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 26-004 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 26-004, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – BCT
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Notice is hereby given that FIG 20, LLC 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: 214
Year of Issuance: 2024
Parcel Number: 00868-0-01501
Case Number: 2026-TD-004
Description of Property: Commence at an iron pipe located at the NW corner of said SWI/4 of NEI/4 and run South 01 degree,13 minutes and 19 seconds East, along the Westerly boundary thereof, 73.96 feet to the Southerly boundary of the right of way of County Road 225 (formerly State Road 225); thence South 88 degrees, 32 minutes and 11 seconds East, along said Southerly boundary, 829.59 feet to the centerline of a proposed 30 foot Road; thence South 01 degree, 13 minutes and 19 seconds East, along said centerline and parallel with said Westerly boundary, 820.27 feet; thence South 88 degrees, 33 minutes and 12 seconds West, parallel with the Southerly boundary of said SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, a distance of 388.92 feet to a set iron rod for the Point of Beginning. From Point of Beginning thus described continue South 88 degrees, 33 minutes and 12 seconds West, parallel with last said Southerly boundary, 103.39 feet to a set iron rod; thence North 01 degree, 13 minutes and 19 seconds West, parallel with aforesaid Westerly boundary, 422.64 feet; thence South degrees, 59 minutes and 21 seconds East, 103.41 feet; thence South 01 degree, 13 minutes and 19 seconds East, parallel with said Westerly boundary, 420.01 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with a right of ingress and egress over the following described parcel; that part of the Westerly 60 feet of the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of said Section 11, that lies South of County Road 225, together with the Northerly 60 feet of the Southerly 390 feet of the South 1/2 of NE 1/4 except the West 264 feet in said Section 11.
Name in Which Assessed: CHARLES BRYAN SIMPSON
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 11/18/2026, at 11:00 AM, or any subsequently scheduled sale date.
Denny Thompson, Clerk Of The Circuit Court Bradford County, Florida
By: KANETRA JENKINS
Kanetra Jenkings, Deputy Clerk
Contact the Tax Deed Office at 904-966-6280 to obtain the amount necessary to redeem.
DATED: August 18, 2026
DATE OF PUBLICATION: AUGUST 20, 2026; AUGUST 27, 2026; SEPTEMBER 3, 2026; SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Notice is hereby given that TAX BRAKE FL LLC 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: 1108
Year of Issuance: 2024
Parcel Number: 05970-0-00000
Case Number: 2026-TD-006
Description of Property: Lot 70 of KEYSTONE CLUB ESTATES UNIT ONE REPLAT, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 50 and 51 of public records of Bradford County, Florida
Name in Which Assessed: JOHN M. LOFTIS
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 11/18/2026, at 11:00 AM, or any subsequently scheduled sale date.
Denny Thompson, Clerk Of The Circuit Court Bradford County, Florida
BY: KANETRA JENKINS
Kanetra Jenkins, Deputy Clerk
Contact the Tax Deed Office at 904-966-6280 to obtain the amount necessary to redeem.
DATED: August 18, 2026
DATE OF PUBLICATION: AUGUST 20, 2026; AUGUST 27, 2026; SEPTEMBER 3, 2026; SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Notice is hereby given that FIG 20, LLC 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: 1153
Year of Issuance: 2024
Parcel Number: 06219-E-01800
Case Number: 04-2026-TD-003
Description of Property: LOTS 16, 17, 18 AND 19, BLOCK 5, SANTA FE SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 74 AND 75, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH that certain 1988 Pine Mobile Home bearing
VIN#LHMPL28151502381A and VIN#LHMLP28151502381B AND TITLE NUMBERS 45098379 AND 45098381 situated thereon.
Name in Which Assessed: JONATHAN W IVEY & JAMES W IVEY
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 10/21/2026, at 11:00 AM, or any subsequently scheduled sale date.
Denny Thompson, Clerk Of The Circuit Court Bradford County, Florida
BY: KANETRA JENKINS
Kanetra Jenkins, Deputy Clerk
Contact the Tax Deed Office at 904-966-6280 to obtain the amount necessary to redeem.
DATED: August 17, 2026
DATE OF PUBLICATION: AUGUST 20, 2026; AUGUST 27, 2026; SEPTEMBER 3; SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF SALE
T & M Towing gives notice of lien and intent to sell this vehicle on Sept. 18th 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at T & M Towing storage yard located at 3687 Ambient Air Rd., Starke, FL 32091. T & M Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
2018 Honda
Vin # 1HGCV1F14JA093932
2011 GMC
Vin # 1GKS1EEF5BR167070
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City of Starke
NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING
This notice will serve to advise all residents of the City of Starke that the following actions, if based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status (families with children), or handicap (disability) are prohibited by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Act):
· Refusing to sell or rent to, deal or negotiate with any person.
· Discriminating on terms or conditions for buying or renting housing.
· Discriminating by advertising that housing is available only to persons of a certain race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap (disability), age, ancestry or with no animals.
· Denying that housing is available for inspection, sale or rent when it really is available.
· Denying or making different terms or conditions for home loans by financial institutions.
· Denying to anyone the use of or participation in any real estate services, multiple listing services or other facilities related to the selling and renting of housing.
· “Blockbusting” and “steering” are two discriminatory practices that are also prohibited by the Act. Blockbusting includes engaging in conduct which conveys the impression that a neighborhood is about to undergo certain changes and, thus, panic owners into selling their properties. Steering involves guiding an individual seeking housing toward or away from particular property for discriminatory reasons.
If you would like to obtain more information about fair housing, or file a fair housing complaint, please contact the Fair Housing Coordinator listed below:
Russell A. Mullins, Fair Housing Coordinator City Manager
209 North Thompson Street Starke, FL 32091
Phone: (904) 964-5027
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
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SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following application for permit was received on August 12, 2026:
Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, 2301 Lucien Way, Maitland, FL 32751, has submitted an application to renew Water Use Permit 217131-3, to withdraw an annual daily average of up to 0.0096 million gallons for industrial use. This project is located in Section 32, Township 6S, Range 20E, in Bradford County.
Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written request for a staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the application by writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District, Attn: Resource Management, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Such comments or requests must be received by 5:00 PM within 14 days from the date of publication.
No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy of the staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings. Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an administrative hearing, pursuant to Title 28, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request after reviewing the staff report.
PUBLISH: no later than September 10, 2026 /tm
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF STARKE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF STARKE, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF STARKE, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the City of Starke Land Development Code, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning an amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Starke, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of the City of Starke, Florida, at a public hearing to be held on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall located at 209 North Thompson Street, Starke, Florida.
Z 26-01S, an application by Call Street Management, LLC, to amend the Zoning Map of the Land Development Code by changing the zoning district from SINGLE FAMILY, MEDIUM DENSITY (R-1C) to MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2A) on the property described, as follows:
A parcel of land lying in Section 29, Township 6 South, Range 22 East, Bradford County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 29; thence South 87°18’00” East, along the Northerly boundary thereof, 25.07 feet to the Easterly boundary of the right-of-way of Epperson Street; thence South 00°30’00” East, along said Easterly boundary of the right-of-way of Epperson Street, 140.00 feet for the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00°30’00” East 120.00 feet; thence North 89°30’00” East 95.47 feet; thence South 01°10’00” East 44.12 feet; thence South 89°27’00” East 100.00 feet; thence North 01°10’00” West 164.13 feet; thence North 89°27’00” West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°30’00” West 94.05 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.63 acre, more or less.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the amendment.
Copies of the amendment are available for public inspection at the City Building and Zoning Department, located at 209 North Thompson Street, Starke, Florida, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decisions 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 proceedings 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 the Office of the City Clerk at 904.964.5027 or via the Florida Relay Service 800.955.8770 (voice) or 800.955.8771 (TTY) at least 48 hours prior to the date of the public hearing.
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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 Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 10/1/2026 at 10:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BRADFORD COUNTY FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number: 2026-CP-00093
IN RE: ESTATE OF ANESA FAYE DELMONTE,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Anesa Faye Delmonte, deceased, File Number: 2026-CP-00093, whose date of death was 06/10/2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 945 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091. 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is: 09/10/2026
Personal Representative
Ashley Ann Arthur
3700 SE 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
Attorney for Personal Representative
Robert Corbett, Esq., FBN: 1054751
Law Office of Robert Corbett
1635 E Hwy 30, Ste 300, Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 234-4170, rob@robcorbettlaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 26000058CAAXMX
Division: Civil
Planet Home Lending, LLC
Plaintiff,
vs.
Shelby R. Griffith, et al.
Defendants.
Judge George M. Wright
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that on October 15, 2026 at 11:00AM, the below named Clerk of Court will offer by sale in the lobby of the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 North Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091 the following described real property: All that certain land situated in County of Bradford, State of Florida, viz: Lot 36, Block 3, R.N. Dowling’s Addition to the Town of Starke, according to plat thereof es recorded in Deed Book F, Page 557, of the public records of Bradford County, Florida, being in the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 6 South, Range 22 East. (adb) Commonly known as: 615 Lafayette Street, Starke, FL 32091 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this 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. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on August 24, 2026, in Civil Case No. 26000058CAAXMX, pending in the Circuit Court in Bradford County, Florida.
DENNY THOMPSON
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA Maxine Meltzer (FLBN: 119294) Michael E. Carleton (FLBN: 1007924) Jordan A. Zeppetello (FLBN: 1049568) Jasmin Hernandez (FLBN: 1044494) Adam B. Hall (FLBN: 1019218) Ella Roberts (FLBN: 75943) The Manley Law Firm LLC P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
Telephone: 407-404-5266
Telecopier: 614-220-5613
Primary: statee-file@mdklegal.com Secondary: MMeltzer@MDKLegal.com Attorney for Plaintiff
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bradford County S.H.I.P. Program will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., September 23, 2026 at the Bradford County Office of the County Clerk located at 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091 for the following:
Renovation of residence located at:
A. 6487 NW CR 125, Lawtey, FL 32058
B. 2620 Lake Street, Lawtey, FL 32058
C. 17843 NW 48th Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
A mandatory walk through is a prerequisite to a valid bid. All interested bidders will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Community Development Office located at 925-E North Temple Avenue in Starke, Florida. If you plan to submit a bid, a representative of your firm must attend the “walk through” of the unit to become familiar with the property and the scope of work to be completed.
No contractor shall visit the subject property for any reason without first making arrangements with the County and owner.
All contractors must have proof of Residential, Builder, or General Contractor’s License, proof of Liability Insurance, proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (or Exemption Card), a statement of non-discrimination, and at least two references from previously completed jobs.
Bids will be opened at 2:30 p.m. on September 23, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible in the presence of the Clerk or his designee, Community Development staff, and all interested persons in the County Commissioners meeting room.
The opened bids will be read into public record and preserved in the custody of the Community Development Department.
Bids will not be valid unless received by the bid deadline and in a sealed envelope marked, “Sealed Bid, S.H.I.P.” and received by 2:30 p.m., September 23, 2026.
Questions to be submitted in writing to the Community Development office at kelly_canady@bradfordcountyfl.gov or Fax (904) 966-6384 no later than 3:00 p.m. September 15, 2026.
The County reserves the right to reject all bids when in its best judgment they are too high or when it is determined to be in the best interest of the County that the bids be re-advertised. Also, the County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award all or part of the bid, waive any technicality with regard to the bids, and to interpret the bid specifications. Also, must complete projects in a timely matter.
Pursuant to Section 255.0991, Florida Statutes, Bradford County WILL NOT offer a local preference for this project.
It is the policy of the County to promote equal opportunity to obtain adequate housing by all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, handicap, or national origin.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bradford County Courthouse Commission Room
Address: 945 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL, 32091
Notice is hereby given that the Bradford County Fair Association will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding its application for funding through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility Grant Program.
The proposed grant project will support improvements to the Bradford County Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center to enhance agricultural education, youth development, community events, and agricultural activities throughout the year.
The purpose of this public hearing is to provide citizens and interested parties an opportunity to review the proposed project and provide comments regarding the grant application.
All interested persons are encouraged to attend and participate.
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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 26-004 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 26-004, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – UCT
IN THE 8th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COURT IN AND FOR
UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 63-2026-CA-000022
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
KYLE WAYNE HURST; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KYLE WAYNE HURST; AMANDA RAE CREWS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AMANDA RAE CREWS;
and UNKNOWN TENANT
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated August 24, 2026 entered in Case No: 63-2026-CA-000022, of the Circuit Court in and for Union County, Florida, KYLE WAYNE HURST, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KYLE WAYNE HURST, and AMANDA RAE CREWS are the Defendants, that Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, in the lobby of the Union County Courthouse, 55 W. Main Street, Lake Butler, Florida 32054 on OCTOBER 15, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., on the prescribed date, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THENCE RUN SOUTH 395.39 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST A DISTANCE OF 385 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM POINT OF BEGINNING THUS DESCRIBED, THENCE CONTINUE WEST 320 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 240 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 320 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 240 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF,
ALSO, COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THENCE RUN SOUTH 395.39 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST A DISTANCE OF 705 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM POINT OF BEGINNING THUS DESCRIBED, THENCE CONTINUE WEST TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 231, THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 30 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST TO A POINT 30 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE RUN NORTH TO POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS SAID PARCEL.
TOGETHER WITH A 2018 NOBILITY MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING VINs: N114378A AND N114378B.
NOTICE 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.
Dated this August 28, 2026.
KELLIE HENDRICKS RHOADES, CPA
As Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /s/ Crystal Hollingsworth
As Deputy Clerk
NOTICE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) 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 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org
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IN THE 8th JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT IN AND
FOR UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 63-2026-CA-00053
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
BENJAMIN WILLIAM SMITH; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF BENJAMIN WILLIAM SMITH;
MICHELLE LYNN SMITH; and UNKNOWN TENANT
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated September 1, 2026, entered in Case No. 63-2026-CA-0053 of the Circuit Court in and for Union County, Florida, wherein BENJAMIN WILLIAM SMITH and MICHELLE LYNN SMITH are the Defendants, that Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, CPA, the Clerk of Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in person at at Union County Courthouse, 55 W. Main Street, Lake Butler, Florida 32054, on December 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:
Legal: PARCEL NO. 3 – PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THENCE N.00 DEGREES 01’08″W., ALONG SECTION LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1352.13 FEET; THENCE RUN N.89 DEGREES 28’29″W., A DISTANCE OF 498.83 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, LS 4708, SET ON THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE MONUMENTED WEST LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK (ORB) 110, PAGE 341 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LANDS; THENCE CONTINUE N.89 DEGREES 28’29″W., A DISTANCE OF 1981.33 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, LS 4708; THENCE N.03 DEGREES 03’39″W., A DISTANCE OF 541.42 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, LS 4708; THENCE N.89 DEGREES 59’20″E., A DISTANCE OF 1980.26 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, LS 4708, SET ON THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID LANDS DESCRIBED IN ORB 110, PAGE 341; THENCE S.03 DEGREES 03’39″E., ALONG SAID EXTENDED WEST LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN ORB 110, PAGE 341 AND IT’S SOUTHERLY EXTENSION, 560.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS: PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THENCE N.00 DEGREES 01’08″W., ALONG SECTION LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1352.13 FEET; THENCE N.89 DEGREES 28’29″W., 20.49′ TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 241A AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LANDS; THENCE CONTINUE N.89 DEGREES 28’29″W., A DISTANCE OF 478.34 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, LS 4708, SET ON THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE MONUMENTED WEST LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK (ORB) 110, PAGE 341 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE N.03 DEGREES 03’39″W., ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY EXTENSION, 30.06 FEET; THENCE S.89 DEGREES 28’29″E., 479.64 FEET TO A POINT ON THE AFOREMENTIONED WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE S.00 DEGREES 34’02″E., 30.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH A 2023 CHAMPION 32X76, 3276340-LGX-NOR MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME, BEARING VIN NOS.; 050000HA000835A AND 050000HA000835B.
NOTICE 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.
Dated this 3RD day of September, 2026.
Kellie Hendricks Rhodes
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Crystal Hollingsworth
As Deputy Clerk
NOTICE
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 Union County Courthouse, 55 W. Main Street, Lake Butler, Florida 32054 and whose telephone number is 904-496-3711, within two working days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8711.
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Notice of Intent to Enact Union County Ordinance
When: Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Where: County Commissioners’ Chambers
Union County Courthouse
55 West Main Street, Room 103
Lake Butler, Florida
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida will consider the enactment of a county ordinance in accordance with Article VIII, Section 1, of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 125, Florida Statutes. The proposed county ordinance will be:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA LEVYING A FIVE (5) CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX UPON EVERY GALLON OF MOTOR FUEL SOLD WITHIN UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF THE FUNDS COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SAID LEVY; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
There will be one public hearing held in the County Commissioners’ Chambers, Union County Courthouse, 55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, Florida. The public hearing will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
Copies of this Notice and the proposed Ordinance are on file in the Board of County Commissioners Office of Union County. The public may inspect or copy the Ordinance during regular business hours. The Board of County Commissioners Office of Union County is located at 15 Northeast 1st Street; Lake Butler, Florida.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting, in person or through a representative, and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. To appeal a Board decision made at this hearing, a record of the proceedings will be necessary. The person appealing the decision must ensure that the necessary verbatim record is made.
If adopted by the Board at this meeting, the Ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2027 in accordance with the text of the ordinance. If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodations for your attendance at the public hearing, please call the Union County Board of County Commissioners at 386-496-4241 for information.
The form and content of this notice is in compliance with Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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