Bradford
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
JUVENILE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF: 25JT000022-100
M.K.D.P.,
Minor Child.
TO: JASON WALDON, RESPONDENT FATHER, of one female bi-racial child, born March 7, 2019, in Haywood County, North Carolina, to K.L.F.
TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-captioned action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: Termination of parental rights to M.K.D.P., the minor child, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute, 7B-1111.
You are required to make defense to such proceedings no later than August 26, 2025, said date being forty (40) days from the publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so, the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services, Petitioner, will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
If you are indigent, you are entitled to appointed counsel. You may contact the Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division, District Court 4C, 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 immediately to request counsel. Any counsel appointed previously and still representing you in the underlying juvenile matter regarding the minor children shall continue to represent you unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
THIS, the 17th day of July, 2025.
JACK DENSMORE, ESQ.
BCDHHS
PO BOX 7408
ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
828-250-5500
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City of Starke Commission Meeting Dates for August and September
Commission Meeting August 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Commission Meeting August 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Tentative Budget Hearing September 9, 2025 at 5:01 pm
Commission Meeting September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Final Budget Hearing September 23, 2025 at 5:01 pm
Commission Meeting September 23, 2025 at 5:30 pm
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No.04-2025-CP-0068-CPAXMX
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA AGEE GRIFFIS,
Deceased.
PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION
(Testate)
Petitioner LONNIE JOSEPH GRIFFIS. son of decedent allege:
- Petitioner has an interest in the Estate of GLORIA AGEE GRIFFIS. Petitioner’s address is 720 Glendale Street, Starke, Florida 32091.
A, Decedent died testate on June 18, 2014, her last known address was 720 Glendale Street, Starke, Florida, was 88 years of age, whose Social Security number was XXX-XX-4849, and is survived by her two Sui Juris children, Lonnie Joseph Griffis and KATHLYN ANN GRIFFIS.
- Venue for this proceeding is in Bradford County because the decedent was a resident of Bradford County.
- Proceedings concerning this decedent’s estate are not pending in another state or country.
5: Decedent died testate. A copy of the original Last Will and Testament is being filed at the same time of this Petition. The original will be delivered to the Clerk of the Court, Bradford County, Florida.
- The estate qualifies for summary administration because the value of the estate, less the value of the property exempt from claims of creditors, is less than $75,000.00.
- At the time of decedent’s death, the decedent owned property which constituted the homestead of the decedent within the meaning of Section 222.01(1) of the Statutes of the
State of Florida, on the following described parcel of real property:
NAME 720 Glendale Street Starke, Florida 32091
VALUE $125,481.00
|Homestead — EXEMPT
Lot 8 Block F, Dalewood Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 8, Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 22 East, Bradford County, Florida
- Property is inside of a municipality and is approximately one-fourth (1/4) acre more or less.
- The Petitioner has made a diligent search and reasonable inquiry for any known or reasonably ascertainable creditors and the estate is not indebted.
- After a diligent search for additional assets, none were found and none are
expected.
- The name of the decedent’s surviving descendants having an interest in the decedent’s estate, and their respective relationships to decedent and dates of birth, if minors are as follows:
NAME ADDRESS RELATIONSHIP AGE
William Elisha Griffis – (Deceased) Spouse
Lonnie Joseph Griffis – 720 Glendale Street – Starke, Florida 32091 – Son – Sui Juris
Kathlynn Ann Griffis – Unknown – Daughter – Sui Juris
- Per the Last Will and Testament of the decedent, petitioners propose to distribute the estate as follows: All property, whether real or personal, to be distributed and placed into the name of my son, LONNIE JOSEPH GRIFFIS.
- Petitioners acknowledge that the recipients of the decedent’s property under this Order of Summary Administration shall be personally liable for a pro rata share of all lawful claims against the estate of the decedent, but only to the extent of the value of the estate of the decedent actually received by each recipient, exclusive of the property exempt from claims of creditors under the Constitution and Statues of Florida. Any known or reasonably ascertainable
creditor who did not receive notice and for whom provisions for payment was not made may enforce the claim, and if the creditor prevails, shall be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees as an element of cost against those who joined in the petition.
- Under penalties of perjury, the petitioners declare, by and through undersigned counsel, that they have read the copies of the foregoing, and the facts alleged are true, to the best of their knowledge and beliefs.
Dated this 20th of June, 2025.
/s/LONNIE JOSEPH GRIFFIS
LONNIE JOSEPH GRIFFIS
Petitioner
/S/ Curtis A. Sanders
Curtis A. Sanders, Esquire
The Law Office of Curtis A. “Lex” Sanders, P.A.
407 W. Georgia Street
Starke, FL. 32091
Florida Bar #0625647
Phone: 904-964-4111
Fax: 904-964-5111
Attorney for Petitioner
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME
Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the undersigned: TERRA SHALOM FARM, 5137 NW County Rd 233, Starke, FL, 32091, SOLE owner, doing business under the firm name of: TSF EATS AND CATERING, 5137 NW County Rd 233, Starke, FL 32091 intends to register fictitious name under the aforesaid statute. Dated this 24TH day of JULY A.D., 2025, in BRADFORD County.
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COMMISSION MEETING
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Bradford County Board of County Commissioners will have a board meeting on August 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM, inside the county commission meeting room, located in the north wing section of the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 N. Temple, Avenue, Starke, FL. A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained from the Bradford County website: www.bradfordcountyfl.gov. Said meeting location is secured – no firearms or weapons are permitted.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
FILE No.: 2025-CP-000082
DIVISION: PROBATE
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BETTY ALBERTA KRAJNOVICH,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BETTY ALBERTA KRAJNOVICH, deceased, whose date of death was May 2, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 11649 Parker Street, Brooker, Florida 32622. 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 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 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.
The date of first publication of this notice is July 31, 2025.
Attomey for Personal Representative:
/s/ Cherie H. Fine
CHERIE H. FINE, ESQUIRE
Fla. Bar No. 0331317
FINE, FARKASH & PARLAPIANO, PA
622 NE First Street
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(352) 376-6046
Personal Representative:
/s/ BARRY KRAJNOVICH
BARRY KRAJNOVICH
11649 Parker Street
Brooker, Florida 32622
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Union
NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE PLAT
Pursuant to Section 177.101(4), Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Linda H. Johns Family Trust and Blake Dicks, owners of all lots within the Lake Butler Highlands Subdivision, Union County, Florida, intend to file a petition with the Board of County Commissioners of Union County to vacate the plat of said subdivision, as recorded in the Public Records of Union County, Florida.
A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Union County Board of County Commissioners on August 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the Board Chambers at the Union County Courthouse, 55 W Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054.
For further information, contact the Union County Board of County Commissioners office at (386) 496-4241 during regular business hours.
The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above-referenced public hearing. At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the proposed board action.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above-referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Dianne Hannon, Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners at (386) 496-4241 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711, or 1-800-955-8770 (voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY).
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 24000047CAAXMX
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
REBECCA M. NETTLES, AGNES R. HODGES A/K/A AGNUS RUTH HODGES A/K/A AGNUS RUTH SAPP F/K/A AGNES R. COMBS, ROBIN CAPRICE JOHNS ET AL.,
DEFENDANTS.
RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
(Please publish in Union County Times)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated the 26th day of June, 2025, and entered in Case No. 24000047CAAXMX, of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Union County, Florida, wherein PHH Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and AGNES R. HODGES A/K/A AGNUS RUTH HODGES A/K/A AGNUS RUTH SAPP F/K/A AGNES R. COMBS, REBECCA M. NETTLES, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF REBECCA M. NETTLES, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBIN CAPRICE JOHNS, ROBIN CAPRICE JOHNS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUS-ING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY N/K/A LORETTA MERRITT are defendants. Kelly Hendricks Rhoades as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the lobby of the Union County Courthouse, 55 West Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054 at 11:00 A.M on the 25th day of September, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
Part of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 20 East, Union County, Florida, containing one-acre, more or less, as defined by four concrete monuments. These monuments are located as follows: Running Southerly along the supposed East boundary of the above 20 acre tract to a monument said to be the Southeast corner thereof, run right through a deflection angle of 86°15; Thence 163.33 feet to a point, at which turn right through a deflection angle of 48°05`; Thence Northwesterly along this course a distance of 512.00 feet, to a monument, this monument being the East corner monument of the one-acre tract herein described, thence run left through a deflection angle of 89°59; Thence along this line, being a boundary of the one-acre tract herein described for a distance of 209.00 feet to a monument, being the Southern corner of the one-acre tract herein described, thence turning right through a deflection angle of 90°03`; Thence along this course being a boundary of the one-acre tract herein described, a distance of 210.00 feet to a monument, being the West corner of the aforesaid one-acre tract, thence turning right through a deflection angle of 89°50; Thence along this course, being a boundary of the one-acre tract herein described, a distance of 210 00 feet to a monument, being the North corner of the aforesaid one-acre tract, and thence turning right through a deflection angle of 90°07`; Thence along this course, being a boundary of the aforesaid one-acre tract, a distance of 210.00 feet to a monument, being the East corner previously mentioned; It being specifically understood the aforesaid monuments are and remain the boundaries of the parcel herein described. AND Commence at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 20 East, Union County, Florida, and run North 84° 30` 27″ East along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 146.89 feet, thence South 44° 32` 28″ East, 420.69 feet to the point of beginning, thence South 42° 52` 17″ West 122.00 feet, thence South 47° 08` 43″ East, 210.00 feet, thence North 42° 52` 17″ East, 210.00 feet, thence North 47° 08` 43″ West 210.00 feet, thence South 42° 52` 17″ West, 88.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call (800) 955-8770.
Dated this 2nd day of July, 2025.
Kellie Hendricks Rhoades
Clerk of The Circuit Court
By: C. Hollingsworth
Deputy Clerk
Submitted by:
Miller, George & Suggs, PLLC
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
210 N. University Drive, Suite 900
Coral Springs, FL 33071
DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE
PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516
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