BRUCE BEACH REVITALIZATION PROJECT A
By Morgan Cole
After six years of planning , designing and construction, the revitalization of Bruce Beach is now complete and the park is open as Pensacola's newest public waterfront space.
The project to rehabilitate Bruce Beach Park has been in the works for most of this decade. This catalytic project is part of the Pensacola Waterfront Framework Plan supporting the city's goal of creating a more connected public waterfront for residents and visitors alike.
• Key project goals include:
• Connect people to the waterfront
• Restore and enhance local ecology
• Mark and commemorate African American history and heritage at the site
Design for educational activities, both indoors and outdoors
• Create a cultural and educational destination at the Bay’s
The project was designed by the planning and engineering firm HDR, with consistency review from SCAPE and input from the public.
The city awarded a contract to Biggs Construction Inc. for the
construction of the Bruce Beach Revitalization Project in 2022.
The city unveiled the completed phase one portion of the 13-acre park during a public ribbon cutting ceremony on April 27, as construction continued on the nearly $4.9 million section of phase two.
“This has been years and years— about six years in fact—in the making. From the genesis of this project to robust community feedback about what the vision could be here, and access to the waterfront, all of these things have now been talked about for years,” City of Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said.
Phase one of the revitalization project brought about major upgrades to the property. Constructed for $6.9 million, improvements include a central plaza with walkway, shade structures, two public lawn areas with seat walls, a learning garden and a children’s playground.
Another important feature constructed as part of phase one, is a new pedestrian bridge that runs over Washerwoman Creek, allowing for a direct connection to the neighboring Community Maritime Park.
For decades, Bruce Beach has been a key site for coastal recreation in Pensacola, with a rich
history of use by the city’s Black community. As part of the park’s redesign, SCAPE also developed a series of double-sided signs that invite visitors to explore the history of Bruce Beach. The interpretive signage details the site’s marshy beginnings, its industrial history, its evolution as a recreational center and its reopening today.
The signs also explore the origin and lasting significance of Bruce Beach for Black, Indigenous and Creole members of the Pensacola community. The content and design of the interpretive signage was a collaborative effort between SCAPE, HDR and a group of local historians at the University of West Florida Historic Trust.
Local history is sprinkled throughout the park, highlighting the history of the area, from its days as a shipyard in the 19th century to the location of a public pool for Blacks used during the segregation era up until the early 1970s. Open from 1957 to 1975, Bruce Pool was “the place to be” during the summer. The outline of the original Bruce Pool is marked with concrete at the foot of the Washerwoman Creek bridge.
The park also highlights the area's connection to Pensacola Bay,
with the children's playground framed by a large map on the ground that shows the outline of Pensacola Bay and other surrounding waterways. With native plantings, improved stormwater management areas and a specific focus on protecting specific native trees and wetland areas, the revitalized park helps restore and enhance the local ecology and the community’s connection to the water.
The city initially did not open the first phase of the park because of ongoing site construction and the lack of a public restroom facility. However, in April of this year, the city announced that the completed phase one section of the park would open early due to the installation of a new modular public restroom known as a Portland Loo.
"To have the park open as an amenity for kids, for parents and grandparents who put a lot of value and memories into this area, to have this open for six or seven months before phase two is completed, will be a big asset for us,” Reeves said.
The most recent project milestone was the completion of the phase two section of the park in October. Phase two improve -
ments gave the park a fresh look and updated amenities, including planting 194 new trees, building wall terraces and creating a bluff overlook with panoramic views of Pensacola Bay and the city.
Other additions include a rock scramble, terrace sitting areas, a permanent kayak launch, a sand volleyball court and designated picnic areas.
“Much like the Community Maritime Park before it, the new park will serve as a catalyst for the city's economic growth,” Reeves said.
Swimming will not be permitted at the park, but the park will serve as an access point for kayakers and other paddle craft.
The city postponed the grand opening of the park in October due to a spike in water bacteria levels, however bacteria levels have returned to normal and the city will hold a grand opening on November 8 at 3 pm to celebrate the project and unveil the completed phase two portion of the park.
To learn more about the Bruce Beach Revitalization Project, visit cityofpensacola.com.
For updates and to learn more about the Bruce Beach Revitalization Project, visit cityofpensacola.com. ■
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REGISTRATION FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY DRIVER LICENSE CLINIC OPENS DECEMBER 9
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver License Clinic on Friday, March 28, 2025, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building located at 190 Governmental Center in Pensacola.
Registration will begin on December 9, 2024, at 9 a.m., and is open to the first 150 registered participants. To register, go to escambiacountydriverlicenseclinic2025. eventbrite.com.
Registered participants should closely monitor the email address provided at registration, as email will be the primary form of communication between participants and the clinic staff. Additional information may also be requested by email. Failure to provide requested information may result in cancelled registration.
Individuals who registered for previous clinics and failed to appear will be automatically placed on the waiting list until all eligible participants have had an opportunity to register. The waiting list does not transfer to future clinics; therefore, participants will be required to re-register to participate in the future. Walkins will not be able to participate.
Staff from the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office, Florida Department of Revenue, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehi-
cles, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the State Attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender, along with judges and court staff, will work together to assist registrants and provide individualized information relevant to each participant’s personal circumstances. The goal of the clinic is to provide “one-stop shopping” for citizens to interact with the appropriate state agencies and/or the court so they can determine how to regain their driving privileges. The clinic will not be able to assist individuals with licenses revoked, suspended, or cancelled due to outof-state matters. Additionally, the clinic will not waive outstanding financial obligations or address pending criminal charges or charges for which an individual is currently on probation.
Driver licenses may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including failure to pay traffic tickets or child support, accumulation of too many points on one’s driving record, or designation as a habitual traffic offender. Licenses may also be revoked because of entering a plea to certain crimes, such as driving under the influence or certain drugrelated offenses.
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE RESCUES KITTEN FROM DRAINAGE PIPE
Escambia County Animal Welfare rescued a kitten from inside a drainage pipe this week, after receiving a call from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office employees who heard the kitten meowing for help.
The kitten, now named “Pipes” by his rescuer, lost his way in a drainage pipe near the Escambia Regional Juvenile Detention Center late Monday morning. ECSO Master Deputy Liddell heard the kitten’s cries and called Escambia County Animal Welfare for assistance since she was unable to find the kitten.
Lead Animal Welfare Officer Sgt. Merideth Roberson responded to the call and also struggled to find the kitten at first, but then she heard his meows echoing in the drainage pipe. After unsuccessfully trying to set a humane cat trap, Sgt. Roberson began playing videos of a mother cat calling for her babies in an attempt to lure the kitten closer.
“I could hear it loudly, but I still couldn’t see it,” Sgt. Roberson said. “I played mama cat noises again, then I saw his beady little eyeballs way at the end of the tunnel.”
Sgt. Roberson decided her best chance at catching the kitten would be to go into the drain herself, so ECSO deputies retrieved a ladder and gave her a walkie talkie to stay connected during her rescue attempt.
“I started crawling down the tunnel, and the kitten takes off running,” Sgt. Roberson said. “I go to turn back around and leave, because I don’t think I’m going to be able to catch it – but then I turned back around and saw it was trapped at the end of the tunnel. I was able to snatch him up and then army crawl back to the ladder.”
Sgt. Roberson emphasized that the kitten rescue was a team effort, made possible with the help of ECSO Master Deputy Liddell, Senior Deputy Faunce, and Security Screener Jones. Sgt. Roberson said her training in
animal search and rescue as part of Escambia County Animal Welfare’s ASAR team also contributed to the positive rescue outcome.
“I was a little scared crawling down in there,” said Sgt. Roberson, who estimates that she crawled about 50 yards through the drainage pipe. “I’m just super thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to do things like this and that I’ve received training to do my job the best that I can do.”
Other than being a bit underweight and seeming distressed from the underground adventure, Sgt. Roberson said “Pipes” the kitten appeared to be in good health overall. Pipes was evaluated by Escambia County Animal Welfare’s veterinarian and given a clean bill of health, and he is expected to be available for adoption at the Escambia County Animal Shelter soon.
“I am super thankful we were able to get him out and help give him a second chance at life,” Sgt. Roberson said. “Hopefully Pipes will get adopted and find a good home.”
Escambia County Animal Welfare Director John Robinson said this is just another one of many examples of his team’s dedication to helping animals every day.
“I’m so proud of our team for constantly going above and beyond to care for animals in our community, whether it’s helping them find forever homes or performing rescues like this,” Robinson said. “Sgt. Roberson did not hesitate to jump into action, putting her own comfort aside to help this kitten in distress. Through her actions along with help from the Sheriff’s Office, Pipes the kitten now has a chance to find a loving family to care for him.”
To learn more about adoptable animals through the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare, visit the Escambia County website.
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FAMILIESFIRST NETWORK RECEIVES NATIONAL ADOPTION EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM
CHILDREN’S BUREAU
Local children awaiting adoption –and the Northwest Florida families eager to adopt – are in good hands, according to news from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. FamiliesFirst Network has received the national Adoption Excellence Award by the Children’s Bureau. This award recognizes the organization’s exceptional commitment and innovative efforts connecting children in the foster care system with loving, permanent families.
Headquartered in Pensacola, FamiliesFirst Network provides child welfare, foster care and adoption services from Escambia to Walton County. The Adoption Excellence Award was presented at an event in Washington, D.C., in November – which is National Adoption Month. Award winners are organizations that demonstrate outstanding achievements in adoption and child welfare, with a focus on effective recruitment strategies, family engagement and successful outcomes for children in foster care. FamiliesFirst Network was selected for its comprehensive adoption recruitment program, creative outreach initiatives and innovative solutions to streamline the process for families seeking to adopt – all of which culminated in a record-breaking number of forever families created over the past two years.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Adoption Excellence Award from the Children’s Bureau,” said Cory Borcherding, president of FamiliesFirst Network. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our incredible team, our community partners and the families who have made a profound
impact in the lives of children. It’s a shared success that inspires us to continue our work in finding forever homes for children in need.”
FamiliesFirst Network’s adoption recruitment efforts have been instrumental in connecting children with permanent homes, utilizing both digital platforms and community outreach to spread awareness and encourage potential adoptive families to take the next step. The organization’s work has directly contributed to an increase in successful adoptions and raised awareness about the ongoing need for adoptive families. FamiliesFirst Network finalized 350 adoptions in fiscal year 2024 and 357 in fiscal year 2023.
With a specialized team passionate about helping abused and neglected children, FamiliesFirst Network works to provide safe and supportive environments for children, ensuring that they are given the best chance at a bright future. To learn more about adoption or to donate towards children in foster care, visit FamiliesFirstNetwork.org. About FamiliesFirst Network FamiliesFirst Network provides foster care, adoption and child welfare services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. The nonprofit’s specialized team is passionate about helping abused and neglected children and their families. FamiliesFirst Network collaborates with partners throughout the state, in Northwest Florida’s four-county area and within our faith-based communities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. Learn more at the website FamiliesFirstNetwork.org.
Escambia County's Natural Resources Management Department is thrilled to announce a recent $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service for urban forestry efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. With the grant, Natural Resources Management staff assessed 77 miles of urban tree canopy, primarily in southern areas of Escambia County that received the heaviest impacts from Hurricane Sally. Information gathered from the assessment will be used to further target neighborhoods with low tree canopy and equity for future tree planting opportunities. A healthy and sustainable tree canopy offers numerous benefits, including stormwater management, flood mitigation, air quality improvement, and energy conservation.
To further improve Escambia County's tree canopy, staff planted approximately 200 trees on county properties in areas with low tree equity and gave away another 400 trees
to county residents. Through a partnership with Escambia Extension Services, the trees were given away to residents who attended tree care workshops focusing on "right tree, right place" and proper planting techniques. In total, 600 new trees were added to the Pensacola Bay Watershed during the 2023-2024 planting season, which will help increase environmental services provided by a healthy tree canopy.
"Trees are an essential component of our urban infrastructure," Escambia County Environmental Program Manager and Arborist Jimmie Jarratt said. "My hope is that through additional educational promotions and community planting tree efforts, we can create a more resilient and sustainable community for generations to come."
To learn more, contact Jimmie Jarratt at jnjarrat@myescambia.com. Follow Natural Resources Management on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on tree giveaways, conservation projects, and more.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY CORRECTIONS WELCOMES 12
NEW OFFICER
Escambia County Corrections recently welcomed 12 new officer trainees to the department, where they will work to manage the inmate population and maintain safety in the county jail.
The officer trainees were among 19 graduates in the Corrections Academy at the George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center, marking the completion of a rigorous 420-hour training program designed to prepare them for careers in corrections. New Escambia County Corrections graduates include Brett Boutwell, Michael Cravatt, Hunter Holmes, Mackenzie King, Anthony McMurray, Eric Peterson, Dametrius Pharr, Travis Rush, Markita Sapp, Bryson Whelan, Mark Yuhasz, III, and Loghan Zellers.
Escambia County Corrections Captain Shawn Hankins expressed pride in the graduates and their commitment to public service.
"We are excited to welcome these graduates to our department," Captain Hankins said. "Corrections officers play a critical role in the criminal justice system, and we are confident that these individuals will contribute to the safety and well-being of our community. Their dedication to excellence during their training is a testament to the importance of a well-rounded, rigorous education in criminal justice."
Over the course of three months, the trainees underwent an intensive curriculum that combined physical training, academic studies, and hands-on certifications. The program, recognized for its demanding nature, equipped the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle the complexities of working in corrections.
The training curriculum covered essential topics including defensive tactics, physical fitness, and specialized certifications such as CPR, first aid, and firearms. Students also participated in academic courses that explored the legal, ethical and procedural aspects of corrections work.
"The graduates leave here not only physically fit, but with the academic and practical
TRAINEES
knowledge needed to perform their duties with professionalism and integrity," said Escambia County Corrections Lieutenant Ashley Griffin, who also teaches at the academy. "They've worked hard, and they’re now ready to serve their communities in one of the most challenging and important fields in law enforcement."
For graduate Mackenzie King, one of the most rewarding aspects of the academy was the opportunity to work alongside her classmates in hands-on training sessions.
"My favorite parts were firearms and defensive tactics because it was fun, and you got to practice all the techniques with your coworkers," King said. "The most challenging part for me was the academic side, especially the test-taking, but it was all worth it in the end."
Eric Peterson, who also graduated from the academy, shared advice for anyone considering a career in corrections.
"Keep going and don’t quit," Peterson said. "It might be tough some days, but you learn something new every day. You grow with your classmates throughout the academy, and that makes it all worthwhile."
To further encourage qualified individuals to pursue careers in corrections, Escambia County Corrections is offering sign-on bonuses for certified corrections officers and officer trainees. Certified corrections officers are eligible for an $8,000 sign-on bonus, and officer trainees who wish to join the George Stone Corrections Academy and become certified are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus a paid scholarship to attend the Corrections Academy.
To learn more and apply, visit the website myescambia.com/careers.
The next Corrections Academy at the George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center will begin in February 2025, providing another opportunity for aspiring officers to enter the profession and receive the training required for success.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY EMS RECOGNIZED
DURING 'A NIGHT HONORING HEALERS'
Five Escambia County EMS employees were honored as "Healers" during USA Health's "A Night Honoring Healers" on Thursday, Nov. 7 for their role providing lifesaving care to severe burn survivor, Joie Hellmich.
On March 30, 2022, Escambia County EMS and Escambia County Fire Rescue were dispatched to the Circle K gas station at 4501 N. W St. for an emergency call about a person on fire. Within minutes, Escambia County EMS arrived on the scene and began to administer care.
After a brief stay at Baptist Hospital, Escambia County EMS transported Hellmich to USA Health University Hospital's Arnold Luterman Regional Burn Center in Mobile, where she received specialized care for the next seven weeks.
As a result of the hard work, expertise, lifesaving bravery, and steadfastness involved in Hellmich's rescue and care, the following Escambia County EMS employees
were recognized as "Healers" by the University of South Alabama's USA Foundation:
• Reid Jackson - Paramedic Supervisor
• Angela Jackson - Paramedic
• Sarah Fish - Paramedic
• Clifton Wheeler - EMT
• Danielle Hopkins - EMT
Each EMS employee was honored with a medal draping ceremony during Thursday's gala.
“Each and every day, the men and women of Escambia County EMS dedicate their efforts to being the healers for their community," EMS Chief Chris Watts said.
"The five individuals honored reflect the core of our values: service, professionalism and vigilance. Their lifesaving abilities were put on display when they encountered Ms. Hellmich in 2022, and, on behalf of Escambia County EMS, we’re overjoyed by her remarkable recovery and wish her continued success during her journey of healing.”
BCC INSTALLS NEW COMMISSIONERS,
RECOGNIZES
NEW CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIR
At the installation and reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners installed the newly elected and re-elected commissioners and reorganized to appoint the new chairman and vice chair.
During the meeting, District 1 Commissioner Steve Stroberger, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, and District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry took the oath of office for their term through November 2028. District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger took the oath of office for her term through November 2026.
District 1 Commissioner Steve Stroberger was sworn in by The Honorable Ginger Bowden Madden, State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida and read the Commission by The Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court.
"I’m honored to step into the role of County Commissioner for District 1,” Commissioner Stroberger said. “Although I’m new to elected office, I’ll bring years of executive experience and leadership, a fresh perspective, and a commitment to serving our community with a renewed dedication. Thank you, Escambia County, for your support and trust."
District 3 Commissioner Lumon May was sworn in and read the Commission by The Honorable Judge Kerra Smith.
“What an honor to serve as District 3 Commissioner for another four years,” Commissioner May said. “I want to thank God and my family for believing in me and giving me the strength to serve my community. It remains my highest honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Escambia County. Investing in human capital has always been my priority and will remain a focus over these next four years. I couldn’t do it without the support of my colleagues on the board, and I’m grateful for their commitment to make Escambia County better for all of our citizens. It’s been a blessing to serve on this board and I look forward to another term as your commissioner.”
District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger was sworn in by The Honorable Judge John Simon and read the Commission by The Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court.
"I am honored to serve Escambia County as the District 4 representative and grateful for the trust placed in me by our community," Commissioner Hofberger said. "I want to thank everyone who supported me, especially my family. My focus remains clear: to support our first responders, facilitate business growth, and ensure responsible management of taxpayer dollars. I am committed to enhancing resources for those who serve our community, streamlining operations to help local businesses thrive, and making strate -
gic investments that benefit the residents of Escambia County. I look forward to working hard as we complete the projects underway and begin new initiatives that will positively impact our district. I believe that a collaborative approach will allow us to make a lasting difference together."
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry was sworn in and read the Commission by The Honorable Judge John Simon.
"I'm very grateful for another opportunity to serve our community in District 5," Commissioner Barry said. "I'm thankful to my wife, Ellen, and of course our children, Sloane and Jack, for their support during my time as District 5 Commissioner, especially now as I enter a fourth term. I could not have been re-elected without Ellen's love and support, but I would not have ever won, or even run for office, without it. Campaigns are tough on our families, and this was especially tough on ours. I want to also thank the voters for selecting me to represent the community we all love. The attitude of a public servant is one who leads by actions and by service. We've made incredible progress in District 5 in the last 12 years, and I intend to keep that momentum going. I look forward to working with my counterparts on the board to continue to move District 5 and Escambia County in a positive direction. It's an honor and a privilege to serve the community I grew up in. I will continue to work hard to make District 5 the best it can be for our families, children, and neighbors, and I'm excited to see what else we can accomplish for Escambia County."
In addition, the board reorganized to appoint District 2 Commissioner Mike Kohler as chairman and District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger as vice chair. Commissioner Kohler accepted the gavel from former chairman District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry. Commissioner Kohler will serve as the commission chairman until November 2025.
“It’s an honor to serve the citizens of Escambia County and represent District 2 as the chairman,” Commissioner Kohler said. “I’m grateful to Commissioner Steven Barry for his leadership as chairman over the last year and I’m humbled to accept the gavel from him as incoming chairman. I look forward to a productive year with my colleagues on the board. We are all public servants, and it is our duty to listen and work diligently for what is fair and right. As chairman, I plan to ensure our board maintains integrity, honesty, and transparency. We’ve made great strides over the last year, and I will continue to work with my fellow board members to bring calm and steady leadership that will move Escambia County in a positive direction for our residents.”
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY AWARDED $16,500 FOR PANHANDLE DIAMONDBACK
TERRAPIN PROJECT
Escambia County's Natural Resources Management Department received a $16,500 award from the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's Community Grant Program for the Panhandle Diamondback Terrapin Project, supporting diamondback terrapin monitoring and citizen science efforts. The department was formally awarded at the PPBEP's Community Grant Symposium, held Thursday evening, Nov. 14.
"I'm thrilled to have received this award," Escambia County Environmental Specialist Kindall Butler said. "Diamondback terrapins inhabit a majority of the Florida Panhandle and are critical to our estuaries, even if they're relatively unknown to most people. Their feeding habits help control periwinkle snails, which can cause significant damage to marsh plants when left unchecked. This award will benefit our monitoring and education efforts throughout our region, and I look forward to working with our partners on this project."
The project will expand monitoring, education, and citizen science opportunities throughout Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties to better understand terrapin nesting, habitat use, movement, and abundance. Monitoring efforts will continue through the summer nesting
season and include spring data collection, tagging, and population monitoring. Education efforts will aim to teach more visitors and residents about diamondback terrapins and train citizen science volunteers.
Citizen science volunteers will monitor potential and known nesting beaches for terrapin activity during the nesting season and will collect a variety of environmental and morphological data from observed terrapins. The data collected will support federal and state agencies in determining the status of terrapins in the Florida Panhandle.
In addition, funds will also support expansion of the existing Panhandle Terrapin Project, a collaborative citizen science driven effort between the U.S. Geological Survey, Florida Sea Grant, and Escambia County Natural Resources Department.
Anyone interested in becoming a citizen science volunteer for the Diamondback Terrapin Project is encouraged to contact Kindall Butler at kmbutler@myescambia.com or Rick O’Connor at roc1@ufl.edu.
Follow Natural Resources Management on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on the project and ways to get involved. To learn more about the project, visit tinyurl.com/ PnhndlDiamondbackTerrapinPrjct.
NOI TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS: CITY OF PENSACOLA HOME SUBSTANTIAL HOUSING REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Request for Release of Funds:
On or after December 3, 2024, Escambia County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of federal HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME) Funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 as amended, for the following multiyear program/project:
• Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: City of Pensacola (Consortium partner) HOME Substantial Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Project
• Purpose: Funding for substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction of owneroccupied residences.
• Location: All sites will be within the limits of the City of Pensacola, Florida.
• Project/Program Description: This is a multi-year project utilizing 2020 to 2025 grant year funds to provide assistance to low- and moderate-income families for substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction of owner-occupied residences within the city limits of the City of Pensacola. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 Broad Review for each address under this program when addresses become known.
• Level of Environmental Review Citation: Rehabilitation Program of owner-occupied single-family homes calls for CEST Environmental Review clearance, 24 CFR Part 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25.35(a)(3)(i) In accordance with §58.15, a tiered review process has been structured, whereby some environmental laws and authorities have been reviewed and studied for the proposed project. Other applicable environmental laws and authorities will be complied with, when individual projects are ready for review. Specifically, the proposed Project has been studied and compliance with the following laws and authorities have been established in this Tier 1 Review: Coastal Barrier Resources Act, Clean Air Act, Explosive and Flammable Hazards, Farmlands Protection Policy Act, Noise Control Act, Sole Source Aquifers, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and Environmental Justice. Tier 2 Site Specific Review
The site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Airport Hazards, Coastal Zone Management Act, Contamination and Toxic Substances (including Radon), Endangered Species Act, National Flood Insurance Program, Floodplain Management, Historic Preservation, Wetlands Protection,. Copies of the compliance documentation worksheets are available at the address below.
Estimated Project Cost: $138,455 (2020); $145,493 (2021); $0 (2022); $0 (2023); $145,931 (2024).
The numbers above represents the funding for grant years 2020-2025. The amounts have been previously presented in the public notice(s) of the Escambia Consortium’s Annual Plans.
The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(4) (i). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Neighborhood Enterprise Division office, 221 Palafox Place, Suite 305, Pensacola, FL 32502; and can be examined and name and address of other locations where the record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 am to 5 pm. Public Comments:
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR for consideration by Escambia County Neighborhood Enterprise Division. Such written comments should be received at the address listed above on or before December 3, 2024, indicating the project and which notice comments are meant to address. All such comments received by December 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m. CDT, will be considered by the County. The County will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the described activities prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.
Release of Funds:
Escambia County is certifying to HUD that Escambia County and Wesley J. Moreno in his official capacity as County Administrator; consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Escambia County to use HUD program funds.
Objections To the Release of Funds: HUD will accept objections to its approval of the release of funds and Escambia County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: a) That the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer for Escambia County (the Responsible Entity); or b) that Escambia County's environmental review record has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; c) the grant recipient or other participant in the development process has committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or d) another federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76), and may be addressed to HUD at the following address: Field Environmental Officer, HUD-Jacksonville Field Office, 400 W. Bay Street, Suite 1015, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
MIGHTY HURRICANE SEASON DRAWS TO A
CLOSE
JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Predicted to be hyperactive, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season delivered a mighty punch to storm-weary Floridians.
The hurricane season, which began June 1 and wraps at the end of the month, produced 18 named storms, including 11 turbocharged hurricanes. Despite some calm spells, both the number of storms and the number of hurricanes clocked in at four above the seasonal average.
For Floridians, three hurricanes — Debby, Helene and Milton — were particularly memorable.
Helene and Milton were both categorized as “major” storms when they made landfall, meaning they had sustained winds over 111 mph.
Following a path set in early August by Debby, Helene came ashore in Taylor County on Sept. 26 with 140 mph sustained winds, making it the third hurricane to hit the Big Bend region in 13 months. Thirteen days later, Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County and caused widespread damage throughout the state.
The triple storms resulted in billions of dollars in damages and power-restoration costs. The three hurricanes combined also have been tied to 63 deaths in Florida. Mark Wool, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Tallahassee office, suggested that the intensity of the recent spate of storms may have affected Floridians’ reaction to the disasters.
“People that haven't experienced a hurricane in a very long time aren't going to respond to it the same way,” said “Way back in 2016, when we had Hurricane Hermine come through Tallahassee, that was the first in a generation. Nobody thought it was going to be as bad as it was. And it was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. But, you know, it did have quite a few impacts here in the city.”
Hurricane-disaster awareness has taken hold since Hurricane Ian slammed into the Fort Myers area in 2022 and resulted in 150 deaths in Florida.
Helene, which continued north after making landfall in Taylor County on the Gulf Coast and caused catastrophic damage in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, was blamed for 26 deaths in Florida. Milton is tied to 32 deaths in the state, including six people who died when a tornado hit a community in northwest St. Lucie County.
Record-warm ocean waters have intensified storm strengths over the past few years — a pattern that’s causing major concern for Wool and other meteorologists.
“There's a trend associated with climate change, not just in the Gulf Coast, but globally, that there's not necessarily going to be more hurricanes, but the ones that develop, more of them will reach that major hurricane or Category 4 and 5 strength,” Wool said.
The 2024 hurricane season was forecast to be even more severe than it was. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted up to 25 named storms, with up to 13 reaching hurricane strength. Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science projected 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes.
But the anticipated La Niña conditions, which create hurricane-favorable wind shear, did not ramp up as early as expected, according to Wool.
“Now it's going to be in place for the winter, which is generally good news for folks who live in the South, with it being drier than normal,” Wool said.
A study by the nonprofit climateresearch group Climate Central determined the wind speeds of the 11 Atlantic hurricanes this year were 9- to 28-mph stronger due to warmed waters.
The report comes as Debby, Helene and Milton were among five hurricanes that made landfall on the Gulf Coast this year. Hurricane Beryl hit Texas in July, while Hurricane Francine slammed into Louisiana in September. This year is only the fourth time that five Gulf hurricanes have been recorded making landfall in a single year.
Florida’s three 2024 storms have posed economic challenges for the state.
The triple hurricanes have drawn more than 314,000 insurance claims from homeowners, with another 16,600 by commercial property owners, with estimated losses at $5.3 billion.
Milton, which affected the highly populated Tampa Bay region, has accounted for more than 240,000 of residential claims filed thus far and 11,600 of commercial claims.
Milton also has put the future of Major League Baseball in St. Petersburg in limbo after causing massive damage to the roof of Tropicana Field.
Nearly 100,000 additional insurance claims involving privately owned vehicles have also been filed following Helene and Milton. Helene, which ran up Florida’s west coast and produced a massive storm surge before making landfall, is tied to nearly 60,000 auto claims.
State officials praised utility operators’ rapid response in restoring power to millions of customers following each storm, however the damages are likely to result in higher bills over the next year.
State Public Service Commission staff members have recommended that Florida Power & Light recover about $1.2 billion from customers to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund. Duke Energy Florida has put its potential bill to customers between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion. Tampa Electric Co. has indicated it may seek $45 million to $55 million to recover costs tied to Hurricane Helene and $320 million to $370 million for Hurricane Milton.
In other costs, Debby and Helene together have caused estimated agricultural losses of $134 million to $425 million, according to figures from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, or UF/IFAS.
Data is still being collected to assess Milton’s damage to ranches and farms, which will include impacts on the heart of the citrus industry still recovering from Ian’s winds and flooding. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has estimated that Milton might have caused between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion in losses to the industry.
PARENTS TARGETED IN SCHOOL THREATS
JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Florida education leaders want parents to be reminded annually that they can face consequences if their children report false threats of violence.
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a rule change that will require school districts to make training available to parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL, an app where anonymous tips can be submitted about suspicious activities. Students already receive such training.
The training outlines potential fallout for students who make threats or false reports.
“Parents need to understand that all threats will be taken seriously and will result in severe consequences, including for parents,” Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said during a state board meeting at the Caribe Royale Orlando.
Board Chairman Ben Gibson said it’s important parents and guardians understand the potential repercussions of false threats.
“False threats will not be tolerated,” Gibson said. “School safety is (our) number one priority. And anything that interferes with that and interferes with the safety of our students, we're going to get to the bottom of and make sure that that's not going to be tolerated.”
Under the new rule, the “training must explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report concerning school or school personnel’s property, school transportation, or a school sponsored activity,
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FACE TESTIFYING IN BOOKS CASE
DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Reversing an October decision in a legal battle over access to books, a federal judge this week ruled that Escambia County School Board members must testify about the removal of books from school libraries because the officials are not shielded by what is known as “legislative privilege.”
U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell’s ruling Wednesday complicates litigation about school-book removals in the Panhandle county, which has become a battleground amid controversy in Florida and other states about removing or restricting access to children’s books.
Lawyers for the board members had sought to shield them from having to testify in the lawsuit filed last year by parents, authors, the publishing company Penguin Random House and the free speech group PEN American Center, Inc. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zachary C. Bolitho last month agreed that the board members were protected by legislative privilege.
But reversing Bolitho’s ruling, Wetherell pointed to previous court rulings establishing guidelines for determining whether board members’ decisions to remove or restrict books were legislative acts.
“Under those standards, even though the school board’s decision to remove or restrict a book has some hallmarks of a legislative act (e.g., voting after debate at a public meeting), it is functionally an administrative act,” Wetherell wrote.
A book-removal or restriction decision is “based on specific facts (the content of the book)” and is “more akin to a permitting or employment termination decision,” which courts have held to be administrative acts, because officials are following alreadyestablished guidelines, the Pensacola-based judge added.
“The fact that school board members must exercise discretion, engage in ‘linedrawing,’ and make ‘policy judgments’ when deciding whether a particular book is educationally suitable, grade-level appropriate, etc., does not change the fact that they are applying policy, not formulating it, when doing so,” Wetherell’s ruling said.
Wetherell’s decision was at odds not only with Bolitho’s ruling in the same case, but also conflicted with a ruling by U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor in a separate lawsuit challenging Escambia County school officials’ removal of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three.” That book tells the story of two male penguins who raised a penguin chick at New York’s Central Park Zoo. Co-authors Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson and a student identified by the initials B.G. are challenging the removal of the book, contending, at least in part, that it was targeted for depicting same-sex parents raising a child.
Winsor in September ruled that legislative privilege shielded Escambia board members from having to give depositions in the “And Tango Makes Three” lawsuit. saying that a decision about removing a book from a school library “was a quintessential policy about how best to educate Escambia County children.” Bolitho’s Oct. 18 ruling relied heavily on Winsor’s decision.
“But the same could be said about the decision to fire or retain a particular teacher — which is indisputably an administrative act,” Wetherell wrote. “Moreover, just like there is a functional difference between the adoption of a zoning ordinance (legislative act) and the application of the ordinance to a specific permit application (administrative act), there is a functional difference between the school board’s adoption of a policy detailing what content is generally prohibited in school library books and the board’s determination that a specific book must be removed from school libraries because it contains such content.”
Wetherell’s Wednesday decision tweaked a ruling he issued Monday and formalized a verbal ruling he made during a hearing last week. Lawyers for the board members told the judge during the hearing that they intended to appeal his decision and request that it be blocked while the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs the issue.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit contend that school board decisions to remove or restrict access to library books violated First Amendment and constitutional equal-protection rights.
Litigation over book removals in schools has mushroomed as Florida and other Republican-led states have made it easier for parents and other people to scrutinize books and to challenge materials that they deem unsuitable for students.
A Florida law passed in 2022 ramped up scrutiny of books and instructional materials and gave parents and members of the public increased access to the process of selecting and removing school library books. A 2023 law includes a requirement that books drawing claims of containing pornographic material or describing “sexual conduct” be removed within five days of objections and remain unavailable to students until the objections are resolved.
The Escambia County cases are among a number of lawsuits pending throughout the state about the controversial book laws.
Some of the nation’s largest book publishers joined authors and parents of high-school students in a federal lawsuit filed in August challenging the 2023 law, alleging that it unconstitutionally violates speech rights. Penguin Random House; Hachette Book Group, Inc.; HarperCollins Publishers LLC; Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC; Simon & Schuster, LLC; and Sourcebooks LLC and other plaintiffs alleged in the lawsuit that books “have been targeted for removal or removed from school libraries” throughout the state following passage of the law.
The lawsuit challenges parts of the law that prohibit books with content that “describes sexual conduct” or contain “pornographic” content. The law imposes “a regime of strict censorship in school libraries” and requires school districts to “remove library books without regard to their literary, artistic, political, scientific, or educational value when taken as a whole,” the lawsuit said.
including disciplinary actions that may occur at school and possible criminal charges.”
When the board met at Tallahassee
State College in October, member Ryan Petty suggested parental accountability when threats are involved “may be something that the Legislature needs to take up next year.”
The rule change is tied to a new state law (HB 1473) that included safety training provided to students in the first five days of the school year. Part of the training includes instructions on FortifyFL.
Office of Safe Schools Vice Chancellor Darren Norris said since the initial training sessions this year, “we have seen a tremendous uptick in the number of tips to FortifyFL, predominantly false tips.”
In September, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood pointed to a rash of false tips made through FortifyFL. Chitwood also followed through with a threat to publicly embarrass minors who made school-violence threats, releasing the mugshot of an 11-year-old accused of making threats at a middle school.
"Since parents, you don't want to raise your kids, I'm going to start raising them," Chitwood said during a Sept. 14 news conference. "Every time we make an arrest, your kid's photo is going to be put out there. And if I could do it, I'm going to perp walk your kid so that everybody can see what your kid is up to."
Chitwood added if he could prove parents knew what was going on and didn’t do anything, they would “get perp walked with (their child.)”
Wetherell wrote that he “did not overlook” Winsor’s opinion, which said the decision to remove a particular book from school libraries “was a quintessential policy decision about how best to educate” children in the county.
In June, three parents filed a federal lawsuit alleging the 2023 law’s process for removing books unconstitutionally discriminates against parents who disagree with “the state’s favored viewpoint.” Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are two parents from St. Johns County and one from Orange County. They contend Florida lacks a procedure for parents to object to book removals, an unconstitutional infringement of their First Amendment rights.
Legals
Notice of Sale
NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE
Please take notice Old Milltown Storage located at 6251 Stewart Street, Milton, FL. 32570 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below
Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 12/12/2024 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Teresa Hinesley unit #1002; Wanda Gunter unit #1061; Lisa Ard unit #1117; Lejewell Neely unit #1158. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
WCP FUND I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff,
v. JAMES F. HOWARD CONSTRUCTION, INC., JAMES F. HOWARD, and HANCOCK BANK F/K/A HANCOCK BANK OF FLORIDA, Defendants.
Case No.: 2024-CA-000205
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 18, 2024, and entered in Case No. 2024 CA 000205 of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Escambia County, Florida, wherein WCP FUND I, LLC is the Plaintiff and JAMES F. HOWARD CONSTRUCTION, INC., JAMES F. HOWARD, and HANCOCK
BANK F/K/A HANCOCK BANK OF FLORIDA are the Defendants. Pam Childers as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://escambia.realforeclose. com/, at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on January 17, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 66, Block A, ESTATES AT MARCUS LAKE subdivision being a portion of Section 12, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida, according to Plat recorded In Plat Book 16, Page 39, of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.
Also known as: 7030 Rampart Way, Pensacola, Florida 32505
Parcel Number: 12-2S-30-4009-066-001
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 FILED IN THE CAPTIONED ACTION, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. BEGGS & LANE, RLLP
/s/ John H. Adams
JOHN H. ADAMS Florida Bar No. 13208 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-2451 Facsimile: (850) 469-3331 jha@beggslane.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
If you qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and need If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Escambia County, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502. Phone (850) 595-4400 Fax (850) 5950360, ADA.Escambia@flcourts1.gov, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 2WR11/27-12/4NOS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
U.S. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of HOF GRANTOR TRUST 4, acting by and through its servicer, WCP FUND I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.
3 AGE HOLDING, LLC, JAMES F. HOWARD, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, and CITY OF PENSACOLA, Defendants.
Case No.: 2024-CA-000206
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 18, 2024, and entered in Case No. 2024 CA 000206 of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Escambia County, Florida, wherein U.S. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of GREAT LAKE FUNDING I TRUST, acting by and through its servicer, WCP FUND I, LLC, is the Plaintiff and 3 AGE HOLDING, LLC, JAMES F. HOWARD, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, and CITY OF PENSACOLA are the Defendants. Pam Childers as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://escambia.realforeclose.com/, at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on January 21, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 8, Block 6, Unit No. 3, Woodland Heights, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 33, of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.
Also known as: 725 Gentian Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32503 Parcel Number: 49-1S-30-5002-008-006
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 FILED IN THE CAPTIONED ACTION, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
BEGGS & LANE, RLLP
/s/ John H. Adams
JOHN H. ADAMS Florida Bar No. 13208 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-2451 Facsimile: (850) 469-3331 jha@beggslane.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
If you qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and need If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Escambia County, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502. Phone (850) 595-4400 Fax (850) 5950360, ADA.Escambia@flcourts1.gov, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
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IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC 2019-RPL5 TRUST Plaintiff, vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF IGUSTA
M JOHNSON A/K/A IGUSTA MERCHANT JOHNSON A/K/A IGUSTA JOHNSON, DECEASED, ANGELA JOHNSON-BROOKS, AS KNOWN HEIR OF IGUSTA
M JOHNSON A/K/A IGUSTA MERCHANT JOHNSON A/K/A IGUSTA JOHNSON, DECEASED, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGELA JOHNSON-BROOKS, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/ OWNERS, Defendants.
Case No.2023 CA 002923 Division: E
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on November 13, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Pam Childers, Clerk of Circuit Court, Escambia County, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Escambia County, Florida described as: LOT 27 AND 28, AND THE EAST ONEHALF OF LOT 26, BLOCK 34, NORTH HILL HIGHLANDS, A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE BLOCKS IN THE DALLAS TRACT, ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION APPEARING OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 62 AT PAGE 244 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
LEGALS
and commonly known as: 700 WEST LEE STREET, PENSACOLA, FL 32501; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.escambia.realforeclose. com, on January 9, 2025 at 11:00 A.M..
Any persons 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 this November 19, 2024
By: /s/ Ryan Sutton Ryan Sutton Attorney for Plaintiff
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Notice of Foreclosure Sale by Clerk of Circuit Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENSACOLA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., Plaintiff, v. ANGEL HENDERSON, Defendant.
Case No.: 24-CA-000458
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Notice is hereby given that DONALD C. SPENCER, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida, will on December 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, via online bid at www.santarosa. realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, offer for sale, and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder, the following described real and personal property situated in Santa Rosa County, Florida: PARCEL 12C
A PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK C, BENT TREE ESTATES UNIT ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT AN EXISTING FOUR INCH (4”) SQUARE CONCRETE MONUMENT (UNNUMBERED) AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK C, BENT TREE ESTATES UNIT ONE, SAID POINT LYING ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD OAK ROAD (50’ R/W); THENCE DEPART SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11 A DISTANCE OF 328.41 FEET TO AN EXISTING HALF INCH (1/2”) UNCAPPED METAL ROD AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 103.73 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 09 SECOND
EAST A DISTANCE OF 327.83 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD OAK ROAD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 38 SECOND WEST ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 103.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER with all revenues thereof and all rights (including riparian right), privileges, easements, tenements, interests, improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anyway appertaining, including any after-acquired title and easements and all rights, title and interest now or hereafter owned by Borrower in and to all building and improvements, storm and screen windows and doors, gas, steam, electric, solar and other heating, lighting, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating and cooking apparatus, plumbing, sprinkling, smoke, fire, and intrusion detection devices, and other equipment and fixtures now or hereafter attached or appertaining to said premises of any kind or character and whether permanently or temporarily on the property.
pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure in the above-styled action.
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 with the clerk of the court within 60 days after the sale.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Santa Rosa County 4025 Avalon Blvd Milton, FL 32583 Phone (850) 623-3159 Fax (850) 983-0602
ADA.SantaRosa@flcourts1.gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of this Honorable Court this 19th day of November 2024.
/s/ Megan F. Fry
MEGAN F. FRY
Florida Bar No. 0058608
CLARK PARTINGTON
P. O. Box 13010
Pensacola, FL 32591-3010
Tel: 850-434-9200
Fax: 850-432-7340
Primary:mfry@clarkpartington.com
Secondary:ldunlap@clarkpartington.com tcourtney@clarkpartington.com
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Notice of Sale Pursuant to Chapter 45 FS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
M J ARNOLD PROPERTIES, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, vs.
SOUTHERN MOTORSPORTS OF MILTON, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMTED LIABILITY COMPANY, Defendant.
CASE NO.: 2024 CA 000084
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 15, 2024, and entered in Case No. 2024 CA 000084, of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, in which M J Arnold Properties, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, is the Plaintiff and Southern Motorsports of Milton, LLC, a Dissolved Florida Limited Liability Company, is the Defendant, the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.santarosa.realforeclose.com, Santa Rosa County, Florida at 11:00 a.m., CST, on January 10, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
That portion of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 1 North, Range 27 West, Santa Rosa County, Florida, lying South of an existing paved county road (100 foot right of way) being more particularly described as follows:
Begin at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, thence go North 00 degrees 37 minutes 07 seconds East along the East line of Section 15 a distance of 1305.56 feet to the Southerly right of way line of an existing paved county road (100 foot right of way); thence South 74 degrees 45 minutes 14 seconds West along said Southerly right of way line a distance of 1379.42 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 931.07 feet to the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 37 seconds East along said South line a distance of 1326.34 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Less and Except:
Commence at the Southeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence run North 00 degrees 37 minutes 07 seconds East along the East line of Section 15 for 1305.56 feet to the Southerly right of way line of an existing paved county road (Nichols Lake Road,100 foot right of way); thence run South 74 degrees 45 minutes 14 seconds West along said right of way for 1229.42 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence departing said right of way run South 00 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West for 260.00 feet; thence run South 74 degrees 45 minutes 14 seconds West for 150.00 feet to the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence run North 00 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds East along said West line for 260.00 feet to the aforementioned Southerly right of way of Nichols Lake Road; thence run North 74 degrees 45 minutes 14 seconds East along said right of way for 150.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
All lying in Section 15, Township 1 North, Range 27 West, Santa Rosa County, Florida.
A/K/A 9359 Nichols Lake Road, Milton, FL 32583
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Notice of Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing has been furnished to all parties via eservice.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2024.
WILLIAM E. FARRINGTON, II Florida Bar No. 817510
Wilson, Harrell, Farrington, Ford, Wilson, Spain & Parsons, P.A.
307 S. Palafox Street Pensacola, Florida 32502
Tel: (850) 438-1111
Fax: (850) 438-0814
wef@wilsonharrell.com
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact: Court Administration, ADFA Liaison Santa Rosa County, 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583; phone (850) 623-3159; fax (850) 983- 0602 or ADA.SantaRosa@flcourts1.gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
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Notice to Creditors
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: Estate of ROGER M. ORTH, Deceased.
Case No. 2024-CP-1653 Division “U”
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of ROGER M. ORTH, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was October 10, 2024, 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.
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 is described in sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, 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 November 27, 2024.
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
RICHARD N. SHERRILL
Florida Bar No.: 172812
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
Attorneys for Petitioner
BARBARA M. ORTH 1 Hyde Park Road
Pensacola, Florida 32503
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: Estate of ROBERT ERNEST FOX, Deceased.
Case Number 2024-CP-1650 Division: “U”
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of ROBERT ERNEST FOX, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was October 8, 2024, 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 attorney are set forth below.
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 is described in sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is November 27, 2024. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
RICHARD N. SHERRILL Florida Bar No.: 172812 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 Attorney for Petitioner PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LORAN L. FOX 3805 Claridge Road North Mobile, Alabama 36608 2WR11/27-12/4NTC
PUBLIC NOTICES
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must filed 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 the first publication of this Notice is November 27, 2024.
MAYNI KILAR
Personal Representative
AMY LOGAN SLIVA
SLIVA LAW FIRM, LLC
Florida Bar No: 394793
313 West Gregory Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 438-6603 (850) 438-1985 Fax
anysliva@slivalawfirm.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF SHAWN LEON JONES Deceased.
Case No. 2024 CP 000168 Division “T”
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Shawn Leon Jones, deceased, whose date of death was May 28, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 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.
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, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 November 27, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Joel M. Cohen
Joel M. Cohen Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 161157 2172 West 9 Mile Road #154 Pensacola, FL 32534 Telephone: (850) 748-5905
Fax: (850)
The administration of the estate of Walter Albert Kemp, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was June 20, 2024, 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.
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 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 December 4, 2024.
Personal Representative: Eugene Edward Kemp 4450 East Southern Ave., Apt. 255 Mesa, Arizona 85206
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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF SHARON GAYE BRYANT, Deceased.
File No. 24-CP-441 Division D
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of SHARON GAYE BRYANT, deceased, whose date of death was May 12, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, 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.
Personal Representative: Justin Heath Burton 9427 Palmetto Ridge Ct Navarre, FL 32566
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF: MARILYN JOYCE LANNEAU, deceased.
FILE NO.: 2024-CP-001621
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARILYN JOYCE LANNEAU, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 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.
The personal representative or curator 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 sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 November 27, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: PHILIP A. BATES, FBN 228354
PHILIP A. BATES, P.A.
25 W. Cedar Street, Suite 550 (32502) P.O. Box 1390 Pensacola, FL 32591-1390
Telephone: (850) 470-0091 Fax: (850) 470-0441 pbates@philipbates.net lgrove@philipbates.net
Personal Representative: LAURENCE J. CORBETT 2WR11/27-12/4NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF LYNDA LOU DILMORE A/K/A LYNDA L. DILMORE Deceased.
File No.: 2024 CP 1652
Division: U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 November 27, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789
Coastal Probate Trust & Elder Law 905 E. Hatton Street Pensacola, FL 32503
Telephone: (850) 434-2761
Fax: (850) 438-8860
E-Mail: kathy@kathleendemaria.com
Secondary E-Mail: probate@kathleendemaria.com
Personal Representative: Debby D. Cigalotti 410 Dolphin Street Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF CONNIE SUE HARRIS Deceased.
File No. 2024CP001665 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of CONNIE SUE HARRIS, deceased, whose date of death was September 22, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government St, Pensacola, FL 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 December 4, 2024.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF ROGER C. HALLADA a/k/a ROGER CHARLES HALLADA, Deceased.
File No. 24-CP-536 Division: D
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROGER C. HALLADA, deceased, whose date of death was August 14, 2024, 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 personal representative or curator 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 the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is December 4, 2024.
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Koral F. Alman, Esq. Email Address(es): kalman@vwlawfirm.com cvalentine@vwlawfirm.com
Florida Bar No. 1021385 Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. 422 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792 Telephone: 828-697-6196
Personal Representative: Stephen B. Williamson 11 North Market Street Asheville, NC 28801
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD F. JONES, Deceased.
File No.: 2024 CP 1664 Division: T NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER ALBERT KEMP, JR. Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-564 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The date of first publication of this notice is November 27, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: David A. Sims, Esq.
Email Addresses: dsims@davidsimsjdphd.com Florida Bar No. 604127 PO Box 241477 Little Rock, AR 72223 Telephone: 888.596.7373
The administration of the estate of LYNDA LOU DILMORE A/K/A LYNDA L. DILMORE, deceased, whose date of death was September 14, 2024, 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.
Attorney for Personal Representative: THOMAS R. WALSER, ESQ.
Attorney for Personal Representative E-mail Addresses: trwalser@floridaprobatefirm.com
Florida Bar No. 116596
Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC 6751 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 101, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 210-5500
Personal Representative: CHRISTOPHER HARRIS 104 Aldrich Place Goose Creek, SC 29445
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The administration of the estate of RICHARD F. JONES, deceased, whose date of death was June 28, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address 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.
FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($4,617.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY
SYLVSTER D. MOULTRIE, Claimant
ROBERT M. BRYANT Claimant.
CASE NO.: 2024 CA 000775 DIVISION: N
NOTICE OF ACTION TO: SYLVESTER MOULTIRE: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act has been filed by Chip W. Simmons, Sheriff of Escambia County, on the following property: FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTEEEN DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($4,617.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Laura Young, Esq., attorney for Escambia
