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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. : 2025-CA-002543-C FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, VS. CONNOR JACOB BUTLER A/K/A CONNOR BUTLER AND DIANA BUTLER, ET AL. , DEFENDANT(S). NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Diana Butler Last Known Address: 607 E Stanley St, Granite Falls, WA 98252 Current Residence: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: Lot 4, Block B, TIMBERLAND RIDGE, according to the plat as recorded in Plat Book 24, Pages 48 through 50, 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 18th day of March, 2026. JD PEACOCK, II As Clerk of Court By: Ashleigh Andrew As Deputy Clerk Publish: Crestview News Bulletin, 602 S Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 CR4115

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF File No. 2026-CP-319 EDWIN W. PIBURN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Edwin W. Piburn, deceased, whose date of death was October 19, 2025, 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 4/02/2026. 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: Amanda Piburn 16 Lakeshore Drive Shalimar, FL 32579 CR4114

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF File No. 2026-CP-340 JERRY STANLEY ROSS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jerry Stanley Ross, deceased, whose date of death was January 5, 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 4/2/2026. 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: Patricia Ross 814 B Roy Street Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 CR4113

Clerk's File # 26TD011 Certificate File # 2023/1493 Parcel ID # 13-3N-22-1172-0009-0060 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MICHAEL WATSON, that the holder of the following certificate for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The certificate numbers and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed as follows: Certificate Number: 2023/1493 Year of Issuance: 2023 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HOLLEY GROVE SOUTH LOTS 6 7 42 & 43 BLK 9 ASSESSED TO: EVANS MAXINE M TROUTNER ET AL, TROUTNER THOMAS C, TROUTNER C WILLIAM, TROUTNER MAX A, SHIRK CAROLYN S 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 shall be sold to the highest bidder online at https://www.bid4assets.com on the 9th day of June, 2026 at 10:00 am. Dated this March 18th 2026 Brad E. Embry Clerk of the Circuit Courts & Comptroller Okaloosa County, Florida Maria Everton Deputy Clerk CR4094

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