Posted on May 20, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
TDA 26-011
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that TAYLOR COUNTY, 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 500
Year of Issuance 2024
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R05018-500
Described as: LEG 0000.91 ACRES – THE W 154 FT OF THE N 263 FT OF THE – E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 – OR 562-294 OR 851-798 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Sadie Bellemy, Curtis Mango, Sr., Kenequa L. Reddish, Willie Zamari Calhoun & Zaiden Emanon Calhoun
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 15th day of June 2026 at 11:00 o’clock 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 10th day of April 2026
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
TDA 26-012
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that TAYLOR COUNTY, 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 65
Year of Issuance 2024
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R01754-410
Described as: LEG 0000.36 ACRES – COM SE COR SECT 20 N 1342.17 FT E – 860.1 FT TO W RW RR E 154 FT TO E – RW E 116.59 TO W RW RD E 107.94 FT – FOR POB SE ALG RW 275.72 FT N 258.1 – FT W 95.19 FT TO POB – OR 594-954 SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 02 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Evangelical Mission Inspiration Divine, Inc.
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 15th day of June 2026 at 11:00 o’clock 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 10th day of April 2026
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
REQUEST FOB BIDS
BID #2026-03
“Per Statute, a district school board may dispose of any land or real property to which the board holds title which is, by resolution of the board, determined to be unnecessary for educational purposes as recommended in an educational plant survey.” (Section 1013.28 Florida Statutes)
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TAYLOR COUNTY (herein known as the Board) will receive sealed bids at the Financial Office, 318 North Clark St., Perry, FL. 32347 for the purchase of a land parcel which meets the criteria of the above stated Florida Statute until 12:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Bids for the purchase of board-owned property parcel number 03739-000 with 14.37 acres (sale includes land and buildings) located at the physical address of 508 N. Aquanaldo, Perry, FL. 32347 can only be received until the above date and time. Bids received after that date will not be considered. Sealed Bids will be opened publicly at the Taylor County School Board Meeting on June 16th at 5:15 p.m. A bid will be considered a firm offer and cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the District School Board of Taylor County for a period of 45 days subsequent of the opening of the bids.
Legal Descriptions: LEG 0014.37 ACRES – S H PEACOCK ADD N – BLKS 47 48 49 50 51 56 57 58 59 60 – ALSO S H PEACOCK ADD E – BLKS B C D & E – LESS LOTS 3 & 5 BLK 56 AT OR 758-127OR 198-694 201-572 (subject to a restrictive covenant).Bid packets with Bid Specifications can be received by contacting Dan Anderson or Holly English at 850-838-2500 option 7 or 8.
The District School Board of Taylor County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids; to waive any minor irregularity or technicality in the bids received; to waive any formalities and the right to secure expert advice in selecting the highest responsive and best bid meeting the requirements of the Board and most advantageous to the Board.
Any questions concerning specifications should be directed to Dan Anderson or Holly English at the Finance Office, 318 North Clark St. Perry FL. 32347, Telephone (850) 838-2500 option 7 or 8. 6/12
IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2025 CC 002120
CAMPUS USA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, Vs.
KIMBERLY N. COXWELL, an individual and PATRICIA P. JONES, an individual Defendants,
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Pursuant to WRIT OF EXECUTION issued in The County Court, in the Second Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon County, Florida, on the 12th day of February 2026, in the cause wherein, Campus USA Credit Union, is plaintiff, and Kimberly N. Coxwell and Patricia P. Jones, is the defendant, Case No. 2025 CC 002120 in said Court, I, Wayne Padgett, as Sheriff of Taylor County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of the dependents Kimberly N. Coxwell and Patricia P. Jones in and to the following described personal property, to-wit: 2016 Blue Chevrolet Silverado VIN# 1GCVKREC7GZ393380.
Said personal property shall not be viewable to the public until half an hour before scheduled sale time and is only viewable in the presence of Sheriff’s Deputy conducting sale. All bidders must have Driver’s License with them and must register with clerk at location of sale prior to start time of sale.
I shall offer this property for sale, at 125 E. Park Street Perry, Florida in the County of Taylor and on the 3rd day of June, 2026 at the hour of 10 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant’s, Kimberly N. Coxwell and Patricia P. Jones right, title, and interest in aforesaid personal property at public outcry 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 as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above described execution.
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of Court, telephone (850) 838-3506, no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
Dated at Perry, Taylor County, Florida the 24th day of April, 2026. Wayne Padgett, as Sheriff Of Taylor County, Florida
By: Sgt. J. Ricketson
Deputy Sheriff
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000122
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff, vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, WILLIAM K. TOTTEN, AKA WILLIAM TOTTEN, AKA WILLIAM KEMPTON TOTTEN, DECEASED, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Amended Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated April 20, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025-CA-000122 of the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County, Florida in which Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Servicing, Inc., is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, William K. Totten, aka William Totten, aka William Kempton Totten, deceased, United States of America Acting through Federal Housing Commissioner, Sugar Hill Estates of Taylor County, Inc, Audrey Taunt, Susan Doran, are defendants, the Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the front steps of the Taylor County Courthouse, 108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, Florida 32347, Taylor County, Florida at 11 AM on the 9th day of June, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
LOT 110, SUGAR HILL ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK l, PAGE(S) 116, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH A MOBILE HOME LOCATED AS A PERMANENT FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, DESCRIBED AS A 2005 DOUBLE WIDE SCOTBILT HOMES, INC. MOBILE HOME BEARING TITLE NUMBER 92754436 AND 92754505: VIN SBHGA1080500451A AND SBHGA1080500451B.
A/K/A 1344 OAK POND CIRCLE NE STEINHATCHEE FL 32359
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 in Taylor County, Florida this 4th day of May, 2026.
Clerk of the Circit Court
Taylor County, Florida
By: Kathryn Lago
Deputy CLerk
Albertelli Law
Attorney for Plaintiff
P.O. Box 23028
Tampa, FL 33623
(813) 221-4743
IN-25-006403
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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation to participate should call the ADA Coordinator, Jacquetta Bradley, P.O. Box 1569, Lake City, FL 32056, 386-719-7428, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired call (800) 955-8770.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No. 2026 – 26 – CP
In Re: Estate of: CHRISTINE S. KNIGHT, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of CHRISTINE S. KNIGHT, deceased, whose date of death was January 13, 2026; File Number 2026 – 26 – 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 May 13, 2026.
G. CLINE MOORE
ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.A.
THERESA MORRIS
Personal Representative
5024 Saddlebag Lake Road
Lake Wales, Florida 3898
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
Auction Sale Notice
To: Shantel Freeman, Unit #C08
Sherri Tuten, Unit #354
Leandra Gallagher, Unit #344
Taylor Storage Center, 3498 Hwy 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, Fla., 32348, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units above. All these items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on May 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 3498 Hwy 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, Fla., 32348.
GRANT ADMINISTRATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Taylor County, Florida is requesting qualifications from qualified individuals or firms to provide grant administration services for the County’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and/or Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) contract number(s):
I0183 in the amount of $2,500,000 (Mitigation-Critical Facility Hardening, DMH)
MS045 in the amount of $1,050,000 (2023-24 Storms IRP- Steinhatchee Roads paving project)
MS047 in the amount of $4,969,425 (2023-24 Storms IRP- TC Emergency Shelter project)
The projects are funded by the State of Florida, Department of Commerce, Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. Grant Administration services shall include but not be limited to the following Scope of Work for this Request for Proposal for Grant Administration Services:
SCOPE:
Attendance at the Project Monitoring Visits conducted by Florida Commerce as well as the Completion of all Required Reports
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000196
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION, vs. Plaintiff,
ALEXANDREA J. PARROTT, et al, Defendants,
RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Order to Cancel Foreclosure Sale entered on May 12, 2026, and Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 26, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000196 of the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Circuit, in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is Plaintiff, and ALEXANDREA J. PARROTT is Defendant, the Office of Gary Knowles, Taylor County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning at 11:00 A.M., at the EAST DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, at 108 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, PERRY in TAYLOR County, FLORIDA 32347, on the 23rd day of July, 2026, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST AND RUN NORTH 280 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POB RUN WEST 323 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY 449 FEET TO STATE ROAD 5-A; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID R/W LINE 151 FEET TO THE FORTY LINE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 377 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING LESS AND EXCEPT ALL ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
THE ABOVE PROPERTY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SE CORNER OP THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST; THENCE RUN N 0°46’04” E ALONG THE FORTY ACRE LINE 294.90 FEET; THENCE RUN N 89°43’47” W 34.0 FEET TO THE WEST R/W LINE OF DORMAN PEACOCK ROAD FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N 89°43’47” W 303.64 FEET; THENCE RUN N 30°10’39” E 393.54 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY R/W LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 27; THENCE RUN S 59°07’30” E ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY R/W LINE OF U.S. #27, 123.77 FEET TO THE WESTERLY R/W LINE OF DORMAN PEACOCK ROAD; THENCE RUN S 0°05’13” W ALONG SAID WESTERLY R/W LINE OF DORMAN PREACOCK ROAD 278.12 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Also known as: 2419 S Dorman Peacock Rd., Perry, FL 32348
together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures.
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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.
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 l-800-955-8771 (TDD); IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 1-800-995-8770 (V) (VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICES).
Dated: May 14, 2026
GARY KNOWLES
Clerk of Court, Taylor County
By: Kathryn Lago
Deputy Clerk of Court
Notice of Intention to Register Fictitious Name
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that Linda Wicker, owner(s), desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Bay Breeze Realty, intends to register said name in Taylor County with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, pursuant to the fictitious name statute (Chapter 20953 or Section 865.09). Upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice, I/we expect to engage in business at our address: 112 1st Ave. SW, Steinhatchee, Fla., 32359. The extent of ownership is: Linda Wicker(owner) (100%).
Notice of Intention to Register Fictitious Name
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, pursuant to the fictitious name statute, Chapter 20953 or Section 865.09, Florida of State, Corporation Division, Tallahassee, Florida, upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice the fictitious name, to-wit: ELITE 9 SERVICES under which we will engage in business. We expect to engage in business in Perry, Florida and our address is: 245 Will Clark Road, Perry, FL 32347. The extent of ownership is Ray D. Johns, Jr. and Lydia Johns 100%.
NOTICE OF SURRENDERED VEHICLE
Pursuant to Florida law, notice is hereby given that the following vehicle has been surrendered and remains unclaimed: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic, VIN #1G1JF5SB7H4136184. Unless claimed by the owner and all lienholders within 35 days after publication of this notice, the vehicle will be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. Contact: Key Chevrolet of Perry.
NOTICE OF SURRENDERED VEHICLE
Pursuant to Florida law, notice is hereby given that the following vehicle has been surrendered and remains unclaimed: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN #1G1ZT54894F201273. Unless claimed by the owner and all lienholders within 35 days after publication of this notice, the vehicle will be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. Contact: Key Chevrolet of Perry.
NOTICE OF SURRENDERED VEHICLE
Pursuant to Florida law, notice is hereby given that the following vehicle has been surrendered and remains unclaimed: 2014 Chevrolet Express Van, VIN #1GAWGRFG8E1164640. Unless claimed by the owner and all lienholders within 35 days after publication of this notice, the vehicle will be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. Contact: Key Chevrolet of Perry.
NOTICE OF SURRENDERED VEHICLE
Pursuant to Florida law, notice is hereby given that the following vehicle has been surrendered and remains unclaimed: 2005 Cadillac STX, VIN #1GYEE637450124096. Unless claimed by the owner and all lienholders within 35 days after publication of this notice, the vehicle will be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. Contact: Key Chevrolet of Perry.
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