Legals 3-4-26

Posted on March 4, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
Case No. 62-2025-CA-000192-CAAM
Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.
Charles Grindrod a/k/a Charles R. Grindrod; Rocket Mortgage, LLC FKA Quicken Loans, LLC; Crystal Bible Grindrod, Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION – CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: Charles Grindrod a/k/a Charles R. Grindrod and Crystal Bible Grindrod
Last Known Address: 3765 E Osceola Road, Geneva, FL 32732
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Taylor County, Florida:
THE NORTH 100 FEET OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 AND 14, BLOCK 59, STEINHATCHEE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION ON RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGES 26-27.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Orlando F. Amador, Esquire, Brock & Scott, PLLC., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135, Tampa, FL 33634, within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication on or before April 3, 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 or petition.
DATED on February 26, 2026.
Gary Knowles
As Clerk of the Court
By Kathryn Lago
As Deputy Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No. 2026 – 12 – CP
In Re: Estate of; MICHAEL RAY PADGETT, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MICHAEL RAY PADGETT, deceased, whose date of death was November 30, 2025; File Number 2026 – 12 – CP is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348. 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 has been 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 TIME 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 SO FILED 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 February 25, 2026.
G. CLINE MOORE
ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.A.
SUSAN PITTMAN PADGETT
Personal Representative
2610 Pisgah Road
Perry, Florida 32347
G. CLINE MOORE
Attorney for Estate
Florida Bar No. 119512
411 North Washington Street
Perry, Florida 32347
Telephone: (850) 584-3300
Email: kende@fairpoint.net

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-017-CP,
IN RE: ESTATE OF CATHERINE WOOD, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Catherine Wood, deceased, File Number 2026-017-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 personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, 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 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 February 25, 2026. Personal Representative Leandra Borklund, c/o Sally Roberts, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Attorney for Personal Representative: Sally Roberts Florida Bar No. 102816, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Telephone: 850-584-3812.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 22000696CAC
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-RP1, Plaintiff, vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF EULA M. GRIFFIN A/K/A EULA GRIFFIN, DECEASED, et al. Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 10, 2025, and entered in 22000696CAC of the Circuit Court of the THIRD Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-RP1 is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF EULA M. GRIFFIN A/K/A EULA GRIFFIN, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE GANT SR., DECEASED; EARL GANT; CHRISTINA GANT; COREY GRIFFIN; FRANK GANT; JOANN BASKIN; CECIL GANT; DIANE FOSTER; HOLLY GANT; GEORGE FRANKLIN GANT are the Defendant(s). Gary Knowles, Jr. as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the East Door, Taylor County Courthouse 108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, FL 32347, at 11:00 a.m., on March 17, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 21 AND 22 OF BLOCK 57 OF THE WEST BROOKLYN SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF PERRY, FLORIDA, PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, PART OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALSO: A STRIP OF LAND FIFTY-THREE (53) FEET ACROOS IN A NORTH AND SOUTH DIRECTIONS SAID STRIP EXTENDING ENTIRELY ACROSS THE NORTH END OF LOT 22 OF BLOCK 57 OF THE WEST BROOKLYN SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF PERRY, FLORIDA.
Property Address: 1010 RICHARD BELL AVE, PERRY, FL 32347
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 19 day of February, 2026. Gary Knowles, Jr.
As Clerk of the Court
By: Kathryn Lago
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.
Submitted by: Robertson, Anschultz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC.
6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Publication dates: February 25, 2026 and March 4, 2026.

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 26-001
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Tangela Wagner, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 261
Year of Issuance 2022
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R03254-000
Described as:
LEG 0000.06 ACRES – WEST BROOKLYN SUB – E 83 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 54 – OR 290-744 – SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Georgiana Wims
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 16th day of March 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 6th day of February 2026
Signature:
Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 26-002
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Thomas Heitz, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 926
Year of Issuance 2019
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R06123-013
Described as:
LEG 0000.51 ACRES – WELLS SUB URS – PT LOT 17 DESC AS COM SW COR SE 1/4 – OF NW 1/4 N0D06M07SE 1324.08 FT – S88D45M12SE 231.26 FT FOR POB S0D – 07M29SW 224.74 FT N40D38M04SW 301.8 – FT S88D45M12SE 197.07 FT TO POB – TOGETHER WITH 20 FT ESMT OR 576-71 OR 598 PG 495 SECTION 20 TOWNSHIP 05 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Jason & Pam Crouch
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 16th day of March 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 6th day of February 2026
Signature:
Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 26-003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Thomas Heitz, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 634
Year of Issuance 2019
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R04953-000
Described as:
LEG 0000.13 ACRES – WEST BROOKLYN SUB – LOT 19 BLK 60 – OR 521-230 OR 911-163 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Christina Gant & Holly Marie Gant
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 16th day of March 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 6th day of February 2026
Signature:
Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida

INVITATION TO BID
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed proposals for construction of the USACE Floodplain Mitigation Drainage Project-Steinhatchee Community.
Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the required products or services must submit five (5) packages in a sealed envelope or similar package marked “Sealed Proposal for USACE Floodplain Mitigation Drainage Project-Steinhatchee Community” to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Perry, Florida 32347, to arrive no later than 4:00 P.M., local time, on April 3, 2026. All Proposals MUST have the respondent’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 6:00 P.M. local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on April 6, 2026, in the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
RFP information MUST be obtained on-line from the following County Web Site address:
https://www.taylorcountygov.com/government/county_bids/index.php
Note that a Pre-Bid Conference will not be held for this project. See Instructions to Bidders, Article 5 for information concerning requests for additional information or clarification.
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(s) 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. No faxed Proposals will be accepted.
Additional Information may be obtained from:
Taylor County Engineering Department
201 East Green Street
Perry, FL 32347
850-838-3500
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Taylor County, Florida