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10/08/2026
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Notice is hereby given that SRM CAPITAL GROUP, LLC intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said personal property under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) The owner will sell at public auction for cash through competitive bidding on 11/02/2026 at 9:00 AM at 4516 E HWY 20 #183, NICEVILLE, FL 32578 850-279-6606 (Okaloosa County). Name on Contract: THOMAS BAILEY, THOMAS ANDREW BAILEY, Owner: JASON BOYD TOLER 1980 CAB HIN# CABC0653M80H; Name on Contract: MARY MASON, MARY N MASON Owner: MARY NICHOLE MASON, JASON ANDREW MCKENDRY 1976 ALZ HIN#ALZ22956B010; Name on Contract: NICHOLAS SEELIIGER Owner: NICHOLAS SEELIIGER 1978 PACIFIC HIN# LA2681721878
CR4560
10/08/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Mystic Moon Bakery, at 409 Pristine Water Ln, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Mary Ester, Florida, 32569, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Mary Ester, Florida, this 8th day of October 2026. Chenae Anderson, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4552
10/08/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of JDAM Media, at 145 Parkwood Drive, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Niceville, Florida, 32578, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Niceville, Florida, this 8th day of October 2026. Damien Riley, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4551
10/08/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Ma Designs Studio, at 5753 Hwy 85 N PMB 6007, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Crestview, Florida, 32536, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Crestview, Florida, this 8th day of October 2026. Merav Kaikov, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4550
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. : 2025-CA-003736-F
NEXUS NOVA LLC, Plaintiff, v. JAMES WILLIMAS HUMPERT, 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 June 25, 2026 and entered in Case No. 2025-CA-003736-F in the Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein STEPHANIE LYNN HUMPERT AND JAMES WILLIMAS HUMPERT, are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, BRAD E. PERRY, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at https://www.bid4assets.com/OkaloosaFL on December 8, 2026 at 11:00am (Central Time), the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: COMMENCING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 22 WEST, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 833.23 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE ANGLE LEFT 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES AND SOUTHERLY, A DISTANCE OF 345 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BULLOCK BOULEVARD AND TWENTY-SIXTH STREET, THENCE ANGLE RIGHT 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES AND WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 320.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE WESTERLY ALONG SAME LINE, A DISTANCE OF 798.00 FEET; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES AND SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 102.56 FEET; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 90 DEGREES 28 MINUTES AND EASTERLY, A DISTANCE 79.00 FEET; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES AND NORTHERLY, A DISTANCE OF 102.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. and commonly known as: 1005 26TH ST, NICEVILLE, FL 32578 (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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Okaloosa County 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725 ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov 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. 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
Paris Roach, Esq. FL Bar No. : 1028751
fcpleadings@ghidottiberger.com
CR4549
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
Case No. 2026-CA-001822-C
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff, vs. Zoe Alexandra Wagner; The Heritage Plantation Homeowners' Association, Inc. ; Unknown Spouse of Zoe Alexandra Wagner
Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: Unknown Spouse of Zoe Alexandra Wagner
Last Known Address: Unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Okaloosa County, Florida: LOT 31, BLOCK B, HERITAGE PLANTATION PHASE II, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGES 2 THROUGH 8, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Julie York, Esquire, Brock & Scott, PLLC. , the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135, Tampa, FL 33634, within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication on or before 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED on10/1/2026. Brad E. Embry
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Courtney Eslinger
As Deputy Clerk
CR4548
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2025 CA 000141 C
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ARMANDO ARCE; JENNIFER L. ARCE A/K/A JENNIFER LYNN ARCE, Defendant(s)
RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order rescheduling Foreclosure Sale filed September 16, 2026 and entered in Case No. 2025 CA 000141 C, of the Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial Circuit in and for OKALOOSA County, Florida, wherein LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC is Plaintiff and ARMANDO ARCE; JENNIFER L. ARCE A/K/A JENNIFER LYNN ARCE; are defendants. BRAD E. EMBRY, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash BY ELECTRONIC SALE AT: WWW.bid4assets.com/OkaloosaFL, at 11:00 A. M. , CST, on 2nd day of November, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK A OF SOUTHVIEW ESTATES – PHASE IV, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE(S) 86, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Dated this 2nd day of October 2026. Marc Granger, Esq. Fla. Bar No. : 146870
Kahane & Associates, P. A. 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220
Sunrise, Florida 33323
Telephone: (954) 382-3486
Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380
Designated service email: notice@kahaneandassociates.com
The Newspaper is requested pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Directive OCAD 2010-7 to deliver the proof of publication to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County. This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No 2023-02. In
accordance with 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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison
Okaloosa County
1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725
ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov
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. CR4547
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-000679-F
INRE: ESTATE OF
PAMELA SUE MOORMAN
deceased. NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Scott Thompson, whose last known residence address is 311 Parkwood Place, Niceville, FL. 32578 9778 and whose whereabouts are unknown, and to all parties claiming interests by, through, under or against Scott Thompson. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a probate proceeding has been filed in the above-styled court. The
personal representative has been unable to serve you with the Notice of Administration in the
manner required for formal notice under Florida Probate Rule 5.040(a)(3). A diligent search and inquiry has been conducted, and your residence remains unknown. YOU ARE REQUIRED to file written defenses with the clerk of the court and to serve a copy not
later than the date fixed in this notice, which date shall be not less than 28 nor more than 60 days
after the first publication of this notice, on the plaintiff or his or her attorney whose name and
address appear in, or are annexed to, this notice. This Notice of Action is issued pursuant to Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. DONE and ORDERED in Okaloosa County, Florida. signed by CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE JOHN T BROWN 09/30/2026
CR4546
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. : 2025-CA-002537-F
U. S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, v. MARVIN DENISON, 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 September 24, 2026 and entered in Case No. 2025-CA-002537-F in the Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein MARVIN DENISON, et. al. , are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, JD PEACOCK II, CPM, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at https://www.bid4assets.com/OkaloosaFL on November 30, 2026 at 11:00am, the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: THE CONDOMINIUM PARCEL KNOWN AS APARTMENT #231, OF GULF TERRACE CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OR BOOK 694, PAGES 657 THROUGH 710, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCORDING TO SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN OR BOOK 741, PAGES 883 THROUGH 889, INCLUSIVE, AND RE-RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 742, PAGES 916 THROUGH 922, INCLUSIVE, AND MODIFIED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 811, PAGE 739, AND ANY FURTHER AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND PURSUANT TO SURVEY PLOT PLANS AND GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM BOOK 1, PAGES 6 AND 7, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED SHARE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, ALL OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
and commonly known as: 4000 GULF TERRACE, UNIT 231, DESTIN, FL 32541 (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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Okaloosa County 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725 ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov 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. GHIDOTTI | BERGER LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
10800 Biscayne Blvd. , Suite 201
Miami, FL 33161
Telephone: (305) 501-2808
Facsimile: (954) 780-5578
By: /s/_ Johanni Fernandez-Marmol, Esq. _
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
Paris Roach, Esq. FL Bar No. : 1028751
fcpleadings@ghidottiberger.com
CR4545
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No: 2026-CP-001338-F
Division: PROBATE
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOYCE GNANN KISER
Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Joyce Gnann Kiser, deceased, whose date of death was June 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives' 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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
Oct 8th 2026. Attorney for Personal Representatives: /s/Kenneth R. Fountain
KENNETH R. FOUNTAIN, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 48569
FOUNTAIN & BRIDGFORD, PLLC
2045 Fountain Professional Ct. , Suite A
Navarre, Florida 32566
Telephone: (850) 939-3535
Fax: (850) 939-3539
E-Mail: Fountain@FountainLaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: Cristy@FountainLaw.com
Personal Representatives: Lee Ann Jarousse
3748 N. Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613
James Edward DeFord
12103 Ebb Pointe Circle
Manakin Sabot, Virginia 23103
CR4544
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 2026-CP-1340
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RONALD ARTHUR JACOB
Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Ronald Arthur Jacob, deceased, whose date of death was May 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 October 8, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Tracy O. Strom
Florida Bar Number 0907420
204 NE Buck Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-5451
efile@tracystrom.com
Personal Representative: Holly J. Zook
6522 Fontana Point
San Antonio, TX, 78240
CR4543
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 2026-CP-1336
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JEANNE E. OATES, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Jeanne E. Oates, deceased, whose date of death was March 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 October 8, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Tracy O. Strom
Florida Bar Number 0907420
204 NE Buck Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-5451
efile@tracystrom.com
Personal Representative: Elaine Roberts
13028 Leverington Street, Tampa, Florida 33624
CR4542
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2026-CA-001157-F
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN MARTINO; U. S. BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS
INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS
TRUSTEE OF GS MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES TRUST 2024-HEl, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; SOVEREIGN
ISLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ; KAPITUS SERVICING, INC. , Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant(s): BRIAN MARTINO
(LAST KNOWN ADDRESS)
4589 WOOD WIND DRIVE
DESTIN, FLORIDA 32541
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described
property: OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 4589 WOOD WIND DRIVE, DESTIN, FLORIDA 32541 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on
Kahane & Associates, P. A. , Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1619 NW 13 6th A venue, Suite D- 220, Sunrise, Florida 33323 on or before 30 days from date of publication a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the CRESTVIEW NEWS BULLETIN and file the original with the Clerk of 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. This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No 2023-02. In accordance with 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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison
Okaloosa County
1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725
ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts I.gov
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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 24th day of September, 2026
BRADE. EMBRY
As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Candace Jones
As Deputy Clerk
CR4541
10/08/2026
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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_295187-001) to SH Sand, Inc. , to authorize an existing sand mine in Okaloosa County, with a project name of "SH Sand Mining". The project involves a sand mine including mining operations into an approximately 39.93-acre permit area. The estimated life of the mine including reclamation will be thirty (30) years. There are no proposed wetland or other surface water impacts. Upon completion of mining, approximately 17 acres of Pine Flatwoods (FLUCCS 411) and approximately 12.72 acres of lakes (FLUCCS 523) shall be reclaimed. Additionally, there is an approximately 10.21-acre Yard Trash Disposal facility, separately permitted, within the permit boundary of the mine. Totaling approximately 39.93 acre, the total permit boundary. The project is in the Yellow River basin, Class III waters, Okaloosa County, Section: 01, Township: 2 North, Range: 23 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= ]& { County= EOOKALOOSA}&{District= EO NWD}&{Facility-Site+ID= EO MMR295187}&{Application+Number= EO 0295187001} 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. CR4540
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 2026-CP-1280-F IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES LEE DORMAN, JR. , NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James Lee Dorman, Jr. , deceased, whose date of death was January 24, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 October 1st, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Amelia J. Strom 204 NE Buck Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548 (850) 243-5408 Florida Bar No. 1026186 efile@ameliastromlaw.com Personal Representative: Karley Dorman 1324 Verbena Place Niceville, FL 32578 CR4539
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2026-CP-001303 IN RE: ESTATE OF NOAH SELMA PEACOCK Deceased. CPNOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Noah Selma Peacock, deceased, whose date of death was June 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Okaloosa County Clerk of Circuit Court, 101 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536. 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. 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. Date of first publication October 1st 2026 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ William L. Ketchersid WILLIAM L. KETCHERSID Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 0024640 KETCHERSID LAW, PLLC 4014 Commons Drive West, Suite 100 Destin, FL 32541 Telephone: (850) 424-3618 Fax: (850) 546-6122 EM1: billk@ketchersidtitle.com EM2: dianac@ketchersidtitle.com Personal Representative: /s/ Linda Peacock Braden 4014 Commons Drive West, Suite 100 Destin, FL 32541 CR4534
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26-CP-001326
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOHN EDWARD SULLIVAN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of John Edward Sullivan, deceased, whose date of death
was July 11, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida
32547. 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. The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedent's death by the Decedent or the Decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described
in Ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under S. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the Clerk. 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 October 1st 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ashly Mae Guernaccini, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 1022329
At Cause Law Office, PLLC
314 S. Missouri Avenue, Suite 201
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 477-2255
Fax: (727) 234-8024
E-Mail: ashly@atcauselaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: shelby@atcauselaw.com
Personal Representative: Rosemarie Sullivan
6260 Old Bethel Road, Unit 9109
Crestview, Florida 32536
CR4533
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. : 2026 CP 1263-C. IN RE: ESTATE OF
BOBBIE JOYCE DOTSON, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BOBBIE JOYCE DOTSON, deceased, whose date of death was February 28, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview, Florida 32536. The name and address 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 October 1st 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt
LAUREN A. MERRITT
Lauren A. Merritt, P. A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893
105 S. De Villiers Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 741-2999
Fax: (850) 466-0956
E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com
Personal Representative: /s/ Robert David Ruffin
ROBERT DAVID RUFFIN
P. O. Box 460
Irvington, AL 36544
CR4532
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 46-2026-CA-001254
REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE, Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN T. O’HARE, et al. , Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION
To the Defendants, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, OR OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DEANNE O’HARE, CHARLYNN M. O’HARE, BRIAN O’HARE, KIMBERLY O’HARE, and all others whom it may concern: (a) UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, OR OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DEANNE O’HARE
Last Known Address: 987 Southern Oaks Court, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(b) CHARLYNN M. O’HARE
Last Known Address: 12 Corte Lago, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(c) BRIAN O’HARE
Last Known Address: Unknown
(d) KIMBERLY O’HARE
Last Known Address: Unknown
You are hereby notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage lien on the following
property in Okaloosa County, Florida: Lot 27, Block A, Southern Oaks Plantation, according to the plat filed thereof in Plat Book 16, Page 29, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida
has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Michael C. Caborn, Esquire, Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P. A. , Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 329 Park Avenue North, Second Floor, Winter Park, FL 32789, within 30 days after the first publication of this Notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs’ attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on Sept. 23, 2026. BRAD E. EMBRY
Clerk of Court and Comptroller
By: /s/ Tara Waidner
As Deputy Clerk
CR4531
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. : 2025 CA 001391
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. JOHN DAVID JENNINGS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL; SPECTRUM CREDIT UNION; Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sale will be made pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment. Final Judgment was awarded on September 18, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2025 CA 001391, of the Circuit Court of the FIRST Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC is the Plaintiff, and JOHN DAVID JENNINGS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL; SPECTRUM CREDIT UNION; are Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, Brad E. Embry will sell to the highest bidder for cash at www.bid4assets.com on November 2, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM CST the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: PARCEL 'C': BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK G, IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 'G' MARNAN SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 13, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 26 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 135.31 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY LINE, PROCEED SOUTH 57 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 70.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 143.33 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LEWIS TURNER BOULEVARD (200 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY, A DISTANCE OF 70.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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 this 22nd day of September, 2026. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP
Attorney for Plaintiff
401 W. Linton Blvd. , Suite 202-B
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Telephone: 561-392-6391
Facsimile: 561-392-6965
By: /s/ Zachary Ullman
Zachary Ullman, Esq. FBN: 106751
Primary E-Mail: ServiceMail@aldridgepite.com
IMPORTANT
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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Okaloosa County, 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547, Phone (850) 609-4700, Fax (850) 651-7725, ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov, 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. CR4530
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. : 2026-CA-000195
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. DALE E. WESSELL A/K/A DALE WESSELL; DEBORAH G. WESSELL; Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sale will be made pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment. Final Judgment was awarded on September 18, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2026-CA-000195, of the Circuit Court of the FIRST Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein, PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC is the Plaintiff, and DALE E. WESSELL A/K/A DALE WESSELL and DEBORAH G. WESSELL are Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, Brad E. Embry will sell to the highest bidder for cash at www.bid4assets.com on November 2, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM CST the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 6, AZALEA GARDENS FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 48, PUBLIC RECORDS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Dated this 21st day of September, 2026. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP
Attorney for Plaintiff
401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Telephone: 561-392-6391
Facsimile: 561-392-6965
By: /s/ Mola Bosland
Mola Bosland, Esq. FBN: 30330
Primary E-Mail: ServiceMail@aldridgepite.com
IMPORTANT
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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Okaloosa County, 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547, Phone (850) 609-4700, Fax (850) 651-7725, ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov, 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. CR4529
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-001314-C
Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Ida Faye Powell, deceased, whose date of death was July 25, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 East James Lee Blvd. , Crestview, FL 32536. 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 October 1st, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Judy Karniewicz
Florida Bar Number: 694185
THE KARNIEWICZ LAW GROUP
1211 W Fletcher Ave
Tampa, Florida 33612
Telephone: (813) 962-0747
Fax: (813) 962-0741
E-Mail: judy@tklg.net
Secondary E-Mail: liza@tklg.net
Personal Representative: Anderson David Powell
5230 Cavalier Drive
Crestview, Florida 32539
CR4528
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2025 CP 0434 F
DIVISION: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PATRICIA ANN KOLAKOWSKI
Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN KOLAKOSKI, deceased, file number 2025 CP 434 F, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd. , Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. Creditors must file claims against the estate with the court during the time periods set forth in Florida Statute Section 733.702, or be forever barred. The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedent’s death by the decedent or the Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216 - 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. Personal Representative: Mark Welton, c/o Welton Law Firm, 1020 S. Ferdon Blvd. , Crestview, FL 32536. Attorney for Personal Representative: Amy Gaither, 1020 S. Ferdon Blvd. , Crestview, FL 32536. The date of first publication of this notice is October 1st 2026
/s/ Amy Welton Gaither
AMY WELTON GAITHER (FLB # 1049249)
Attorney for Personal Representative
Welton Law Firm, PLLC
1020 S. Ferdon Blvd. , Crestview, FL 32536
Office: (850) 682-2120
E-Mail: amy@weltonlawfirm.com
milton@weltonlawfirm.com
mahala@weltonlawfirm.com
Mark Welton
Personal Representative of the Estate
CR4527
10/08/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. : 2026 CP 1261 F
DIVISION: BROWN
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARY ANNE PIENTKA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARY ANNE PIENTKA (“Decedent”), whose date of death was May 25, 2026, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-8533, is pending in the Circuit Court for the First Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and her attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (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 of persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate must file their claims WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTE §733.702 (FLORIDA PROBATE CODE) SHALL 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 SHALL BE BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is October 1st, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representatives: JENNIFER H. COPUS, Esq. Florida Bar No: 0470988
Copus & Copus, P. A. 25 Walter Martin Rd. , NE, Ste. 200
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Personal Representative: CHERYL A. PIENTKA
361 Clinton Avenue, Apt. 12 G
Brooklyn, New York 11238
CR4526
10/08/2026
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Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice ClearHome Self Storage – Betta located at 2614 Highway 98 West, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, ClearHome Self Storage – Florosa located at 2371 W Highway 98, Ste. A, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, ClearHome Self Storage – Freedom located at 1500 Freedom Self Storage Rd. , #7, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32547 and ClearHome Self Storage – Marsh located at 2193 US 98, Mary Esther, FL, 32569 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/21/2026 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. ClearHome Self Storage - Betta: Christine Sewell; Mark Osieczanek; Stephanie Heinemann / Stephanie R Heinemann. ClearHome Self Storage - Florosa: Robert Hall. ClearHome Self Storage – Freedom: Elisabeth Frye; Rebecca Calder; Neil Atherton; Takara Jones; Lindsay Fullerton; Dale Gould. ClearHome Self Storage – Marsh: Umoja Spaulding. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. CR4525
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