Bradford
Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-002 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all locations in Alachua and Levy counties, excluding the cities of Gainesville, Micanopy, and Hawthorne located in Alachua County.
To learn more or to view WSO 26-002, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
PUBLISH: no later than March 20, 2026 /tm
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PUBLIC AUCTION
Ron Denmark Mini storage will hold a public auction on the following units containing personal items on June 19th, 2026 at 10:00am
Unit 197 Belonging to W. Moten
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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 June 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM 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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Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Safe and Easy Self Storage located at 7192 SE 9th Ave Starke FL 32091 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants who are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 7/2/2026 at 10:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Teresa Hunt; Alise Watson. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 – 83.809); Santa Fe Storage of Starke will sell for cash to the highest bidder on storageauctions.net for location at 1630 North Temple Ave, Starke, County of Bradford, FL, at 2:00 pm on Friday, the 26th day of June; 2026 and continuing day to day thereafter until sold: the household goods and misc. contents of the following:
I028 Tymonzo Ward
I031 Shawn Gunter
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 – 83.809);
Santa Fe Storage of Waldo. Will sell for CASH to the highest bidder on Storageauctions.net
For location at 15540 NE HWY 301, Waldo, County of Alachua, Florida; ending at 2:00 PM on Friday, the 26th day of June; 2026, and continuing day to day thereafter until sold: the household goods and misc. contents of the following:
A052 Clyde Byrd
B025 Jonathan Davis
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Notice is hereby given that LEWIS CHAFF 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 names in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number: 2
Year of Issuance: 2024
Parcel Number: 00077-0-00401
Case Number:04-2026-TD-002
Description of Property:
Legal Description: Commence at the Northeast Corner of NE 
1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 20 East and run thence S 1 degree 33 minutes 58 seconds W along the East line of said NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 619.66 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence continue S 1 degree 33 minutes 58 seconds West along said East line, 105.50 feet, thence N 89 degrees 15 minutes 47 seconds West 413.66 feet, thence North 105.50 feet, thence S 89 degrees, 15 minutes 47 seconds East 413.66 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with that certain 1967 SUMM Singlewide Mobile Home
ID#S552, Title No.2621919
Name in Which Assessed: EARL W RAY
Name on last tax roll, if different:
All of said property being in the County of Bradford, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the BRADFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, STARKE, FL on 09/09/2026, at 11:00 AM, or any subsequently scheduled sale date.
Denny Thompson, Clerk Of The Circuit Court Bradford County, Florida
Contact the Tax Deed Office at 904-966-6280 to obtain the amount necessary to redeem.
DATED: June 5, 2026
DATE OF PUBLICATION: JUNE 11, 2026; JUNE 18, 2026; JUNE 25, 2026; JULY 2, 2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2025 CA 000344
CAPITAL CITY BANK
Plaintiff,
v.
ROBERT J. KNAPP, JR., THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBERT J. KNAPP JR., LAKEWOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.,
UNKNOWN TENANT ONE and UNKNOWN TENANT TWO,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of foreclosure dated February 23, 2026, entered in Case No. 2025 CA 000344 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Bradford County, Florida, wherein Capital City Bank is the Plaintiff, and Robert J. Knapp, Jr. is the Defendant, the Clerk of the Court will sell the property listed below to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on the 25th day of June, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:
Lot 19, Lakewood – Unit No. 1, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page(s) 58, of the Public Records of Bradford County, Florida, a/k/a Lot 19, Lakewood – Unit No. 1 Replat, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page(s) 71, of the Public Records of Bradford 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 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.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such accommodation, please contact the Bradford County Clerk’s Office at (904) 966-6280 at least three business days prior to the required service; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
DATED this 8th day of June, 2026.
/s/ J. Marshall Conrad
J. MARSHALL CONRAD (FBN 0015272)
[email protected]; [email protected]
Ausley McMullen
123 South Calhoun Street (32301)
Post Office Box 391
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
Phone: 850-224-9115; Fax: 850-222-7560
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Verta Wireless is proposing to construct a 144 ft Monopole telecommunications tower facility located at 501 West Washington Street, Starke, Bradford County, Florida 32091. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 260067448PR, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at (617) 715-1822.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, KO Storage LLC will sell at public lien sale on July 22, 2026. The personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: Household goods, boxes/totes/bags, clothing, bedding, tools and toys. The public sale of these items will begin at 10AM on July 15, 2026 and end at 12PM on July 22, 2026. The public sale will take place on www.storagetreasures.com.
KO Storage of Starke – S Walnut St, 1650 South Walnut Street, Starke FL 32091, (952)-491-6837 Time: 12:00PM CST
A08, Ward, Jessica, A15, Simmons, Sonya, A51, Mazzola, Shawn, A52, TYLER, Kelly, A59, Thomas, Jarius, A66, Adams, Guy, B07, NOVOTNY, DENISE, B42, Tyler, Kelly, B63, Johnson, George, C09, Munnerlyn, Francesca
Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available on www.storagetreasures.com. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be by credit/debit card, we do not accept checks or cash. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By KO Storage LLC, 10301 Wayzata Blvd,Minnetonka, MN 55305. (952)-491-6837.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
FILE NO.: 2026-CP-079
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
JASON GARTH NORMAN,
DECEASED.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The formal administration of the estate of JASON GARTH NORMAN, who died on April 25, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of Bradford County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091. The names and addresses of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE and 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 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 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 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 TO CREDITORS is June 18, 2026.
GLORIA A. COWART
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
5921 SE 1 ST Avenue
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Respectfully submitted,
Owens Penrod, P.A.
By: /s/ VeRonica R. Owens, Esq.
Fla. Bar No.: 73568
VeRonica R. Owens, Esq.
189 South Lawrence Boulevard
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Telephone: (352) 473-5000
Attorneys for Petitioner Offices: Keystone Heights,
Middleburg, Tallahassee
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Union
Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-002 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all locations in Alachua and Levy counties, excluding the cities of Gainesville, Micanopy, and Hawthorne located in Alachua County.
To learn more or to view WSO 26-002, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
UNION COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISION
File No. 632026CP000012
Division: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES CURTIS LEE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JAMES CURTIS LEE, deceased, whose date of death was January 29, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for UNION County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054. 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 June 11, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/Heather L. Smith
Beacon Legacy Law™
John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. / FL Bar #: 10020
Heather L. Smith, Esq. / FL Bar #: 610593
For the Firm
901 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Ste. 205
Palm City, FL 34990
Telephone: (772) 324-9050
Fax: (772) 919-4291
E-Mail: [email protected]
Secondary E-Mail: [email protected]
Attorney for Petitioner/Personal Representative
Personal Representative:
Justin Lee
14451 NE 40th Street
Williston, Florida 32696
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No: 26000019CAAXMX
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ADAM ANDERSON, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
ADAM ANDERSON
2917 Chamberlayne Ave, Apt 5
Richmond, VA 23222
ADAM ANDERSON
4 N Ashland St, Apt 1B
Worcester, MA 01609-3043
ADAM ANDERSON
12674 57 Ter
Lake Butler, FL 32054
UKNOWN SPOUSE OF ADAM ANDERSON
2917 Chamberlayne Ave, Apt 5
Richmond, VA 23222
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ADAM ANDERSON
4 N Ashland St, Apt 1B
Worcester, MA 01609-3043
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ADAM ANDERSON
12674 57 Ter
Lake Butler, FL 32054
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN
and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under the above-named Defendant(s), if deceased or whose last known addresses are unknown.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to wit:
Lot 6, Elmwood North, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 37, of the Public Records of Union County, Florida.
TOGETHER WITH that certain 2009 Destiny Manufactured Home, Serial Numbers: DISH03831GAA/B.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Philip Stecco, Esq., Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810 and file the original with the Clerk of the above-styled Court on or before 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the said Court on the 1st day of June, 2026.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ C. Hollingsworth
Deputy Clerk
(COURT SEAL)
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TAX DEED
2026-TD-0002
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT J.R. DAVIS AS TRUSTEE OF THE J.R. DAVIS TRUST, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:
YEAR-CERT NO.: 2019-113
DESCRIPTION:
36-05-19-82-000-0070-0
NAME IS WHICH ASSESSED:
JACK KAEMMER & JACQUELYN KAEMMER
LOT 7 OF HIDDEN OAKS SUBDIVISION, AS PER THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 13-13A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the UNION COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 WEST MAIN STREET, ROOM 103, LAKE BUTLER, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. ON JULY 23, 2026.
Dated this 9th DAY OF JUNE 2026.
KELLIE H RHOADES,
CPA CLERK OF COURTS & COMPTROLLER
By: Leslie C. Snyder
Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TAX DEED
2026-TD-0001
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JR DAVIS TRUST, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:
YEAR-CERT NO.: 2020-217
DESCRIPTION:
32-05-20-22-017-0032-0
NAME IS WHICH ASSESSED:
JUANITA BROWN
The North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the West 106.46 feet of the East 212.92 feet of said Block 17, J.W. Townsend Addition according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 8, public records of Union County, Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Union County Courthouse, 55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL, at 11 AM, on July 23, 2026.
Dated this,4th day of June, 2026.
Kellie H. Rhoades, CPA
Clerk of Court & Comptroller
BY: Leslie C. Snyder
Deputy Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The City of Lake Butler City Commission will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am at the City Commission Chambers located at 200 SW 1st Street Lake Butler, FL 32054. The SPECIAL MEETING will be held to swear in Commission Seat 3, Melissa Hendrix into Commission Seat 4, and Fred Sirmones into Commission Seat 5.
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Lake Region
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
Project Title: 4-Ton Rooftop Packaged Heat Pump Replacement
Bid Release Date: June 11, 2026 (8:30 AM)
Bid Submission Deadline: July 8, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Pre Bid Meeting: June 24, 2026 n(10:00 AM)
Bid Opening: July 9, 2026 (10:00 AM)
1. Project Overview
The owner is requesting sealed bids from licensed HVAC contractors to supply, install, and commission up to three (3) new 4-ton commercial rooftop packaged heat pump units.
Project Location
555 S Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656.
The building features three (3) existing units of identical size. The owner reserves the right to award a contract for one (1), two (2), or all three (3) units under this solicitation based on tiered pricing submissions.
Pre-Bid Meeting
Pre bid meeting is scheduled for June 24,2026 and will be at 555 S Lawrence Blvd. This will be an opportunity to inspect existing AC units and field verify any other options needed or required. (Pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but encouraged. No other opportunities will be given for roof-top access).
2. Technical Specifications
Bidders must quote systems that meet or exceed the following requirements:
• Capacity: Nominal 4 Tons (48,000 BTU/h) cooling and heating per unit.
• System Type: Packaged Rooftop Unit (RTU) heat pump system.
• Supplemental Heat: Auxiliary electric heat kit included per unit.
• Controls: Programmable commercial-grade thermostat
• Voltage: Bidder to field-verify electrical voltage and phase prior to bidding.
• Refrigerant: Eco-friendly refrigerant compliant with current EPA regulations.
3. Scope of Work (Turnkey Installation)
The selected contractor must provide all turnkey labor and materials to complete the following:
• Site Preparation: Safe recovery and legal disposal of the existing equipment and refrigerant per EPA guidelines.
•Curb Transition: Supply and installation of a custom curb adapter to seamlessly mate each new 4-ton unit to the existing roof curbs.
• Rigging: Provide all crane services, rigging equipment, safety signaling, and necessary local permits for the Keystone Heights site.
• Installation: Complete all final electrical connections, low-voltage control wiring for the Wi-Fi thermostats, duct transitions, and condensate drain lines.
• Commissioning: Perform full system startup, test all stages of heating/cooling/auxiliary heat, verify Wi-Fi connectivity, and provide a certified startup report to the owner.
• All other activities to deliver fully functional system/systems.
4. Submission Requirements & Tiered Pricing Schedule
Bidders must submit separate, all-inclusive lump-sum pricing for each of the following scenarios. Prices must include all equipment, auxiliary heat kits, curb adapters, Wi-Fi thermostats, crane services, materials, and labor to achieve the scope listed in section 3.
• Scenario A (1 Unit Replacement Total): $ ___________
• Scenario B (2 Units Replacement Total): $ ___________
• Scenario C (3 Units Replacement Total): $ ___________
Additional Deliverables Required with Bid:
• Manufacturer specification sheets for the proposed RTU, heat kit, and thermostat.
• Valid Florida HVAC contractor license and proof of commercial liability insurance.
• Estimated equipment lead times and total installation duration per scenario.
• Provide warranty information for installation of units (materials & labor).
6. Alternative or Additions:
• Controls: Commercial-grade Wi-Fi smart thermostat per unit (compatible with remote app management).
7. Submission Requirements
Bids must be received on or before the submission deadline. Contractors may submit using the following method:
• By Mail / In Person: 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
•Bids may be emailed: [email protected] (Bids emailed will be saved opened at same time as all other bids received)
• The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
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