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    Posted on September 5, 2025

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
    File No. 2025-070-CP,
    IN RE: ESTATE OF LEE ROY RUSSELL, Deceased. The ancillary administration of the estate of Lee Roy Russell, deceased, File Number 2025-070-CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, Florida 32347. The Name and addresses of the ancillary personal representative and the ancillary 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, 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 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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The ancillary 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 SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 August 29, 2025. Ancillary Personal Representative Stephen McKay c/o Sally Roberts, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative: Sally Roberts Florida Bar No. 102816, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Telephone: 850-584-3812.

    2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) APPLICATION CYCLE
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
    The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) is making available $400 million in CDBG-DR funding to communities impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Debby Helene, Milton and/or the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes. The Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer District (TCWSD) intends to apply to the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program for approximately $11 million in grant funds for the TCWSD Water and Wastewater Systems Improvements Project.
    The project will construct a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) on the existing WWTP site, along with improvements to two lift stations that convey sewage flow to the plant through the replacement of damaged pumps from 2024 hurricanes, and replacement of Authority‑owned residential pump grinders. It also includes improvements to the water system through the replacement of manual meters with smart meters and the installation of neighborhood system meters. These improvements will enhance system reliability, increase efficiency, and support long‑term service needs.
    A 14-day public comment period will begin on September 10, 2025, and end on September 24, 2025, to provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the proposed project. During this time, the draft application will be available at the TCWSD Office (18820 Beach Road, Perry, Fl 32348) and online at tcwsd.org. All public comments should be directed to Courtney Valentine, District Manager, by email at staff@tcwsd.org or by mail to 18820 Beach Road, Perry, FL 32348 no later than September 24, 2025. The final application will be available for review at the TCWSD Office located at 18820 Beach Road, Perry, FL during normal business hours, and will be submitted to FloridaCommerce on or before September 29, 2025.
    The TCWSD does not anticipate displacement of any persons due to CDBG-DR funded activities; should it occur, TCWSD will provide assistance in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
    The public comment period is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility to all. For accessibility or language accommodations, contact Courtney Valentine, District Manager. For Florida Relay Service: 1(800) 955-8771 (TTY) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice), 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish).
    El período de comentarios públicos se lleva a cabo de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) para garantizar la accesibilidad para todos. Para obtener información sobre accesibilidad o adaptaciones lingüísticas, comuníquese con Courtney Valentine, Gerente de Distrito. Para el Servicio de Retransmisión de Florida: 1(800) 955-8771 (TTY) o 1(800) 955-8770 (voz), 1-877-955-8773 (español).

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON THE STEINHATCHEE COASTAL PARK PLANNING PROJECT. THE SITE WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS “WOODS”. THE COUNTY WAS AWARDED A FLORIDA COMMERCE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND GRANT FOR THE DESIGN AND PLANNING OF A PUBLIC PARK AT THE SITE. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OF FOUR PUBLIC STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS. AVCON, INC WAS SELECTED THROUGH THE COMPETETIVE BID PROCESS TO COMPLETE THE PLANNNING, DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING FOR THE PARK SITE. ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK INFRASTRUCTURE. AVCON, INC. WILL BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT.
    ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105, THAT ANY PERSON OR PERSONS DECIDING TO APPEAL ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE HEARING AND 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.
    THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM, 201 E. GREEN STREET, PERRY, FLORIDA 32347. A CONFERENCE LINE WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT 1-917-900-1022 ACCESS CODE 32347#. THIS IS NOT A TOLL-FREE NUMBER AND YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO LONG DISTANCE CHARGES, ACCORDING TO YOUR LONG DISTANCE PLAN. PLEASE CONTACT MELODY COX, GRANTS WRITER AT 850-371-0377 OR AT MELODY.COX@TAYLORCOUNTYGOV.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
    ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER SHOULD BE GOVERNED BY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.

    IN THE 3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    Case No. 62-2024-CA-553
    21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. LACY LANE HARRISON; DANIEL JOHN
    HARRISON; and UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendant.
    NOTICE OF SALE
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated August 28, 2025, entered in Case No. 62-2024-CA-553 of the Circuit Court in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein LACY LANE HARRISON and DANIEL JOHN HARRISON, are the Defendants, that Gary Knowles, Jr., the Clerk of Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in person at on the East steps of the Taylor County Courthouse at 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32348, on October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:
    Legal: LOT 16, BLOCK E, OCEAN POND SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 176, PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 2022 LIVE OAK MODE 56X32 MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NO.’S: LOHGA30073324A AND LOHGA30073324B.
    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 2nd day of September, 2025.
    Gary Knowles
    Clerk of the Circuit Court
    By: Katryn Lago
    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 Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; adamail@jud3.flcourts.org; (386)758-2163, 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.”

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CIVIL DIVISION
    CASE NO. 25000147CAAXMX
    CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.
    ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. SMITH, DECEASED; BRANDI S SMITH; BRANDI S. SMITH, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. SMITH, DECEASED; ; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s)
    NOTICE OF ACTION
    To the following Defendant(s):
    ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. SMITH, DECEASED
    (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS)
    1101 ASH STREET W.
    PERRY, FLORIDA 32347
    YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property:
    LOT 2, BLOCK “E”, EL RANCHO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 122, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 1101 ASH STREET W., PERRY, FLORIDA 32347.
    has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Kahane & Associates, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220, Sunrise, FLORIDA 33323 on or before October 6, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the THE PERRY NEWS HERALD and file the original with the Clerk of this 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.
    This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065.
    In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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 provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at 108 N. Jefferson Street, 1st Floor, Perry, FL 32347, Phone No. (850)758-2163 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 2nd day of September, 2025.
    Gary Knowles
    As Clerk of the Court
    By: Kathryn Lago
    As Deputy Clerk

    TAYLOR COUNTY
    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
    The Florida Department of Commerce is making available $400 million in CDBG-DR funding to communities impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton and/or North Florida Tornados. Taylor County Taylor County plans to apply to the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Project for the following projects:

    1. East Ellison Road Stormwater Project – $1.6 million to implement stormwater improvements, including construction of swales along East Ellison Road to reduce flood risks.
    2. County Road 14 Paving Project -$14 million to pave and make stormwater improvements to County Road 14.
      The public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the applications will be held September 12, 2025, at 12:00p.m. at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 E. Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347. All agenda materials including Project Summaries will be available at www.taylorcountygov.com. Citizens will also be able to call in to the meeting for comment at 917-900-1022. The meeting access code is #32347. Please note this is not a toll-free number. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the applications and projects should send them to LaWanda Pemberton, County Administrator by email at LPemberton@taylorcountygov.com or by mail to 201 E. Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347 by September 22, 2025 at 5:00p.m.
      A copy of the final applications will be available for review during normal business hours at the County Administrator’s office, 201 E. Green Street, Perry, Florida. The final applications will also be posted on the County’s website at www.taylorcountygov.com. The applications will be submitted to Florida Commerce on or before September 29, 2025. For additional information on the applications and the public hearing, please contact Melody Cox at 850-371-0377 or at melody.cox@taylorcountygov.com.
      Taylor County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Fair Housing. The county does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, familial status, or any other protected status in employment, or any other protected status in employment, housing, or provision of services. Taylor County does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-DR funded projects. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, Taylor County will assist them as described in the County’s anti-displacement and relocation policy which is available for review at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 E. Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
      The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the public hearing should contact the County Administrators office at 850-838-3500 at least seven days prior to the meeting. Individuals requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact the County Administrator’s office at least seven days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact County Administrator’s office at 850-838-3500 at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call (800) 955-8771.
      Cualquier persona que no hable ingles y dess asistir a la audiencia pulica debe comunicarse con Taylor County al 850-838-3500 o www.taylorcountygov.com al menos cinco dias antes de la audiencia para que se le proporcione un interprete. Para servicios de interpretacion de espanol a ingles, utilice los servicios proporcionados a traves de Florida Relay llamando primero al (800) 955-8771.