The Summation Weekly - August 23, 2023

THE MULTI-LAYERED EXPERIENCE OF HOTSY-TOTSY-VROOOM-O-RAMA

By Pensacola Museum of Art

Traditionally, art seen in a museum is viewed as untouchable, venerated and strictly created for the interpretation of the audience. It often references a specific style and occupies a specific point in time that is valuable in its one-of-a-kind, singularity. A new exhibit at the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) by House Pencil Green is challenging all of that.

The Exhibit House Pencil Green is the interdisciplinary studio of Joseph Herring and Amy Ruddick. Their exhibition at PMA, Hotsy-TotsyVrooom-O-Rama, is part of a body of work in which the two explore connections between the ‘art of the carny’ and the ‘carnivalesque tendencies of the artist.’ Through an examination of various approaches to both vernacular and fine art production, performance and display; and through a series of sculptures, graphics, videos, performances and workshops; the installation at the PMA will change, expand and contort for the duration of the exhibition, reaching its final form only upon conclusion. Visitors are encouraged to return during the course of the exhibition to note its progress, to view the installation as a time based medium and to reach conclusions about its meaning after experiencing the beginning, middle and end.

While this particular style of exhibit may be new to Northwest Florida, this method is one that has been executed by performance artists in the 1920’s and films in the 1970s.

Herring & Ruddick’s HotsyTotsy-Vrooom-O-Rama is a work in the tradition of Alexander Calder’s Circus and Jacques Tati’s Parade, both in terms of form as well as content. Like Calder’s Circus, this exhibition is part of an ever-developing work, changing over time, different each time the piece is exhibited, influenced by the social as well as the architectural situation of the latest venue.

In the same way that Tati’s Parade builds content through performances, the work done in Hotsy-Totsy-Vrooom-O-Rama also takes place over the course of the exhibition. These performances compliment the visual vibrancy of the show and will culminate into the more ‘finished’ and ‘final’ iteration of this installation.

The Artists

Amy Ruddick was awarded a Master’s Degree in Environmental Design from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Her background is in architecture, environmental design and exhibition design, which have a strong influence on the House Pencil Green installation art as well as on her set design for videos and on the construction of props and sculpture.

Joseph Herring is a Professor of Art & Design for the College of

Art, Social Sciences, and Humanities at the University of West Florida (UWF). He also attended the ArtCenter College of Design where he earned his Master’s Degree in fine arts. In 2008, Joseph and Amy left California for Pensacola and brought their experience, creativity and vision to Northwest Florida to create House Pencil Green.

House Pencil Green’s mission includes paradigm-shifting, genre-bending and mentoring young designers and artists in the process. The studio’s performances and videos have been a part of national and international exhibitions, festivals and events, including Art’s Birthday, High Desert Test Sites, Low Lives 4 and P3+. Since 2008, UWF students in the Graphic Design undergraduate program have been able to participate in all of these exhibitions.

“Joseph Herring and Amy Ruddick are extremely creative and beloved local artists,” Director of Pensacola Museum of Art Nick Croghan said. “As active members of the Pensacola community, they have inspired and mentored many emerging performers, sculptors, designers and time-based media artists. Herring and Ruddick’s entertaining humor, curious exhibits and thought-provoking performances illuminate the evolution and limitless possibilities of their interdisciplinary approach. We are honored to be able to showcase their work and unique explorations of contemporary sculpture and theater.”

The Experience

A series of Peculiar Pop-Up Performative Events with House Pencil Green will take place on the final four consecutive Thursdays of the exhibition. These HotsyTotsy-Vrooom-O-Rama Concept Carnival events will include: The Roller-Coaster-Box-Truck-DragRace-Tournament-of-Champions; the Hair-City-Fair-Queen-BeautyPageant; the Push-Button-Performance; the Electric-Light-Parade of Box-Truck-Dekotora; the Box-TruckRoller-Skate-Demolition-Derby; the Battle of the Cardboard Bands; the Surprise Corner and the New-FallLines-of-Froze-Toes Fashion Parade.

Peculiar Pop-Up Performances will be held August 24 & 31 and September 7 & 14 from 6 pm to 7 pm.

A Closing Reception for HotsyTotsy-Vroom-O-Rama will also be hosted Friday, September 15 from 5 to 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Other exhibition events will also free and open to the public and appropriate for all ages.

Hotsy-Totsy-Vrooom-O-Rama will be on display June 9 through September 17 at the Pensacola Museum of Art located at 407 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Pensacola. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and on Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm.

For more information about the exhibit, upcoming events and ticketing, visit pensacolamuseum.org.■

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A jury in Santa Rosa County Circuit Court awarded $16,000,000 for a medical malpractice and wrongful death case to the family of a woman who died while in the care of Armor Correctional Health Services. Santa Rosa County hired Armor Correctional Health Services to provide medical services to the county jail inmates. This contract was in place between 2012 and 2018. The events of this lawsuit occurred in 2016.

The decedent was a 44-year-old woman who was married and had three children. The decedent contracted pneumonia while under the care of Armor Correctional Health Services at the Santa Rosa County Jail. There was a delay in the transfer to the emergency room by the Armor health care providers. By the time she arrived at the ER, her pneumonia had turned into sepsis. She died in the emergency room from septic shock due to pneumonia.

Zarzaur Law, P.A., brought suit on behalf of the client’s family, arguing that Armor’s neglect and delay in transfer to the emergency room caused her untimely death.

DISTRICT 5 CANTONMENT/FARM HILL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP ON AUG. 23

The jury heard evidence and testimony about how the lack of medical treatment the client received and the delay in transfer substantially contributed to her death.

The jury, after hearing the evidence and considering all of the defenses from Armor and its lawyers, ruled in the plaintiff’s favor and awarded Zarzaur Law’s client $16,000,000. The $16,000,000 verdict Included $6,000,000 in compensatory damages and $10,000,000 in punitive damages for the surviving spouse and children.

“I’m so happy this courageous family finally gets some closure for the tragic loss of their wife and mother.” Attorney Joe Zarzaur, Zarzaur Law, P.A.

It is always important to consult with a Board-Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has the knowledge and experience to help you. The team at Zarzaur Law, P.A., knows accidents caused by another person’s or entity’s carelessness can be stressful and wants to make the process as easy as possible. You need an experienced personal injury attorney who can fight for you to get the compensation you are entitled to. Call Zarzaur Law, P.A., today at (855) Hire-Joe or visit www.zarzaurlaw.com for more information.

About Zarzaur Law, P.A.

Joe Zarzaur is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney whose firm has been dedicated to promoting community safety since 2007. At Zarzaur Law, our accident lawyers fight the insurance companies and get justice for our clients. Our clients have been awarded record-setting verdicts in both Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE: Serious Personal Injury, Product Defect, Auto Accidents, Cycling Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Boat and Jet Ski Accidents, Slip and Fall Injuries, and more. Licensed in Alabama and Florida. www.zarzaurlaw.com

DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER BARRY TO HOST AUG. 29 TOWN HALL

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sioner Steven Barry will host a town hall Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Molino Community Center, located at 6450-A N. Hwy. 95A in Molino. This is an open forum event and residents of District 5 are invited and

encouraged to attend. County staff will be in attendance to address any additional questions or concerns from residents.

For more information, please contact the Office of District 5 at 850-595-4950 and follow @MyDistrict5 on Twitter.

LITTLE WARS @ PLT AUGUST 18-26

The acclaimed all-female drama, Little Wars, will be performed at the Pensacola Little Theatre. A unique dinner party unites celebrated writers Agatha Christie, Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker, Gertrude Stein, and Alice B. Toklas... along with a mysterious guest! Set during World War II, this gripping play offers a thrilling blend of historical

drama and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Little Wars is written by Steven Carl McCasland and directed by Billy Buff. A variety of showtimes are available from August 18- 26. The Pensacola Little Theatre is located at 400 South Jefferson Street. For tickets, showtimes and more information, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com

SEVILLE QUARTER HAUNTED GHOST TOURS

Do you dare dine inside one of Pensacola’s oldest buildings and most haunted restaurants? Come investigate the ghosts of Seville Quarter with actual ghost-hunting equipment for a lunch or dinner ghost hunt. Tours will run on weekdays at 11 am and on Sundays at 2 pm and 6 pm through the end of October. Get your tickets to ghost hunt

and dine with International psychic medium, Ericka and members of her team as well as Second Sight Paranormal TV. Reservations are required and tickets can be purchased online at pensacolaghostevents.com, visitpensacolatours.com or pensacolatours.org. Tickets include a $12 voucher for Seville Quarter’s “Sunday Funday” menu.

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Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Cantonment/Farm Hill will take place Wednesday, Aug. 23. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is eligible for removal during this cleanup.

Only residents in the designated cleanup area can participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Please have all items for pickup at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. If you live in the targeted area, you will have received a postcard in the mail with more information

Residents can view the boundaries of targeted cleanup areas as well as scheduled cleanup dates for 2023 on the Interactive Neighborhood Cleanup Map. Items eligible for removal include:

• Household appliances and electronics

• Household junk and debris

• Bicycles and toys

• Old furniture and mattresses

• Barbecue grills

• Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, chemicals, batteries)

• Tires (limit 10 per household)

Items NOT eligible for removal include:

• Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)

• Explosives or ammunition

• Auto parts

• Dirt or sod

• Vehicles or vessels

• 55-gallon drums of fluids

Not sure if your item is eligible? Contact Max Rogers, Development Program Manager, at 850-595-3499 or mprogers@myescambia. com for questions about the cleanup.

Since 2016, more than 6,139 tons (12,278,000 pounds) of waste have been disposed of through the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program. During neighborhood cleanups, crew members and volunteers visit different neighborhoods in the county to remove a variety of debris and waste free of charge.

Follow Escambia County on Facebook and Twitter for updates about neighborhood cleanups and other community events.

PERDIDO LANDFILL TO CLOSE SEPT. 2-4

The Perdido Landfill, located at 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment, will close Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4 while crews install the landfill’s new scale house building. The landfill will re-open for regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Residents are encouraged to bring any solid waste to the landfill prior to closing at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. Landfill customers with

large loads that require manual offloading are asked to deliver loads no later than 4:30 p.m. Large loads delivered after 4:30 p.m. will not be accepted until regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 5. For more information, the public may contact Waste Services Administration at 850-937-2160.

PENSACOLA TOUCH-A-TRUCK & CAREER EXPO AUGUST 26

Pensacola Touch-a-Truck & Career Expo is the largest gathering of trucks, tractors, heavy machinery, military, police, fire and EMS apparatuses Pensacola has seen. The Touch-a-Truck expo will provide children, teens and adults the opportunity to learn about and interact with the many individuals who build, protect and serve the Gulf Coast. The Touch-a-Truck & Career Expo is hosted in partnership with Pensacola State College to

provide funds toward trade scholarships for those who need them in our local community. This family-friendly event will also feature a variety of activities for kids and adults such as face painting, bounce houses and food trucks for all. The expo is hosted from 11 am to 4 pm at Community Maritime Park in downtown Pensacola. Admission is $5. For information, visit eventeny.com/events/touchatruckcareerexpo-4473.

PUBLIC INVITED TO THE BEULAH MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE AUG. 24

Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and staff invite the public to learn about the vision for the Beulah Master Plan Thursday, Aug. 24 from 6-7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at Beulah Middle School, located at 6001 W. Nine Mile Road. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance.

During the open house, staff will showcase a presentation for the Beulah Master Plan and discuss methodology for the plan.

Attendees will be able to participate in a question-and-answer session following the presentation. Sign-in sheets and comment forms will be available at the door.

The Beulah Master Plan is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the RESTORE Act program. For more information, please contact Tim Day, Escambia County Natural Resources Management Deputy Director, at 850-595-1144 or trday@myescambia.com.

ZARZAUR LAW SECURES $16 MILLION JURY VERDICT FOR WRONGFUL DEATH CASE AGAINST FORMER SANTA ROSA COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES VENDOR, ARMOR CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, ON AUGUST 15, 2023

TENSIONS FLARE DURING FAU MEETING

DAILEY NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

RYAN

TALLAHASSEE — Amid a stalled search for a new president at Florida Atlantic University, drama between the two top-ranking members of the school’s Board of Trustees played out Tuesday — while multiple donors to the university said they want the search to move forward.

Tuesday’s fractious meeting exposed a rift between members of the board over how some trustees have responded to the controversial suspension of the search process.

Chairman Brad Levine kicked off the meeting by defending the process that resulted in the FAU Presidential Search Committee’s selection of three finalists for the post, whom he called “exceptionally well-qualified.”

The finalists, whittled from 63 applicants, are Michael Hartline, who has been dean of Florida State University’s College of Business since 2016; Vice Admiral Sean Buck, superintendent of the United States Naval Academy since 2019; and Jose Sartarelli, who served as chancellor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 2015 through last year.

Levine, who was appointed to the board by then-Gov. Rick Scott in 2018, said Tuesday that the trustees were preparing to move ahead with public events involving the finalists last month when state university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues suspended the search.

“These events would have provided our campus communities the opportunity to meet and interact with each of these finalists and provide us with feedback and consideration as we made the final selection,” Levine said, calling Rodrigues’ intervention unfortunate.

Levine noted that, as of Tuesday, none of the three finalists had asked to be removed from the search.

The search was put on hold after Rodrigues alleged “anomalies” had taken place. In a letter to Levine on July 7, the chancellor accused members of the search committee of participating in a “straw poll” to rank their preferred candidates.

Rodrigues also alleged that at least one candidate had been asked questions about their sexuality and preferred pronouns. The chancellor subsequently announced that the university system’s inspector general would lead an investigation into the alleged anomalies.

Levine said Tuesday that the survey designed to rank candidates was initially proposed by Barbara Feingold, vice-chairwoman of the FAU Board of Trustees. Levine said that he and Alan Levine, a member of the search committee who represents the state university system’s Board of Governors, “enthusiastically endorsed” Feingold’s suggestion.

The chairman on Tuesday also disputed Rodrigues’ allegations that parts of the search were conducted improperly and ran afoul of a new state law that deals with presidential searches in higher-education.

The trustees “received the opinion of one of the foremost constitutional lawyers that the committee’s use of the surveys … did not violate the law,” Brad Levine said.

He also addressed Rodrigues’ concerns about questions related to candidates’ sexual orientation, saying that search firm AGB Search distributed a “voluntary survey” that the firm uses to gauge diversity of applicant pools.

“It would be inappropriate for the committee to have considered sexual orientation or gender identity of candidates when making a decision. However, this did not happen. Neither the committee nor the university had any knowledge of these questions being asked (of) the candidates,” Levine said.

But Feingold scolded Levine for speaking to reporters about the search process.

Feingold, who was appointed to the FAU trustees board by DeSantis in 2021, also

ARGUMENTS SET IN REDISTRICTING FIGHT

A Leon County circuit judge will hear arguments Aug. 24 in a legal battle about a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in 2022. Judge J. Lee Marsh scheduled the arguments after attorneys for the state and a coalition of voting-rights groups narrowed issues in the case, short-circuiting the need for a full trial that had been scheduled next week. The attorneys asked to hold arguments on the remaining issues Aug. 24, and Marsh issued an order approving the request. The case centers on a plan that the Republican-controlled

backed Rodrigues’ accusations of anomalies in the search process.

“Number one, that search committee, we all agreed to NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements), that there would be non-disclosure. And I am really angry. At this point, I’m not only angry at what was put out in the newspapers from Mr. Levine, others in the community, I don’t know how they got their information, and Dick Schmidt,” Feingold said.

Schmidt, a search committee member and donor to the university, wrote in an opinion piece that he was “outraged and slandered by the implications” of Rodrigues’ allegations.

“I’d really like to know what’s going to happen to Dick Schmidt, how the university is going to go after him, because he was not supposed to be putting any information out there,” Feingold said.

Addressing Levine, Feingold added, “I resent the fact that today you’re talking for me, out of turn.”

Feingold also said that she did not vote for any of the three finalists for the job. Without identifying the applicants by name, Feingold said that two candidates had previous ethics violations — “one in the military, one who lied under oath.”

During Tuesday’s publicly broadcast meeting, Feingold said another candidate “was retired. And why was he a retired chancellor of a university? Because he had a board of trustees that voted him out in a no-confidence vote.”

Feingold earlier in the meeting pointed to “ethics violations” as one of the reasons the search was halted.

“That’s why the Board of Governors got involved, and that’s why the inspector general is involved. Because there were not only anomalies, there were ethics violations, and a lot of irregularities. You might be painting a certain picture, but it’s not an accurate and true picture. And I resent that,” Feingold said.

Despite Feingold’s comments, multiple trustees rallied behind Levine.

Trustee Piero Bussani said Levine “has my full support,” and trustee Robert Flippo said the chairman does things “the right way.”

Trustee Linda Stoch, who also was appointed by DeSantis to the FAU board in 2021, was the only trustee who vocally backed Feingold during Tuesday’s meeting. Stoch said the way Levine has “spoken to the Board of Governors and to the media has brought, I think, great disrepute to this university.”

“I look forward to the inspector general’s resolutions so the university can move forward. And that’s all I have to say. Also that we all serve at the pleasure of the governor. All of us,” she added.

During a public-comment section of the meeting, multiple FAU donors and people who work for the school expressed a desire for the stalled search to move ahead.

Howard Weiner, who identified himself as a donor, said the presidential search “must continue without outside interference” and that the school’s next president “must be an educator, not a partisan politician.” The pause of the search intensified speculation that state Rep. Randy Fine, a Brevard County Republican, was a candidate for the presidential post.

Arthur Gutterman, who also said he is a donor to the school, defended Schmidt and commended Levine’s “outstanding job of keeping everything above board.”

Rebecca Lautar, an associate dean at FAU, also said she has “heard from a lot of stakeholders in our community who are waiting for us to continue our distinctive path.”

“The BOG’s (Board of Governors’) investigation delay puts FAU into a disadvantaged position. It makes FAU look dysfunctional and unprofessional,” Lautar said, adding that she also has voiced her opinion in the press.

“We look terrible. The optics are bad.”

DESANTIS SECURITY COSTS JUMP

JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis geared up his presidential campaign, taxpayer costs to transport and protect the governor and his family surged during the past fiscal year, according to a new state report.

Florida spent more than $9.876 million during the 2022-2023 fiscal year on protecting and transporting the DeSantis family and visiting officials, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s annual “Report of Transportation and Protective Services.”

That was up from $6.097 million during the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which itself was a 25 percent increase from the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

About $9.4 million of the costs in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which ended June 30, went to guarding and transporting DeSantis and his family and protecting the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee. That total also doesn’t include regular pay for Capitol police officers.

The biggest cost increases involved the governor, with $5 million going toward salaries of law-enforcement officers who provided security for him and $3.04 million for costs tied to transportation.

DeSantis formally announced his presidential bid May 24, but he spent chunks of the year traveling the country, including to promote his book “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival.”

During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, $2.375 million went toward law-enforcement pay for guarding DeSantis and $2.391 million was tied to transportation.

Costs for protecting First Lady Casey DeSantis and other members of the family during the 2022-2023 fiscal year came to $792,764, including $78,382 tied to transportation. Those costs totaled $777,000 the previous year.

The governor and first lady have three young children.

During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, another $552,491 went into general security around the governor’s mansion. The total was up from $399,098 in the prior fiscal year.

The annual report is the first since the Republican-controlled Legislature this year

GAMBLING PERMIT REVOCATION CHALLENGED

A Volusia County firm is challenging the constitutionality of a 2021 law that would lead to the revocation of a pari-mutuel gambling permit. Debary Real Estate Holdings, LLC, filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the Florida Gaming Control Commission. The state in 2008 issued a permit to the firm to conduct quarter-horse racing and other gambling activities. But in a 2021 special legislative session, lawmakers passed a measure that required revoking pari-mutuel permits if the permit-holders did not have operating licenses to conduct

TRANS TREATMENT CLASS ACTION TARGETED

passed a bill (SB 1616) that shields past and future travel records of the governor and other state leaders. People covered by the law include the governor’s immediate family, the lieutenant governor, Cabinet members, the House speaker, the Senate president and the chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

The measure also allows keeping from the public the names of people visiting the governor’s mansion on non-governmental matters.

But the seven-page annual report released Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement provided overall costs for the DeSantis family and listed securityrelated costs for visiting dignitaries.

As in past years, the report doesn’t outline how security details were staffed or how they operated.

Costs included 97 separate protective details for people outside the first family during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Those protective details cost $457,242, up from 74 details in the previous fiscal year that totaled $154,095.

Among the biggest costs for visiting dignitaries was a $117,053 price tag related to DeSantis’ inauguration in January. Also, the state faced security costs for people attending a Republican Governors Association conference in November in Orlando.

Outside the inauguration and the Republican Governors Association event, money went to providing security for 70 visits to Florida by governors from 34 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Also, the FDLE indicated $964 was spent on security when DeSantis met in Tallahassee with Paraguay’s then-President Mario Abdo Benitez on Jan. 27.

A March 7 meeting in Tallahassee between DeSantis and Hungary President Katalin Novak drew a $275 cost for the FDLE. The report noted $11,891 was provided in security and transportation for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on the Nov. 8 election day.

Another $7,874 was spent in January when Vice President Kamala Harris visited Tallahassee to speak on the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade abortion decision.

wagering during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Debary Real Estate Holdings did not have such a license. “Accordingly, if the 2021 revocation amendment is found by this court to be a constitutional enactment of the Florida Legislature currently in effect — which Debary asserts it is not — then Debary’s permit will be revoked and Debary will be deprived of all future economically beneficial or productive use of Debary’s permit,” said the lawsuit, filed in the federal Northern District of Florida. Gambling regulators in 2021 sent a notice to start the process of revoking Debary’s permit, but the issue remains pending, according to the lawsuit. The legal challenge raises a series of constitutional issues, including alleged violations of due process and taking the firm’s property without just compensation.

Legislature passed in 2022 that dramatically revamped North Florida’s Congressional District 5. The district in the past elected Black Democrat Al Lawson, but the 2022 plan helped lead to Republicans getting elected in congressional districts across North Florida. Voting-rights groups have argued in the lawsuit that the new map violated a 2010 state constitutional amendment that barred drawing districts that would “diminish” the ability of minorities to “elect representatives of their choice.” But attorneys for the state contend that applying the state Constitution’s so-called “non-diminishment” standard to the North Florida district would violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Lawmakers passed the plan after DeSantis vetoed an earlier proposal.

Attorneys for the state are trying to fend off an attempt to create a class-action lawsuit out of a challenge to new restrictions on treatments for transgender people. The state on Monday filed a 28-page court document urging U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to reject certification of a class action in a lawsuit filed on behalf of transgender children and adults. The lawsuit challenges a new law (SB 254), championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, that banned doctors from providing treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers to transgender children.

The law also put restrictions on treatments for adults diagnosed with gender dysphoria. A revised version of the lawsuit, filed July 21, sought class certification. The lawsuit breaks down types of plaintiffs into three potential classes, depending on whether plaintiffs are children or adults and certain other circumstances. In each class, it said “common questions of law and fact exist” to support class certification. But in the document filed Monday, attorneys for the state argued that class certification is “entirely inappropriate” in the case, in part because of what they said are varying factors involving plaintiffs. “There are no common legal or factual questions in any of the plaintiffs’ three proposed classes that could conceivably counsel in favor of class-certification,” the document said.

STATE HITS ABORTION CLINIC WITH $193K FINE

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — Health regulators

Monday ordered an Orlando abortion clinic to pay a $193,000 fine for violating a law that requires women to wait 24 hours before having abortions, nearly three times the fine recommended by an administrative law judge.

The state Agency for Health Care Administration issued a final order requiring the Center of Orlando for Women to pay a $1,000 fine for each of 193 violations shortly after the law took effect in April 2022.

Administrative Law Judge J. Bruce Culpepper this spring issued a recommended order that said the clinic should pay a $67,550 fine — $350 for each violation. But under administrative law, the recommended order had to go to the Agency for Health Care Administration for a final decision.

Monday’s final order, signed by Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Jason Weida, said “the record is devoid of any reasons why respondent (the clinic) could not comply with the law prior to May 9, 2022, which was the date it first began complying with it.”

In a document filed in March at the state Division of Administrative Hearings, an attorney for the clinic proposed paying a $19,300 fine — $100 for each violation — and said a $193,000 fine “would likely force the clinic into bankruptcy or closure.”

The case was one of a series of similar efforts by the Agency for Health Care Administration to fine clinics for not complying with the waiting-period law in the weeks after it took effect.

The Legislature passed the waiting-period requirement in 2015. But the law spurred a lengthy court fight and did not take effect until April 25, 2022, when Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey entered a final judgment upholding it.

The law requires women to receive information from doctors about abortions and then wait at least 24 hours before having the procedures.

Regulators filed a series of cases after

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inspecting records about compliance with the law following Dempsey’s ruling. In the Orlando clinic’s case, the agency alleged that 193 abortions were performed at the facility from April 26, 2022, to May 7, 2022, without 24-hour waiting periods. State law allows the agency to collect a maximum of $1,000 for each violation of the law.

In filings at the Division of Administrative Hearings, the Orlando clinic said it repeatedly sought clarification from the Agency for Health Care Administration in April 2022 and early May 2022 about when the law would take effect but did not receive information.

“Respondent (the clinic) took necessary and reasonable steps to discover the effective date of 24-hour requirement so that it would be in compliance,” the document filed in March by the clinic’s lawyer said. “Short of being involved in the litigation (which it was not), there were not more options available to discover the effective date beyond what the clinic did. Contacting AHCA (the Agency for Health Care Administration) for information (not legal advice) about the effective date of the 24-hour requirement was a logical and appropriate thing to do.”

In his recommended order calling for a $67,500 fine, Culpepper pointed to “certain extenuating and mitigating facts that should be considered when assessing the gravity of the Center’s violation … and in turn, the appropriate and reasonable fine to levy upon the Center.”

But Monday’s final order by the Agency for Health Care Administration said, for example, that the clinic’s “office manager admitted she knew about the law, yet did not change respondent’s operating procedures to comply with it.”

The agency has reached smaller settlements with other clinics it accused of violating the waiting-period law. For instance, orders filed in July said it reached $20,000 settlements with two Miami-Dade County clinics. At least some of the cases centered on whether clinics had properly documented compliance with the waiting-period law.

FLORIDA FELON GUN BAN CHALLENGED

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — After a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year on Second Amendment rights, the Florida Supreme Court could decide whether to uphold a state law barring possession of guns by convicted felons.

An attorney for convicted felon William Edenfield on Tuesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to take up a constitutional challenge to the law. The request came after a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal in May rejected Edenfield’s arguments.

Tuesday’s brief focused, in part, on a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case known as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. In that case, the U.S. Supreme Court required evaluating gun restrictions by whether they are consistent with the nation’s “historical tradition of firearm regulation.”

Edenfield’s attorney, Tyler Kemper Payne, wrote that the 1st District Court of Appeal interpreted the Bruen decision to “read into the Second Amendment a limitation to only ‘law-abiding, responsible citizens.’ Such a qualification is found nowhere in the Second Amendment’s controlling text. The district court cited almost no historical evidence in support of this limitation.”

“In short, the district court expressly construed the Second Amendment, a provision of the federal Constitution, by limiting its scope and finding the prohibition at issue historically supported,” Payne, an assistant public defender in the 2nd Judicial Circuit, wrote. “Petitioner (Edenfield) asks this (Supreme) Court to accept jurisdiction to resolve whether Florida’s prohibition on felons from possessing firearms remains constitutional in the wake of Bruen.”

But in its May 31 decision, the appeals court said a “review of the pertinent precedent from the United States Supreme Court on the Second Amendment shows that a felon, such as appellant (Edenfield), still cannot claim an unfettered constitutional right to possess a firearm post Bruen.”

The appeals court ruling, written by Judge Ross Bilbrey and joined fully by Judge Thomas Winokur said that whether based on legal precedents “excluding convicted felons from having protected Second Amendment rights, or whether based on the historical tradition of the Second Amendment as given by Bruen, we conclude that Florida law prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms survives Second Amendment scrutiny.”

Judge Robert Long concurred in the result but did not sign on to the majority opinion.

The challenge came after Edenfield was convicted in Leon County on two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the brief filed Tuesday. The Florida Department of Corrections website shows that Edenfield also had previous convictions on theft and burglary charges.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen decision has been raised in other challenges to gun laws across the country. As an example, a filing Friday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals indicated it could become an issue in a Florida lawsuit challenging a federal prohibition on medical-marijuana patients buying and possessing guns.

It is unclear when the Florida Supreme Court will decide whether to take up Edenfield’s case. Edenfield is an inmate at Blackwater River Correctional Facility, according to the Department of Corrections website.

JIM SAUNDERS AND TOM URBAN NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state’s tourism-marketing agency.

Florida drew an estimated 33.092 million visitors during the quarter, keeping the state slightly ahead of an overall record pace of visitors in 2022. But the figure from April through June represented a 1.2 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2022, when it totaled 33.485 million.

Tourists from other parts of the U.S., who make up the bulk of Florida travelers, were off an estimated 2.4 percent from the same period in 2022.

Dana Young, president and CEO of the Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency, pointed to increased competition from other states and countries that shut down longer than Florida during the pandemic. But she also touted an increase this year in international tourists in Florida.

“We compete globally, not just here in the U.S.,” Young told The News Service of Florida. “Destinations are opening up. And when they do, they’re going to be using all those dollars they didn’t spend (during the pandemic) to try and lure their people back. So, the fact that we have these massive increases in international visitation is great.”

Groups such as the NAACP, Equality Florida and the League of United Latin American Citizens in recent months have issued travel advisories about Florida because of their opposition to a series of decisions on issues such as how Black history is taught and restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

But Young said the advisories haven’t impacted tourism in “any meaningful way.”

“We are continuing to see a very diverse group of vacationers that are coming to Florida,” Young said. “They are spending money here, supporting our state economy. We value all of them, and we continue to encourage people to come.”

The tourism industry took a massive hit in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and International visitors have been slower to return than U.S. tourists. Factors have included now-lifted pandemic travel regulations, unfavorable currency exchange rates and lengthy visa wait times in foreign countries.

MARIJUANA LICENSE DECISION CHALLENGED

Heirs and business partners of a Black farmer who vied for a potentially lucrative medical-marijuana license are trying to persuade an appeals court that state health officials were wrong to scrap his application because he died before the licensing process was complete. The application of the late Moton Hopkins, a Marion County farmer and rancher, received the highest score of a dozen applicants who sought the license. An administrative law judge in February upheld the Department of Health’s decision to reject the application because the farmer died before officials finished evaluating the submissions. But lawyers for Hopkins’ heirs and partners on Tuesday filed a brief at the 1st District Court of Appeal seeking to overturn Administrative Law Judge Gary Early’s decision. Hopkins was among applicants who sought a medical-marijuana license earmarked for a Black farmer who was a “recognized class member” in classaction lawsuits over lending discrimination by the federal government, known as “Pigford” cases. State health officials began accepting applications for the license in March 2022, and in September announced

“We started really leaning in to bringing back international visitation in 2021,” Young said. “And have continued that push.”

During the second quarter of 2023, Florida drew an estimated 1.941 million overseas visitors, up from 1.748 million during the same period in 2022, according to the estimates.

Florida attracted 34.646 million U.S. visitors in the first quarter of this year and 30.305 million in the second. It also attracted 1.305 million Canadian visitors during the first quarter and 846,000 in the second quarter.

The overall drop in year-to-year tourism figures was the first for a quarter since the first three months of 2021. But Florida’s total visitors for the first half of 2023 were up 1.3 percent from the first half of 2022. Also, the number exceeded the total in the first half of 2019, before the pandemic hit.

Some tourism officials had warned in recent weeks to expect a fall-off as other states try to catch up.

As an example, the Hillsborough County Tourist Development Council posted bed-tax collections for May that were 2.3 percent lower than a year earlier, with June 5.5 percent off the 2022 figure.

In his company’s second-quarter earnings call on Aug. 9, Disney CEO Bob Iger said a decline in business at Walt Disney World properties stemmed from an overall “softening” of tourism in many pockets of Florida.

“As post-COVID pent-up demand continues to level off in Florida, local tax data shows evidence of some softening in several major Florida tourism markets. And the strong dollar is expected to continue tamping down international visitation to the state,” Iger said. “However, Walt Disney World is still performing well above pre-COVID levels, 21 percent higher in revenue and 29 percent higher in operating income compared to fiscal 2019.”

Young said Hurricane Ian recovery also has played a part in shifting numbers for U.S. travelers. She said hotel stays are down 13 percent in the Fort Myers area after months of near-capacity room demand driven by repair workers.

Despite the recent increases, international travel this year remains behind prepandemic totals.

For the first half of the year, the state had an estimated 2.15 million Canadians visitors and 3.74 million overseas travelers. During the first half of 2019, Florida reported 2.4 million Canadians and 5.2 million overseas visitors.

they intended to grant a license to Suwannee County farmer Terry Donnell Gwinn. All of the applicants who lost out challenged the decision, putting Gwinn’s license on hold. In this week’s brief, Hopkins’ lawyers argued, in part, that the license should go to the entity — not the individual — affiliated with the application. The appeal said that Early erred in finding it was an “undisputed fact” that Hopkins was the “named applicant for licensure.” Hopkins owned 51 percent of Hatchett Creek Farms, LLC, which his application identified as the proposed medical-marijuana operator, according to the appeal. Hopkins’ share of the ownership interest in Hatchett Creek went to his heirs following his death last year, the brief said. “It is significant that the ALJ (administrative law judge) mischaracterized this issue as being an undisputed fact. Appreciating the dispute surrounding this issue is fundamentally necessary in order to properly analyze whether the department created an unadopted rule,” the brief said. Amid the legal wrangling, state lawmakers this spring passed a measure that required health officials to issue licenses to Black farmers whose applications did not have any identified deficiencies. Of last year’s 12 applicants, only Gwinn and Bascom-based Shedrick McGriff met that provision. The Department of Health awarded licenses to Gwinn and McGriff on July 11.

Legals

Notice to Creditors

THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: MARY L. COLE,

Deceased

File No. PR 23-CP-0318

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARY L. COLE, deceased, File No. PR 23-CP-0318, is pending in the CIRCUIT COURT for SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION, the address of which is:

Clerk of the Circuit Court

ATTN: Probate Division

P.O. BOX 472

MILTON, FLORIDA 32572

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedents and other persons having claims or demands against 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 SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM 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 FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is August 23, 2023.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

GREGORY E. COLE

5583 BERRYBROOK CIRCLE PACE, FLORIDA 32571

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

The Law Firm of Ryan, Hicks, Cumpton & Cumpton, LLP

219 East Garden Street #301

Pensacola, Florida 32502

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing, and the facts alleged are true, to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signed on this 3rd day of August, 2023.

GREGORY E. COLE

Petitioner

/s/ Amanda J. Miller

Amanda J. Miller

Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 96811

OF COUNSEL: Ryan, Hicks, Cumpton & Cumpton, LLP

219 East Garden Street #301

Pensacola, Florida 32502

Telephone: (850) 432-0029

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY CHIQUITA CHAVERS, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 23000332CPMXAX

DIVISION: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Mary Chiquita Chavers, deceased, whose date of death was May 13, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. 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.

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 August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Courtney D. Ray

Attorney for PR Florida Bar Number: 1010837 13500 Sutton Park Drive S., Suite 601 Jacksonville, FL 32224 Telephone: (904) 3974444

E-Mail: courtney@threeoakslaw.com

Personal Representative: Rebecca Hullett 2WR8/23-8/30NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE:Estate of GEORGE G. VAUGHT JR., Deceased Case No. 2023-CP-1183

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of GEORGE G. VAUGHT JR. (who is also known as GEORGE GRAYSON VAUGHT JR., GEORGE VAUGHT and GEORGE G. VAUGHT), deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was May 10, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate Division, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys 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 required to be served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3)

MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (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 date of the first publication of this Notice is August 23, 2023.

ATTORNEYS FOR ANCILLARY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

RICHARD N. SHERRILL Florida Bar No.: 172812 SARA N. MARTIN Florida Bar No.: 1038638 CLARK PARTINGTON 125 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, FL 32502

P.O. Box 13010 Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010

Telephone: (850) 434-9200

Fax: (850) 208-7100 E-mail: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com smartin@clarkpartington.com

/s/ Roy V. Andrews ROY V. ANDREWS Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 228291 LINDSAY & ANDREWS

5218 Willing Street Milton, Florida 32570 (850) 623-3200 rva@lal-law.com

Linda Faye Nelson Cox Personal Representative 11366 Hwy 87 North Milton, FL 32535 2WR8/16-8/23NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF BETTY J. MULLINS, Deceased.

Case No. 2023-CP-424 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of BETTY J. MULLINS, deceased, Case No. 2023-CP-424, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 472, Milton, FL 32572. The estate is testate. 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, 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 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.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is August 16, 2023.

/s/ Roy V. Andrews ROY V. ANDREWS

Attorney for Petitioners Florida Bar No. 228291

LINDSAY & ANDREWS

5218 Willing Street Milton, Florida 32570 (850) 623-3200 rva@lal-law.com

Michael Scott Mullins, Petitioner 4637 Woodville Road Milton, FL 32583

Kathy Michelle Mullins, Petitioner

913 Kenny Drive Pensacola, FL 32504

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM ALEXANDER TIMMONS, Deceased.

Case No. 2023-CP-399

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of WILLIAM ALEXANDER TIMMONS, deceased, Case No. 2023-CP-399, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 472, Milton, FL 32572. The Estate is Testate. 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, 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 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.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is August 16, 2023.

/s/ Roy

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DUANE LEONIDAS BROXSON Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-369

Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Duane Leonidas Broxson, deceased, whose date of death was September 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. 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.

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 August 16, 2023.

Personal Representative:

Deborah Ann Broxson 6562 Clear Creek Road Milton, Florida 32570

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Jack Locklin, Jr. E-mail Addresses: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com, melissa@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, PA 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102 2WR8/16-8/23NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF GRIETJE DE HOOP HOLMES, Deceased.

FILE NO: 2023 CP 000400 DIVISION: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Grietje De Hoop Holmes, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, FL 32583. 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.

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 August 16, 2023.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY DELPHINE ABBOTT (f/k/a DOROTHY DOBBINS ABBOTT), Deceased.

File No.: 2023 CP 389

Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DOROTHY DELPHINE ABBOTT (f/k/a DOROTHY DOBBINS ABBOTT), deceased, whose date of death was June 17, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. 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.

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 August 16, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt LAUREN A. MERRITT Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 111 S. De Villiers Street, Suite B Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956 E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative: /s/ John Allen Abbott JOHN ALLEN ABBOTT 14546 W. Laurel Lane Surprise, Arizona 85379

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF Charlie Taylor Heath, III Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-359 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Charlie Taylor Heath, III, deceased, whose date of death was May 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. 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 WITHIN 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.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF Sylvia Ann Mitchell Deceased. File No. 2023-CP-1237

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

A trust administration for the estate of Sylvia Ann Mitchell, deceased, whose date of death was December 23, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the trustee and the trustee’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 WITHIN 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.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Trustee: Angela J. Jones

E-Mail Address: ajjones@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No.: 096441 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571

Telephone: (850) 995-1102

Trustee: Tommy Joel Mitchell 2WR8/23-8/30NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANK T. LAMBETH, DECEASED

FILE NO: 2023-CP-001081

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The formal administration of the estate of Frank T. Lambeth, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Courthouse, 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The estate is: XXXX Intestate, or Testate. If the estate is testate, the dates of the decedent’s will and any codicils are N/A.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer – client privilege in Florida Statutes Section 90.5021 applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served who challenges the validity of the will or any codicils, venue, or jurisdiction of the court is required to file any objection with the court in the manner provided in the Florida Probate Rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, or those objections are forever barred. The three (3) month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will or any codicils, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or one (1) year after service of the notice of administration.

A petition for determination of exempt property is required to be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property under Section 732.402 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is four (4) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is forty (40) days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived.

PUBLIC NOTICES

An election to take an elective share must be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under Sections

732.201—732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME

REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is two (2) years after the date of the decedent’s death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

The Critzer Law Firm, P.A.

For the Firm

S. Scott Critzer, Esq. /FBN #49697 scott@critzerlaw.com lisa@critzerlaw.com

12889 US Highway 98 W, Suite 110A Miramar Beach, FL 32550-3241

Office Phone: 850-622-0050

Fax: 888-866-6820

Personal Representative: Elizabeth Ann Lambeth

1322 Heatherwood Circle Pensacola, FL 32506

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANK T. LAMBETH, DECEASED

FILE NO: 2023-CP-001081

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Frank T. Lambeth, deceased, whose date of death was March 24, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Courthouse, 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (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 date of first publication of this notice is August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

The Critzer Law Firm, P.A.

For the Firm

S. Scott Critzer, Esq. /FBN #49697 scott@critzerlaw.com lisa@critzerlaw.com

12889 US Highway 98 W, Suite 110A Miramar Beach, FL 32550-3241 Office Phone:850-622-0050 Fax: 888-866-6820

Personal Representative:

Elizabeth Ann Lambeth

1322 Heatherwood Circle Pensacola, FL 32506 2WR8/23-8/30NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCES ELOISE BAILEY

Deceased.

File No. 23-CP-1182

Division U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Frances

Eloise Bailey, deceased, whose date of death was January 18, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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

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 August 23, 2023.

Personal Representative: Robert James Bailey 1036 Bonita Drive Pensacola, Florida 32507

Attorney for Personal Representative: Angela J. Jones

E-mail Addresses: ajjones@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 096441

Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones PA 4557 Chumuckla Hwy Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH BRYAN POSTON Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-1050 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Joseph Poston, deceased, whose date of death was March 18, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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.

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 August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Amy G. Piedmont, Florida Bar No. 1022243

LITVAK BEASLEY WILSON & BALL, LLP 40 S. Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-9818

Fax: (850) 432-9830

E-Mail: amy@lawpensacola.com

Secondary E-Mail: annabelle@lawpensacola.com

Personal Representative: Terri Poston 1218 Harris Commons Place Alpharetta, Georgia 30076 2WR8/23-8/30NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN JOSEPH MICHAEL a/k/a JOHN J. MICHAEL, Deceased.

File No.: 2023 CP 000622

Division:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JOHN JOSEPH MICHAEL also known as JOHN J. MICHAEL, deceased, whose date of death was on or about February 12, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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: August 23, 2023.

Signed on this 6th day of April, 2023.

CHARLES P. HOSKIN, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 364401

HOLLY V. JURNOVOY, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 156884 Attorneys for Personal Representative Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, P.A.

30 South Spring Street Post Office Drawer 1271 Pensacola, Florida 32591-1271

Telephone: (850) 433-6581

E-mail: cph@esclaw.com hvj@esclaw.com sbryant@esclaw.com mcrooke@esclaw.com

PAMELA RENNA MICHAEL Personal Representative 5250 Springhill Drive Pensacola, FL 32503

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN A. SANDERS, JR., Deceased.

File No.: 2022 CP 001402

Division: T

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JOHN A. SANDERS, JR., deceased, whose date of death was May 11, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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.

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 August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Lauren A. Merritt

LAUREN A. MERRITT Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 111 S. De Villiers Street, Suite B Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 741-2999 Fax: (850) 466-0956 E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Patricia Joann Finn PATRICIA JOANN FINN 10917 Oak Valley Dr. Pensacola, Florida 32506 2WR8/23-8/30NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBORAH LYNN COOPER Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-843 Division Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DEBORAH LYNN COOPER, deceased, whose date of death was April 4, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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

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.

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 August 23, 2023.

Florida Bar Number: 563188 2779 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Telephone: (850) 754-1600

Fax: (850) 754-1601

E-Mail: kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com

Personal Representatives: EMILIE MELISSA COOPER 1425 Towhee Canyon Drive Cantonment, FL 32533 ELIZABETH MIRANDA COOPER 11029 Chippewa Way Pensacola, FL 32534 2WR8/23-8/30NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID SCOTT LOVE, III Deceased.

File No. 2023 CP 1179 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of David Scott Love, III, deceased, whose date of death was June 29, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 5371 Chatham Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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.

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 August 16, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Virginia C. Ralls Attorney Florida Bar Number: 123910 Chase & Ralls, PLC 101 East Government Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-3601 Fax: (850) 607-2196 E-Mail: vralls@chaseattorneys.com Secondary E-Mail: vcrassistant@chaseattorneys.com

Personal Representative: Melanie Elizabeth Love 5371 Chatham Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32507 2WR8/16-8/23NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA S. HARRIS RODGERS (AKA BARBARA JEAN RODGERS) Deceased. File No. 2023 CP 1199 Division U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Barbara S. Harris Rodgers (AKA Barbara Jean Rodgers), deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32501. 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.

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 August 23, 2023.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell Attorney Florida Bar Number: 529362 1108-A North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32501

Telephone: (850) 434-5616

Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: jaw@waddellandwaddell.com

Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddellandwaddell.com

Personal Representative: Hamil Harris 7412 Longbranch Dr. New Carrollton, Maryland 20784

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Notice of Forfeiture IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:

$25,870 (Twenty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy Dollars) In U.S. Currency CASE NO: 2023 CA 000681 DIVISION: A (civil)

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS

TO: RANDY ADAN CUTINO, GLENDA PALOMINO BARREIRO , AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Santa Rosa County, Florida on May 18, 2023 and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on June 30, 2023 and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before September 5, 2023 and send a copy to the undersigned attorney. If any interest party fails to file a claim as herein directed, judgment will be entered herein against you in due course. Persons not legally served with process may obtain a copy of the Complaint for Forfeiture filed herein from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court. If no claimants appear, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking a final order of forfeiture.

Jennifer Rogers Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office 5755 East Milton Road Milton, Florida 32583 (850) 983-1100 FL Bar #109296

2WR8/16-8/23NOF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:

$13,700 (Thirteen Thousand, Seven Hundred Dollars) In U.S. Currency

CASE NO: 2023 CA 000655 DIVISION: A (civil)

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS

TO: ALBERTO VENEGAS DE LA TORES, AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Santa Rosa County, Florida on May 4, 2023 and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on June 14, 2023 and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before September 5, 2023 and send a copy to the undersigned attorney. If any interest party fails to file a claim as herein directed, judgment will be entered herein against you in due course. Persons not legally served with process may obtain a copy of the Complaint for Forfeiture filed herein from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court. If no claimants appear, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking a final order of forfeiture.

Jennifer Rogers Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office 5755 East Milton Road Milton, Florida 32583 (850) 983-1100 FL Bar #109296

2WR8/16-8/23NOF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:

$11,600 (Eleven Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars) In U.S. Currency CASE NO: 2023 CA 000656 DIVISION: A (civil)

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS

TO: DAMIAN YONEL GARCIA RODRIGUEZ, AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Santa Rosa County, Florida on May 4, 2023 and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on June 14, 2023 and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before September 5, 2023 and send a copy to the undersigned attorney. If any interest party fails to file a claim as herein directed, judgment will be entered herein against you in due course. Persons not legally served with process may obtain a copy of the Complaint for Forfeiture filed herein from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court. If no claimants appear, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking a final order of forfeiture.

Jennifer Rogers Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office 5755 East Milton Road Milton, Florida 32583 (850) 983-1100 FL Bar #109296

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