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03/26/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000277-F IN RE: ESTATE OF DORIS PACHA RILEY a/k/a DORIS ANN RILEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Doris Pacha Riley, deceased, whose date of death was October 24, 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 3/19/2026 Attorney for Personal Representative Nicholas J. Grimaudo Florida Bar No. 0071893 JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS, LLP 311 Park Place Blvd. , Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33759 Telephone: (727) 461-1818 E-mail address: nicholasg@jpfirm.com Secondary e-mail address: kimh@jpfirm.com Personal Representative: CIBC National Trust Company 525 Okeechobee Blvd. , Suite 1630 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 CR4074
03/26/2026
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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 190 DIVISION: BROWN IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA CAROL LARNCE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BARBARA CAROL LARNCE (“Decedent”), whose date of death was January 26, 2026 and whose social security number is xxx-xx-9083, 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 his 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 3/19, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representatives: STEVEN W. COPUS, Esq. Florida Bar No: 0663352 Copus & Copus, P. A. 25 Walter Martin Rd. , NE, Ste. 200 Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Personal Representative: CHERYL BARROW 37 Kelly Avenue Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 CR4073
03/26/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No: 2026-CP-000262 Division: IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL ANTHONY MASSARO Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of MICHAEL ANTHONY MASSARO, deceased, File Number 2026-CP-000262, by the Circuit Court for OKALOOSA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547; that the decedent's date of death was January 17, 2026; that the total value of the estate’s non-exempt assets is approximately $19,419.06 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME ANTHONY MICHAEL SHEFFEY ADDRESS 350 Brookwood Boulevard Mary Esther, Florida 32569 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is 3/19, 2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ John R. Dowd, Jr. John R. Dowd, Jr. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 083267 DOWD LAW FIRM, P. A. 415 Mountain Drive, Suite 5 Destin, Florida 32541 Telephone: (850) 650-2202 E-Mail: eservice@dowdlawfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: john@dowdlawfirm.com Person Giving Notice: /s/ Anthony Michael Sheffey ANTHONY MICHAEL SHEFFEY 350 Brookwood Boulevard Mary Esther, Florida 32569 Beneficiary CR4072
03/26/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No: 2026-CP-000248 Division: IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY LYNN POPE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of SHIRLEY LYNN POPE, deceased, File Number 2025-CP-000248, by the Circuit Court for OKALOOSA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547; that the decedent's date of death was October 10, 2025; that the total value of the estate is approximately $0.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME DENISE OWENS JONES, as Trustee of the SHIRLEY LYNN POPE REVOCABLE TRUST dated August 31, 2020 (and as amended and restated) ADDRESS 507 North Street Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is 3/19, 2026 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ John R. Dowd, Jr. John R. Dowd, Jr. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 083267 DOWD LAW FIRM, P. A. 415 Mountain Drive, Suite 5 Destin, Florida 32541 Telephone: (850) 650-2202 E-Mail: eservice@dowdlawfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: john@dowdlawfirm.com Person Giving Notice: /s/ Denise Owens Jones DENISE OWENS JONES, as Trustee of the SHIRLEY LYNN POPE REVOCABLE TRUST dated August 31, 2020 (and as amended and restated) 507 North Street Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 Beneficiary CR4071
03/26/2026
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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 261 DIVISION: BROWN IN RE: ESTATE OF SUZANNE E. SCHNACKE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SUZANNE E. SCHNACKE (“Decedent”), whose date of death was May 13, 2024 and whose social security number is xxx-xx-7793, 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 his 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 March 19th, 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: JOSHUA SCHNACKE 584 Ridgestone Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45255 CR4070
03/26/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. : 2023 CA 3421 C THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, a Municipality in the State of Florida, Plaintiff, v. STEPHEN Q. SHOWERS; COLIN B. SMITH; HEATHER D. TATRO; and All unknown natural persons if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons, who are heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, beneficiaries or other claimants claiming by, through, under or against THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA C. SMITH, DECEASED; and The several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, beneficiaries or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any trust, corporation, or other legal entity named above as a Defendant; and All claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming by, through, under or against any of the above named or described defendants or parties or otherwise claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property which the subject of this action. Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that, pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Lien Foreclosure dated January 21, 2026 and the Order on Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure dated March 3, 2026 (hereinafter the “Orders”), and entered in the above-styled action, wherein THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, a Municipality in the State of Florida is the Plaintiff, and STEPHEN Q. SHOWERS, COLIN B. SMITH, HEATHER D. TATRO, AND THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA C. SMITH, DECEASED are the Defendants, Brad E. Embry, as the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in the manner established as Okaloosa County’s foreclosure sale procedures through https://www.bid4assets.com/, at 11:00 a. m. , CST on April 23, 2026, the following described property: Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36 in Block 10, Morris Addition to Crestview, according to Plat Book No. 1, Page 133, as recorded in the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida. Said lots fronting on Shortwell Avenue and each lot being 25 front feet by 150 feet in depth, more or less. also known as 650 Shortwell Avenue, Crestview, FL 32539. 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, or within 60 days of the date of sale, whichever occurs earlier. Dated: March 4, 2026 /s/ Phillip A. Pugh PHILLIP A. PUGH, FL Bar No. 0505501 CARLIE J. PETROVICS, FL Bar No. 1067709 Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, FL 32502 Service email: ROBservice@lawpensacola.com (850) 432-9818 Telephone Attorneys for Plaintiff, The City of Crestview 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. CR4064
03/26/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. : 2025 CA 000013 JASON R. O'DANIELS, a Florida resident Plaintiff vs. CHURCH OF THE PURE IN HEART, c/o WILLIAM MILLER, WILLIAM ROBERTSON and/or WILLIE BALL, as Trustees; Defendant NOTICE OF ACTION Take notice that an action has been instituted in the Circuit Court in and for Okaloosa County, Florida (Case No. : 2025 CA 000013C) against the following parties: CHURCH OF THE PURE IN HEART, c/o WILLIAM MILLER, WILLIAM ROBERTSON and/or WILLIE BALL as well as all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; The action is one to quiet title to real property in the Plaintiffs name. The property is located at 3806 NEW EBENEZER RD, LAUREL HILL 32567 CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE /s/ David Oberliesen CR4063
03/26/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2026-DR-OOO005F SHERNAVETTE NOTOYA JOHNSON, Petitioner. And CARLOS A. JOHNSON, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: {name of Respondent} CARLOS A. JOHNSON {Respondent's last known address} 200 SANDESTIN LANE, #11021 MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for {identify the type of case} PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on {name of Petitioner} SHERNAVETTE N. JOHNSON, whose address is 1647 HUNT CLUB STREET, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL32547 on or before {date} 4/24/2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at {clerk's address} OKALOOSA COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX EXT. , 1940 LEWIS TURNER BLVD. , FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. {If applicable, insert the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located} Okaloosa Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit court's office notified of your current address. {You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and Information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: 2/27/26 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Briany Ventura Deputy Clerk CR4053
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Sage Counsel Realty, at 151 Mary Esther Blvd Suite 504A, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Mary Esther, Florida, 32569, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Mary Esther, Florida, this 19th day of March 2026. Sage Counsel Realty LLC, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4081
03/19/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. : 25 CP 1433A IN RE: ESTATE OF BRYAN EUGENE O’BRIEN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Bryan Eugene O’Brien, deceased, File No. 25 CP 1433A, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 601-B N. Pearl Street, 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 served within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first Publication of this notice is: 3/19/2026 George T. Brannon, Sr. Personal Representative 155 Emerald Ridge Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 Dennis L. Pratt Florida Bar No. 814954 770 Baldwin Avenue DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435 (850) 951-2244 CR4088
03/19/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 2026-CP-368 IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES C. ANDERSON, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of JAMES C. ANDERSON, deceased, whose date of death was February 25, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Okaloosa County Courthouse, Crestview, Florida. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WITH 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 the first publication of the Notice to Creditors: 3/19, 2026. JOHNNIE ANDERSON Personal Representative JASON R. MOULTON, P. A. 660 North Ferdon Boulevard Crestview, Florida 32536 (850) 689-3180 Florida Bar No. 0150126 Attorney for Personal Representative CR4087
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of PHO NGUYEN VIETNAMESE NOODLE, at 177 S John Sims Pkwy, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida, 32580, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Valparaiso, Florida, this 19th day of March 2026. Huong Le, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4085
03/19/2026
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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-000213-C Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of James Tyler Tuttle, Deceased; Angelica Dee Graham as Mother and Natural Guardian of M. P. G. , a minor; Silver Lake Village Homeowners Association, Inc. ; Susan Marie Edenfield; Brian Lavon Tuttle Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of James Tyler Tuttle, Deceased Last Known Address: Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Okaloosa County, Florida: LOT 12, BLOCK A, SILVER LAKE VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGES 88, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM LAKE SILVER ROAD (A PUBLIC ROAD). has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Orlando F. Amador, 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 ___________, 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 on 3/12/2026. Brad E. Embry As Clerk of the Court By /s/ Sharon Patten As Deputy Clerk CR4084
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of THE SPOT, at 137 Wright Circle, 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 19th day of March 2026. Shalanda Mays / SCS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4083
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Plain Chicken, at 449 Admiral Court, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Destin, Florida, 32541, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Destin, Florida, this 19th day of March 2026. Plain Chicken I, Inc. , owner, or Corporation full name. CR4082
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of EMERALD PREMIER CLEANING, at 4070 dancing cloud court Apt 185, in the County of Okaloosa, in the city of Destin, Florida, 32541, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Destin, Florida, this 19th day of March 2026. Paula Helena / PHA SERVICES LLC, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4080
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Future Path Financial Planning, at 407 Crystal Ln, 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 19th day of March 2026. Legacy Growth Wealth Management LLC, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4079
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of DAVID SCOTT LEE AUTOMOTIVE WHOLESALE, at 801 Eglin Pkwy NE, 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 19th day of March 2026. DSL Automotive Inc, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4078
03/19/2026
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of DAVID SCOTT LEE AUTOMOTIVE NICEVILLE, at 1010 E JOHN SIMS PKWY, 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 19th day of March 2026. DSL Automotive Inc, owner, or Corporation full name. CR4077
03/19/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 CA 000255 F M&T BANK, Plaintiff, vs. RUSSELL HOCKADAY A/K/A RUSSELL B. HOCKADAY, et al. , Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered February 23, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2025 CA 000255 F of the Circuit Court of the FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, wherein M&T BANK is Plaintiff and Russell Hockaday a/k/a Russell B. Hockaday, 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 10th day of April, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 6, Block G, Seabreeze Six Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page(s) 53, 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 McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 2300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 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 101 James Lee Boulevard East Crestview, FL 32536 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. CR4076
03/19/2026
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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 April 20, 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 9th day of March, 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 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. CR4075
03/19/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025-CA-003776-F BANK OF AMERICA, N. A, Plaintiff, vs. ERIN ARTHUR, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PATSY DAWN KNOX A/K/A PATSY D. KNOX, DECEASED AND UNKNOWN TRUSTEE OF THE PATSY D. KNOX TRUST DATED JULY 13, 2022, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: UNKNOWN TRUSTEE OF THE PATSY D. KNOX TRUST DATED JULY 13, 2022, and UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE PATSY D. KNOX TRUST DATED JULY 13, 2022, whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: PARCEL 1: FROM A POINT OF THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF U. S. HWY, 98 WHERE IT INTERSECTS, THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 25 WEST, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, GO S-86 DEGREES 30'-W ALONG SAID R/W LINE A DISTANCE OF 300.67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET; THENCE S-86 DEGREES 30'-W A DISTANCE OF 447.08 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 2,455.53 FEET AND A DEGREE OF CURVATURE OF 2 DEGREES 20', SAID POINT BEING THE P. C. OF SAID CURVE; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE AN ARC DISTANCE OF 608.29 FEET TO THE P. T. OF SAID CURVE; THENCE S-45 DEGREES 52'-W A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ON PREVIOUS BEARING A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE S-31 DEGREES 00'-E A DISTANCE OF 153.72 FEET; THENCE S-0 DEGREES 09'-W A DISTANCE OF 353.63 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WATERS EDGE OF SANTA ROSA SOUND; THENCE N-39 DEGREES 03'-E ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE GO A DISTANCE OF 301.51 FEET; THENCE N-31 DEGREES 00'-W A DISTANCE OF 380.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: LOT 1, BLOCK B, EMERALD POINT PLAT I, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, 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 counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave. , Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before /(30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) 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 the seal of this Court at Okaloosa County, Florida, this 19 day of February, 2026 BRAD E. EMBRY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ JACKIE DUNLAP DEPUTY CLERK ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 CONGRESS AVE. , SUITE 100 BOCA RATON, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: FLMAIL@RASLG.COM Publication dates 3/5/26, and 3/19/26 CR4038
03/19/2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000277-F IN RE: ESTATE OF DORIS PACHA RILEY a/k/a DORIS ANN RILEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Doris Pacha Riley, deceased, whose date of death was October 24, 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 3/19/2026 Attorney for Personal Representative Nicholas J. Grimaudo Florida Bar No. 0071893 JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS, LLP 311 Park Place Blvd. , Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33759 Telephone: (727) 461-1818 E-mail address: nicholasg@jpfirm.com Secondary e-mail address: kimh@jpfirm.com Personal Representative: CIBC National Trust Company 525 Okeechobee Blvd. , Suite 1630 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 CR4074
03/19/2026
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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 190 DIVISION: BROWN IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA CAROL LARNCE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BARBARA CAROL LARNCE (“Decedent”), whose date of death was January 26, 2026 and whose social security number is xxx-xx-9083, 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 his 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 3/19, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representatives: STEVEN W. COPUS, Esq. Florida Bar No: 0663352 Copus & Copus, P. A. 25 Walter Martin Rd. , NE, Ste. 200 Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Personal Representative: CHERYL BARROW 37 Kelly Avenue Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 CR4073
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