Public Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
Case #: 26000039CAAXMX
Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc.
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
Dominique Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Lathan; Unknown Spouse of Dominique Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Lathan; United States of America Acting through Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s); Unknown Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s)
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY
TO:Dominique Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Lathan: 540 Southwest Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025 and Unknown Spouse of Dominique Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Latham a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Latham a/k/a Dominique L. Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashanda Lathan a/k/a Dominique Lashonda Lathan: 540 Southwest Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025
Residence unknown, if living, including any unknown spouse of the said Defendants, if either has remarried and if either or both of said Defendants are dead, their respective unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, and trustees, and all other persons claiming by, through, under or against the named Defendant(s); and the aforementioned named Defendant(s) and such of the aforementioned unknown Defendants and such of the aforementioned unknown Defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to foreclose a mortgage on the following real property, lying and being and situated in Columbia County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND LYING ON THE WEST SIDE OF QUAIL HEIGHTS BOULEVARD AND DESIGNATED ON AN UNRECORDED PLAT AS LOT 7, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1 A DISTANCE OF 1353.03 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, SECTION 1; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, OF SOUTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 771.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 6 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, 256.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 101.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, 487.62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 75 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST, 160.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF QUAIL HEIGHTS BOULEVARD; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE, QUAIL HEIGHTS BOULEVARD, 125.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST, 160.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST, 125.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
more commonly known as 540 Southwest Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025.
This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, upon LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 130, Boca Raton, FL 33487, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before with service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 2 day of October, 2026.
James M. Swisher, Jr.
Circuit and County Courts
By: Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez
Deputy Clerk
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; 173 Northeast Hernando Street, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32056; (386) 758-2163 adamail@jud3.flcourts.org at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification of the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
PUBLISH IN Lake City Reporter
25-334799 FC01 CXE

922835
October 7, 14, 2026

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 â“ 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 October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 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

921026
October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
DIVISION
Division Probate
File No. 2026-0332-CP
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ALMA MARIE DIXPROBATE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Alma Marie Dix, deceased, whose date of death was February 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 173 NE Hernando Ave., Lake City, Florida 32055. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is October 3, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Stephen M. Witt
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 231916
PO Box 2064
LAKE CITY, FL 32056-2064
Telephone: (386) 755-2863
Fax: (386) 752-1732
E-Mail:
stephen@attorneywitt.com
Sec. E-Mail:
carey@attorneywitt.com
Personal Representative:
Johnny Dix
1294 SW Packard
Lake City, Florida 32025

922628
October 3, 10, 2026

Advertisement of Prequalification
Charles Perry Partners, Inc. has been selected to provide Construction Management services for the Columbia County Schools – Summers Elementary School – Phase 2 – Classroom Renovation project at 1388 Southwest McFarlane Avenue, Lake City, Florida at the Columbia County School District.
Charles Perry Partners, Inc. is currently accepting subcontractor/vendor prequalification applications and bid proposals for the following scopes of work:
FINAL CLEANING, MATERIALS TESTING, SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, CONCRETE, MISC. STEEL, ROOFING, DOORS/FRAMES/HARDWARE, SPRAY INSULATION, WINDOWS, DRYWALL/FRAMING, STUCCO, PAINTING, ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS, FLOORING, MISC. SPECIALTIES, SIGNAGE, CASEWORK, WINDOW COVERINGS, WALKWAY CANOPIES, PLUMBING, HVAC, TEST & BALANCE, ELECTRICAL, SITEWORK
All parties interested in bidding on this project must be prequalified for their bid to be considered. To receive a link to start the prequalification process, send an email to prequalification@cppi.com.
Bid documents are now available.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend the non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10:00 am at 1388 Southwest McFarlane Avenue, Lake City, Florida.
To RSVP, please send an email to bids@cppi.com.
Sealed bids are due no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2026. Sealed bids must either be submitted electronically through BuildingConnected or delivered in a sealed envelope to the Columbia County School District Office (372 W Duval St, Lake City, FL 32055) with the project name, bid package number and submitting contractor's name clearly marked on the envelope.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in January 2027.
The Columbia County School District and CPPI reserve the right to reject any bid if considered to be non-compliant or in the best interest of the project.
Please contact Amy Jordan with any questions at amy.jordan@cppi.com or (813) 892-7665.

922583
October 3, 7, 8, 2026

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.

922676
October 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026

In accordance with the Florida Self-Storage Facility Act, notice is hereby given that Tellus Self Storage-LAKE CITY, 814 FL 247, Lake City, FL 32025, (386) 961-9926, will conduct an online auction (www.storageauctions.com) of the contents of storage units on TUESDAY, October 20, 2026, at 11:00AM to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Property will be sold to the highest bidder, for Money Order/Cashier’s Check, or Debit/Credit Card only. No Cash or Checks accepted. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. Unless otherwise specified, it is assumed that the units contain household goods. Property being sold include contents in spaces/units of:
COMPANY BUILD UNIT(S)
Jerry Louis Stevens
Dana Rene Ward
Fayth Wimberly – Dell
Calvin Bernard Mosley Jr
Regina M Simmons
Douglas Eugene Harrell Jr
Katriece E Leedom
Leah L Weiser
Osie H Price
Anna M Vickers
Kayla Marie Brock
Violet Williams
Tristan Scott Whitehead

922048
October 1, 8, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA, CASE #: 2026-CA-000116
Plaintiff
vs.
ERIC CHRISTOPHER MAINES A/K/A ERIC MAINES;
ET. AL.;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the September 28, 2026, and entered in Case No. 122026CA000116CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Circuit in and for Columbia County, Florida, where, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA is the Plaintiff, and ERIC CHRISTOPHER MAINES A/K/A ERIC MAINES; JAMIE MARIE MAINES A/K/A JAMIE MAINES; and WAREHOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS DISTRIBUTORS, INC., D/B/A FARMERS HOME FURNITURE A/K/A WAREHOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS DBA: FARMERS FURNITURE, are Defendants. JAMES M. SWISHER, JR., as the Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Columbia County Courthouse, on the third floor, located at 173 N.E. Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055, beginning at 11:00 AM, on the 25th day of November, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said final judgment, to wit:
LOT 8, HAWKS RIDGE ACRES, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 88, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A 1997 SPRI DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME BEARING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS N87977A AND N87977B, AND TITLE NUMBERS 72599838 AND 72599839, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY ATTACHED AND AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: R09860-009
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 159 SE SEAWOLF WAY, HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643
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 BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED.
If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; (386)758-2163 or complete the ADA Request form located at https://thirdcircuitfl.org/ada-accommodation-request/ 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 this 28th day of September, 2026.
JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By:Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez
Deputy Clerk
Submitted by:
TAROKH LAW, PLLC
PO BOX 10827
TAMPA, FL 33679
813-922-5510
E-mail for service:
jason@tarokhlaw.com

922272
September 30, 2026
October 7, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 25000339CAAXMX
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
THOMACIA M. ROWE, et al.
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 21, 2026, and entered in 25000339CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the THIRD Judicial Circuit in and for Columbia County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and THOMACIA M. ROWE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF THOMACIA M. ROWE N/K/A JAMES SCUDAMORE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; LVNV FUNDING LLC are the Defendant(s). James M. Swisher, Jr. as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 173 NE Hernando Ave., Lake City, FL 32055, at 11:00 AM, on October 28, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN SOUTH 89º15'12" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4 A DISTANCE OF 40.90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01°27'48"WEST A DISTANCE OF 51.30 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1282, PAGE 1937 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 88º42'45" WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW HOWELL STREET A DISTANCE OF 176.85 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1282, PAGE 1937 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 89º22'09" WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW HOWELL STREET A DISTANCE OF 322.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88º57'36" WEST STILL ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW HOWELL STREET A DISTANCE OF 441.50 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 644, PAGE 549 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 00°09'06" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 644, PAGE 549 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, A DISTANCE OF 1291.18 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 644, PAGE 549 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 89º10'44" EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4 A DISTANCE OF 428.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°43'14" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1289.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Property Address: 1213 SW HOWELL STREET, LAKE CITY, FL 32024
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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.
Dated this 25 day of September, 2026.
James M. Swisher, Jr.
As Clerk of the Court
By:Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez
As Deputy Clerk
IMPORTANT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, FL 32055; (386)758-2163 or complete the ADA Request form located at https://courtadmin.wpenginepowered.com/ada-accommodation-request/ 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.
Publish In: LAKE CITY REPORTER
Submitted by: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
Attorneys for Plaintiff
6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Telephone: 561-241-6901
Fax: 561-997-6909

922144
September 30, 2026
October 7, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number: 2026000298CPAXMX
Division:
IN RE: ESTATE OF
NANCY SUE CABINO,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of NANCY SUE CABINO, Deceased, whose date of death was March 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 173 NE Hernando Ave #225, Lake City, FL 32055. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative for said Estate and the Attorney for said Personal Representative are respectively set forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent's Estate upon 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 the 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 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The 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 Florida Statutes Sections 732.216 - 732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Florida Statutes Section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this Notice is September 30, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
BARRY A. DIAMOND, #471770
LAW OFFICES OF BARRY A. DIAMOND, P.A.
Coral Springs Professional Campus
5541 N. University Drive, Suite 103
Coral Springs, Florida 33067
Telephone: (954) 752-5000
Personal Representative:
ESSIE VIRGINIA MILLER
132 CANTERBURY DRIVE
PARKERSBURG, WV 28104

921939
September 30, 2026
October 7, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 26000302CAAXMX
LORENE GIBSON, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LORENE GIBSON REVOCABLE TRUST,
DATED MARCH 9, 2021,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ESTATE OF NELL DAVANT and THE UNKNOWN TRUSTEES, SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF NELL DAVANT AND ALL UNKNOWN NATURAL PERSONS, IF ALIVE, IF DEAD, OR IF NOT KNOWN TO BE ALIVE OR DEAD, THEIR SEVERAL AND RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISES, GRANTEES, AND CREDITORS OR OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER UNKNOWN NATURAL PERSONS; AND ALL CLAIMANTS, PERSONS, OR PARTIES, NATURAL OR CORPORATE, OR WHOSE EXACT LEGAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE-NAMED OR DESCRIBED DEFENDANTS OR PARTIES CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREAFTER DESCRIBED,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:ESTATE OF NELL DAVANT, WILLIAM MANGHAM, LUCENIA JOHNSON a/k/a LUCENIA ANNE MANGHAM, and THE UNKNOWN TRUSTEES, SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF NELL DAVANT AND ALL UNKNOWN NATURAL PERSONS, IF ALIVE, IF DEAD, OR IF NOT KNOWN TO BE ALIVE OR DEAD, THEIR SEVERAL AND RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISES, GRANTEES, AND CREDITORS OR OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER UNKNOWN NATURAL PERSONS; AND ALL CLAIMANTS, PERSONS, OR PARTIES, NATURAL OR CORPORATE, OR WHOSE EXACT LEGAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE-NAMED OR DESCRIBED DEFENDANTS OR PARTIES CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREAFTER DESCRIBED.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following property in Columbia County, Florida:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Commence at the Southeast Corner of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 17 East and run South 86°34’30” West along the South line of said NE1/4 of SE1/4 552.04 feet, run thence Northerly along the arc of a 1°45; curve having a radius of 3264. 93 feet a distance of 871.30 feet for a point of beginning, and run thence South 87°35’30” West 219.8 feet, run thence North 9°53’30” East 435.6 feet, run thence North 87°35’30” East 204.8 feet, run thence South 9°53’30” West 126.49 feet, run thence Southerly along arc of a 1°451 curve having a radius of 3264.93 feet a distance of 309.3 feet to the point of beginning. Being further described as Lot 1 of Pinewood Acres, an unrecorded Subdivision.
PARCEL ID:
07-4S-17-08131-000
has been filed in this Court, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Bradley J. Anderson, Esquire, and Geraldine P. Asher, Esquire, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is P.O. Box 3000, Orlando, FL 32802, within twenty-eight days (28) after the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise, an order may entered for the relief demanded without further notice or hearing.
WITNESS my hand and official seal of this Court on September 10, 2026.
JAMES M. SWISHER, JR.
CLERK OF COURT AND COMPTROLLER
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez
Deputy Clerk
*PUBLISH ONCE PER WEEK FOR FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN THE LAKE CITY REPORTER.*
Billing Information:
Bradley J. Anderson, Esquire
Geraldine P. Asher, Esquire
Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.
P.O. Box 3000
Orlando, FL 32802
Attorneys for Plaintiff

920971
September 16, 23, 30, 2026
October 7, 2026