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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-000315-F
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHARMAINE MICHELE RICE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administration of the Estate of Charmaine Michele Rice, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 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 4/23/2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Alexis B. Diaz
Alexis Bucelo Diaz, Esq. BUCELO DIAZ LAW PLLC
2645 Executive Park Drive, Suite 643
Weston, FL 33331
Telephone: (954) 399-1910
Email Address: adiaz@bucelodiaz.com
Florida Bar No. 86918
Personal Representative: /s/ Tiffany Do
Tiffany Do
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF STUART LEE PUGH Deceased, PROBATE DIVISION: 2025-CP-001768-C FORMAL NOTICE TO: Daniel Pugh 4610 144TH DR SE Snohomish, WA 98290 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Summary Administration and a Petition to Determine Homestead Status of Real Property has been filed in this court. You are required to serve written defenses on the undersigned within 20 days after service of this Notice, exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of the above court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded in the pleading or motion, without further notice. Signed on this 13 day of April, 2026. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jason M. Pugh JASON M. PUGH, Esq. Florida Bar No. 70358 Pugh Law Office P. A. 3101 Maguire Blvd 2nd Floor, Suite 270 Orlando, FL 32803 +1 (888) 512-0868 jp@pughlawoffice.com contact@pughlawoffice.com Attorney for Petitioner CR4148

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000449-C IN RE: ESTATE OF KYLE CHRISTOPHER AYERS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kyle Christopher Ayers, deceased, whose date of death was August 5, 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 April 16th, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Amelia H. Beard Amelia H. Beard Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 084286 Moorhead Law Group 6757 US 98 W, Suite 102 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 Telephone: (850) 608-0112 Fax: (850) 660-5340 E-Mail: amelia@moorheadlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: aswift@moorheadlaw.com Personal Representative: /s/ Andrea Lauren David Andrea Lauren David 6262 Misty Lane Crestview, Florida 32539 CR4147

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2026DR000540 F MICHAEL ANTHONY WRIGHT, Petitioner, and PATRICE ELIZABETH BARNES-WRIGHT, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: {name of Respondent} PATRICE ELIZABETH BARNES-WRIGHT {Respondent's last known address} 18308 KENSINGTON PT. , LITHONIA, GA 30038 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} MICHAEL ANTHONY WRIGHT, whose address is 1647 HUNT CLUB STREET, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 on or before {date} May, 22nd, 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} N/A 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: April 10th, 2026 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Denisse Desoto Deputy Clerk CR4145

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. : 2025 CA 000677 F FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, VS. TESSA DARLING, ET AL. , DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (Please publish in Crestview News Bulletin) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 1st day of April, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 CA 000677 F, of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and NATHANIEL DARLING and TESSA DARLING; are defendants. JD Peacock, II as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.bid4assets.com at 11:00 A. M. (Central Time) on the 20th day of May, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 2, Block F, PINE CREST HILLS, a subdivision according to the plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 4, Page 1, in the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida. Property Address: 202 22nd St, Niceville, FL 32578 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 9th 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 BOULEVARD SUITE 600 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 ESERVICE@TMPPLLC.COM
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