Public Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 25000415CAAXMX CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
MATTHEW CAMILLE KNIPE A/K/A MATT CAMILLE KNIPE A/K/A MATTHEW KNIPP; MADELINE N KNIPE A/K/A MADELINE NICOLE KNIPE A/K/A MADELINE NICOLE YORK A/K/A MADELINE N MILLER A/K/A MADDIE MILLER A/K/A MADDIE YORK A/K/A MEDELINE N MILLER; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1 and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2, Defendant.
CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment entered on October 7, 2025, in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on JUNE 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. EST, at the Clerk of Court for COLUMBIA, at 173 NE HERNANDO AVE, 3RD FLOOR COURTROOM 1, LAKE CITY, FLORIDA the following described property:
LOT NO 14 IN BLOCK NO 3 OF GWEN LAKE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6-I, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address: 802 NW Palm Dr., Lake City, FL 32055
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
Dated: April 28, 2026.JAMES M. SWISHER, JR, CLERK
COLUMBIA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
By: Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez(Court Seal)Deputy Clerk
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration at least three business days prior to the required service by using one of the following methods: 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.

910589
May 14, 21, 2026

Lake City Self Storage
Notice of lien sale at online auction to highest bidder at:
1143 NW Lake Jeffery Rd
Lake City, FL, 32055
Ending on 5/26/2026
@ 9AM online on Bid13.com
Specific contents of the unit are unknown and will be visible at the time of sale Lake City Self Storage Kris Robinson Units F8 & F9 Jhawanna Lowe Unit A5 Rodrigo Bermudez Unit I2

909936
May 14, 21, 2026

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
PURSUANT TO A WRIT OF EXECUTION issued in the County Court of Columbia County, Florida, on the 12th day of January 2026 in the case wherein, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, G.P. Plaintiff and BRUCE B. GOODSON as Defendant. Case No. 06-867-CC
I, Wallace Kitchings, As Sheriff of Columbia County, Florida, have this 1st day of May 2026 levied upon all the rights, title and interest of Bruce B. Goodson in and to the following described Real Property:
Physical Address: 120 SW Bonnie Glenn Lake City, Fl 32024.
Parcel No. 15-4S-16-02996-000 Commence at the Southwest corner of the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 16 East, and run thence North 89º42' East along the South line of said SW 1/4 or NW 1/4, 660.5 feet to the Southwest corner of the E 1/2 of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 for a Point of Beginning, thence run North 0º 52' West along the West line of said E 1/2 of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, 319.2 feet; thence run North 86º 24' East, 200.0 feet; thence run South 04º 02' East, 100.00 feet; thence run South 48º 30' East, 307.5 feet to the West right-of-way line of State Road No. 247; thence run South 41º 30' West along said West right-of-way line, 308.96 feet; thence run North 48º 30' West 300.5 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said lands being a part of the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 16 East, lying and being in Columbia County, Florida.
And on June16, 2026, at 10:00 am or soon thereafter at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division 173 NE Hernando Ave. Room 201 Lake City, Florida 32055. I will offer for sale all the defendant’s rights, title, and interest in the aforesaid real property, at public auction and will sell the same, subject to ALL taxes, prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any to the highest and best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds to be applied to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above-described execution.
Wallace Kitchings, Sheriff of Columbia County
By: Greg Williams, Deputy Sheriff
If you are a person with a disability and need special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, please contact the agency sending notice no later than seven days prior to the sale at 4917 US Highway 90 East, Lake City, Florida 32055. Phone (386) 758-1153.

910340
May 14, 21, 2026

BID FOR INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AUDITING SERVICES
Bid File 26-012
Sealed bids, subject to specifications in this invitation, will be received in the office of the Director of Purchasing, Columbia County School Board, 372 West Duval Street, Room 233, Lake City, Florida 32055, until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at which time and place all bids will be opened and tabulated. At a regular scheduled meeting of the Board, tabulations will be presented to the board at which time award will be made. No bid will be considered which is received after the above designated time and date. If bid is sent by U.S. Mail, the bidder is to be sure to send in sufficient time for timely delivery.
Sealed envelopes shall be identified as:
BID FOR INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AUDITING SERVICES
Bid File 26-012
and addressed to:
Columbia County School District
Robert Hartley
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
372 West Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
If bids are submitted through a Delivery Service, such as Federal Express, then the Bid shall be placed in an envelope properly marked inside the Delivery Envelope. NO Bids will be accepted via FAX or email. Envelopes MUST be plainly marked:
All bids shall be in accordance with the specifications furnished. Any bid received after the specified time will not be considered. The Columbia County School Board (CCSB) reserves the right to accept and reject any and all bids and to waive formalities in any bid and to accept any bid which they consider to be in the best public interest. The Columbia County School Board will be the sole judge of the minimum requirements.
Direct any questions regarding the bid documents by e-mail to hartleyr@columbiak12.com. Full bid documents are available for review and download at: https://www.columbiak12.com/purchasing.

910266
May 13, 16, 20, 2026

BID FOR SCHOOL PICTURES
Bid File 26-011
Sealed bids, subject to specifications in this invitation, will be received in the office of the Director of Purchasing, Columbia County School Board, 372 West Duval Street, Room 233, Lake City, Florida 32055, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at which time and place all bids will be opened and tabulated. At a regular scheduled meeting of the Board, tabulations will be presented to the board at which time award will be made. No bid will be considered which is received after the above designated time and date. If bid is sent by U.S. Mail, the bidder is to be sure to send in sufficient time for timely delivery.
Sealed envelopes shall be identified as:
BID FOR SCHOOL PICTURES
Bid File 26-011
and addressed to:
Columbia County School District
Robert Hartley
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
372 West Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
If bids are submitted through a Delivery Service, such as Federal Express, then the Bid shall be placed in an envelope properly marked inside the Delivery Envelope. NO Bids will be accepted via FAX or email. Envelopes MUST be plainly marked:
All bids shall be in accordance with the specifications furnished. Any bid received after the specified time will not be considered. The Columbia County School Board (CCSB) reserves the right to accept and reject any and all bids and to waive formalities in any bid and to accept any bid which they consider to be in the best public interest. The Columbia County School Board will be the sole judge of the minimum requirements.
Direct any questions regarding the bid documents by e-mail to hartleyr@columbiak12.com. Full bid documents are available for review and download at: https://www.columbiak12.com/purchasing.

910267
May 13, 16, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 25-CA-30
Division No.
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Plaintiff,
vs.
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST BETTY FREEMAN DECEASED WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANT, et al,
Defendants/
NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY
TO:
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST JEROME FREEMAN DECEASED WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTWHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property, to-wit:
Commence at the Southeast corner of the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Columbia County, Florida, and run N 0°00' 20"E along the East line of said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, 210.07 feet, thence S 89°58'36" W, 71.45 feet to the West side of a County Maintained Road, thence N 1°58'54" W, along said West line of County Road, 151.77 feet to the Point-of-Beginning, thence continue N 1°58'54"W, along said West line of County Road, 210.00 feet, thence S 89°58'36" W, 210.00 feet, thence S 1°58'54" E, 210.00 feet, thence N 89°58'36" E, 210.00 feet to the Point-of-Beginning.
Containing 1 acre more or less.

SW BETHLEHEM AVE, FT WHITE, FL 32038.
This action has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on Plaintiff's attorney, Rubin Lublin, LLC., whose address is 2313 W. Violet St., Tampa, Florida 33603, on or before June12, 2026 30 days after date of first publication and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court either before 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 11th day of May, 2026.
James M. Swisher Jr.Clerk of court COLUMBIA County, Florida
By: Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez,
Deputy Clerk
"In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within seven (7) days prior to any proceeding, contact the Administrative Office of the Court, Columbia County, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055, County Phone: (386)758-1350 via Florida Relay Service".
Published in: Lake City Reporter
24-F000545/JC

910378
May 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
EMANUEL CURRY and Case No.: 2026-41-CA
GERALDINE CURRY, Division: Civil
Plaintiffs,
vs.
ALEXANDER SANDERS, CATHERINE SANDERS, ESTATE OF ALEXANDER SANDERS, ESTATE OF CATHERINE SANDERS, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTY OR PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE KNOWN OR PRESUMED TO BE DEAD, BUT EITHER DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, ISSUE, CHILDREN, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, GRANTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE DEFENDANTS TO HAVING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED.
Defendants.
FOURTH
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO DEFENDANTS ALEXANDER SANDERS and CATHERINE SANDERS, both known or presumed dead, and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ALEXANDER SANDERS, deceased, and CATHERINE SANDERS, deceased, including any unknown spouse(s) of Defendant(s), and if the aforesaid is deceased, any unknown heirs, devisees, issue, children, beneficiaries, devisees, assignees, lienors, grantees, creditors, trustees, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them, and all other parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as defendant in a legal proceeding filed against you for Adverse Possession without Color of Title/Quiet Title, Unjust Enrichment, & Declaratory Judgment. The action involves real property in COLUMBIA County, Florida, more fully described as follows:
Two (2) Acres in NE 1/4, of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, bounded east by land of Maggie Williams, west by lands of James Smith, Section 35, Township 3
South, Range 17 East. Except or Subject to any easement or right-of-way of record.
The action was instituted in the Columbia County, Florida, and is styled as above.
You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on LLOYD E. PETERSON, JR., the Plaintiffs’ attorney, whose address is 905 SW Baya Drive, Lake City, Florida 32025, on or before June 12, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
DATED on May 6, 2026
JAMES M. SWISHER, JR., Clerk for the Third
Judicial Circuit Court of Columbia County, Florida
By Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez
Deputy Clerk

910014
May 13, 20, 27, 2026
June 3, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION:
CASE NO.: 25000332CAA
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF FREDDIE LEE TURNER A/K/A FREDDIE L. TURNER A/K/A FREDDIE TURNER A/K/A FREDDIE LEE TORRENCE A/K/A FREDDIE L TORRENCE; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; FLORIDA PEST CONTROL; LAKE SHORE HMA LLC DBA SHANDS LAKE SHORE MEDICAL CENTER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; FRANKIE JEAN TURNER; FRANKIE JEAN TURNER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; UNKNOWN TENANT
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
(Please publish in LAKE CITY REPORTER)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), 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, 173 N.E HERNANDO AVENUE, LAKE CITY, FL 32055, 11:00 AM on the 13 day of May, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 3, THOMAS PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B PAGE 8, SAID SUBDIVISION BEING IN THE EASTERN DIVISION OF THE CITY OF LAKE CITY, FLORIDA. IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1006 NE CHERRY LN, LAKE CITY, FL 32055
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.
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 Carrina Cooper, 386-758-2163, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055 or complete the ADA Request form found 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 11 day of May 2026
JAMES M. SWISHER, JR.
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: B. Arreguin R.
Deputy Clerk
Submitted by:
De Cubas & Lewis, P.A.
PO Box 5026
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
Telephone:(954) 453-0365
Facsimile:(954) 771-6052
Toll Free:1-800-441-2438
DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE
PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516
eservice@decubaslewis.com

910489
May 13, 20, 2026

REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS COLUMBIA COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBER
The Planning and Zoning Board/Board of Adjustment recommends Principals and Policies for guiding action affecting development in the county. Recommends to the Board of County Commissioner’s ordinances, regulations, and other proposals promoting orderly development along the lines indicated as desirable by the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. Vacancies in Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustment membership shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. A member must be a resident of Columbia County. No member of the Planning and Zoning Board/Board of Adjustment shall be paid or elected official employee of the county. The term of office shall be for three (3) years.
Persons interested in volunteering for appointment should complete the Board of County Commissioners Board/Committee Application located at the bottom of the home page of the County website at www.columbiacountyfla.com or you may contact the Human Resources office of the Board of County Commissioners at (386) 758-3344 to obtain an application. Completed applications may be submitted to the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 1529. Lake City, Florida 32056-1529, (386) 758-2182 (fax) or kguy@columbiacountyfla.com on or before Wednesday, May 26, 2026.

910494
May 13, 20, 2026

REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS COLUMBIA COUNTY
The North Florida Water Utility Authority is seeking volunteer board members for the following position:
NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
The North Florida Water Utility Authority Board (NFWUA) is established pursuant to the provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes. The participating Counties are authorized, pursuant to Section 125.01(1), Florida Statutes, to independently exercise the powers of the North Florida Water Utility Authority agreement. The NFWUA shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is charged with fulfilling the purposes and goals of the NFWUA Agreement by providing water, wastewater, and reclaimed water maintenance and operational services to the Counties’ respective water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities. The Board shall make policies for the administration, fees, rates, charges, collections, enforcement, operation, maintenance, extension, enlargement, development, replacement, and repair of these utility systems.
The North Florida Water Utility Authority is seeking to fill two positions. To qualify for these appointments, interested persons must reside in one of the participating Counties. The term of appointment shall be for one (1) year, with availability for reappointment for up to two (2) years, or until a successor is appointed. Board members serve as volunteers without compensation. The Board shall meet monthly, alternating between Live Oak and Lake City.
Persons interested in volunteering for appointment should complete the Board of County Commissioners Board/Committee Application located on the Columbia County website at www.columbiacountyfla.com, or you may contact the office of the Board of County Commissioners at (386) 758-3344 to obtain an application. Completed applications may be submitted to the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1529, Lake City, Florida 32056-1529, (386) 758-2182 or kguy@columbiacountyfla.com on or before May 26, 2026.

910496
May 13, 20, 2026