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 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 This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice.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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 25000444CAAXMX
SELENE FINANCE LP,
Plaintiff,
vs.
KATHY L. GAINES A/K/A KATHY GAINES; RICHARD DALE GAINES A/K/A RICHARD GAINES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 25, 2026, and entered in Case No. 25000444CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for Bradford County, Florida, wherein SELENE FINANCE LP, is Plaintiff and Kathy L. Gaines a/k/a Kathy Gaines; Richard Dale Gaines a/k/a Richard Gaines; United States of America on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk of Denny Thompson, Bradford County Clerk of the Court will sell at Lobby of the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 North Temple Ave, Starke, Florida 32091 at 11:00 a.m. on the 29th day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE LYING IN SE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LOT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A RAILROAD SPIKE LOCATED AT THE SE CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, AND RUN N 89° 51′ 36” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY THEREOF, 76.97 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE ROW OF SR NO. 16; THENCE N 23° 16′ 10” WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, 771.82 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE FOR POB. FROM POB THUS DESCRIBED, CONTINUE NORTH 23° 16′ 10” WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, 100.00
FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 68° 24′ 16” EAST, 364.93 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 23° 16′ 10” EAST, 138.84 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH
74° 27′ 30” WEST, 368.12 FEET TO THE POB.
TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 2006 SUNSHINE HOME CENTER, INC., SERIAL NUMBER DISH01368AB.
Property Address: 19635 NW State Road 16, Starke, Florida 32091 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff’s mortgage.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the 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.
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 the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (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 711.
Dated: 9/4/2026
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC
3222 Commerce Place, Suite A
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Telephone: (561) 713-1400
Email: FLpleadings@mwc-law.com
PUBLISH: Bradford County Telegraph
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26000101CPAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PERCY EVERETT SULLIVAN III,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of PERCY EVERETT SULLIVAN III, deceased, whose date of death was August 15, 2023; File Number 26000101CPAXMX, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bradford County, Florida, PROBATE Division, the address of which is 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 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 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.
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 PERIOD 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: September 17, 2026.
Signed on September 10, 2026.
/s/Sean F. Bogle, Esq.
Sean F. Bogle, Esq.
Email: sean@boglelawfirm.com
Florida Bar No. 0106313
Douglas A. Cohen, Esq.
Email: doug@boglelawfirm.com
Florida Bar No.: 124063
Attorneys for Petitioner
BOGLE LAW FIRM
101 S. New York Ave., Suite 205
Winter Park, FL 32789
Telephone: 407-834-3311
Fax: 407-834-3302
/s/ Sean F. Bogle
SEAN F. BOGLE, ESQ.
Personal Representative
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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 September 22, 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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CR 237
FIN#: 43161025401
INVITATION TO BID
The Bradford County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed proposals for the CR 237 Resurfacing and Reclamation project.
Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the required products or services must submit two (2) packages in a sealed envelope or similar package marked “Sealed Proposal for CR 237” to the Bradford County Clerk located at 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 no later than 2:00 PM, local time, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
All proposals MUST have the responder’s name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Proposals will be opened, and respondents announced at 2:15 PM, local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the Board of County BOCC Chambers located at 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted.
RFP will be provided to interested parties via email. Interested parties are to contact Christie McLelland with NV5 at christie.mclelland@nv5.com to obtain an FTP link for download of the RFP.
Project is funded entirely through FDOT SCOP, Financial Project ID: 43161025401. Design of the project is being handled by NV5, Inc. Bradford County will be performing CEI services.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Board of County BOCC Chambers located at 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference, but attendance is not required for submittal of Bid.
The County reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all proposals, to cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any time and waive any irregularities in the RFP process. The County reserves the right to award any contract to the respondent which it deems to offer the best overall service; therefore, the County is not bound to award any contract based on the lowest quoted price. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive any minor defects in the process and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the County’s best interest.
Additional information may be obtained from:
Jason Dodds, Director of Public Works
(904) 966-6243
jason_dodds@bradfordcountyfl.gov
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Bradford County, Florida
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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 Tuesday, the 6th day of October; 2026, and continuing day to day thereafter until sold: the household goods and misc. contents of the following:
0B008 Dallas Lynn Garmon
D015 Lesha C Pernell
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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 Tuesday, the 6th day of October; 2026 and continuing day to day thereafter until sold: the household goods and misc. contents of the following:
0L016 William Tillotson
0L010 William Tillotson
0L051 Connie Smith
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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 25, 2026:
Fl Department of Corrections, 27 Coburn Ave, Orlando, FL 32805, has submitted an application to renew Water Use Permit 220177, authorizing a maximum average daily use of 1.5145 million gallons of groundwater for institutional use. This is located in Section 15, Township 5S, Range 21E, 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 17, 2026 /tm
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION:
CASE NO.: 04-2025-CA-000504-CAAM
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BANK, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JULIANNE ALLEN TURGEON, et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 24th day of August 2026 and entered in 04-2025-CA-000504-CAAM of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Bradford County, Florida, wherein NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BANK, N.A, is the Plaintiff and JULIANNE ALLEN TURGEON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JULIANNE ALLEN TURGEON; MARK ANDREW TURGEON; REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT #2, are the Defendant(s). Denny Thompson, as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Bradford County Courthouse, 945 NORTH TEMPLE AVENUE, STARKE, FL, 32091-2110, beginning at 11:00 AM on the prescribed date at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, on the 15th day of October 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A FOUND 3/4″ IRON PIPE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY R/W LINE OF ORANGE STREET WITH THE SOUTHERLY R/W LINE OF WELDON STREET (AKA COUNTY ROAD 229) AND BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL RECORDED IN ORB 1554, PAGE 446 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AND RUN N 88 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 46 SECONDS E, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY R/W LINE OF WELDON STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 125.08 FEET TO A FOUND 1 1/2″ IRON PIPE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID ORB 1554, PAGE 446 FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING THUS DESCRIBED RUN N 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 17 SECONDS E, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY R/W LINE OF
WELDON STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.93 FEET TO A FOUND 6″ ROUND CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE RUN S 08 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 38 SECONDS E, FOR A DISTANCE OF 176.14 FEET TO A FOUND 6″ ROUND CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE RUN S 87 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 35 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 99.99 FEET TO A FOUND 1 1/2″ IRON PIPE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID ORB 1554, PAGE 446; THENCE RUN N 08 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 34 SECONDS W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID ORB 1554, PAGE 446, FOR A DISTANCE OF 178.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PARCEL BEING A PORTION OF ORB 1568, PAGE 138 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
APN NO. 03027-0-00000
Property Address: 560 W. WELDON ST., STARKE, FL 32901
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 BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED.
IMPORTANT
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.
Dated this 10th day of September 2026.
By: /s/ Orlando DeLuca_______
Orlando DeLuca, Esq.
Bar Number: 719501
Submitted by:
DELUCA LAW GROUP, PLLC.
Attorney for the Plaintiff
2101 NE 26th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Telephone (954) 368-1311 | Fax: (954) 200-8649
DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE
PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 service@delucalawgroup.com
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ROOF REPLACEMENT/REPAIR PROJECT
Introduction
Bradford County making a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified roofing contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to replace and/or repair the existing low-slope roofing system on the Bradford County Courthouse building. The intent of this RFP is to select a roofing contractor with demonstrated experience in low-slope, commercial roofing systems and the ability to manage potential interior water damage repairs associated with the roof failure. The County is requesting estimates for repairs to existing roof systems and flashings as well as roof replacement. Please propose accordingly.
- PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Location: 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL
Building Type: Government
Existing Roof Type:
- Upper Section – Low Slope (aggregate surfaced with flashing)
- Lower Section – Modified Bitumen
- Occupancy Status – Occupied
- SCOPE OF WORK
- Obtain required permit(s)
- Remove and dispose of existing roof.
- Inspect and repair deck.
- Installation of a new roofing system.
- Install flashing and drainage components.
- Ensure any openings are sealed.
- Site cleanup and final inspection.
- Door replacement on roof top building.
- Interior Water Damage Contingency.
- Define separate warranties for materials and labor.
Include a contingency cost to address potential interior damage caused from existing roof leaks or discovered roof leaks. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Removal and replacement of water-damaged ceiling systems.
- Drywall repair and replacement.
- Insulation replacement.
- Mold remediation (if needed).
- Painting and finishing.
- CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Florida roofing Contractor license.
- Insurance and bonding, including any subcontractors.
- Experience in government or commercial roof replacement.
- Manufacturer certification.
- Three References for completed roofs for Government / Commercial Buildings within the past five years.
- PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
- Project approach.
- Specifications.
- Schedule.
- Cost proposal.
- Warranty.
- OSHA Approved Safety plan.
- EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Technical approach.
- Experience.
- Cost.
- Warranties.
- Timeline.
- SCHEDULE
RFP Issued: September 21, 2026
Questions Deadline: September 30, 2026
Proposal Due Date: October 5, 2026
Award Date: October 6, 2026
- SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submission Method: Sealed Bid – TWO COPIES. Proposals shall be submitted as a sealed bid and delivered to:
Bradford County Commission
945 N. Temple Avenue Starke, FL
Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jason Dodds
Email Address: Jason_Dodds@bradfordcountyfl.gov
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BID EXTENSION
The Board of County Commissioners of Bradford County, Florida is extending the due date to receive competitive bids from qualified vendors for floor care services at certain Bradford County facilities. An addendum has been published on the county website.
QUALIFICATIONS ISSUED DATE: August 13, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS DUE DATE/TIME: September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
All vendors will be permitted to schedule site visits for inspections and measurements before submitting a bid. This should be scheduled through the Bradford County Public Works Department.
The updated instructions and bid forms can be picked up at the Bradford County Manager’s Office, Bradford County Courthouse, 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091 or from the county website at www.bradfordcountyfl.gov/bid-advertisements.
Bids must be physically delivered in sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL FOR FLOOR CARE” to the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court before September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. No faxed or emailed bids will be accepted.
Bids will be read aloud in the Bradford County Commission Meeting Room located in the Bradford County Courthouse – 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 on September 25, 2026, at 2:05 PM.
The Board of County Commissioners 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, exercise its local preference ordinance, and to interpret the bid specifications in the best interest of Bradford County.
For additional information, contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 966 – 6327 or lisa_bretch@bradfordcountyfl.gov and taylor_mccoy@bradfordcountyfl.gov.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY OF LAWTEY
Notice is hereby given that proposed Resolution #26-01 whose title appears
below, will be considered for enactment by the City Council of Lawtey, on
September 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter that may be heard at
City Hall, Lawtey, Florida. A copy of the proposed resolution may be
Inspected by all members of the public at City Hall, Lawtey, Florida.
Anyone wishing to be heard should attend the meeting.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF LAWTEY,
OF BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY OF LAWTEY
Notice is hereby given that proposed Resolution #26-02 whose title appears
below, will be considered for enactment by the City Council of Lawtey, on
September 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter that may be heard at
City Hall, Lawtey, Florida. A copy of the proposed resolution may be
Inspected by all members of the public at City Hall, Lawtey, Florida.
Anyone wishing to be heard should attend the meeting.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF LAWTEY, OF BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 25000508CAAXMX
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R8,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSEPH DAVID LOIACANO A/K/A JOSEPH LOIACANO A/K/A JOSEPH D. LOIACANO A/K/A DAVID LOIACANO; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSEPH DAVID LOIACANO A/K/A JOSEPH D. LOIACANO A/K/A JOSEPH LOIACANO A/K/A DAVID LOIACANO; LORA L. BARGAR A/K/A LORA L. BARGER; MYSTRY D. SCOTT; CLERK OF THE COURT, BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA; STATE OF FLORIDA,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 24, 2026, and entered in Case No. 25000508CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for Bradford County, Florida, wherein Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R8, is Plaintiff and Joseph David Loiacano a/k/a Joseph Loiacano a/k/a Joseph D. Loiacano a/k/a David Loiacano; Unknown Spouse of Joseph David Loiacano a/k/a Joseph D. Loiacano a/k/a Joseph Loiacano a/k/a David Loiacano; Lora L. Bargar a/k/a Lora L. Barger; Mystry D. Scott; Clerk of the Court, Bradford County, Florida; State of Florida, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk of Denny Thompson, Bradford County Clerk of the Court will sell at Lobby of the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 North Temple Ave, Starke, Florida 32091 at 11:00 a.m. on the 29th day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1. 89 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND LYING IN THE NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT LOCATED AT THE SE CORNER OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 AND RUN NORTH 1 DEGREE, 17 MINUTES AND 55 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY THEREOF, 412.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM POINT OF BEGINNING THUS DESCRIBED CONTINUE NORTH 1 DEGREE, 17 MINUTES AND 55 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, 412. 44 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 15 MINUTES, AND 39 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE, 17 MINUTES
AND 55 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH AFORESAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, 412. 44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES, 15 MINUTES AND 39 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH AFORESAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY, 200. 0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH A 2001 MOBILE HOME VIN #FLHMLCN164624345A & VIN # FLHMLCN164624345B
HUD TAG NUMBERS FLA 702496 & FLA 702495
Property Address: 2033S East 144th Street, Starke, Florida 32091
and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff’s mortgage.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the 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.
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 the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (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 711.
Dated: September 4, 2026
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC
3222 Commerce Place, Suite A
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Telephone: (561) 713-1400 / Fax: (561) 713-1401
Primary Email: FLpleadings@mwc-law.com
By: /s/ Craig Stein
Craig Stein, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 0120464
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC
3222 Commerce Place, Suite A
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Telephone: (561) 713-1400
Email: FLpleadings@mwc-law.com
PUBLISH: Bradford County Telegraph
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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-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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