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ALACHUA ‒ On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Alachua County Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the new Alachua County Fire Station #21 located at 16121 N.W. 173rd Street/CR 235A, in Alachua.

In attendance were members of the Alachua County Commission and staff, Alachua County Fire Rescue, Alachua City Commission and staff as well as members of the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and members of the public. Speakers included Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman, Fire Chief Harold Theus and County Commission Chair Mary Alford.

Just days prior to the groundbreaking ceremony Lieberman said, “We have planned for the relocation of station 21 for many years, and we are so happy to see it become a reality.”

Station 21 will be the second fire station of the new Alachua County Fire Rescue prototype design, with Station 80 on Southwest 20th Avenue in Gainesville being the first.

The planned single-story concrete masonry facility features energy-efficient equipment and sustainable design features, with 100 percent backup generated power. There will be three drive-through bays and 10 bunkrooms. The $7 million 11,500-square-foot state-of-the-art building is estimated to last 50-plus years.

At the time of opening, six people will operate out of the station 24 hours a day seven days a week. The station will house an Advanced Life Support Fire Engine, an Advanced Life support Ambulance, a brush truck, a water tanker, and a District Chief.

Liberman said, “The station is designed to house 10 people and as this area continues to grow, strong consideration s needed in adding an aerial apparatus to serve this area.”

Fire Chief Theus estimated a construction period of about 12 months. Once the new facility is operational, the current Fire Station 21 operations will be relocated from 15040 N.W. U.S. Highway 441 across from Alachua Elementary School to the 173rd Street location. The new Fire Station 21 will provide coverage to the western part of Alachua and the new Fire Station 25, located in Tech City, will provide coverage to the other end of Alachua and the surrounding county area.

“We have recognized the need for a new Station 21 for decades, and it came down to finding a good location for it to go,” said Liberman. “And with the addition of Fire Station 25 in the Tech City area, it makes sense to move to a different location within the city.”

The Lunz Group, from Lakeland, provided architectural and engineering services for the project and the D.E. Scorpio Corporation is the construction management firm “at risk”.

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HIGH SPRINGS – In an important development for the City of High Springs, the City Commission has named a new city manager. On Thursday, March 14, Jeremy Marshall was unanimously selected to fill the position vacated by former city manager Ashley Stathatos.

jeremy marshallPrior to the selection, citizens were given the opportunity to get to know the two finalists for the position at a meet and greet at 4:30 p.m. The Commission then conducted interviews at a Special Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Marshall and Jeff Shoobridge, the two finalists for the position.

During the regular City Commission meeting held at 5:30 p.m., Commissioners voted on the two applicants and chose Marshall.

Marshall has a bachelor’s in business administration and is a candidate for a master’s degree in public administration. He worked as administrator of Valley, Nebraska, in 2022 and served as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Farmington, New York.

The City and Marshall are currently entering into contract negotiations. Should the City and Marshall be unable to successfully complete a contract, City staff may move to negotiate with second-ranked candidate Shoobridge.

Marshall’s application indicates a $100,000 salary request. The position was advertised at a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually “with generous benefits which include a vehicle allowance, retirement benefits through FRS, health, vision, life, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance.”

A requirement of the position is that the city manager reside within the city limits of High Springs.

Until the contract is finalized and the new city manager is in place, three city staff members will take over the responsibilities of city manager.

Police Chief Antoine Sheppard will manage law enforcement and City Clerk Angela Stone will oversee the city clerk’s office, with spending authority of the city manager and decision-making on employee appointments and dismissals. Public Works Director Thomas Henry will head up the remaining City departments.

Previous City Manager Ashley Stathatos submitted her letter of resignation in November 2023; and officially ended her service to the City at the end of February 2024.

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GAINESVILLE ‒ Although the Gators recently lost the game to Florida State University (FSU), one Newberry couple was ecstatic when they won a two-year lease on a 2024 Chevy Trax from Davis Gainesville Chevrolet. The couple won the car when Gator infielder Cade Kurland hit a Grand Slam in the fourth inning with the bases loaded.

Davis Chevy, as part of their long-standing relationship with Gators Sports Properties Learfield, promised to give away a new car if the Gators baseball team hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of any home game or any inning during the match-up with the rivals from that school out west.

Fans were invited to sign up to enter the drawing to become the Davis Chevrolet Grand Slam Fan of the Game, and they didn’t need to be present to win. Winner Zack Leggett was working from home when he won. However, his wife, Alex, was in the ballpark.

Davis Chevy, located on North Main Street in Gainesville, undoubtedly is a proud partner of the Florida Gators. This season, they expanded their promotion to include a grand slam in the fourth inning of any Gators home baseball or softball game. With the majority of both seasons still in front of them, they look to see if a second Trax will be awarded to a Gator fan.

Fans can still enter the Fourth Inning Grand Slam contest for the rest of the season at www.floridagators.com/davis.

Davis has been a proud supporter of Gators athletics for years and uses the opportunity to meet and interact with Gator fans.

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HIGH SPRINGS ‒ City of High Springs Finance Director Diane Wilson, in a Dec. 5, 2024, memo to the High Springs Mayor and City Commission, lodged complaints about events that allegedly took place during the 2023 Fiscal Year. Wilson has been on administrative suspension from the City of High Springs for the past three months, and the matter has not been publicly discussed by the City Commission.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, sources say that Wilson’s suspension was lifted this past week and that her suspension may have been due in part to factors related to the budget process, alleged mistakes in vendor payments and tardiness in submitting requests for reimbursement to governmental agencies.

In Wilson’s December memo, she claimed that High Springs Fire Chief Bruce Gillingham worked for another employer while being paid to work for the City, misused his City vehicle to travel back and forth to Ocala to work at his second job, used City property and staff for a private fundraiser, and asked to use the City’s Tax Exemption Certificate and City credit card for personal use.

Additionally, Wilson charged that Chief Gillingham and Deputy Chief Andy Burkhalter did not properly mark their company vehicles as required by tax code, and because of that, their W-2s will need to be adjusted to show their personal vehicle allowances as additional taxable personal income.

Wilson also claimed the Florida Building Code was violated when the City Hall elevator was used nine different times during a period when it had not passed inspection.

In her memo, Wilson said she was addressing “concerns about potential ethics, city policy and state law violations.” She said all of the issues were reported to former City Manager Ashley Stathatos “over the past 18 months, with several being discussed on multiple occasions.” Wilson noted that it is her fiduciary responsibility to report these concerns along with applicable documentation and that any additional actions will be at the City Commission’s discretion.

In her previous employment with the City of Gainesville, Wilson’s job was eliminated in a city staff reorganization effort led by interim City Manager Cynthia Curry. Curry took over as interim city manager following former City Manager Lee Feldman’s resignation. Upon her termination, Wilson filed a lawsuit against the City of Gainesville claiming gender discrimination by Feldman when he promoted a male employee into a position she believed she should have had.

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HIGH SPRINGS – Thirty-four-year-old John Quinn Presnell, Jr. of High Springs was arrested on March 16, and charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence, resisting a K-9 with violence, striking a K-9 and property damage.

At about 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, High Springs Police Department (HSPD) officers responded to a home in High Springs where the caller said her husband, a police officer, was being threatened by their next door neighbor, John Quinn Presnell, Jr. She also reported that Presnell had slashed two tires of her husband’s patrol car and one tire of his personal vehicle. She said that when he was asked to leave, Presnell threatened to kill her husband and then went back to his property.

As two HSPD officers arrived at the home, Presnell allegedly fired a single shot from a rifle. The officers took cover and ordered Presnell to surrender, but he reportedly kept yelling at them.

In response to the officers’ radio call about shots fired, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Deputies also responded to the property.

Presnell allegedly fled into the nearby woods. Officers believed he may have been armed with a .22 caliber rifle that was stored in a shed that he was seen entering, along with the muzzleloader rifle he had allegedly fired earlier.

Deputies, HSPD officers, and Alachua Police Department officers set a perimeter and gave multiple commands for Presnell to come out of the woods with empty hands.

At approximately 2:17 a.m., Presnell reportedly came out of the woods, holding a closed pocket knife and continuing to ignore commands from deputies. An ACSO K-9 was deployed to apprehend Presnell. The K-9 bit Presnell while apprehending him. Presnell allegedly hit the K-9 multiple times with the closed pocket knife before he was taken into custody by deputies.

Presnell was transported to a local hospital to be medically cleared before being booked into the jail.

Presnell completed a pre-trial diversion agreement for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana in 2013 and was convicted of two counts of possession of drug equipment in 2017. A charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell was dropped in 2017. The previous charges were filed in Columbia County. He was convicted of driving without a valid license in Alachua County in 2016.

Judge Denise Ferrero set bond at $35,000. Four of the charges have a no bond attached.

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Alachua ‒ In a recent development a Santa Fe High School baseball coach has been placed on administrative leave.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was on the campus of Santa Fe High School in Alachua on Monday, March 18, 2024 questioning staff and some students. The same day, Santa Fe Baseball coach and media specialist Travis Yeckring was placed on leave by the Alachua County School Board pending an investigation.

Days earlier, a local business owner reportedly requested that his company’s sponsorship banners be removed from the Santa Fe High School property in protest of allegations of inappropriate behavior by unnamed individuals.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Santa High School Principal Tim Wright confirmed through a letter that FDLE was conducting an investigation. He wrote that the school and the District are cooperating with the investigation, but that he could not share any additional information.

Yeckring played baseball at Buchholz High School in Gainesville and Santa Fe College, later serving as an assistant coach at Buchholz High School and still later an assistant coach at Santa Fe College.

FDLE has released no information publicly regarding the matter and no charges have been filed.

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate whether you are renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time.

Staff with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) worked with photographer Carlton Ward and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to design the new plate. The latest design features a stunning photograph taken by Carlton in 2018 depicting a well-known panther — the first female documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 and also the first female documented to have had kittens north of the river in over 40 years. The Caloosahatchee River has long appeared to be an obstacle to the natural expansion of the population, including the northward movement of female panthers.

The new license plate can be purchased at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or by checking with your local tax collector office for availability. When renewing vehicles, Florida motorists can exchange their old plates for the new Protect the Panther plate by going in person to your local tax collector office or the FLHSMV. At this time, the new plates are not available through online renewals but can be purchased in person.

Fees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund, which is a critical source of funding for the state’s panther-related research, monitoring and conservation efforts. The long-term public support of this fund has had a direct positive impact on the FWC’s management and research efforts, resulting in timely, science-based information needed to guide current and future conservation actions for Florida panthers. The FWC and conservation partners have made significant progress with panther recovery and the FWC’s panther program relies upon sales of the license plate to continue these conservation efforts.

Florida panthers are native to the state, with the majority of panthers found south of Lake Okeechobee. Florida panthers are listed as an Endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act. There are approximately 120-230 adult panthers in the population.

Purchasing a Protect the Panther license plate isn’t the only way you can help panthers. Drivers can also help by following all posted speed limits, particularly in panther zones, which are in place in several counties across south Florida to coincide with areas where panthers are known to cross. Panther speed zones help protect both Florida panthers and motorists from vehicle collisions and potential injury. You can also donate directly to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s Florida Panther Fund to support the rehabilitation and release of injured panthers and help FWC staff and partners locate and protect panthers, including their dens and kittens.

To learn more about Florida panthers and the FWC’s work to conserve the species, visit MyFWC.com/Panther.

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~Suspect crashed ambulance and fled on foot after his photo was taken by in car camera ~

TAMPA, Fla.- Early this morning at approximately 2:00 a.m., a supervisor with American Medical Rescue (AMR), a private ambulance service, observed a vehicle that appeared to be involved in a crash located on the Interstate 75 (I-75) Southbound exit ramp to Interstate 4 (I-4) Westbound in Hillsborough County.

The supervisor, who was driving a Chevy Tahoe marked as a rescue vehicle, decided to check the welfare of the individual involved.

Rolling down his window, he asked if everything was ok. The driver of the crashed vehicle approached the ambulance and began throwing himself at the window, gaining access to the ambulance. Once inside, the subject started fighting with the ambulance driver and took control of the vehicle. The ambulance driver, fearing for his life, exited the vehicle and called 9-1-1.

FHP 3 22 2024 Ambulance Carjack SuspectWhile attempting to flee in the stolen ambulance, the suspect collided with a Nissan Altima on the ramp for Interstate 75 Southbound to Interstate 4 Westbound. As Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded, the suspect fled in the marked ambulance. The HCSO pursued the ambulance but lost contact with it and terminated the pursuit.

The ambulance's in-car camera system reported a vehicle crash at 2:09 a.m. and took a photo of the suspect inside the vehicle. The suspect fled the scene of the crash, and the ambulance was later recovered. 

The suspect is described as a white male who appeared to be under the influence of unknown drugs. To view video of the incident click here.

 

 Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the carjacking suspect is asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent for February 2024; Florida’s rate did not rise and outperforms the national rate by 0.8 percentage point. And while Florida’s private sector job growth rate increased by 2.3 percent (+194,200 jobs) over the year in February 2024, the national rate grew by only 1.6 percent over the same period.
  
“Florida continues to outperform the nation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We have proven that bold, conservative leadership across the board produces booming economic results—more jobs, lower taxes, less regulation, and fiscal security.”

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to provide an economy for our residents that is primed for opportunity and secure for future growth,” said J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce. “Florida’s strong talent pipeline and skilled workforce are the building blocks of Florida’s economic growth and stability. February’s economic data is more absolute evidence that Florida is on the right path.”

Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic strength and confidence among Florida’s workforce as the state’s labor force grew by 2.0 percent (+217,000) over the year in February 2024, which is faster than the comparable national rate of 0.7 percent.

The education and health services sector gained the most jobs among all major industries, adding 57,500 jobs over the year. The trade, transportation, and utilities sector performed second best, adding 48,300 jobs. And importantly, leisure and hospitality (tourism) added 35,000 jobs.

Data in the month of February continues to indicate there are many job opportunities available for every Floridian who wants to work, with more than 443,000 jobs posted online. Floridians in search of work and new job opportunities can utilize the CareerSource Florida network for help. Floridians can find guidance on how to register with Employ Florida and search listings of available local job openings. Career seekers can also improve their employability by enhancing resume writing and interviewing skills, establishing career goals, and pursuing customized career training. These services are provided at no cost to job seekers by the State of Florida. 

To view the February 2024 jobs reports by region, please see below: 
•    Fort Lauderdale
•    Jacksonville
•    Miami
•    Orlando
•    Pensacola
•    Southwest Florida
•    Tampa
•    West Palm Beach

To view the February 2024 employment data, visit: https://www.floridajobs.org/workforce-statistics/workforce-statistics-data-releases/monthly-data-releases. 
  
Visit Florida Insight for more information on labor market and economic data. Additionally, the Department has provided a video to assist users in explaining the data provided through Florida Insight. 

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting Florida’s coastal habitats.

Because our state’s shorelines provide important nesting habitat for several species of threatened and endangered sea turtles, beachgoers can have a significant impact on their nesting success. To help nesting sea turtles, people can take easy steps to protect them, including giving them space, minimizing disturbances and keeping beaches clean and dark.

Clear the way at the end of the day: Female sea turtles expend large amounts of energy crawling out of the surf and far enough up the sand in order to dig and lay nests in spots that are less vulnerable to the tides. Obstacles on the beach can entrap and prevent them from nesting as they crawl across the sand to lay their eggs. Trash, holes in the sand and other obstacles can also prevent sea turtle hatchlings from reaching the water once they emerge from their nests. Food scraps attract predators, such as raccoons and crows, that prey on sea turtle hatchlings. Litter on beaches can entangle sea turtles, birds and other wildlife. What can you do to help?  Properly stash or recycle all trash, fill in human-made holes in the sand, and remove all beach toys, gear and furniture from the sand before sunset. Fishing line can be deadly to sea turtles, waterbirds and other wildlife, so be sure to dispose of it properly. To find a monofilament recycling station near you, visit mrrp.myfwc.com.

Lights out: Any lighting can misdirect and disturb nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, leading them away from the ocean and toward potential danger. To prevent this, beachgoers should use natural starlight to see when on the beach at night and avoid using flashlights or cellphones. Anyone living along or visiting Florida beaches can do their part by putting porch, parking or deck lights out and closing curtains after dark to avoid disorienting nesting and hatchling sea turtles on the beach. If lighting could still be visible from the beach, be sure it is long, low and shielded

Admire from afar: While it can be exciting to witness sea turtles on the beach, getting too close (50 feet or less) to nesting sea turtles can cause them to leave the beach before they complete the nesting process. If an animal changes their behavior, you’re likely too close. Remember – it is illegal to harm or disturb nesting sea turtles, their nests and eggs, or to pick up hatchlings.  

Sea turtles typically return to nest in March along Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast from Brevard County south to Broward County, while nesting begins on Gulf Coast or north Florida beaches in April or May.

For more information about nesting sea turtles and how you can help, visit MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle or see the FWC’s “Be a Beach Hero” brochure. Other ways to help sea turtles include reporting those that are sick, injured, entangled or dead to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - As the weather gets warmer across the Sunshine State, alligators are becoming more active and visible.

The American alligator is a conservation success story in Florida. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million alligators of every size. Alligators are found in all 67 counties, inhabiting all wetlands where there’s adequate food and shelter.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) works to keep Floridians and visitors informed and recommends the following precautionary measures near alligators, including in or near the water, to reduce the chances of conflict:

  • Keep a safe distance if you see an alligator. If someone is concerned about an alligator, they should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286), and we will dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the situation.
  • Keep pets on a leash and away from the water’s edge. Pets often resemble alligators’ natural prey.
  • Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours and without your pet. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.
  • Never feed an alligator. It’s illegal and dangerous. When fed, alligators can lose their natural wariness and instead learn to associate people with the availability of food. This can lead to dangerous circumstances for yourself and other people who could encounter the alligator in the future.

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 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first rescue mission from Haiti with evacuees who were otherwise unable to return home due to the ongoing political crisis in Haiti. Florida brought 14 Floridians home from Haiti to Orlando Sanford International Airport via emergency flights coordinated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Watch Governor DeSantis' remarks here.
“This is the second time that Florida has stepped up to ensure that Americans have a way out of an unstable political situation abroad,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am proud of the work we have done to get Floridians home and reunite them with their families. We will also continue to dedicate resources to prevent the flow of illegal immigrants from reaching our shores while the situation in Haiti deteriorates.” 
“Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ swift leadership, the Division is expediting resources to do whatever it takes to bring residents home while protecting Florida’s border security,” said Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie. “We will continue to work with local law enforcement partners and run more flights to evacuate citizens trapped in Haiti.”

The Florida Division of Emergency Management will continue to lead efforts for additional flights bringing Floridians home. Upon landing in Orlando, citizens are able to access resources from multiple state agencies, including: 

  • Meals
  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Basic health and medical screenings
  • Care supplies for infants, toddlers, seniors and pets
  • Family reunification center 
  • Hope navigators and counselors
  • Children’s activity center
  • Florida License on Wheels (FLOW) center for replacement of identification
This effort follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement earlier last week directing more than 250 additional law enforcement, Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard resources to the Florida Keys in preparation for an influx of illegal immigrants from Haiti.

Read Governor DeSantis' Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency and authorizing FDEM to execute rescue operations here.

If you or someone you know is a Florida citizen who is unable to leave Haiti due to the current situation, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Haiti to fill out a form to let us know. 

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Medication reconciliation is a term used in healthcare that describes the process of comparing a patient’s medication orders in a healthcare institution (hospital or nursing home) to what the patient has been prescribed and taking at home.

The purpose of this short column is to point out that many times patients are admitted to an institution, sometimes in an emergency, and it is difficult to determine what medications have been taken at home. Often when asked about their medicWilliam-Garst-HS.jpgations the response is “I take a blood pressure drug, a blood thinner, something for cholesterol, and something occasionally for arthritis pain.”

Just those four categories of medications probably describe several dozen, if not more, potential medications. What is needed is an exact listing of the medications with their dose (strength), how often they are taken, and when they are taken.

 

The perfect list of medications would be an official one from the patient’s primary care physician or provider. However, often what is presented at the institution is a handwritten list with the barest of information.

I am suggesting in this short column that a person, each time they see their primary care physician, request a current list of their medications with doses and instructions, to be printed for them or even emailed to them for reference in case of an emergency.

This list would also be helpful to take to their pharmacist for comparison to what the pharmacy has on file in their computer profile. In this way, the pharmacist could request a prescription to be there at the pharmacy before it is needed, if there have been changes to the drug, dose, or how often the medication is taken. In addition, the pharmacist may want to notify the primary care physician of other medications that have been prescribed that are not on the primary care physician's record.

This brings up another important aspect: sometimes other physicians (specialists or emergency department physicians) have prescribed medication for a patient and the primary care physician is unaware and would need to know this addition, even if temporary, for a complete listing of medications.

It is vital that medication regimens be accurate as patients transition between healthcare environments as a matter of safety and proper medication administration. Keep the list handy or scan it into your computer for ready reference.

I hope this column was informative; prosper and be in health.

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William Garst is a consultant pharmacist who lives in Alachua, Florida. He is semi-retired and works part time at Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, Florida. William received his pharmacy degree at Auburn University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Colorado University. The Pharmacy Newsletter is a blog where you can find other informative columns. He may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Editorial Board of Alachua County Today has rarely taken to endorsing candidates in local political races; however, there are times when it becomes necessary. Such is the case in the City of High Springs commission races scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023. Up for consideration are four candidates in two races. In Seat 1, electors in High Springs will have the opportunity to select between the incumbent, Ross Ambrose, and Andrew Miller. In Seat 2, voters will consider incumbent, Gloria James, and Steven Tapanes.

For many years, the City of High Springs experienced considerable political tumult, so much so that it created harsh divisions within the community. Over the last few election cycles, voters have managed to regain control of their commission, placing on the dais community-minded, non-partisan commissioners who have been focused on moving High Springs forward, into a more fiscally sound and responsible direction.

Tax increases are rarely, if ever, welcomed by the taxpayers, but tax increases are sometimes necessary. The City of High Springs, like every other small town, is feeling the financial pinch of inflation. We all feel the financial pinch of inflation. Without an increase in taxes this year, the City of High Springs would be setting itself up for financial straits in the years to come. Simply put, the City has to pay someone to fix water pipes, respond to emergencies, put out fires, and maintain the City’s infrastructure. That is to say nothing of the business of running the City. There is no doubt that there are some, including former commissioners, who want to sow divisions, but these efforts are not productive for the citizens.

Some candidates, and one commissioner, who is not up for election this cycle, have criticized the incumbent commissioners for approval of the FY 2023-24 budget, which did include an increase in the millage rate. It’s easy for one commissioner to sit by and criticize, without solution, a budget which she knows will pass while she avoids the political hit by voting against it.

To be sure, there is always work to be done on tightening the belt on government, reducing waste, and finding new and innovative ways to deliver governance and the services the citizens have come to appreciate and expect. The City of High Springs does not exist in a vacuum however, and for that reason, there are simply some economic conditions the City cannot avoid.

It is because of the work done by commissioners like Ross Ambrose and Gloria James that the City has reached a state of stability, a posture that is allowing the City to get its legs underneath it. After years of political disarray and infighting, the City is finally beginning to make headway on projects that hold great promise for the City of High Springs and its residents.

This is not the time to pull the rug out from underneath the commission and management. Instead, voters should reelect Gloria James and Ross Ambrose while encouraging them to seek common ground on budget issues, attempt to increase efficiency, and hold themselves and management accountable.

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I am writing in support of Ross Ambrose for High Springs City Commission. First let me say that I have nothing negative to say about his opponent, and I’m grateful that we have wonderful people willing to serve our great little town. That said, I have plenty of positive reasons to support Ross in this election.

I have known Ross for at 15 years as a neighbor and friend in town. Ross showed his commitment to this town for years by serving on city boards before he ever ran for office. He has always taken anything he does seriously and professionally and that goes for the City Commission as well.

Ross makes it his business to understand every issue and the effects of city, county and state law on the issue, and how everything works together. When he makes a decision one way or the other on anything, I expect that he has researched it thoroughly. I feel like I don’t have to understand everything little thing that comes before the city, because he literally does that hard job for us. He has run a successful business for 10 years and he understands fiscal responsibility as well as investment and looking at the big picture to prepare us for the future. 

Perhaps the biggest reason I support Mr. Ambrose is that he is truthful, even when the truth is not what I want to hear. My example is that I emailed him about the proposed Bridlewood subdivision, coming out strongly against it. Like many in High Springs, I love our small town, and the surrounding open spaces. I don’t want the town to be swamped with traffic and see the beauty around us turn into South Florida-style crowding and sprawl. I want to protect the springs at all costs. I would be very happy to see zero new large-scale subdivisions here.

Ross took the time to email me back and carefully explain how the property that was Tillman Acres/proposed Bridlewood was zoned for crazy-dense zoning many years ago, and that the City can’t undo that and could be subject to a lawsuit if we tried. He was hoping to get the most palatable deal out of a bad situation.

He also told me about several other subdivisions: one along U.S.441, one adjacent to Bailey Estates, where the City had refused to allow an up-zoning to higher density for all the same reasons I state above.

I believe Mr. Ambrose wants to preserve the unique character of High Springs, but is also realistic in knowing you have to play the hand you were dealt.

I went to a candidate forum and one of the other candidates said High Springs needs better infrastructure before any new development is allowed. That sounds great but isn’t always possible, for reasons like the one above and the need to find funding for said infrastructure. I know that Ross Ambrose leaves no stone unturned in looking for funding sources aside from local tax revenue. The effort he puts into this job is Herculean.

Frankly I think we are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-working commissioner. 

Stacey Breheny

High Springs, Florida

An election will be held in High Springs on Nov. 7. There are two seats up for election. Since this is an odd-numbered year, the turnout will be poor. Every registered voter in the city needs to read up on the candidates; do the research to see what each is for, and vote.

Things have been running smoothly in the city for some time. Voting for someone merely because they are new is not a good idea.

Ross Ambrose and Gloria James do their homework, are knowledgeable and make decisions for all of High Springs. They are not driven by politics but by what they think is best for the city. For the good of the city, let’s keep them doing what they’ve done so well. Just remember that you need to vote.

Thomas R. Weller

High Springs, Florida

This letter is to express my support for Steve Tapanes and Andrew Miller for City of High Springs Commissioner.

I have watched several of the commissioner’s meetings on line and have noticed on several occasions that although the audience is jammed with people who are concerned about certain issues, that their concerns seldom make a difference in the decisions made because the decisions appear to have been made prior to the meetings.

I would like to see new blood on the board of commissioners as I feel the incumbents get in a rut and although they claim to have the best interests of the citizens in mind some of them don’t seem to be listening. The newer members seem to be the ones listening.

Steve and Andrew both have businesses in High Springs and I feel their freshness would more closely represent the majority of citizens’ current views.

It’s time for a change, time for the younger generation to have a say in what happens for High Springs’ future. Vote Steve Tapanes and Andrew Miller.

Leah Currier

High Springs, Florida

The High Springs Chamber of Commerce would like to send a special thank you to all our volunteers and local businesses who gave their time, talents, and treasures to bring our community together for the annual Fall Festival.

Please support these businesses and tell them thank you the next time you see them. Decades on Main & Renee;

Oliver & Dahlman; Thompson Flower Shop; The Birds Nest; High Springs Church of God; LifeSpring Church; Plantation Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care; Dawn Cross, Photography; McDonald's in Alachua; Ronald McDonald House; Hardee's in High Springs; Hillary Cowart the Magic Man; Line Dancing Debbie; Bryan's Ace Hardware in High Springs; Winn-Dixie in High Springs; Fort White Garden & Produce; Jennifer Lee & Caleb Henderson, The Perfect Home; Troop 69, Boy Scouts; Willard's Restaurant & Lounge; BlueStar Grill; Nancy's Bake Shop; Chantels' Cakery; Station Bakery & Café; Tom & Sue Weller, Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe; High Springs Police Department; Aunt Lydia Springs, Cake; Louanne Rigano, Cake; Vella Miller, Ballon; Don Decker, Trains; Museum for being open during the Fall Festival hours

There are so many who came together to make this year's Fall Festival one our community will cherish for years to come.

I love our quaint little town with all its southern charm.

Sharon Decker

High Springs Chamber of Commerce

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LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Iron Eagle Strength located at 10103 NW 209th Lane, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Alachua, Florida 32615 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 5th day of February 2020. David Aguilera

(Published: Alachua County Today Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2019-CA-002674

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER,

Plaintiff,

               

WILLIAM ROBERT SCOTT A/K/A WILLIAM R. SCOTT, et al,

Defendant(s).

______________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 23, 2020, and entered in Case No. 01-2019-CA-002674 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/b/a Mr. Cooper, is the Plaintiff and William Robert Scott a/k/a William R. Scott, Custom Design Renovations LLC, Sparrow Condominium Inc, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the March 24, 2020 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

ALL THAT CONDOMINIUM PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 3215, PAGE 00121, ID# 06650-102-002, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: UNIT NO. 102, BUILDING 2, SPARROW CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 879, PAGE 404; AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 890, PAGE 289 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 601 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32607

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has also been furnished to all parties on the attached service list by mail or eService.

Dated this 6th day of February, 2020.

ALBERTELLI LAW

  1. O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

Tel: (813) 221-4743

Fax: (813) 221-9171

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

By:/s/Nathan Gryglewicz

Nathan Gryglewicz

FL Bar# 762121

19-017393

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 Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel.: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352)338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION                         

File No.

01-2020-CP-206

IN RE: ESTATE OF MURRAY S. HOFFMAN         Deceased.            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Murray S. Hoffman, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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 13, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Barbara Hoffman

29 W 70th Street, Apt. A

New York, NY 10023

Attorney for Personal Representative:

KNELLINGER & ASSOCIATES

Sarah E. Evander, for the Firm

Florida Bar Number: 1003250

2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305

Gainesville, FL 32609-2865

Telephone:

(352) 373-3334

Fax: (352) 376-1214

sarah@knellingerlaw.com

carin@knellingerlaw.com  (Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2020-CP-000120

IN RE: ESTATE OF

HAL GENE BINGHAM,

aka HAL G. BINGHAM

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of HAL GENE BINGHAM, also known as HAL G. BINGHAM, deceased, whose date of death was September 29, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is: February 13, 2020.

STEVEN BINGHAM

Personal Representative

1415 NW 94th Street

Gainesville, FL 32606

Richard M. White, Jr.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Florida Bar No. 203300

White, Crouch & Mills, P.A.

5303 SW 91st Drive,

Suite 200

Gainesville, FL 32608

Telephone:

(352) 372-1011;

372-1023 Fax

Email: rmw@gate.net

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: A-1 Auto Repairs of Alachua Inc gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien

and intent to sell these vehicles on 03/04/2020, 10:00 am at 14515 NW PEGGY RD ALACHUA, FL

32615-5449, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. A-1 Auto Repairs of Alachua Inc

reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1FAFP40401F143759 2001 FORD 1FMZU63K64UB65802 2004 FORD 1G4HR54K41U183331 2001 BUICK 1G6KD54YXXU754619 1999 CADILLAC 1G2WS522251245026 2005 PONTIAC 3N1AB61E48L609735 2008 NISSAN 4T1BF28B24U375858 2004 TOYOTA KNAFE121X65298220 2006 KIA

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb.13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.585, Mid-Florida Lien And Title Service, LLC. will sell at public sale for cash the following described vehicle(s) located at lienor's place to satisfy a claim of lien. 2016

CHEV VIN: 2G11X5SA3G9157386. Lien Amt:$1822.74. Lienor/JERRY'S AIR CONDITIONING & AUTO SHOP, INC 405 NE 33RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 352-377-6876. Sale Date: March 02, 2020, 10:00 AM. At Mid Florida Lien & Title Service LLC. 3001 Aloma Ave. Winter Park FL 32792. Said vehicle(s) may be redeemed by satisfying the lien prior to sale date. You have the right to a hearing at any time prior to sale date by filing a demand for hearing in the circuit court. Owner has the right to recover possession of vehicle by posting a bond in accordance with F.S. 559.917. Any proceeds in excess of the amount of the lien will be deposited with the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the vehicle is held.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 2019 CA 002392

DIVISION K

FLORIDA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GALLERIA MOTORS, LLC, BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ, USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,

Defendants.

________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ

Last Known Address: 9116 SW 51 Road, A201, Gainesville, FL 32608

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James E. Sorenson, D. Tyler Van Leuven, J. Blair Boyd, Stephen Orsillo, Zaydee Portomene and P. Koren Hardy, the Plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is Post Office Box 3637, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3637, within 30 days after the first publication date and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2020.

J.K. Jess Irby, Clerk

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/__________

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF NEWBERRY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR A

SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE

THE NEWBERRY CITY COMMISSION OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that, pursuant to the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, objections, recommendations and comments concerning an application for a special permit for a temporary use as described below, will be heard by the City Commission of the City of Newberry, Florida, at a public hearing on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall, located at 25440 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida.

STUP 20-01, an application by the City of Newberry, Agent for Patrick McKenzie Post, Owner, for a special permit for a temporary use to allow an outdoor concert, as provided in Section 14.10.1. Temporary use permits issued by city commission of the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, to be held April 18, 2020 as Newberrys 4th annual WestFest Music Festival, on property approximately 216 acres in size, located adjacent to the Alachua County/Gilchrist County Line on the southeast corner of West Newberry Road and SW 298th Street (Gilchrist County Road 2085/SE 90th Avenue), and identified as Alachua County Tax Parcel Numbers 02515-004-000, 02515-004-001, and 02515-004-002.

The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of a public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the requested permit. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the City of Newberry Planning Department, located at 25815 SW 2nd Avenue, Newberry, Florida, during regular business hours. All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact MV Transportation, Inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: 2018 CA 002567

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ANIBAL O. DEJESUS; et al.,

Defendants.

_____________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 2, 2019 and entered in Case No. 2018 CA 002567 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, is the Plaintiff and ANIBAL O. DEJESUS; CYNTHIA R. HILL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AUTUMN WOODS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., are Defendants, J.K. Jess Irby, Esq., the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at 11:00 A.M. on March 31, 2020 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 38, AUTUMN WOODS, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK M, PAGE 44, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 3802 Northwest 47th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the Foreclosure Sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court no later than the date that the Clerk reports the funds as unclaimed.

DATED February 12, 2020

/s/Jason Ruggerio

Jason Ruggerio, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 70501

Lender Legal PLLC

2807 Edgewater Drive

Orlando, Fl 32804

Tel: (407) 730-4644

Fax: (888) 337-3815

Attorney for Plaintiff

Service Emails:

JRuggerio@

LenderLegal.com

EService@

LenderLegal.com

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.

(Publsihed: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 2019 CA 002392

DIVISION K

FLORIDA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GALLERIA MOTORS, LLC, BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ, USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,

Defendants.

_________________/                      

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ

Last Known Address: 9116 SW 51 Road, A201, Gainesville, FL 32608

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James E. Sorenson, D. Tyler Van Leuven, J. Blair Boyd, Stephen Orsillo, Zaydee Portomene and P. Koren Hardy, the Plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is Post Office Box 3637, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3637, within 30 days after the first publication date and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2020.

J.K. Jess Irby, Clerk

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/_________

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2019-CA-003708

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION,

               

Plaintiff,

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, JOAN LATSON, DECEASED, et al,

Defendant(s).

_________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, JOAN LATSON, DECEASED

Last Known Address:

Unknown

Current Address: Unknown

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

LOT 1 AND THE EAST 3/4 OF LOT 2, CHILDS ADDITION, SMITH SURVEY, TOWN OF MICANOPY, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 31, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 707 SW 1ST AVENUE MICANOPY FL 32667

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on this 4th day of February, 2020.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By:/s/________

Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with Disabilities Act

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 Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel.: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352)338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012019CA003189

XXXXXX

VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

JAMES E. STRAWHACKER;

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          JAMES E. STRAWHACKER

1918 Southeast 240th Terrace Hawthorne FL 32640

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, to foreclose certain real property described as follows:

That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 10 South, Range 22 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follow: Commence at an existing concrete monument marking the Southwest corner of said Section 12 for a point of reference; thence North 88 deg. 25 min. 34 sec. East along the South line of said Section 12, a distance of 1860.25 feet to a placed nail and cap (#2115) lying on the centerline of County Road No. S.E. 28-B (80 foot right of way); thence North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West parallel with the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, a distance of 1312.74 feet to an intersection section with the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 for the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West, a distance of 438.74 feet; thence South 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. West parallel with said South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, a distance of 15.00 feet to a placed 1/2 inch re-bar and cap (G.F. YOUNG LB 021); thence continue South 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. West, a distance of 515.00 feet to a placed 1/2 inch re-bar and cap (G.F. YOUNG LB 021) at an intersection with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. East along said West line, a distance of 438.70 feet to a placed concrete monument (#2115) marking the Southwest corner of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. East along said South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, a distance of 515.00 feet to a placed 1/2 inch re-bar and cap (G.F. YOUNG LB 021); thence continue North 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. East, a distance of 15.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with a 40 foot easement for ingress, egress and public utilities across the following described parcel: 40 FOOT EASEMENT That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 10 South, Range 22 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at an existing concrete monument marking the Southwest corner of said Section 12 for a point of reference; thence North 88 deg. 25 min. 34 sec. East along the South line of said Section 12, a distance of 1860.25 feet to a placed nail and cap (#2115) lying on the centerline of County Road No. S.E. 28-B (80 foot right of way): thence North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West parallel with the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, a distance of 40.00 feet to an intersection with the Northerly right of way line of said county road and the Point of Beginning; thence South 88 deg. 25 min. 34 sec. West along said Northerly right of way line, a distance of 25.00 feet; thence North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West, a distance of 2149.38 feet; thence North 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. East parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest, a distance of 40.00 feet; thence South 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. East, a distance of 2149.26 feet to an intersection with said Northerly right of way line; thence South 88 deg. 25 min. 3 sec. West along said Northerly right of way line, a distance of 15.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with the Mobile Home situated thereon which is affixed to the aforementioned real property and incorporated herein and which is intended by all parties to constitute a part of the realty and to pass with it. Said Mobile Home is identified as follows: Year/Make (Manufacturer)/Model: 1984 ShowCo./Nomad Serial/VIN Number(s): SHS1WGA32834758A/B Real Property Number(s): RP0564101/RP0564102.

Property address: 1918 Southeast 240th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL 32640

You are required to file a written response with the Court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Padgett Law Group, whose address is 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312, at least thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED this the 29th day of january, 2020.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

As Clerk of the Courty

By: /s/____________

Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA                 PROBATE DIVISION                        

File No.

01-2020-CP-10

IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL JANE WICKER POGUE aka CAROL J. POGUE

Deceased.            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Carol Jane Wicker Pogue aka Carol J. Pogue, deceased, whose date of death was July 29, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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 6, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Cody Blackburn

2555 NW 56th St.

Ocala, FL 34475

Attorney for Personal Representative:           LAW OFFICE OF KNELLINGER & ASSOCIATES

Sarah E. Evander,

for the Firm

Florida Bar Number: 1003250

2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305

Fax: (352) 376-1214

sarah@knellingerlaw.com

carin@knellingerlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: 2018-CA-003813

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23,

Plaintiff,                                                

vs.

DAVID LEE A/K/A DAVID E. LEE; et al.,

Defendants.

_________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 27, 2020. and entered in Case No. 2018-CA-003813 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23, is the Plaintiff and DAVID LEE A/K/A DAVID E. LEE; CAROL E. LEE; and CAPITAL CITY BANK, are Defendants, J.K. Jess Irby, Esq., the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at 11:00 A.M. May 21, 2020 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 2/3 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST; LESS COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (INCLUDES ALL OF LEE ESTATES PER PLAT BOOK 0, PAGE 84); ALL LYING AND BEING IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Property Address: 4714 SW 170th St., Archer, FL 32618

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the Foreclosure Sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court no later than the date that the Clerk reports the funds as unclaimed.

DATED February 3, 2020

/s/Jason Ruggerio

Jason Ruggerio, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 70501

Lender Legal PLLC

2807 Edgewater Drive

Orlando, Fl 32804

Tel: (407) 730-4644

Fax: (888) 337-3815

Attorney for Plaintiff

Service Emails:

JRuggerio@

LenderLegal.com

EService@

LenderLegal.com

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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call (800) 955-8770

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE

The High Springs City Commission will hold public hearing on the following proposed Ordinance on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM.   The hearing will be held in the City Commission Room at City Hall of the City of High Springs, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, FL. The proposed Ordinance is:

ORDINANCE 2020-03

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS; PROVIDING AN      EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT

A copy of this document may be reviewed at the Office of the City Clerk, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00 pm. Interested parties in the above item are invited to attend and express their concerns.

JENNY L. PARHAM

City Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALACHUA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 201 E. UNIVERSITY AVE., GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601

CASE NO.: 2019-CA-2601

DIVISION: J

MARIO AGOSTO and

SLOANE BOCHMAN                                             Plaintiffs                

The HEIRS of BONNIE S. WHARMBY; MERLE TOWER and RUTH V. TOWER, or those claiming by or through them, if deceased; MARIETTA K. NORRIS or those claiming by or through her, if deceased; VIRGIL ELROY KELTNER, JR.; STATE

OF FLORIDA, and WINN DIXIE STORES, INC.,

A Florida Corporation

               

Defendants

NOTICE OF ACTION: QUIET TITLE ACTION

TO: RUTH V. TOWER, OR THOSE CLAIMING THROUGH HER, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of the institution of this action by the Plaintiffs against you seeking to quiet title to the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

East one-half (E ) of the following described lands:

Commence at the SE corner of Block 8, TOWN OF HAGUE, a subdivision as recorded in Deed Book P, pages 424 and 425 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida for the Point of Beginning. Thence run on the East line of said Block 8, North 00 deg. 25 min. 07 sec. W, 209.50 feet; thence run N 88 deg. 10 min. 55 sec. W., 209.50 feet; thence run S 00 deg. 25 min. 07 sec. E, 209.50 feet; thence run S 88 deg. 10 min. 55 sec. E., 209.50 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Tax parcel number: 5903-1-2

This action has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on Plaintiffs attorney, Thomas R. Weller, whose address is 18731 N. US Hwy 441, High Springs, Florida 32643, on within 30 days of the first date of publication and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default and judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 29th day of January, 2020.

  1. K. Jess Irby, Clerk

By: /s/_________

Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION                              

FileNo.: 012020CP000134

IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET G. CORAM        Deceased.                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate Margaret G. Coram deceased, whose date of death was January 3, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 February 6, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Michael Coram

810 NW 37th Terrace

Gainesville, FL 32605

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Howard M. Rosenblatt, Esq.

Howard M. Rosenblatt, PA

Attorney for the Personal Representative

Florida Bar Number: 349011

2830 NW 41st St, Suite H

Gainesville, Florida 32606

Telephone:

(352) 373-7100

Fax: (352) 376-3760

E-Mail: howard@hmrpalaw.com

Secondary

E-Mail: shirley@hmrpalaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

Building Official-City of High Springs (pop. 6444)

Technical position involving interpreting, implementing, and enforcing building and development codes. (BS or AS) in building construction, construction mgt., architecture, or engineer preferred

but not required and ten (10) yrs. experience in building construction and/or construction mgt. Building Code Administrators Certification required. Starting salary $65,000 plus benefits. Apply at 23718 W US Hwy 27,

High Springs, Fl 32643 or email application and resume with cover letter to jparham@highsprings.us.   Applications available online at www.highsprings.us. EOE, Drug free Workplace, Position open until filled

SERVICES OFFERED

EDUCATION

AVIATION

Grads work with JetBlue, United, Delta and Others

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Financial aid if qualified

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-242-2649

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

For Rent

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(TDD) 1(800)955-8771

MERCHANDISE

For Sale

CHURCH FURNITURE: Does your church need pews, pulpit set, baptistery, steeple, windows? Big Sale on new cushioned pews and pew chairs. 1-800-231-8360. www.pews1.com

MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

Freon Wanted: We pay CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient.

Certified Professionals Call 312-634-6652 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

Live & Online Public Auction

Red Cypress Brewery, LLC. 855 E. State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11 AM Taproom & Brewery Equipment including: Crawford 15 Barrel Brewhouse, Crawford & Minnetonka 30 Barrel Fermenters, Hot & Cold Liquor Tanks, Foeders, Walk-In Coolers, Cask 5 Head Canning Line, Brewfab Keg Washer, G&D Chiller, Hurst Boiler, Sasquatch Malt Handler, Dixie Can Seamer, Oak Barrels & Racks, Toyota Forklift, Pallet Jacks, Prestige Underbar Equipment, TVs, Dining Tables & Chairs and More! 15% - 18% BP will apply. $100 ref. cash deposit. As is, where is. Preview: Feb 17th from Noon to 5PM and 2 hour priors to auction Catalog and photos available at www.

moeckerauctions.com

(800) 840-BIDS

AB-1098 AU-3219,

Eric Rubin

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Iron Eagle Strength located at 10103 NW 209th Lane, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Alachua, Florida 32615 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 5th day of February 2020. David Aguilera

(Published: Alachua County Today Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2019-CA-002674

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER,

Plaintiff,

               

WILLIAM ROBERT SCOTT A/K/A WILLIAM R. SCOTT, et al,

Defendant(s).

______________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 23, 2020, and entered in Case No. 01-2019-CA-002674 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/b/a Mr. Cooper, is the Plaintiff and William Robert Scott a/k/a William R. Scott, Custom Design Renovations LLC, Sparrow Condominium Inc, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the March 24, 2020 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

ALL THAT CONDOMINIUM PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 3215, PAGE 00121, ID# 06650-102-002, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: UNIT NO. 102, BUILDING 2, SPARROW CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 879, PAGE 404; AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 890, PAGE 289 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 601 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32607

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has also been furnished to all parties on the attached service list by mail or eService.

Dated this 6th day of February, 2020.

ALBERTELLI LAW

  1. O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

Tel: (813) 221-4743

Fax: (813) 221-9171

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

By:/s/Nathan Gryglewicz

Nathan Gryglewicz

FL Bar# 762121

19-017393

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 Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel.: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352)338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION                         

File No.

01-2020-CP-206

IN RE: ESTATE OF MURRAY S. HOFFMAN         Deceased.            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Murray S. Hoffman, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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 13, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Barbara Hoffman

29 W 70th Street, Apt. A

New York, NY 10023

Attorney for Personal Representative:

KNELLINGER & ASSOCIATES

Sarah E. Evander, for the Firm

Florida Bar Number: 1003250

2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305

Gainesville, FL 32609-2865

Telephone:

(352) 373-3334

Fax: (352) 376-1214

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2020-CP-000120

IN RE: ESTATE OF

HAL GENE BINGHAM,

aka HAL G. BINGHAM

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of HAL GENE BINGHAM, also known as HAL G. BINGHAM, deceased, whose date of death was September 29, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is: February 13, 2020.

STEVEN BINGHAM

Personal Representative

1415 NW 94th Street

Gainesville, FL 32606

Richard M. White, Jr.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Florida Bar No. 203300

White, Crouch & Mills, P.A.

5303 SW 91st Drive,

Suite 200

Gainesville, FL 32608

Telephone:

(352) 372-1011;

372-1023 Fax

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: A-1 Auto Repairs of Alachua Inc gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien

and intent to sell these vehicles on 03/04/2020, 10:00 am at 14515 NW PEGGY RD ALACHUA, FL

32615-5449, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. A-1 Auto Repairs of Alachua Inc

reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1FAFP40401F143759 2001 FORD 1FMZU63K64UB65802 2004 FORD 1G4HR54K41U183331 2001 BUICK 1G6KD54YXXU754619 1999 CADILLAC 1G2WS522251245026 2005 PONTIAC 3N1AB61E48L609735 2008 NISSAN 4T1BF28B24U375858 2004 TOYOTA KNAFE121X65298220 2006 KIA

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb.13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.585, Mid-Florida Lien And Title Service, LLC. will sell at public sale for cash the following described vehicle(s) located at lienor's place to satisfy a claim of lien. 2016

CHEV VIN: 2G11X5SA3G9157386. Lien Amt:$1822.74. Lienor/JERRY'S AIR CONDITIONING & AUTO SHOP, INC 405 NE 33RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 352-377-6876. Sale Date: March 02, 2020, 10:00 AM. At Mid Florida Lien & Title Service LLC. 3001 Aloma Ave. Winter Park FL 32792. Said vehicle(s) may be redeemed by satisfying the lien prior to sale date. You have the right to a hearing at any time prior to sale date by filing a demand for hearing in the circuit court. Owner has the right to recover possession of vehicle by posting a bond in accordance with F.S. 559.917. Any proceeds in excess of the amount of the lien will be deposited with the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the vehicle is held.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 2019 CA 002392

DIVISION K

FLORIDA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GALLERIA MOTORS, LLC, BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ, USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,

Defendants.

________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ

Last Known Address: 9116 SW 51 Road, A201, Gainesville, FL 32608

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James E. Sorenson, D. Tyler Van Leuven, J. Blair Boyd, Stephen Orsillo, Zaydee Portomene and P. Koren Hardy, the Plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is Post Office Box 3637, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3637, within 30 days after the first publication date and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2020.

J.K. Jess Irby, Clerk

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/__________

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF NEWBERRY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR A

SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE

THE NEWBERRY CITY COMMISSION OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that, pursuant to the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, objections, recommendations and comments concerning an application for a special permit for a temporary use as described below, will be heard by the City Commission of the City of Newberry, Florida, at a public hearing on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall, located at 25440 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida.

STUP 20-01, an application by the City of Newberry, Agent for Patrick McKenzie Post, Owner, for a special permit for a temporary use to allow an outdoor concert, as provided in Section 14.10.1. Temporary use permits issued by city commission of the City of Newberry Land Development Regulations, to be held April 18, 2020 as Newberrys 4th annual WestFest Music Festival, on property approximately 216 acres in size, located adjacent to the Alachua County/Gilchrist County Line on the southeast corner of West Newberry Road and SW 298th Street (Gilchrist County Road 2085/SE 90th Avenue), and identified as Alachua County Tax Parcel Numbers 02515-004-000, 02515-004-001, and 02515-004-002.

The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of a public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the requested permit. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the City of Newberry Planning Department, located at 25815 SW 2nd Avenue, Newberry, Florida, during regular business hours. All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact MV Transportation, Inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: 2018 CA 002567

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ANIBAL O. DEJESUS; et al.,

Defendants.

_____________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 2, 2019 and entered in Case No. 2018 CA 002567 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, is the Plaintiff and ANIBAL O. DEJESUS; CYNTHIA R. HILL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AUTUMN WOODS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., are Defendants, J.K. Jess Irby, Esq., the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at 11:00 A.M. on March 31, 2020 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 38, AUTUMN WOODS, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK M, PAGE 44, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 3802 Northwest 47th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the Foreclosure Sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court no later than the date that the Clerk reports the funds as unclaimed.

DATED February 12, 2020

/s/Jason Ruggerio

Jason Ruggerio, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 70501

Lender Legal PLLC

2807 Edgewater Drive

Orlando, Fl 32804

Tel: (407) 730-4644

Fax: (888) 337-3815

Attorney for Plaintiff

Service Emails:

JRuggerio@

LenderLegal.com

EService@

LenderLegal.com

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.

(Publsihed: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 2019 CA 002392

DIVISION K

FLORIDA CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GALLERIA MOTORS, LLC, BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ, USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,

Defendants.

_________________/                      

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          BETTY GARCIA DE MARTINEZ

Last Known Address: 9116 SW 51 Road, A201, Gainesville, FL 32608

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James E. Sorenson, D. Tyler Van Leuven, J. Blair Boyd, Stephen Orsillo, Zaydee Portomene and P. Koren Hardy, the Plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is Post Office Box 3637, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3637, within 30 days after the first publication date and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2020.

J.K. Jess Irby, Clerk

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/_________

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2019-CA-003708

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION,

               

Plaintiff,

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, JOAN LATSON, DECEASED, et al,

Defendant(s).

_________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, JOAN LATSON, DECEASED

Last Known Address:

Unknown

Current Address: Unknown

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

LOT 1 AND THE EAST 3/4 OF LOT 2, CHILDS ADDITION, SMITH SURVEY, TOWN OF MICANOPY, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 31, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 707 SW 1ST AVENUE MICANOPY FL 32667

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on this 4th day of February, 2020.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By:/s/________

Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with Disabilities Act

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 Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel.: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352)338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012019CA003189

XXXXXX

VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

JAMES E. STRAWHACKER;

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          JAMES E. STRAWHACKER

1918 Southeast 240th Terrace Hawthorne FL 32640

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, to foreclose certain real property described as follows:

That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 10 South, Range 22 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follow: Commence at an existing concrete monument marking the Southwest corner of said Section 12 for a point of reference; thence North 88 deg. 25 min. 34 sec. East along the South line of said Section 12, a distance of 1860.25 feet to a placed nail and cap (#2115) lying on the centerline of County Road No. S.E. 28-B (80 foot right of way); thence North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West parallel with the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, a distance of 1312.74 feet to an intersection section with the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 for the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West, a distance of 438.74 feet; thence South 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. West parallel with said South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, a distance of 15.00 feet to a placed 1/2 inch re-bar and cap (G.F. YOUNG LB 021); thence continue South 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. West, a distance of 515.00 feet to a placed 1/2 inch re-bar and cap (G.F. YOUNG LB 021) at an intersection with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. East along said West line, a distance of 438.70 feet to a placed concrete monument (#2115) marking the Southwest corner of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. East along said South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, a distance of 515.00 feet to a placed 1/2 inch re-bar and cap (G.F. YOUNG LB 021); thence continue North 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. East, a distance of 15.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with a 40 foot easement for ingress, egress and public utilities across the following described parcel: 40 FOOT EASEMENT That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 10 South, Range 22 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at an existing concrete monument marking the Southwest corner of said Section 12 for a point of reference; thence North 88 deg. 25 min. 34 sec. East along the South line of said Section 12, a distance of 1860.25 feet to a placed nail and cap (#2115) lying on the centerline of County Road No. S.E. 28-B (80 foot right of way): thence North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West parallel with the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, a distance of 40.00 feet to an intersection with the Northerly right of way line of said county road and the Point of Beginning; thence South 88 deg. 25 min. 34 sec. West along said Northerly right of way line, a distance of 25.00 feet; thence North 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. West, a distance of 2149.38 feet; thence North 88 deg. 36 min. 24 sec. East parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest, a distance of 40.00 feet; thence South 01 deg. 26 min. 49 sec. East, a distance of 2149.26 feet to an intersection with said Northerly right of way line; thence South 88 deg. 25 min. 3 sec. West along said Northerly right of way line, a distance of 15.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with the Mobile Home situated thereon which is affixed to the aforementioned real property and incorporated herein and which is intended by all parties to constitute a part of the realty and to pass with it. Said Mobile Home is identified as follows: Year/Make (Manufacturer)/Model: 1984 ShowCo./Nomad Serial/VIN Number(s): SHS1WGA32834758A/B Real Property Number(s): RP0564101/RP0564102.

Property address: 1918 Southeast 240th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL 32640

You are required to file a written response with the Court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Padgett Law Group, whose address is 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312, at least thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED this the 29th day of january, 2020.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

As Clerk of the Courty

By: /s/____________

Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13 & 20, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA                 PROBATE DIVISION                        

File No.

01-2020-CP-10

IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL JANE WICKER POGUE aka CAROL J. POGUE

Deceased.            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Carol Jane Wicker Pogue aka Carol J. Pogue, deceased, whose date of death was July 29, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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 6, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Cody Blackburn

2555 NW 56th St.

Ocala, FL 34475

Attorney for Personal Representative:           LAW OFFICE OF KNELLINGER & ASSOCIATES

Sarah E. Evander,

for the Firm

Florida Bar Number: 1003250

2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305

Fax: (352) 376-1214

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: 2018-CA-003813

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23,

Plaintiff,                                                

vs.

DAVID LEE A/K/A DAVID E. LEE; et al.,

Defendants.

_________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 27, 2020. and entered in Case No. 2018-CA-003813 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23, is the Plaintiff and DAVID LEE A/K/A DAVID E. LEE; CAROL E. LEE; and CAPITAL CITY BANK, are Defendants, J.K. Jess Irby, Esq., the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at 11:00 A.M. May 21, 2020 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 2/3 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST; LESS COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (INCLUDES ALL OF LEE ESTATES PER PLAT BOOK 0, PAGE 84); ALL LYING AND BEING IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Property Address: 4714 SW 170th St., Archer, FL 32618

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the Foreclosure Sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court no later than the date that the Clerk reports the funds as unclaimed.

DATED February 3, 2020

/s/Jason Ruggerio

Jason Ruggerio, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 70501

Lender Legal PLLC

2807 Edgewater Drive

Orlando, Fl 32804

Tel: (407) 730-4644

Fax: (888) 337-3815

Attorney for Plaintiff

Service Emails:

JRuggerio@

LenderLegal.com

EService@

LenderLegal.com

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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call (800) 955-8770

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE

The High Springs City Commission will hold public hearing on the following proposed Ordinance on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM.   The hearing will be held in the City Commission Room at City Hall of the City of High Springs, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, FL. The proposed Ordinance is:

ORDINANCE 2020-03

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS; PROVIDING AN      EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT

A copy of this document may be reviewed at the Office of the City Clerk, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00 pm. Interested parties in the above item are invited to attend and express their concerns.

JENNY L. PARHAM

City Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALACHUA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 201 E. UNIVERSITY AVE., GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601

CASE NO.: 2019-CA-2601

DIVISION: J

MARIO AGOSTO and

SLOANE BOCHMAN                                             Plaintiffs                

The HEIRS of BONNIE S. WHARMBY; MERLE TOWER and RUTH V. TOWER, or those claiming by or through them, if deceased; MARIETTA K. NORRIS or those claiming by or through her, if deceased; VIRGIL ELROY KELTNER, JR.; STATE

OF FLORIDA, and WINN DIXIE STORES, INC.,

A Florida Corporation

               

Defendants

NOTICE OF ACTION: QUIET TITLE ACTION

TO: RUTH V. TOWER, OR THOSE CLAIMING THROUGH HER, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of the institution of this action by the Plaintiffs against you seeking to quiet title to the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

East one-half (E ) of the following described lands:

Commence at the SE corner of Block 8, TOWN OF HAGUE, a subdivision as recorded in Deed Book P, pages 424 and 425 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida for the Point of Beginning. Thence run on the East line of said Block 8, North 00 deg. 25 min. 07 sec. W, 209.50 feet; thence run N 88 deg. 10 min. 55 sec. W., 209.50 feet; thence run S 00 deg. 25 min. 07 sec. E, 209.50 feet; thence run S 88 deg. 10 min. 55 sec. E., 209.50 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Tax parcel number: 5903-1-2

This action has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on Plaintiffs attorney, Thomas R. Weller, whose address is 18731 N. US Hwy 441, High Springs, Florida 32643, on within 30 days of the first date of publication and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default and judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 29th day of January, 2020.

  1. K. Jess Irby, Clerk

By: /s/_________

Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION                              

FileNo.: 012020CP000134

IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET G. CORAM        Deceased.                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate Margaret G. Coram deceased, whose date of death was January 3, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 February 6, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Michael Coram

810 NW 37th Terrace

Gainesville, FL 32605

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Howard M. Rosenblatt, Esq.

Howard M. Rosenblatt, PA

Attorney for the Personal Representative

Florida Bar Number: 349011

2830 NW 41st St, Suite H

Gainesville, Florida 32606

Telephone:

(352) 373-7100

Fax: (352) 376-3760

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Secondary

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Feb. 6 & 13, 2020)

EMPLOYMENT

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MERCHANDISE

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MERCHANDISE

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