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STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue an Environmental Resource Permit (File No. MMR_293526-002) to A Mining Group II, LLC, for the modification of an existing sand mine in Gadsden County, with a project name of “Sadberry Mine”. The project involves expanding an existing sand mine into approximately 224.12 acres, for a total of 395.92-acre permit area. The estimated life of the mine including reclamation will be twenty years.

Proposed wetland impacts consist of approximately 0.53 acres wetlands. There are no proposed impacts to other surface waters. These impacts are exempt from mitigation in accordance with Applicant’s Handbook, Vol. 1, Section 10.2.2.1, F.A.C.

Upon completion of mining, approximately 253.20 acres of Lakes (FLUCCS 522), 125.26 acres of Herbaceous Rangeland (FLUCCS 310), 8.1 acres of Cypress (FLUCCS 621), 6.29 acres of Hardwood-Conifer Mix (FLUCCS 434), 1.57 acres of Xeric Oak (FLUCCS 421), and 1.36 acres of roads (FLUCCS 814) shall be reclaimed. Additionally, approximately 0.14 acres of Bay Swamp (FLUCCS 611) will be avoided. Totaling approximately 395.92-acres, the total permit boundary. The project is in the Ochlockonee River Drainage Basin, Class III waters, Gadsden County, Sections: 19, 20, 59, 60, and 67, Township: 1 North, Range: 4 West.

The Department will issue the environmental resource permit unless a timely petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) is filed under sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the deadline for filing a petition. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application. Therefore, on the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department.

The application file is available online and can be accessed through the Department’s Information Portal at

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=hitlist&[freeText=]&[folderName=]&[profile=Permitting_Authorization]&[creator=]&[entityType=any]&[createdDateTo=]&[catalog=26]&[searchBy=Profile]&[sortBy=Document+Date]&[createdDate=]&{FacilitySite+ID=_EQ_MMR_293526}&{Application+Number=_EQ_0293526002}

If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulty viewing the electronic application, please email to MiningAndMitigation@dep.state.fl.us.

Petition for Administrative Hearing

A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to rule 28- 106.201, F.A.C, a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information:

(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known;

(b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination;

(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;

(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate;

(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action;

(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and

(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action.

The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000 or at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.

Time Period for Filing a Petition

In accordance with rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C, petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of

receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 21 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.

Extension of Time

Under rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time.

Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, before the applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon.

Mediation

Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

The files associated with this order are available upon request. Please address your request to MiningAndMitigation@dep.state.fl.us and include the file number in your request.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO. 25000538CPA

IN RED: ESTATE OF ALLIE JEAN HOWELL,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of ALLIE JEAN HOWELL, deceased, File Number 25000538CPA, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Gadsden County Courthouse, Quincy, Florida. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of the first publication of this Notice is January 22, A.D. 2026.

Personal Representative:

EVA RAMONA H. TRULLINGER

P.O. Box 474

Chattahoochee, FL 32324

Attorney for Personal Representative:

ALEXANDER L. HINSON

121 N. Madison Street

Post Office Box 550

Quincy, Florida 32353-0550

Telephone: (850) 875-1300

E-mail: ahinson@lineshinson.com

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION OF

ESTATE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CP-494. IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE GIBSON HINSON. TO: Names and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property within the estate. This shall serve as a formal notice, pursuant to Florida Statutes section 49.011, that this case is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, court file number 2025-CP-494 the address which is 10 E Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351

The date of the first publication of this notice is:

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Paul E. Arnold, Esq.

FBN: 0060799

411 E College Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Paul@PaulArnoldLaw.com

Personal Representative:

Cardel Herring

9189 FL GA Highway,

Havana, FL 32333

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION OF

ESTATE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CP-131.IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DENNIS CLAIBORN HODGE. TO: Names and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property within the estate. This shall serve as a formal notice, pursuant to Florida Statutes section 49.011, that this case is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, court file number 2025-CP-131 the address which is 10 E Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351

The date of the first publication of this notice is: January 22, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Paul E. Arnold, Esq.

FBN: 0060799

411 E College Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Paul@PaulArnoldLaw.com

Personal Representative:

Natalie Hodge

333 Blooming Trail

Kyle, TX 78640

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NUMBER: 2025-CP-000547

IN RE: ESTATE OF

RONALD C. BENFIELD,

Deceased.

_____________________________________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Ronald C. Benfield, deceased, File Number 2025-CP-000547, by the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 10 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351; that the decedent’s date of death was January 9, 2025; that the total value of the estate is $6,954.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name Address Rhonda L. Benfield Keel 3135 McCord Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 Michael Christopher Benfield 1924 Gloria Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Shannon Benfield Birnstiel 921 Winton Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507 James Ray Benfield 1007 Vernon Street, Pensacola, FL 32504

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is January 15, 2026.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: PAULA M. SPARKMAN, AttorneyFlorida Bar Number: 135925MESSER CAPARELLO, PA2618 Centennial PlaceTallahassee, FL 32308 Telephone: (850) 222-0720Fax: (850) 558-0647E-Mail: psparkman@lawfla.comSecondary E-Mail: akendall@lawfla.com Personal Giving Notice:Rhonda Lashelle Benfield Keel3135 McCord Blvd.Tallahassee, FL 323032t: 1/15, 1/22

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR, GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA.

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.: 25000337 CPA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:

CHRISTOPHER AKEEM THOMAS,

Deceased.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the intestate Estate of CHRISTOPHER AKEEM THOMAS, Deceased, Case No.:25000337 CPA, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County , Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is the Honorable Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court, 10 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the attorney are set forth below.

ALL CREDITORS OF THE DECEDENT and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claim with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

ALL OTHER CREDITORS OF THE DECEDENT, and persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is Day/Month 2026.

Personal Representative:

AUBRIYANNA MCIRVIN, 2315 SAN PEDRO AVENUE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304.

Attorney for the Personal Representative:

HUBERT R. BROWN, ESQ., For the Firm, BROWN & LAING, P.A., Florida Bar: 0994110, 1102 East Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, 850.224.2800, hubert@brownandlaing.com .

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000761

DIVISION:

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SASCO MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-WF3,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ARCHIE W. ALBRITTON, et al,

Defendant(s).

__________________________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated November 12, 2025, and entered in Case No. 2012-CA-000761 of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Gadsden County, Florida in which US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WF3, is the Plaintiff and Archie W. Albritton, Shirley J. Albritton, Greenberg Traurig, P.A, Household Finance Corporation III, Tallavana Homeowners' Association, Inc., Tenant # 1 n/k/a Joel Albrition, are defendants, the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on at the south side of the Gadsden County Courthouse, 10 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351, Gadsden County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 29 day of January, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 7, BLOCK “DD”, TALLAVANA, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH; RANGE 2 WEST, GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA, (PROVEN), AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SECTION LINE 52.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 618.16 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 74 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST 333.55 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 56 SECONDS EAST 911.08 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 50.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 353.12 FEET,THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 527.53 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 90.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 427.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 180.69 FEET, THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 316.24 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF A 60.0 FOOT ROADWAY. THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY 180.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 332.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 1.34 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

LOT 8, BLOCK 'DD', TALLAVANA, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS;

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH; RANGE 2 WEST, GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA (PROVEN), AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 31 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SECTION LINE 52.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 618.16 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 74 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST 333.55 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST 911.08 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 50.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 353.12 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 527.53 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A POWER TRANSMISSION LINE FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 90.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 427.05 FEET, THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 332.02 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF A 60.0 FOOT ROADWAY, THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY 139.97 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID POWER TRANSMISSION LINE,THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 376.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 2.22 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

A/K/A 361 TALLAVANA TRL HAVANA FL 32333-5674

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.

Dated in Gadsden County, Florida this 23 day of December, 2025.

(Seal)

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

By: Charlotte Willeby

Deputy Clerk

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

IN- 009586F01

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Gadsden County Clerk of Courts at the Gadsden County Courthouse 10 E. Jefferson St. Quincy, Fl. 32351, telephone numbers (850) 875-8601 for voice or (850) 875-8612 for fax, within two working days of your receipt of this document. To file response please contact Gadsden County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 1649, Quincy, FL 32353.

The above is to be published in the Gadsden County Times

15 S. Madison Street, Quincy, FL 32351

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 19000365CAA

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL

CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF

CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2018-RP2,

Plaintiff,

v.

WILLIAM WESTER, et al,

Defendant(s).

________________________________________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment in Foreclosure entered on January 6, 2026 and entered in Case No. 19000365CAA in the Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial Circuit in and for Gadsden County, Florida, wherein WILLIAM WESTER, are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, NICHOLAS D. THOMAS, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the South Door, Gadsden County Courthouse, 10 E Jefferson St, Quincy, FL 32351 on March 26, 2026 at 11:00am, the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, AND RUN WEST 211 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THE CONCORD AND TALLAHASSEE ROAD, THENCE RUN SOUTH 05 DEGREES WEST 798 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE RUN WEST 418 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 59 5/7 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 418 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 05 DEGREES EAST 59 5/7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PART TO STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT PER O.R. BOOK 80, PAGE 112, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA.

and commonly known as: 1867 CONCORD ROAD, HAVANA, FL 32333 (the “Property”).

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 WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

IMPORTANT

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: ADA Coordinator Regina Shaw ShawR@leoncountyfl.gov 301 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.606.4400 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.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been served via e-mail upon all parties registered to receive notification via the service list for this action maintained by the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Governed or via U.S. Mail to those parties on the attached service list on this 7 th day of January 2026.

GHIDOTTI | BERGER LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff

10800 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 201

Miami, FL 33161

Telephone: (305) 501-2808

Facsimile: (954) 780-5578

By: /s/ Rebecca E. Smith

Jason Duggar, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 83813

Christophal Hellewell, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 114230

Anya E. Macias, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 0458600

Tara Rosenfeld, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 59454

Johanni Fernandez-Marmol, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 1055042

Jimmy Edwards, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 81855

Rebecca E. Smith, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 1069865

Spencer Gollahon, Esq.

FL Bar No.: 647799

fcpleadings@ghidottiberger.com

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

NASH COUNTY

In the General Court of Justice

Before the Clerk

25-SP001105-630

IN RE: Foreclosure of Deed of Trust executed by Connie Bushatz on January 30, 2007, and recorded on July 2, 2015 in Book 2782, Page 467, Nash County Registry.

MELINDA SIGALA, REBECCA MANCILLA, CHRISTOPHER SIGALA, ALEXANDER FORSYTH, JESSICA SIGALA, and TIM BUSHATZ,

Petitioners.

JUSTIN BUSHATZ, RICHARD BUSHATZ JR., PRECIOUS BUSHATZ, MARY LOUISE BUSHATZ, CHARLOTTE BUSHATZ, AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS,

Respondents.

Special Proceedings Case: 25-SP001105-630

To: Charlotte Bushatz

Take notice that a Petition to Determine Ownership of Surplus Funds has been filed in the above-referenced Special Proceedings action, which may affect your property, and other, rights.

You are required to appear before the Court at the Nash County Courthouse, located at 234 W Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856, to plead your case on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10am, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 30th day of December, 2025.

S. Hunt Harris

Counsel for Petitioners

2236 Lynnwood Drive

Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 540-4552

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

N AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

Case #: 24000133CCA

Truist Bank, formerly known as Branch

Banking and Trust Company

Plaintiff,

-vs.-

Kathleen M. Plyler a/k/a Kathy Plyler, Zoe A.

Lemon a/k/a Zoe A. Leom; Carl H. Plyler,

Unknown Spouse of Zoe A. Lemon a/k/a Zoe

A. Leom; Brenda West a/k/a Brenda Cantrell

West; Renelle Randell a/k/a Martha Renelle

Randell; Roger Cantrell a/k/a Roger Allen

Cantrell; Michelle Fitzgerald a/k/a Evelyn

Michelle Fitzgerald; Unknown Parties in

Possession #1, if living, and all Unknown

Parties claiming by, through, under and against

the above named Defendant(s); Unknown

Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all

Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under

and against the above named Defendant(s)

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 24000133CCA of the Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial Circuit in and for Gadsden County, Florida, wherein Truist Bank, formerly known as Branch Banking and Trust Company, Plaintiff and Kathleen M. Plyler a/k/a Kathy Plyler are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Nicholas Thomas, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 10 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, QUINCY, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on January 8, 2026, the following described

property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

LOT 25 AND 26 OF OCHLOCKONEE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE(S) 200, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA.

TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MANUFACTURED HOME, YEAR: 1984, MAKE: SPRINGER, VIN#: GAFL2AD49342231 AND VIN#: GAFL2BD49342231.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator; 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301; (850) 606-4401 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification of the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(Seal)

Nicholas Thomas

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Gadsden County, Florida

M. Moore

Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:

LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP

750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 130

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

(561) 998-6700

(561) 998-6707

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM , the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO: 577 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2020

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: PER OR 793 P 191 PRCL 3 NEW FOR 2014 COMMENCE MARKING THE NWC OF SECT 14 AND NEC OF SECT 5 3N-4W AND RUN THENCE N 89*12'27" E ALONG NORTH BOUNDARY OF SECR 14 169.75 FT THENCE LEAVING NORTH BOUNDARY RUN S 00*03'14" W 673.97 FT TO POB. FROM POB CONTINUE S 00*03'14" W 751.85 FT TO A PT ON THE NORTHERLY ROW BOUNDARY OF CTY RD 272 SAID PT LYING ON A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHERLY WITH A RADIUS OF 3784.83 FT, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02*31'23" FOR AN ARC LENGTH OF 166.67 FT (CHORD OF ARC BEING N 85*05'41" W 166.65 FT); THENCE LEAVING ROW BOUNDARY RUN N 00*08'20" E 756.10 FT TO A PT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SECT 15-3N-4W; THENCE N 88*41'11" E 166.02 FT TO POB CONTAING 2.9 AC MORE OR LESS.;

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-14-3N-4W-0000-00230-0200

NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: HEIRS OF DAVID BROWN

Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4TH Day of FEBRUARY 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 25TH Day of SEPTEMBER 2025.

NICHOLAS THOMAS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

BY: ________________________________________

Ann Marie Johns, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM , the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO: 956 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2021

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 453 P 838. OR 87, P. 303- THE W1/2 OF THE FOLLOWING: COMM. AT NEC OF SW1/4., RUN W. 1320 FT., N. 701 FT. TO BEGIN, RUN W. 622 FT. S 350 FT. E 622 FT. N 350 FT. TO THE POB IN SECTION 4-2N-3W.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-04-2N-3W-0000-00234-0200

NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: JAMES OLAN ALLEN JR C/O WILLIAM B ALLEN

Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4TH Day of FEBRUARY 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 25TH Day of SEPTEMBER 2025.

NICHOLAS THOMAS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

BY: ________________________________________

Ann Marie Johns, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, IDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC , the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO: 1945 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2023

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 40 BLK A HILLSIDE FARMS OR 764 P 543 OR 503 P 1950 OR 349 P 493

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-0L-0R-0S-1400-0000A-0400

NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: HEATHER COMBS FULTZ

Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4TH Day of FEBRUARY 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 14TH Day of NOVEMBER 2025.

NICHOLAS THOMAS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

BY: ________________________________________

Ann Marie Johns, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM , the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO: 1903 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2020

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 646 P 1890. COMM AT THE NEC OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 AND RUN W 115 FT THEN S 00 DEG 06' E 127 FT TO BEGIN; THENCE S 00 DEG 06' E 30 FT., W 202.01 FT., S 00 DEG 06' E 163.65 FT., W 193.65 FT, N 00 DEG 06' W 193.65 FT., E 395.66 FT TO THE P.O.B. OR 323 P 1844 IN SECTION 23-2N-4W.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-23-2N-4W-0000-00421-1000

NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: DONZELLAR WOODWARD HARLEY

Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4TH Day of FEBRUARY 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 14TH Day of NOVEMBER 2025.

NICHOLAS THOMAS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

BY: ________________________________________

Ann Marie Johns, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM , the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO: 586 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2020

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 779 P 1131 OR 740 P 886 SPLIT FROM 14-3-4-230-05-X FOR 2011 DESC'D AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2 A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 14-3N-4W, SAME BEING A PORTION OF LANDS AS DESC'D IN OR 384 P 1339, GADSDEN CO. COMM AT THE NWC OF SECTION 14, SOUTH 88*18'36" W ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF OF SECT 15 AND SAID OR 384 P 1339 A DIST OF 165.43 FT TO THE NWC OF SAID LANDS , THENCE RUN SOUTH00*02'58" W ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF OR 384 P 1339 A DISTANCE OF 674.05 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 88*42'35" E 170.95 FT; SOUTH 00*07'10" W 255.10 FT; SOUTH 88*42'35" E 170.65 FT; NORTH 00*02'58" E 255.09 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (CONTAINING 1 AC) LOT 4 A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 14-3N-4W, SAME BEING A PORTION OF LANDS ASDESC'D IN OR 384 P 1339, GADSDEN CO. COMM AT THE NWC OF SECTION 14, SOUTH 88*18'36" W ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF OF SECT 15 AND SAID OR 384 P 1339 A DIST OF 165.43 FT TO THE NWC OF SAID LANDS , THENCE RUN SOUTH 00*02'58" W ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF OR 384 P 1339 A DISTANCE OF 929.14 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 88*42'35" E 170.95 FT;

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-15-3N-4W-0000-00114-0400

NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: HEIRS OF DAVID BROWN

Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4TH Day of FEBRUARY 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 14TH Day of NOVEMBER 2025.

NICHOLAS THOMAS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

BY: ________________________________________

Ann Marie Johns, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM , the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO: 565 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2023

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK F, SAINT JOHN'S SUBDV. OR 175 P 307

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-23-3N-4W-0410-0000F-0090

NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: IDA L CARR (ET AL)

Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4TH Day of FEBRUARY 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 14TH Day of NOVEMBER 2025.

NICHOLAS THOMAS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Gadsden County, Florida

BY: ________________________________________

Ann Marie Johns, Deputy Clerk

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