NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Notice is hereby given that BLUE LOCKER HOLDINGS, LLC 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: Tax Deed Case Number 2026-012 Description of Property LAKEWOOD EST LOTS 45 46 47 BLK F Parcel ID# 092N251460000F0450 Name in Which Assessed WHITE MARTIN DAVID Name on last tax roll, if different All of said property being in the County of Okaloosa, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder online at https://www.bid4assets.com.on 06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. Brad E Embry, County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Okaloosa County, Florida By: Josh Allen Deputy Clerk CR4173

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Saxton Sleep Service, at 124 Jamestown Ave. , in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, this 30th day of April 2026. James Saxton, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4179

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025-CA-003072-C ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GRADY NICHOLS, et al. , Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST ESTATE OF ELBERT NICHOLS, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST ESTATE OF MAXINE NICHOLS COCHRAN A/K/A MAXINE NICHOLS COCHARN, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN BOBBY CARROLL 573 S WILSON STREET, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows) to-wit: LOT 7, BLOCK 2, NORMANDY TERRACE ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 155, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Morgan B. Lea, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street) Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before _______or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 9th day of April, 2026 BRAD E. EMBRY CLERK OF COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY As Clerk of The Court By: /s/ Lisa Williams Deputy Clerk CR4178

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Hammer Cutlery, at 4955 Gilmore Rd, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Holt, Florida, 32564-9441, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Holt, Florida, this 30th day of April 2026. David L Hammer, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4177

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. : 2025 CA 001111 C FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, vs. DANNY SCHLINK; ET AL. , DEFENDANTS. RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (Please publish in Crestview News Bulletin) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Order on Plaintiff’s Motion to Cancel and Reschedule the April 30, 2026 Foreclosure Sale dated the 24th day of April, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 CA 001111 C, of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and DANNY SCHLINK, SPOUSE OF DANNY SCHLINK, TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND THE GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF CRESTVIEW FLORIDA, INC. are defendants. Brad E. Embry as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.bid4assets.com at 11:00 A. M. on the 15th day of June 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 24, THE GROVE, according to the plat as recorded in Plat Book 30, Pages 64 and 65, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida. Property address: 6204 Kayden Court, Crestview, FL 32539 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. 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. Dated this 24th day of April 2026. By: /s/ LIANA R. HALL Liana R. Hall Bar No. 73813 Submitted by: TROMBERG, MILLER, MORRIS & PARTNERS, PLLC ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 600 WEST HILLSBORO BLVD. , STE. 600 DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33441 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 ESERVICE@TMPPLLC.COM CR4176

American Self Storage, 1501 E. James Lee Blvd. , Crestview FL 32539, pursuant to the provisions of the Florida statutes 83.001 through 83.809, hereby gives notice of sale under said act, shall be conducted in a commercially reasonable manner as the terms used in section 679.504(3) will advertise to sell said unit (s) at www.storageauctions.com on Monday 18th of May 2026 @10:00 AM. C265 Hazel Smith Coffee table, Sectional A217 Arden Winkle Couches, Home décor, Kids kitchen set, dresser, nightstands, furniture, weight bench, toy cars, Gas grill, kid’s toys. CR4175

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST WDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY GENERAL WRISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025-CA-003770-F PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. RHONDA HUTCHINSON ULM A/K/A RHONDA ULM, et al. , Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION To the following Defendant(s): ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST MILES ANDREW ULM A/K/A MILES ULM, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS (RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 19, OAK PARK TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE 79, 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 McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Morgan B Lea, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 3280I on or before a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in 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 demand in the complaint WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 15th day of April, 2026 By /s/ Jackie Dunlap As Deputy Clerk CR4172

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTOR
I, John Felix Mendez Hurlburt, an egressed native Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican private civilian national originally domiciled at Territory of Puerto Rico. , now
ingressed within nation Florida [Union] country at Destin, Florida Okaloosa County still at all times foreign to, without, and excluded from domestic, Territorial, Military, and
District of Columbia jurisdictions, am Executor to the foreign
John Felix Mendez Hurlburt, Estate as witnessed by my ability
to obtain the Registrar's book entry copy Certificate of Live Birth (RB328487833US. 02) established March 25,1978 by testators and testatrix in holy wedlock Johnny Mendez & Barbara Ann Hurlburt
intended solely for beneficiary Mendez Hurlburt, John Felix and do hereby give notice of the same hereby and herein, and this Post Office mailing location thereof: Per: Executor John Felix Mendez Hurlburt, of my own right. John Felix Mendez Hurlburt, Estate. Executor Office. nation Florida-country [Union]. General Post-Office. 175 Main Street. [Unit 492]
Destin, Florida. United States Minor, Outlying Islands. The United States of America. Near. [32541-9998]
CR4171

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE File No. 2026 CP 460 F IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBIN KAY HAMBLIN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robin Kay Hamblin, deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd. , Fort Walton Beach, FL 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 April 30th, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell Florida Bar Number: 529362 Waddell Law Firm 4317 Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law Personal Representative: Tara Mosblech 221 Carmel Drive, Unit 32 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 CR4170

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2026 CP 000350 PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM THOMAS ROCKDASCHEL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM THOMAS ROCKDASCHEL, deceased, whose date of death was October 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, the address of which is 101 E. James Lee Blvd. , Crestview, Florida, 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 is required to be served must file their claims with the 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 April 30, 2026. /s/ APRIL DAWN ROCKDASCHEL APRIL DAWN ROCKDASCHEL 4900 Kensington Lane Crestview, Florida 32539 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE POWELL, POWELL & POWELL LAW FIRM, P. A. 422 North Main Street Post Office Box 277 Crestview, Florida 32536 (850) 682-2757 (850) 689-1588 (fax) gillpowell@powelllawfirm.com lyla@powelllawfirm.com Attorneys for Personal Representative BY: /s/ Gillis E. Powell, Jr. GILLIS E. POWELL, JR. Florida Bar Number: 183427 CR4168

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 – Freedom located at 1500 Freedom Self Storage Rd. , #7, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32547, & ClearHome Self Storage – Florosa located at 2371 W Highway 98, Ste. A, 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 5/20/2026 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. ClearHome Self Storage - Betta: Brandon Walls. ClearHome Self Storage - Florosa: Dennis Hill; Milra Morris; Wendy Ridgway. ClearHome Self Storage – Freedom: Jade Cherie; Lace Melvin; Peter Folta; Thomas Hackney; Leaniss Hall; Gregory Price; Kassandra Simpson; Wakeland Williams; Angela Weaver. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. CR4167

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2024 CA 002740 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; Plaintiff, v. THOMAS GORDON A/K/A THOMAS RAY GORDON, III, DESTINY GRANT, HELEN BACK, LUO ZHONG LIU, STATE OF FLORIDA, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ET.AL; Defendants NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order granting plaintiff’s motion to cancel and reschedule foreclosure sale dated March 25,2026, the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning on May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM via online at www.bid4assets.com, the following described property: A PORTION OF LOT 9, BLOCK 2, SECOND ADDITION TO GARNIER BEACH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 46, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9, RUN NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MERLE CIRCLE (SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING ON A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 120.00 FEET) AN ARC DISTANCE OF 60.64 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 110.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 115.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE AFORESAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY 110.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 114 Merle Cir, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 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 TEH CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. /s/ Andrew Arias, FBN: 89501 CR4166

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. : 2023 CA 000681 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. SEAN KIESTER A/K/A SEAN THOMAS KIESTER; CRESTVIEW SANDY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS 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 November 11, 2025 in Civil Case No. 2023 CA 000681, of the Circuit Court of the FIRST Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff, and SEAN KIESTER A/K/A SEAN THOMAS KIESTER; CRESTVIEW SANDY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS are Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, Brad E. Embry will sell to the highest bidder for cash at www.bid4assets.com on May 15, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM CST the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 10, BLOCK A, SANDY RIDGE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT PLAT BOOK 22, PAGES 102 THROUGH 105, AS AMENDED BY THE AMENDED PLAT OF SANDY RIDGE, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGES 1 THROUGH 3 IN SAID CLERKS OFFICE 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 20th day of April, 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/ Kyle King FBN: 990248 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. CR4165

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025-CA-003634-F NEWREZ LLC D/B/A MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs, ADAM M STRICKLAND, et al. , Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION To: ASHLEY N. STRICKLAND A/K/A ASHLEY STRICKLAND 108 HUDSON DRIVE NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage coveting the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 5, VESTA HEIGHTS ADDITION TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 86, 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 Morgan B. Lea, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before ______ or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 14th day of April, 2026 BRADE. EMBRY CLERK OF COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Lisa Williams Deputy Clerk CR4164

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 CA 003589 C FIRSTKEY MASTER FUNDING 2021-A COLLATERAL TRUST, U. S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS COLLATERAL TRUST TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. ALEX A. GARCIA A/K/A ALEJANDRO GARCIA, et al. , Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered February 13, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2023 CA 003589 C of the Circuit Court of the FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, wherein FIRSTKEY MASTER FUNDING 2021-A COLLATERAL TRUST, U. S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS COLLATERAL TRUST TRUSTEE is Plaintiff and Alex A. Garcia a/k/a Alejandro Garcia, et al. , are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, BRAD E. EMBRY, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at https://www.bid4assets.com/OkaloosaFL/calendar in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 14th day of May, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lots 57, 58, 59 and 60, Block 21, Morris Addition to Crestview, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 133, 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. By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No. : 146803 Counsel of Plaintiff 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. CR4162

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2026-CA-000106-C NEWREZ LLC D/B/A MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM R SHAFFER, JR, et al. , Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION To: WILLIAM R SHAFFER, JR 731 MAJESTIC DRIVE, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 4, BLOCK G, EAGLES LANDING TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE(S) 90-97, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Morgan B. Lea, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before ________or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 14th day of April, 2026 BRAD E. EMBRY CLERK OF COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY As Clerk of the Court /s/ Lisa Williams By: Deputy Clerk CR4163

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. : 2025-CA-003550-C GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025-1, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF R. V. BURCH (DECEASED), et al. , Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF R. V. BURCH (DECEASED) Last Known Address: 3675 East Plympton Rd. , Laurel Hill, FL 32567 CRYSTAL BURCH BRANK Last Known Address: 200 Barrell Cove Rd. #4, Asheville, NC 28804 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclosure a mortgage on the following property located in Okaloosa County, Florida: TRACT 7, FROM THE S. E. CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 19, T-5-N, R-22-W, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; GO N-89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES-W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 393.61 FT. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N-89 DEGREES, 26 MINUTES, W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 279.91 FT. , THEN N-0 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES-E A DISTANCE OF 778.11 FT. , THENCE S-89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES-E A DISTANCE OF 278.10 FT. , THENCE S-0 DEGREES, 28 MINUTES, 16 SECONDS-W, A DISTANCE OF 778.11 FT. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING including the buildings, appurtenances, and fixture located thereon. Property Address: 3675 East Plympton Rd. , Laurel Hill, FL 32567 (the “Property”). filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on HOWARD LAW, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220, Boca Raton, FL 33487 on or before _______, 2026 (no later than 30 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Action) 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 or petition filed herein. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Okaloosa, Florida on this 14th day of April, 2026. BRAD E. EMBRY OKALOOSA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Jackie Dunlap Deputy Clerk CR4160

IN THE 1 st JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. : 2026-CP-000437-F
IN RE: The Estate of
SHIRLEY EVELYN NORRIS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Formal Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the Estate of SHIRLEY EVELYN NORRIS, deceased, whose date of death was November 3, 2025, and whose social security number is ***-**-0914, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview, Florida 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH 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. A Personal Representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211. The date of first publication of this Notice is April 30, 2026. Attorney and Personal Representative Giving Notice: /s/ Steven E. Gurian. STEVEN E. GURIAN, ESQ. , Attorney for Personal Representative
EASY ESTATE PROBATE, PLLC
2601 South Bayshore Drive, 18 th Floor
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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Florida Bar No. 101511
/s/ Shona Parker
SHONA PARKER, As Personal Representative
CR4159

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. : 2025 CP 001525 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM DAVID TRIMM Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of William David Trimm, deceased, File Number 2025 CP 001525, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, the address of which is 101 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview, Florida 32536, (850) 689-5000. The names and addresses of the personal representative and that personal representative’s attorney is set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 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 against the estate of the decedent 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 4/23/2026. Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Ryan Mynard RYAN MYNARD RYAN M. MYNARD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P. A. POST OFFICE BOX 249 CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536 Telephone: (850) 683-3940 Facsimile: (850) 689-8630 Primary Email: eservice.ryanmynard@yahoo.com Secondary Email: jenna@crestviewlawfirm.com Florida Bar No. : 0150185 Personal Representative /s/ Jessica Ann Trimm Jessica Ann Trimm 785 Southeast Fallon Drive Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 CR4158

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. : 2025-CA-003553-C LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF, VS. ANETA R. RUDE A/K/A ANETA RUDE AND DON A. RUDE A/K/A DON RUDE, ET AL. , DEFENDANT(S). NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Spouse of Aneta R. Rude A/K/A Aneta Rude Last Known Address: 1017 E 43rd St, San Angelo, TX 76903 Current Residence: UNKNOWN TO: Spouse of Don A. Rude A/K/A Don Rude Last Known Address: 2303 W Michigan Ave Apt D3, Pensacola, FL 32526 Current Residence: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 1, BLOCK O, EAGLES LANDING TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE(S) 90-97, 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 MILLER, GEORGE & SUGGS, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 600, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, on or before, within or before a date at least thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the Crestview News Bulletin, 602 S Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 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 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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 13th day of April, 2026. BRAD E. EMBRY, As Clerk of Court By: /s/ Ashley Andrews As Deputy Clerk Publish: Crestview News Bulletin, 602 S Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 CR4157

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-000406-C
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BRENDA SPENCE MIKOTA
Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Brenda Spence Mikota, deceased, whose date of death was August 8, 2025, 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 04/23/2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ R. Kevin Sharbaugh
R. Kevin Sharbaugh, Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 86240
DOUGLAS LAW FIRM
117 N. 2nd Street
Palatka, FL 32177
Telephone: (386) 530-2955
Fax: (386) 385-5914
E-Mail: Kevin@dhclawyers.com
Secondary E-Mail: amandah@dhclawyers.com
Personal Representative: /s/ Michael Edward Mikota
Michael Edward Mikota
110 Twin Oak Drive
Crestview, Florida 32536
CR4156

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. : 2026 CP 000256 IN RE: ESTATE OF CASEY LEE GUNN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of Casey Lee Gunn, deceased, File Number 2026 CP 000256, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, the address of which is 101 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview, Florida 32536, (850) 689-5000. The names and addresses of the personal representative and that personal representative’s attorney is set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 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 against the estate of the decedent 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 4/23/2026. Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Ryan Mynard RYAN MYNARD RYAN M. MYNARD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P. A. POST OFFICE BOX 249 CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536 Telephone: (850) 683-3940 Facsimile: (850) 689-8630 Primary Email: eservice.ryanmynard@yahoo.com Secondary Email: jenna@crestviewlawfirm.com Florida Bar No. : 0150185 Personal Representative /s/ Connor Stewart Gunn Connor Stewart Gunn 6750 Cambrian Ridge Laurel Hill, FL 32567 CR4155

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING VESSEL WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION FOR STORAGE CHARGES PURSUANT TO F. S. S. 328.17 IN OKALOOSA COUNTY AT 9:00AM ON THE FOLLOWING DATE, AT THE LOCATION BELOW. 4516 E. HWY 20 #183, NICEVILLE, FL 32578 OWNER(S): BRIAN PAUL PIERCE TENANT: RHETT ARCENEAUX HIN: HUN71008M81D 1980 HUJ SALE DATE: 05/18/2026 SALE TO BE HELD AT SRM CAPITAL GROUP LLC 4516 E. HWY 20 #183, NICEVILLE, FL 32578 (OKALOOSA COUNTY) 850-279-6606. SRM CAPITAL GROUP LLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID/REJECT ANY BID. CR4153

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. : 2026-CP-000199-F DIVISION: 4 IN RE: ESTATE OF: ALLEN WESLEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of ALLEN WESLEY, (“Decedent”) deceased, whose date of death was August 30, 2025, and whose Social Security Number is XXX-XX-1734, 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 Petitioner and the Petitioner’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 SO FILED 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. A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR CURATOR 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 FLORIDA STATUTE 732.216-732.228, APPLIES, OR MAY APPLY UNLESS A WRITTEN DEMAND IS MADE BY A CREDITOR AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is April 23rd, 2026. LINDA ASKEW WESLEY, Petitioner Petitioner Address: 147 Wright Circle Niceville, FL 32578 LAW OFFICES OF AL NICOLETTI /s/ Alfred V. Nicoletti ALFRED V. NICOLETTI, ESQ. Florida Bar No. : 125446 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 50-647 Orlando, Florida 32819 CR4152