BLOCK 275, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8813

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2245 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2270-0230

Assessed To:

ROBERTA L STRAUB TRUSTEE OF ROBERTA L STRAUB REVOCABLE TRUST

Description of Property:

LOT 23, BLOCK 227, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8780

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2258 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2300-0060

Assessed To:

CARL RECTOR

Description of Property:

LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 230, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8781

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2259 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2300-0140

Assessed To:

DANIEL H CLEM

Description of Property:

LOT 14, BLOCK 230, 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 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8782

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

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 #:

2730 OF 2022

Parcel:

02-3N-12-0449-0000-0020

Assessed To:

JOSEPH THOMAS VANCOL, JULES DUNEL VANCOL

Description of Property:

LOT 2 WESTWOOD FIRST ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ALFORD, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK, 2, PAGE 21; PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8814

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2732 OF 2022

Parcel:

02-3N-12-0449-0000-0220

Assessed To:

DARREN LOUIS, ELEASAH LOUIS

Description of Property:

LOTS 22 AND 23, WESTWOOD FIRST ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ALFORD, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 21; PUBLIC RECORDS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING: ALL GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS, IF ANY, CURRENTLY HELD BY GRANTOR.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8815

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2653 OF 2022

Parcel:

06-6N-11-0000-0070-0021

Assessed To:

MONICA JOHNSON, VAN JOHNSON

Description of Property:

A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 841, PAGE 0886 COMMENCE AT AN EXISTING 4 INCH X 4 INCH CONCRETE MONUMENT WITH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED R.A. BANNERMAN RLS 3214 MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST LEAVING SAID SECTION LINE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST DISTANCE OF 1891.53 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD WITH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (LB 5106) SET ON THE NORTHERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY WILDERNESS TRAIL (GRADED COUNTY ROAD) AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY NORTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO 5/8 INCH ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (LB 5106) SET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD WITH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (5106) SET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED BANNERMAN SURVEYORS, INC. (LB 5106) SET ON THE NORTHERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 11 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8816

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2291 OF 2023

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2390-0200

Assessed To:

GLEN BORGES, STACY BORGES, T A CARACCIOLO

Description of Property:

LOT 20, BLOCK 239, UNIT SIX, OF COMPASS LAKE IN THE HILLS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 30th day of March, 2026.

Clayton O. Rooks, III Clerk of Court, Jackson County Florida By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

L8784

Publication Dates: 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

139 OF 2019

Parcel:

34-4N-07-0000-0770-0000

Assessed To:

J C GISSENDANER

Description of Property:

A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL NOW IDENTIFIED BY PARCEL NUMBER 34-4N-07-0000-0770-0000. BEGINNING AT A POINT 50 FEET NORTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF THE MAIN TRACK OF MONTGOMERY, NEW ORLEANS AND PENSACOLA DIVISION, FORMERLY THE PENSACOLA AND ATLANTIC DIVISION OF THE RAILROAD OF THE GRANTOR AT VALUATION 10488/67, WHICH IS TWENTY SEVEN HUNDRED FOUR AND FIVE TENTHS (2704.5) FEET MEASURED IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF MAIN TRACK FROM MILE POST 805, FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, SAID POINT ALSO BEING IN THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS THIRTY THREE (33) AND THIRTY FOUR (34) OF TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 109.97 FEET TO A POINT SAID POINT BEING 155 FEET NORTHWESTWARDLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF MAIN TRACK; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG A LINE 155 FEET NORTHWESTWARDLY FROM AND PARALLEL TO SAID CENTERLINE OF MAIN TRACK A DISTANCE OF 584.7 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION FORMING AN INTERIOR ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES A DISTANCE OF 105.25 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING 50 FEET NORTHWESTWARDLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM A POINT ON SAID CENTERLINE OF MAIN TRACK; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION ALONG A LINE 50 FEET NORTHWESTWARDLY FROM AND PARALLEL TO SAID CENTERLINE OF MAIN TRACK A DISTANCE A 610 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, IN 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8795

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2365 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0087-1750-0130

Assessed To:

LELIS ZALDIVAR

Description of Property:

LOT 13, BLOCK 175, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 AT PAGES 130 THROUGH 140, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8796

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2384 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0087-1840-0150

Assessed To:

DAR ATIQ, FARIDA ATIQ

Description of Property:

LOT 15, BLOCK 184, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGES 130 THROUGH 140, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8797

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2432 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0087-2000-0030

Assessed To:

HOWELL HOLDINGS CORP.

Description of Property:

LOT 3, BLOCK 200, COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT FIVE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4 PAGE 130-140, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8798

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2495 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2230-0090

Assessed To:

ANN-MARIE CLARKE, ESMIE E. MILLER

Description of Property:

LOT 9, BLOCK 223, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8799

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2496 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2240-0040

Assessed To:

P. THOMAS KELLEHER, PETER KELLEHER

Description of Property:

LOT 4, BLOCK 224, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8800

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2502 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2250-0150

Assessed To:

ALAN NAGEL

Description of Property:

LOT 15, BLOCK 225, OF COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGES 141 THROUGH 150, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8801

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2537 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2280-0420

Assessed To:

IVAN J. SMITH

Description of Property:

LOT 42, BLOCK 228, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8802

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2644 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2530-0120

Assessed To:

DAVID E EASLICK, THERESA A EASLICK

Description of Property:

LOT 12, BLOCK 253, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8803

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2646 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2550-0040

Assessed To:

BRANDON ZEE

Description of Property:

LOT 4, BLOCK 255, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8804

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2657 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2570-0080

Assessed To:

ALBERT MACHADO

Description of Property:

LOT 8, BLOCK 257, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8805

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2661 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2580-0100

Assessed To:

JOHN P. PELLEGRINI AND HEIRS

Description of Property:

LOT 10, BLOCK 258, COMPASS LAKE HILLS, UNIT 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, AT PAGES 141 THROUGH 150, PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8806

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2664 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2600-0050

Assessed To:

MONI ABBASI

Description of Property:

LOT 5, BLOCK 260 COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGE 141, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8807

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2666 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2630-0020

Assessed To:

NAOMI JEAN PAINTER, RONALD W. PAINTER

Description of Property:

LOT 2, BLOCK 263, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8808

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2667 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2630-0030

Assessed To:

ZAINAB E. Y. Y. BUHAMEED

Description of Property:

LOT 3, BLOCK 263, OF COMPASS LAKE HILLS UNIT 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A-4, AT PAGES 141 THROUGH 150 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8809

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2693 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2670-0510

Assessed To:

CHAMAELEON LLC

Description of Property:

LOT 51, BLOCK 267, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8810

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Certificate #:

2669 OF 2019

Parcel:

02-2N-11-0095-2630-0160

Assessed To:

LEONARD STAMPER

Description of Property:

LOT 16, BLOCK 263, 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.

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 MAY 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.

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

By: Krystal Graham, Deputy Clerk

‍ ‍

L8811

Publication Dates: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/07/2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

The public is hereby notified that the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, Florida, intends to hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance entitled:

L8819

4/16/2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 25-68CP

In Re: Estate of

ADDIS ALTERA MAYO.

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBАТЕ СОDE 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 09, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

H. GUY GREEN

H. Guy Green, P.A.

4387 Clinton Street

Marianna, FL 32446

Personal Representative:

Leeas Wasser

LUCAS WESLEY WASSON

Florida Bar No. 153300

(850)526-3707

L8792

4/09/2026, 4/16/2026

Alan Duffee

4-16-2026

Jackson County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)