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
FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY
NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF
COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Florida PACE Funding Agency, a public body corporate and politic, (the “Agency”), hereby provides notice, pursuant to Sections 163.08, 163.081, 163.082 and 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, each as amended from time to time, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments for more than one year to be levied within the area encompassed by the boundaries of every county in Florida, or any of the municipalities therein, served by the Agency’s statewide provision of funding and financing to assist property owners who wish to construct, install or otherwise obtain qualifying improvements identified by the Legislature including, but not limited to, energy conservation and efficiency improvements, renewable energy improvements, and wind resistance improvements, in accordance with Section 163.08, et seq., Florida Statutes, as amended (collectively, the “Qualifying Improvements”). By law and resolution of the Agency, a property owner may apply to the Agency for funding and financing of Qualifying Improvements. The non-ad valorem assessments contemplated by this notice are voluntary and are only imposed by the Agency with the prior written consent authorized by or on behalf of affected property owners who determine to obtain financing for Qualifying Improvements from the Agency. The Agency is authorized by state law to fund and finance Qualifying Improvements and is required to annually collect repayment by non-ad valorem assessments to be collected by the Tax Collector in each County. The Board will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, after a public hearing to be held at 401 Dyer Blvd Kissimmee FL on November 3, 2026, at 2pm. In the event of a local or national emergency, a hurricane, or any other interfering circumstance, if necessary, the meeting may be continued to a time, date, and place certain, and notice thereof, along with appropriate means for public attendance and participation, if other than in-person, will be posted on the Agency’s website. Such resolution electing to use such uniform method will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property that may be subject to the levy – which is the entirety of the State of Florida. A copy of the proposed form of resolution and other information may be viewed at the Agency’s website: www.FloridaPACE.Gov. All affected property owners have the right to be heard on the matter via advance written objection or by appearing in person at the public hearing. Advance written communication will be given equal weight to comments or objections made in person, and may be submitted to the Board via email to Info@FloridaPACE.Gov; and should be received by the Agency on or before November 2, 2026 at 8am, so that copies can be distributed to Board members for advance review and hearing preparation purposes. Any person desiring to speak in person may appear at the public hearing. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, such person will need a record of proceedings and for such purpose such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting due to disability or physical impairment or needing an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Agency at 850-400-PACE at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If hearing impaired, Florida Relay Service numbers for assistance are (800) 955-8771 (tdd) or (800) 955-8770 (voice).
Publish on [dates to be filled in per publication] by Order of the Board of Directors of the Florida PACE Funding Agency.
Assessments to be levied pursuant to written consent on various parcels within the State of Florida
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 04-2026-CP-000136
In re: JAMES RUSTIN YATES, also known as JAMES R. YATES and JAMES YATES,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of James Rustin Yates, also known as James R. Yates and James Yates, deceased, whose date of death was August 10, 2026, and whose Social Security Number is ***-**-4399, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Bradford County Courthouse, 945 N Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091. The name and address 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 8th, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Susan K. Yates
8082 SW CR 18
Hampton, Florida 32044
Attorneys for Personal Representative:
TAYLOR ARRUBLA HARDWICK P. A.
By /s/Jennifer T. Arrubla
James J. Taylor Jr.
Florida Bar No. 334057
Jennifer T. Arrubla
Florida Bar No. 98804
420 S. Lawrence Blvd.
Keystone Heights, Florida 32656
Primary Email: Jennifer@tah-law.com
Secondary Email:
Jim@tah-law.com
Kim@tah-law.com
352-473-8088 (telephone)
352-473-8161 (facsimile)
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 20000463CAAXMX
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKING CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR GREEN TREE 2008-MH1
Plaintiff,
vs.
BRIGHT, MARION H, ET AL.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 20000463CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Bradford County, Florida, wherein, WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKING CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR GREEN TREE 2008-MH1, Plaintiff, and, BRIGHT, MARION H, et. al., are Defendants, Clerk of Circuit Court, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the lobby of the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091, on November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM, the following described property:
THE NORTH 102.53 FEET OF THE SOUTH 334.53 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT AN IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND RUN N 01 DEG 23 MIN 59 SEC W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, A DISTANCE OF 232.05 FEET TO AN IRON ROD FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE N 01 DEG 23 MIN 59 SEC W, ALONG LAST SAID WEST LINE, 102.53 FEET TO AN IRON ROD;
THENCE RUN N 89 DEG 46 MIN 25 SEC E, 270.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD;
THENCE RUN S 01 DEG 23 MIN 59 SEC E, 102.53 FEET TO AN IRON ROD;
THENCE RUN S 89 DEG 46 MIN 25 SEC W, 270.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH A 30 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND ACCESS BEING IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING 30 FEET TO THE LEFT OF A PARALLEL TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26 (ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 25) AND RUN N 01 DEG 23 MIN 59 SEC W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 26, A DISTANCE OF 232.05 FEET TO AN IRON ROD FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT;
THENCE CONTINUE N 01 DEG 23 MIN 59 SEC W, ALONG THE SAID EAST LINE, 337 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN EXISTING FENCE POST AT THE NEW CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4;
THENCE RUN S 89 DEG 29 MIN 35 SEC W, ALONG THENORTHER LINE OF SAID SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT;
THENCE RUN N 01 DEG 22 MIN 58 SEC W, 671 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHERLY R/W LINE OF COUNTY ROAD N.E. 216TH STREET, AND THE END OF SAID EASEMENT LINE.
TOGETHER WITH A 2003 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME; BEARING SERIAL#: GAFL234A75913CY22, AND GAFL234B75913CY22; TITLE#: 89154327 AND 89154986
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, must file a claim per the requirements set forth in FL Stat. 45.302.
DATED this 1st day of October, 2026.
GREENSPOON MARDER, LLP
100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Telephone: (954) 491-1120
Hearing Line: (888) 491-1120
Facsimile: (954) 343-6982
Email: gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com
Email: Karissa.Chin-Duncan@gmlaw.com
By: /s/Karissa Chin-Duncan
Karissa Chin-Duncan, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 98472
32875.2053 / 32875.2053 / Jean Schwartz
Publish in: Bradford County Telegraph
IMPORTANT
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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 16-2026-CP-000116CPAXMX
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ALAN LEE MESSMORE,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Alan Lee Messmore, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Drawer B, 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 the 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, 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 STATUES 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 October 8, 2026.
Attorney For Petitioner:
WHITE, GRIFFIS & LITTELL, PLLC
By: /s/ Charles W. Littell
Charles W. Littell
Florida Bar No. 174593
3701 NW 40th Terrace, Suite 1
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 372-1011
Email: cwl@wgl-law.com
Email2: sdl@wgl-law.comPetitioner:
/s/ Leslie Lee Messmore
Leslie Lee Messmore
Personal Representative
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 04-2026-CP-000125
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CYNTHIA STRICKLAND FUTCH,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of CYNTHIA STRICKLAND FUTCH, deceased, Case No: 04-2026-CP-000125, pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Bradford County Courthouse, 945 Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091.
The name and address 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 15, 2026
Personal Representative
Phillip Steve Futch
381 S. Church Street
Starke, Florida 32091
Attorney for Personal Representative
CURTIS A. “LEX” SANDERS
407 West Georgia Street
Starke, Florida 32091
(904) 964-2020/fax: 964-9400
Florida Bar No: 0625647
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 04-2026-CP-000126
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MELVIN BENTON FUTCH, JR.
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of MELVIN BENTON FUTCH, JR., deceased, Case No: 04-2026-CP-000126, pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County, Starke, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Bradford County Courthouse, 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida, 32091.
The name and address 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 15th, 2026.
Personal Representative
Phillip Steve Futch
381 S. Church Street
Starke, Florida 32091
Attorney for Personal Representative
CURTIS A. “LEX” SANDERS
407 West Georgia Street
Starke, Florida 32091
(904) 964-2020/fax: 964-9400
Florida Bar No: 0625647
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NOTICE OF SALE
T & M Towing gives notice of lien and intent to sell this vehicle on October 30th 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.
2022 Chevrolet
Vin# 1GCGSBEA3N1288782
2023 Mercedes
Vin# W1KWJ8D89PG123
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY. FLORIDA
CASE NO: 04-2026-CA-317
THE BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH, INC.,
Plaintiff:
Vs.
STEPHEN LIZENBEE, CHERYL FARR,
STACIE SHARPE, and UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION.
Defendant.
NOTICE OF ACTION
(Publish in Bradford County Telegraph)
TO: STACIE SHARPE
Last Known Residence: 1026 SW Spruce Road. Ft. White, FL. 32038
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in BRADFORD County, Florida:
Bradford County Parcel ID Number: 00868-0-01300
A parcel of land lying in the NE 1/4 of Section 11 Township 7 South, Range 21 East, Bradford County, Florida; said parcel being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at an iron pipe located at the Northwest corner of said NE 1/4 and run
South 01 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds East along the Westerly boundary thereof, 690.25 feet thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 41 seconds East 456.00 feet for the Point of Beginning. From Point of Beginning thus described continue North 88 degrees 10 minutes 41 seconds East, 132.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 13 minutes and 19 seconds East parallel with said Westerly boundary, 330.00 feet, thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 41 seconds West, 132.00 feet thence North 01 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds West parallel with said Westerly boundary. 330.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Above described. parcel being conveyed with an easement for ingress and egress lying 30.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline:
Commence at an iron pipe located at the Northwest corner of said NE 1/4 and run South 01 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds East. along the Westerly boundary thereof. 1300.25 feet to the Northerly boundary of the right of way of County Road 225: thence South 88 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East, along said Northerly boundary 30.035 feet to the centerline of a 60 foot road for the Point of Beginning. From Point of Beginning thus described run North 01 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds West. along said centerline and parallel with said Westerly boundary, 611.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 41 seconds East, along said centerline, 558.00 feet to the end of said centerline.
aka Lot 8
Has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Charles Daniel Sikes. P.A., Plaintiffs Attorney. at 81 7 MacMahon Street: Starke, Florida 32091, within (30) days of the first date of publication. and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter: otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
DATED: October 9th, 2026
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: TASHER ALLEN
Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STARKE, FLORIDA
The City of Starke Florida will hold a City Commission Meeting on November 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm at City Hall, 209 North Thompson Street, Starke, Florida 32091 during which the second reading and a vote will occur for the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2027-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STARKE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 3, ENTITLED CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF STARKE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CONFORM WITH THE REVISED CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR CODIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance is available for public inspection at City Hall, 209 North Thompson Street, Starke, Florida 32091. Interested parties may appear and have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed ordinance.
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NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STARKE, FLORIDA
The City of Starke Florida will hold a City Commission Meeting on November 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm at City Hall, 209 North Thompson Street, Starke, Florida 32091 during which the second reading and a vote will occur for the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2027-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STARKE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 4, ENTITLED CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF STARKE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CONFORM WITH THE REVISED CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR CODIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance is available for public inspection at City Hall, 209 North Thompson Street, Starke, Florida 32091. Interested parties may appear and have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed ordinance.
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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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida, that, pursuant to the Union County Land Development Regulations, objections, recommendations, and comments concerning a special permit, as described below, will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida, at a public hearing during its regular meeting on October 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Union County Courthouse, located at 55 West Main Street, Lake Butler, Florida. The Board will hear a petition by Florida Public Utilities Company requesting a special permit to allow the expansion / placement of a natural gas transmission line and associated facilities (an essential service) on County-owned property, in accordance with Section 14.11 of the Land Development Regulations. The proposed location is described as follows: A portion of the County property located in Section 1, Township 06 South, Range 19 East, Union County, Florida, Parcel ID No. 01-06-19-00-000-0210-0. The criteria for approval are limited to a showing of the need for such services in the requested location, that it is in the public interest that the special permit be granted, and compliance with the other provisions of Section 14.11. At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the special permit application. Copies of the application and supporting materials are available for public inspection at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located at 15 Northeast First Street, Lake Butler, Florida, during regular business hours. Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Heather Register, 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 1-800-955-8770 (voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY). All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at this public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, 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.
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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The City of Lake Butler City Commission will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:30PM at City Hall at 200 SW 1st Street Lake Butler, FL 32054. The purpose of the SPECIAL MEETING is to discuss matters concerning the proposed sale of the property located at 9422 SW SR 121. The City Commission will discuss, review, consider and may take action regarding acceptance of offer submitted by the City’s Realtor and/or counteroffer by the City Commission.
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REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
The City of Lake Butler City Commission will hold a REGULAR MEETING on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm at the City Commission Chambers located in City Hall at 200 SW 1st Street Lake Butler, FL 32054.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 63-2026-GA-000015-GAAM
Division
In re: The Guardianship/Guardian Advocacy of Landon Register, Ward.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION
TO: Lacey Poppell, 1761 Maricopa Drive, Apt. B3, Oshkosh, 54904
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Appointment of Guardian Advocate of Person has been filed by the petitioner, Cindy Register, in Union County, Florida, in which you are an interested party. You, all parties claiming interests by, through, under or against you, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the above action, are required to serve a copy of written defenses, if any, to this action on Lauren N. Richardson, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 507 NW 60th Street, Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32607, by not less than 28 nor more than 60 days after the first date of this publication, which is October 8, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this court at Union County Courthouse, 55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054, either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
DATED on September 29, 2026
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: K. Riggs
Deputy Clerk
For Publication in:
The Union County Times
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Lake Region
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
Project Title: Tennis Court Lighting
Bid Release Date: October 06, 2026 (8:30 AM)
Bid Submission Deadline: October 29, 2026 (1:00 PM)
Pre Bid Meeting: October 22, 2026 (2:00 PM)
Bid Opening: October 29, 2026 (1:00 PM)
- Project Overview
The owner is requesting sealed bids from licensed contractors to supply and install overhead tennis court/basketball court lighting. Design target should be a minimum of 50 average maintained horizontal footcandles and a minimum of 2.0:1 maximum to minimum uniformity ratio.
Project Location
555 S Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656.
The site features two (2) existing tennis courts and one (1) existing full basketball court.
Pre-Bid Meeting
Pre bid meeting is scheduled for October 22 ,2026 and will be at 555 S Lawrence Blvd. This will be an opportunity to inspect existing wiring and electrical capabilities, placement of new poles with lighting, and site conditions. (Pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but encouraged.)
- Scope of Work (Turnkey Installation)
The selected contractor must provide all turnkey labor and materials to complete the following:
*Mobilization
*New steel lighting poles and foundations (Designed for a sports-lighting application and applicable wind loads.)
*LED sports lighting fixtures (Quantity and Placement of fixtures as well as life expectancy of bulbs.) Fixture mounting hardware and aiming of the fixtures * *Electrical service and distribution
*Underground conduit
*Conductors and grounding if required
*Disconnects and circuit protection
*Lighting Controls (timers, photocell, etc.): Activation system shall include a weatherproof, vandal-resistant manual public activation station located near the courts, with separately labeled controls for each of the two tennis courts and basketball court. Public users shall be able to activate each court’s lights independently during hours of darkness only. Each activation shall run for a City-programmable timed interval and shall be subject to a City-programmed mandatory shutoff time and override. The system shall include photocell or astronomical-clock functionality). *Junction/pull boxes
*Concrete foundations
*Equipment rental, including lifts and any other necessary equipment
*Final testing and commissioning
*Restoration of disturbed areas (Grad and re-sod if necessary.)
*Protection of existing courts (Courts are new and the intent is to keep the finish in like-new condition.)
*As-built documentation including pole locations, wiring locations, and any other applicable underground information.
*Warranty (The selected contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty covering installation, foundations, electrical work, controls, aiming, and commissioning beginning on the date of final acceptance. Lighting fixtures, drivers, poles, controls, and other manufactured components shall include the manufacturer’s standard written warranty, with a minimum five-year warranty preferred for LED fixtures and controls. The contractor shall provide all warranty documentation before final payment and shall be responsible for coordinating warranty service during the warranty period.)
*All other activities to deliver fully functional system/systems.
3.Submission Requirements
Bidders must submit an all-inclusive lump-sum pricing for both of the tennis courts and basketball court. Each bid shall include a photometric lighting plan for the two tennis courts and one basketball court showing proposed pole locations, pole heights, fixture quantities, fixture specifications, aiming average maintained horizontal footcandles, minimum and maximum footcandles, and maximum-to-minimum uniformity ratio.
- 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: deputycitymanager@keystoneheights.us (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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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME
Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the undersigned: The RV Keys, LLC (Ben Woodruff), 7170 Gas Line Road, Keystone Heights, FL 32656, SOLE owners, doing business under the firm name of: Gardening With Big Ben, 7170 Gas Line Road, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 intends to register fictitious name under the aforesaid statute. Dated this 12th day of October A.D., 2026, in CLAY County.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO KEYSTONE HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE # 2026-619
The City of Keystone Heights, Florida proposes to adopt amendments to the Keystone Heights Comprehensive Plan and to have the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance #2026-619 adopting the proposed amendments to the Keystone Heights Comprehensive Plan.
The Keystone Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the Keystone Heights City Hall, located at 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL.
A copy of the proposed amendments on Ordinance #2026-619 is on file at the Keystone Heights City Hall, located at 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, Florida and may be examined by interested parties prior to said public hearing during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All parties having any interest in these amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes he 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.
City of Keystone Heights
James Booth
City Manager
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