The Summation Weekly - May 29, 2024

CHILDREN & TEEN MENTAL HEALTH

UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

By Nicole Willis

In recent years, the topic of children’s and adolescents’ mental health has made its way into the spotlight. With a troubling rise in anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns among youth, parents across the country are growing concerned for the safety and mental wellbeing of their child(ren).

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rates of mental health conditions in children and adolescents are increasing. 9.4 percent of children aged 3 to 17 years (approximately 5.8 million) had diagnosed anxiety and 4.4 percent of children aged 3 to 17 years (approximately 2.7 million) had diagnosed depression from 2016 to 2019.

With the rates of mental health-related concerns on the rise, it’s clear that understanding and addressing the mental health needs of adolescents and children has never been more critical. It is important for parents to become aware of the common types of mental health conditions affecting children today, as well as the stressors and signs of those conditions. Recognizing the indicators of poor mental health and knowing how to provide the right type of support can sometimes mean the difference between life or death.

To learn more about some of the most common mental health conditions and stressors facing children today, as well as how parents can better understand and provide support to their children, we spoke with the Director of Children’s Outpatient Services for Lakeview Center, James Rhodes, LMHC. Rhodes has more than 20 years of experience as a licensed therapist

and remains in the field with his position at Lakeview Center.

Mental health struggles can look different for every child. There are, however, some mental health conditions that childrens and adolescents commonly deal with.

“For the younger children, it starts out mostly with behavioral issues in schools and sometimes homes. For the teenagers, we have been seeing a lot of depression, anxiety and family problems, as well as drug and alcohol use,” Rhodes explained.

With the internet and social media playing such a crucial role in today’s society, doctors and therapists have seen a rise in the number of youth facing mental health-related struggles. Today’s youth face stressors that weren’t around to affect children in previous generations. Rhodes explains that the use of social media can cause children to experience cyberbullying, a pressure to fit in or body image issues.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic also greatly impacted youth. When the pandemic interrupted the ability to have a traditional classroom setting, some youth struggled with the changes.

“The transition back into school has been difficult for kids, especially if they were already having problems depending upon the amount of social interaction they had when school was out, the amount of family support, etc.,” Rhodes explained.

Today’s youth encounter these modern stressors in addition to other stressors that affected youth in previous generations. Experiencing social isolation, anxiety about school performance and changes in one’s family dynamic are also common stressors impacting children’s mental health.

Rhodes explained that youth can gradually or suddenly begin to show signs of mental health concerns, and that some of the signs of poor mental health that younger children typically demonstrate are changes in behavior, particularly social behavior. For example, if a normally outgoing child starts to become more introverted and shows less interest in social interactions, this is an indicator that they might be struggling.

Older children and adolescents often elicit signs of poor mental health through their day-to-day performance. Changes in appetite, mood, school performance, sleep patterns or socialization habits can often point to a larger mental health concern.

“There’s a large list of problems to look for, but mainly, it’s just changes in a pattern that’s been ongoing, especially a change in behavior. Everyone has their ups and downs, but if it’s been two or three weeks and you’re not seeing any improvement, then it might be time to seek help,” Rhodes said.

Detecting mental health struggles in older children and teens can be especially challenging due to the physical and psychological changes that they face at this age. Moodiness and subtle personality changes are normal for this age group.

“A lot of times, depression in children comes out as irritability. A parent may write it off as normal teenage behavior,” Rhodes explained. “[However,] if it continues for weeks at a time, and things are getting worse instead of better, it might be time to talk with your child.”

Opening the conversation about mental health can be a daunting task for parents. The task should not be overlooked, though, as parents play a significant role in their children’s

psychological well-being. Parents can open the discussion about seeking help by normalizing mental health. “Listen to your child, be open to receiving help and be honest with them that everyone needs help at some point in time,” Rhodes said.

Explaining the normalcy of mental health struggles and emphasizing the importance of seeking help can be beneficial to children. Having an open dialogue with your kids, especially younger children, is an effective way to gauge what and how your child may be feeling.

“With the younger ones, just be honest, as far as ‘does this feel like something we need to get some help with?’ Put it in simple words that your younger child can understand. Maybe compare it to a guidance counselor at school,” Rhodes explained. “Show kids that it’s not a punishment. ‘I’m not taking you to a counselor because you’re bad or that something’s wrong with you.’ You don’t want to cause increased problems with self esteem. You want to encourage them to get some help, just like everybody at some point in their lives needs some help.”

Older children and teens may be less likely to confide in a parent about their problems. If your child is not fully receptive to getting help, be gentle with them. Parents can create a safe and open environment for children to confide in them or another trusted adult when they feel comfortable.

“Sometimes when kids become teenagers, they’re less likely to talk to their parents, so make sure that they’re surrounded with other positive adults— coaches, maybe a youth pastor, a teacher or other parents that you trust. Create a buffer for that child so they have some other trusted adults to go to,” Rhodes suggested.

In terms of professional help and therapy services, there are a wide variety of programs and resources out there that are available to both children and families. Lakeview Center offers both children’s and family services to help children struggling with mental health issues and also support their families.

“We have a wide array of services to meet families where they need help, instead of having to refer families out, it’s pretty fortunate to have a lot of services under one roof, it makes coordination between programs a lot easier,” Rhodes explained. “As far as our services here and our children’s outpatient program, we offer family counseling, individual counseling and group counseling. Some of the different groups we offer are anger management, anxiety, decision making, coping skills, depression. We have a broad range of services that meet new kids’ needs.” The most important thing that parents should remember when considering their child’s mental health is that you are never alone in supporting your child’s mental health journey; your active participation is crucial to helping your children thrive.

“As a parent, I think it’s always great to have a team. We do a team approach. We want to focus on the parents’ needs and the child’s needs and determine how the therapist can help bridge both those needs. So that way, we’re creating a functional household, not just the functional child,” Rhodes explained.

For more information on Lakeview Center’s services, visit elakeviewcenter.org. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. ■

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SUNDAY’S CHILD ANNOUNCES 2024 GRANT FINALISTS

Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola Bay Area member-based philanthropic group that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality by awarding grants to significant charitable and economic initiatives, recently announced its 2024 Grant Cycle finalists. The finalists were selected after a thorough vetting process and site visits by Sunday’s Child members. The nonprofits and their projects vying for one of six grants in the amount of $20,000 are:

• Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers - “Barkery Booms!” a new larger pet treats bakery

• Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida - “Equipment and Assistive Technology for Independence Program”

• Feeding the Gulf Coast - “Wellness on Wheels”

• First City Art Center - “Hear Me + See Me: Sunday’s Child Inclusion Stage”

• Golden Elite Track and Field Club“Van Expansion Project”

• Hope Above Fear - “Empower,” personal stories’ video about the dangers of drug use

• Pensacola Children’s Chorus“Uniformly Inclusive”

• Pensacola Habitat for Humanity“Pensacola Pride Build”

• ReadyKids - “Ready Readers: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Access to Literacy & Mentorship”

Funding for the grants comes from Sunday’s Child members. Since 2014, Sunday’s Child has raised more than $1,000,000 for local charities in the Pensacola Bay Area. Sunday’s Child President Jacey Cosentino announced in January that the 2024 membership drive had resulted in $120,000 raised to award six grants of $20,000 each to 501(c)3 nonprofits in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality. Cosentino stated, “We are so pleased to announce 9 deserving organizations from within our community; each has a shared passion for making everyone feel included and welcomed.”

Sunday’s Child members will select the six grant recipient charities and their projects from among the 9 finalists at its annual meeting on June 30, 2024. For more information on Sunday’s Child and its grant process, visit sundayschild.org.

PETE MOORE AUTOMOTIVE TEAM SENIOR CHILL OUT RETURNS TO HELP ELDER ADULTS STAY COOL THIS SUMMER

The annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, a one-day donation drive for new air conditioners, fans and funds to help seniors beat the heat, will be held by Council on Aging of West Florida, WEAR ABC 3, WFGX 35, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3 and Lowe’s Home Improvement on Friday, June 7. The event will take place at area Lowe’s stores (Fairfield Drive, Airport Boulevard, and Nine Mile Road in Pensacola; Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze; and Highway 90 in Pace) from 6 am to 6 pm. The community is encouraged to donate at the event to help seniors who experience dangerous health complications during stifling summer months. Monetary contributions are also appreciated and can be made at the event or online at SeniorChillOut.org.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters. Those age 65 and older are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of excessive heat due to their body’s decreased ability to regulate temperature, along with medical conditions and prescription medicines that can impair their ability to feel hot or even perspire. This can lead to dangerous condi -

tions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be fatal.

“Air conditioning can be lifesaving during the peak of summer, and the temperature is already ramping up,” said Emily Echevarria, marketing communications director for Council on Aging. “The need is so great for those that are susceptible to heat-related complications and that don’t have air conditioning in their homes. We’re incredibly grateful for the turnout each year from our caring community who make such a positive impact for vulnerable seniors.”

Each year, hundreds of local elders aged 60 and older are helped through the program. In 2023, Council on Aging helped more than 700 at-risk older adults avoid the hazardous effects of heat-related health complications, keeping them safe and cool in their homes.

Information on heat stress and heat stroke will be available at the event, as well as information on how our community’s seniors can receive donated AC units and fans. Fans and ACs will not be distributed during the event on June 7. Individuals interested in receiving a fan and/or AC should call Council on Aging at (850) 432-1475 beginning June 10. Only individuals ages 60 and older will qualify.

SIR RICHARD’S PUBLIC HOUSE HOSTS BIRTHDAY OYSTER BASH

Sir Richard’s Public House will host a Birthday Oyster Bash in June to celebrate the bar’s 58th anniversary.

Attendees can purchase orders of oysters in either half dozen or full dozen quantities. Prices and additional food items may be announced before the event. Customers are encouraged to try out the bar’s expanded food truck menu after the event.

Featured drinks will include Urban South Holy Roller and the Honey Jalapeño Lemonade Cocktail. Additional featured drinks and specials may be announced on the official

event page on sirrichardslounge.com and the official Facebook event page leading up to the event.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sir Richard’s Public House. The event is open to the public. Reopened in 2022, Sir Richard’s Public House has been a local pub in Pensacola since June of 1966. It is located at 2719 E Cervantes Street. It is now part of a network of four pubs and bars in Pensacola, Florida. More information can be found on sirrichardslounge.com.

STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

CONTRIBUTES $10,000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF FOUNDATION

This substantial gift is earmarked for enhancing the Dream Big Program, an initiative aimed at motivating and empowering the youth of Escambia County by fostering connections with law enforcement professionals. The Dream Big Program, orchestrated by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, immerses Junior Deputies in a variety of law enforcement activities.

This initiative not only introduces participants to the fundamentals of law enforcement but also instills a sense of

responsibility and community engagement. The 2024 program will introduce a series of dynamic activities, such as K-9 training, agility drills, crime scene analysis, vehicle operations, and instructional sessions in a classroom setting.

To further enrich the participants’ experience, each will receive ECSO replica T-shirts, Junior Deputy badges, toy ECSO trucks, and official Junior Deputy ID cards. For more information, please visit steponeautomotive.com.

ECFR TO HOLD PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST JUNE 10

Escambia County Fire Rescue will hold a physical abilities test Monday, June 10, at Pensacola Fire Department Station 4, 1 N. “Q” St., at 8 a.m. The test is open to certified firefighters and cadet applicants interested in joining Escambia County Fire Rescue. Participants should arrive 30 minutes early to sign in.

Those interested in the PAT must apply for their desired position, whether a Floridacertified firefighter or cadet, prior to registering for the test.

Florida-certified firefighters with a certificate of completion must sign up for the certified test. Those without Florida fire certifications must sign up for the cadet test.

In order to become an Escambia County Firefighter, participants must pass the test. Interviews for those who pass the test will take place Tuesday, June 11.

For Certified Firefighter Applicants

The certified test consists of:

• 1 3/4” charged hose pull in 23 seconds

• Keiser sled in 47 seconds

• Tower evolution in five minutes and 40 seconds

For Cadet Applicants

The cadet test consists of:

• 25 push-ups in two minutes

• 40 sit-ups in two minutes

• Run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes

Local domestic violence center, FavorHouse of Northwest Florida is partnering with Cat Country 98.7 and area restaurants to throw a country-western themed party to raise critical funds to help domestic violence victims in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Happening Friday, June 21 from 6 to 10 pm at the Escambia County Equestrian Center located at 7750 Mobile Hwy. in Pensacola, FL, the FavorHouse Round-Up is gearing up to be a toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’ good time in support of a good cause.

The Round-Up features live music from Blackwater Country, walk-about food tasting, dancing, mechanical bull and rodeo roper, bourbon and wine pulls, live auction of experience packages, and more. “We are throwing a party for 400 supporters who want to give back and have a great time with friends while doing it! Financial support raised from fundraising events like the Round-Up is vital to the

programs and services that we provide nonstop. We need to raise at least $400,000 every year from our community to stay effective.” stated Tracie Hodson, FavorHouse Executive Director.

Hodson also bestowed some tips for people interested in going to the Round-Up,

“If you are coming with a group of friends, consider reserving a table instead of buying tickets separately that way you can be guaranteed seats at the same table. You can get the tickets at the early bird price of $50 until the end of May, tickets prices are $60 each starting June 1st. The ground is hard-packed dirt, so we recommend saving fancy shoes for a different event. Come hungry, it’s all you care to eat. Lastly, bring your competitive spirit –you could find it rewarding.”

Learn more and purchase tickets at FavorHouse.org.

• 1 3/4” charged hose pull in 23 seconds

• Keiser sled in 47 seconds

• Tower evolution in five minutes and 40 seconds

ECFR Physical Abilities Demonstration

Escambia County Fire Rescue invites certified firefighters and cadet applicants interested in joining the organization to a physical abilities demonstration Monday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Pensacola Fire DepartmentStation #4, located at 1 N. “Q” St.

The demonstration will serve as an opportunity for applicants interested in a career in the fire service to gain hands-on knowledge of the physical abilities test. Current ECFR cadets will be in attendance to answer questions about their experiences within the cadet program.

Please note: This demonstration will not serve as the official physical abilities test needed to join ECFR. An official physical abilities test for individuals interested in joining ECFR as a certified firefighter or cadet will take place Monday, June 10, at 8 a.m. at Pensacola Fire Department - Station #4.

Certified Escambia County Firefighters receive numerous benefits including competitive pay and health benefits, a 48/96 schedule, 14 paid holidays, special teams’ incentive pay and more. Learn more and apply online at MyEscambia.com/joinfire.

PENSACOLA NATIVE SERVES ABOARD U.S. NAVY FLOATING AIRPORT IN JAPAN

Airman Adonis Turner, a native of Pensacola, Florida, serves in Japan aboard the selfcontained mobile airport and the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan.

Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in the world.

Turner graduated from Pine Forest High School in 2023.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Pensacola.

“I learned the importance of doing things right the first time,” said Turner.

Turner joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Turner serves as an aviation ordnanceman.

“I joined the Navy for the career opportunities,” said Turner.

Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces. For more than 100 years, they have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.

According to Navy officials, aircraft carriers are versatile and have unique mission capabilities that make them a more strategic asset for the Navy than fixed-site bases. They are often the first response in a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. In addition, no other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized aircraft carrier’s

speed, endurance, agility and combat capability of its air wing.

With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.

Turner serves in Japan as part of the forwarddeployed naval forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.

“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”

Turner has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

“I am most proud about being a part of the fleet and getting this far in my naval career,” said Turner.

Turner can take pride in serving America through military service.

“Serving in the Navy means a lot because I feel like I’m serving a good cause,” said Turner.

Turner is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I would like to thank my grandma who raised me,” added Turner. “I owe her a lot. Joining the military is also my way of giving thanks to my grandparents for all they have done for me.”

CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL YOUTH AND CITY EMPLOYEES

The City of Pensacola and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida matched 11 Pensacola High School students and 10 city employees to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Beyond School Walls program for the 2023 academic year.

The Beyond School Walls program aims to assist selected students by improving their chances of graduating high school and transitioning into college, vocational school or the military. Through the program, city employees are able to mentor high school juniors during their first year and continue mentoring those students until the end of their senior year.

“Witnessing the growth in confidence and seeing the tangible benefits that the program brings to both mentors and mentees is truly heartwarming,” BBBS Match Specialist Samantha Romero said. “Every step forward, every moment of breakthrough, reinforces the importance of mentoring and the impact it has on shaping brighter futures in our community. Our partnership with the City of Pensacola is a testament to the idea that you don’t always have to carve out extra time to mentor a youth; instead, you can simply share the time you already have.”

The city’s two-year partnership with BBBS Northwest Florida has removed the main barrier to volunteering that many workingclass citizens face — time. Through this partnership and the Beyond School Walls program, city employees have the opportunity to volunteer for one workday a month. During this time, mentors work in groups or individually with their mentees and help them reach their academic and extra-curricular goals through real-life discussions and activities emphasiz-

ing the realities of life after high school and its demands. The discussions and activities often include field trips, guest speakers, ACT/ SAT preparation, scholarship planning, and summer job or internship planning.

“Beyond School Walls is effective because it allows students to explore the workforce and get a sneak peek at life after graduation,” Community Liaison and Outreach Coordinator Kelsey Powell said. “We help students identify their passions, set goals, and chart a course for success — whatever that might look like for that particular kid.”

Some City of Pensacola employees perform community services throughout the year. However, for many, mentorship provides the best reward. In one day a month, you can truly impact a child’s life and show them that their goals are obtainable with planning, dedication and determination.

“It’s important to provide city staff with opportunities to reach our young people, as they will one day lead our city and fuel the direction of Pensacola,” Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “These students chose to participate in this program, which shows they are willing to take the extra step to learn, grow and forge their own paths. I hope they all continue to build life-changing connections with their mentors and enjoy their experience at the City of Pensacola.”

The students completed the last session of their junior year on May 3 and will begin the first session of their senior year in October.

For more information about the City of Pensacola’s local youth partnerships, contact Community Liaison and Outreach Coordinator Kelsey Powell at 850-435-1682.

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN FLORIDA’S DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SALES TAX HOLIDAY

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays beginning June 1 through June 14 and Aug. 24 through Sept. 6.

On May 7, House Bill 7073 was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, once again extending the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from a single 14-day holiday to two separate 14-day holidays. Each year, the Division encourages residents to take advantage of this tax holiday to prepare for hurricane season.

Some of the items included in the sales tax holiday this year are:

• Pet leashes, collars and muzzles costing $20 or less;

• Flashlights, lanterns and pet beds costing $40 or less;

• Batteries and weather radios costing $50 or less;

• Coolers costing $60 or less; Smoke Detectors costing $70 or less;

• Tarps costing $100 or less; and

• Generators costing $3,000 or less.

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30.

BAPTIST HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 1,000TH WATCHMANTM PROCEDURE

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologists, advanced practice providers and BHVI leadership gathered May 1 to celebrate the performance of its 1,000th Watchman™ procedure. The procedure is a potentially lifesaving treatment for people with atrial fibrillation who are at risk for having a stroke.

“We’re excited about this tremendous milestone our team has reached,” said Beau Pollard, vice president and administrator for Baptist Hospital. “Our doctors have now provided this treatment that helps reduce the risk of stroke to 1,000 patients, and we’re proud to offer that level of experience and expertise for our patients.”

Patients who may be considered for the Watchman™ procedure have non-valvular atrial fibrillation and are at increased risk for stroke. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, occurs when the upper chambers of the heart beat out of sync with the lower chambers, causing sporadic

heart palpitations that can allow blood to stagnate in the left atrial appendage and eventually clot. These clots can break away and enter the bloodstream, causing a stroke. AFib patients are five times more likely to have a stroke.

The Watchman™ device is threaded through a vein in the leg and into the heart where it is implanted at the opening of the left atrial appendage. It serves as a barrier to prevent clots from entering the bloodstream. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in the heart catheterization laboratory and usually lasts about an hour followed by a 24-hour hospital stay.

Baptist introduced the Watchman™ procedure to Northwest Florida in 2016. For more information about the Watchman™ and other treatment options available at Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute, visit ebaptisthealthcare.org/heart. For appointments, call 448.227.6500.

BRONSON ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN JUNE 2024

Escambia County’s Construction Management Division will begin construction on the Bronson Road Drainage Improvement Project in June 2024, which will help reduce stormwater flooding along Bronson Road from additional water discharged from the Reunion Place subdivision.

Work will include construction of an open ditch along Bronson Road, in addition to the installation of a pipe and ditch system running to Trout Bayou. The roadway will be open during construction and traffic may be reduced to a

GRAND FIESTA PARADE: MAY 31

Come catch some beads, hear the sounds of marching bands and enjoy beautiful floats parade through downtown. Kicking off at 7 pm, the Grand Fiesta Parade provides familyfriendly fun for everyone. Bring the entire family to one of Pensacola’s favorite Fiesta events. In addition to the dozens of local

krewes parading, special appearances will be made by a masked DeLuna, his Queen and their court. Road closures for the Grand Fiesta Parade will begin at approximately 3:45 pm. All roads will be closed from Reus to Jefferson Street and from Wright to Main Street. For more information, visit fiestapensacola.org.

O’RILEY’S UPTOWN TAVERN CELEBRATES 21 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

O’Riley’s Uptown Tavern will hold a special event called “O’Riley’s Uptown Tavern Birthday Bash” in June to celebrate its 21st year of operation.

To celebrate the anniversary, the tavern will be providing an all you can drink special for a limited time. Customers will have special access to select products during this period. Tickets will be $21 and are only available at the event. Customers who purchase tickets will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Customers also have the opportunity to tie-dye these shirts at the event. The shirt and tie-dye promotion are available while supplies last.

The event will feature a balloon drop with prizes. These prizes will only be available during the event. Wrighteous Eats will serve food at the event.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 15 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the O’Riley’s Uptown Tavern location. The all you can drink special lasts from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. only. The event is open to people of 21 years of age and up.

Founded in 2003, O’Riley’s Uptown Tavern is part of a network of four pubs and bars in Pensacola, Florida. It is located at 3728 Creighton Road. More information can be found on orileystavern.com.

single lane at times. Construction is expected to be completed by November 2024. Construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Areas that are impacted during construction will be returned to their previous state. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained, although there may be short periods where a driveway or entrance is temporarily blocked during construction. For more information about the Bronson Road Drainage Improvement Project and other projects, visit MyEscambia.com/projects.

The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee announced the public grant scoring for the eleventh annual Foo Foo Festival, naming 13 grant recipients and allocating nearly $500,000 in grant funding for this year’s events. This year’s grant winners include 309 Punk Project, Choral Society of Pensacola, Fiesta Pensacola, Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Legal Services of North Florida, Night Moves Inc, PenArts, Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola Opera, Pensacola State College, The University of West Florida Historic Trust, Wide Angle Photo Club, and WSRE TV Foundation. The 2024 Foo Foo Festival will take place in Pensacola, Fla. from Oct. 31 - Nov. 11, 2024.

The 2024 grant recipients will produce a series of events from the categories of art, live music, live theater, and more at this year’s annual cultural celebration. Non-profit organizations who were not selected, and for-profit partners who are interested in participating, are encouraged to do so as a “Friend of Foo,” receiving local, regional, and national visibility during the 12-day event via Foo Foo Fest’s regional marketing campaign. To apply as a “Friend of Foo,” interested parties should visit FooFooFest.com.

“2023 was a momentous year as we celebrated a decade of Foo Foo Fest in Pensacola, and we look forward to another impact-making year of arts & culture in our city,” said Therese Felth McKenzie, Chair of Pensacola Foo Foo Festival and Vice President of ACE Pensacola. “This year, as in years past, provided funding will help bring to life the imaginations and collaborative efforts of 13 deserving arts & culture organizations. We invite our local community and visitors from near and far to join us in celebrating these organizations and the experiences they create here in Pensacola this Fall.”

The 2024 grant recipients include:

309 Punk Project

309 Punk Project is the only artist-run nonprofit organization in the South committed solely to archiving the creative efforts of the punk culture of our region. It is 309 Punk Project’s primary goal to serve the local and regional community as an archive, residency, and venue for divergent practices in DIY culture and contemporary art that critically examines the sociopolitical cultural moment that is shaping all our lives.

Choral Society of Pensacola

The Choral Society of Pensacola, a staple in the arts community, exemplifies the city’s history of support for the fine arts.

Fiesta Pensacola

The Fiesta organization was formed to celebrate the founding of Pensacola: America’s First Settlement. Fiesta plans and produces over 20 events throughout the year with the help of a plethora of volunteers.

Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida

The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Inc. (JAS of NWFL) is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, with membership consisting of both individuals and interested organizations. The Society’s mission is to work toward fostering and promoting stronger ties of friendship and understanding between the U.S. and Japan. The goal is to cultivate and enriching and mutually beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Japan, based on a spirit of goodwill.

Legal Services of North Florida & Jazz for Justice Jazz for Justice is a premier annual jazz event benefiting the Legal Services of North Florida, a

nonprofit organization that serves low-income individuals and families across the Florida panhandle by providing free civil legal help to eligible clients. In its sixth year with the Foo Foo Festival, Jazz for Justice (JFJ) plans to expand its cultural and music offerings by bringing wellknown musicians and local artists together for a unique jazz and blues festival in downtown Pensacola. Jazz for Justice will once again present a lineup of nationally recognized jazz talents. Night Moves Inc

Night Moves is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of establishing a safe place for musicians, artists, and their associated communities to express themselves in creative and positive ways.

PenArts

PenArts is a non-profit (501c3) that brings theatrical arts to all members of the Pensacola community as well as professional theatrical productions to an already vibrant Pensacola theatre scene.

Pensacola Museum of Art

The Pensacola Museum of Art aims to facilitate the preservation, understanding, and engagement of visual culture for audiences in the Northwest Florida region and beyond through its permanent collection, interpretive programs, and a dynamic exhibition schedule. Pensacola Opera

The mission of Pensacola Opera is to enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing professional opera performances, educational programs, and other opera-related community events for people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds.

Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College is a public, comprehensive community college that was founded as Pensacola Junior College in 1948. As the oldest and largest college in the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola State College serves traditional and non-traditional students in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama.

The University of West Florida Historic Trust

The University of West Florida Historic Trust creates opportunities for visitors, community, students, faculty, and staff to experience the authentic and diversely rich history of Northwest Florida.

Wide Angle Photo Club

The Wide Angle Photo Club welcomes all photographers – from experienced professionals to photography beginners. Their members develop new skills, share their ideas, and come together to celebrate the art and science of photography.

WSRE TV Foundation

WSRE is Northwest Florida’s Public Broadcasting Service member station licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees and supported by WSRE-TV Foundation, Inc. WSRE PBS positively impacts local communities through education, entertainment, and engagement by providing everyone access to the highest quality media content and by engaging all children in essential learning activities.

Individual event details and additional partners will be added and announced on the Foo Foo Festival website in the months leading up to this fall’s kickoff. For a detailed festival FAQ, general information, continuing news, and general updates visit FooFooFest.com or follow Foo Foo Festival on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

STATE TO REPEAL RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewableenergy goals.

The goals, put in place in 2022, have called for utilities to gradually increase the amount of renewable energy that they produce or buy until reaching 100 percent renewable energy in 2050.

But a proposal published Wednesday by the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy would repeal a rule that includes the goals, saying it is “no longer necessary.”

The law (HB 1645) signed last week by DeSantis revamps state energy policies, including deleting part of a law that directed the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to establish “goals and strategies for increasing the use of renewable energy in this state.”

More broadly, the law, which will take effect July 1, will remove references in law to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, bar potential offshore wind-energy generation and call for encouraging a “cost-effective and affordable energy supply.”

In a post last week on the social-media platform X, DeSantis said state officials are “restoring sanity in our approach to energy and rejecting the agenda of the radical green zealots.”

But the law’s opponents said Florida should not reduce the emphasis on addressing climate change. For example, The Cleo Institute, which works on climate-change issues, said on its website that “Florida’s legislative shift underscores a growing divide between state policies and public concern over climate change, emphasizing immediate energy costs over longterm environmental sustainability.”

The renewable-energy goals were approved in 2022 under then-Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. They said utilities should seek to have 40 percent renewable energy by 2030; 63 percent by 2035; 82 percent by 2040; and 100 percent by 2050.

Fried, a Democrat, unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022 and was replaced by Republican Wilton Simpson.

Utilities in recent years have dramatically expanded construction of solar-energy facilities as technology has improved and costs have decreased. A House staff analysis of the new law said renewable energy generated about 6 percent of the electricity used in the state in 2021; that number is expected to reach 28 percent by 2032.

As an example of the continued growth in renewable energy, Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. this spring proposed baserate plans that include building more solar facilities. The plans are pending at the Florida Public Service Commission.

But electric generation in Florida remains dominated by the use of natural gas to fuel power plants, and the new law reflects at least a philosophical shift by the Republicancontrolled Legislature.

For example, it will eliminate part of current law that says, “The Legislature finds that the state’s energy security can be increased by lessening dependence on foreign oil; that the impacts of global climate change can be reduced through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and that the implementation of alternative energy technologies can be a source of new jobs and employment opportunities for many Floridians.”

That will be replaced, in part, by sentences that say, “The purpose of the state’s energy policy is to ensure an adequate, reliable, and cost-effective supply of energy for the state in a manner that promotes the health and welfare of the public and economic growth. The Legislature intends that governance of the state’s energy policy be efficiently directed toward achieving this purpose.”

Among other things, the law will ease a regulation on building natural-gas pipelines. Pipelines within Florida that are 15 miles or longer currently need certification under a law known as the Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Siting Act. Under the new law, the requirement will apply to pipelines 100 miles or longer.

Also, it calls for the Public Service Commission to “evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies,” including what are known as small modular reactors, to meet electric-power needs.

UTILITIES GRAPPLE

WITH UNPREDICTABLE

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.

Leaders of utility companies and associations representing municipal utilities and electric cooperatives made presentations to the Florida Public Service Commission as the six-month hurricane season gets ready to start June 1.

Armando Pimentel, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light, and Archie Collins, president and CEO of Tampa Electric Co., said the greater unpredictability will cause utilities to take what Pimentel described as a “conservative” approach to preparing for storms. For example, while a storm might be projected as a Category 1 hurricane, utilities will prepare for a Category 2 or 3 storm.

“It is very clear that there is more damage, for whatever reason,” Pimentel said. “There’s clearly more people. There’s clearly more buildings. There’s clearly an intensification going on. But there’s more damage. And so now we have to prepare for storms a little sooner than what we had, and it’s going to be a little bit more costly than what we had.”

Pimentel and Collins pointed to examples such as last year’s Hurricane Idalia and 2022’s Hurricane Ian, which gained strength and took unpredictable paths before making landfall as devastating storms.

“It is becoming an increasingly difficult game to figure out how to find that balance between being well-prepared and not overspending on planning for an impending hurricane,” Collins said.

Forecasters are predicting a busier-thannormal hurricane season this year, in part

STORMS

because of warm Atlantic Ocean water that fuels storms.

The state’s four private electric utilities — FPL, Tampa Electric, Duke Energy Florida and Florida Public Utilities Co. — typically are allowed to pass along costs for hurricane preparations and recovery to customers. That can include the costs of bringing in thousands of crew members from other parts of Florida and other states to restore power after storms hit.

Utility executives said Tuesday those efforts can become more complicated when utilities in nearby states are hesitant to send crews to Florida because of concerns their own states might get hit.

In bringing in crews, Melissa Seixas, state president of Duke Energy Florida, said utilities “are literally staging an army. We’ve got to house them, we’ve got to feed them. We’ve got to get their clothes washed. And of course, we need to help keep them safe.”

She said her company benefits from being able to bring in other Duke crews from South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.

Public Service Commission member

Gabriella Passidomo said with increased intensification of storms, “to be prepared for that is going to necessarily be more costly until forecasting technology vastly improves.”

“There’s a balance there. Of course, customers care tremendously about restoration and getting their power back on,” Passidomo said. “But affordability goes hand in hand with that, and so we’re just trying to balance.”

The utility officials said they are trying to be prepared.

“The waters are warm again this year,” Pimentel said. “We’re all cognizant of that. That’s what we’re going to prepare for this year.”

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FORMER UF RECRUIT SUES IN ‘NIL’ DISPUTE

DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Saying his experience is “emblematic of the abuses running rampant in the world of big-time college football,” a former highschool star quarterback on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing University of Florida football coach Billy Napier, a top Gators booster and others of wrongdoing related to a $13.85 million endorsement deal gone sour.

The federal lawsuit filed by Jaden Rashada centers on a seismic shift in college sports in recent years that has allowed athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses in what are commonly known as NIL agreements.

Rashada, who grew up in Pittsburgh, Calif., was ranked seventh nationally in the 2023 class of college-bound quarterbacks. He was recruited by several elite football programs before settling on the University of Miami — and a $9.5 million NIL deal — in the summer of 2022, according to the lawsuit.

Rashada months later flipped to the University of Florida after being allegedly promised $13.85 million, including a $500,000 “signing bonus,” and a job for his father. The lawsuit, filed in Pensacola, alleges that UF donor Hugh Hathcock, Napier and others fraudulently convinced Rashada to attend the Gainesville school but had no intention of following through on financial pledges.

“Jaden’s miserable experience reveals in stark and dramatic detail what can happen to young student-athletes when wealthy, win-atall-cost alumni insert themselves into college football’s recruiting process,” Texas-based attorney Rusty Hardin wrote in the 37-page complaint.

The lawsuit portrayed the university as being “at the helm in pushing the limits of the ever-evolving NIL landscape” in college sports. The school did not address the allegations Tuesday when asked to respond to the lawsuit.

“We do not comment on ongoing litigation, and neither the University Athletic Association nor the university are named in the complaint. The UAA will provide for Coach Napier’s personal counsel, and we will direct all questions to those representatives,” University Athletic Association spokesman Steve McClain said in an email.

Rashada’s lawsuit described relationships between university sports programs, alumni, boosters and funding organizations known as “collectives,” through which the student-athlete compensation frequently is funneled.

“These entities, which are new to college athletics, play a crucial role in making NIL opportunities possible and in aiding in recruitment. This is the reality that led to the involvement of defendant Hugh Hathcock,” the lawsuit said.

Hathcock, a Destin resident, contributed millions of dollars to the school’s athletic association in 2022, the lawsuit said. The legal complaint included photos of a suite tower at the university’s football stadium and a basketball complex that bear his name.

“Given such lofty status, Hathcock, along with alumni, boosters, and staff with ties to the UF athletics program, used their collective power, influence, and wealth to fraudulently induce Jaden to commit to UF. They sold Jaden on the idea that by flipping his commitment from Miami to UF, not only could he play for a top offensive program, but he also could … receive significantly more money,” Rashada’s lawyers alleged.

Defendants in the lawsuit include Napier; Hathcock; Marcus Castro-Walker, UF’s former director of player engagement & NIL; and Velocity Automotive Solutions LLC, a company affiliated with Hathcock.

The lawsuit also alleged that Edward Rojas, CEO of the Gator Collective, LLC, was “deeply involved” throughout the effort to recruit Rashada away from Miami.

The athlete decided to switch schools based on “deceitful promises” that the UF deal would generate millions of dollars more than he was promised at Miami, the legal complaint alleged. It said that after Rashada changed his commitment, the “amount of UF-affiliated NIL money available for Jaden decreased drastically.”

The lawsuit accused the defendants of “fraudulent misrepresentation and inducement, aiding and abetting fraud, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, negligent misrepresentation, tortious interference with a business relationship or contract and aiding and abetting tortious interference.”

Rashada was allegedly offered $13.85 million over four years to play at UF. The deal was supposed to include $5.5 million — including a $500,000 “signing bonus” — that would be funded through Velocity Automotive, according to the lawsuit. The remainder of the money would come through the Gator Guard, an organization that the lawsuit said was set up by Hathcock.

“All of these promises ultimately proved to be lies,” Rashada’s lawyers wrote. “Sadly, unethical and illegal tactics like this are more and more commonplace in the Wild West that is today’s college football landscape.”

The lawsuit accused the defendants of trying to “strong-arm” Rashada into a contract “worth a fraction of what they promised.”

For example, Rashada was told that he would receive $1 million on National Signing Day and that “Napier might walk away from Jaden entirely” if he did not sign, according to the lawsuit.

The defendants “agreed to represent their willingness and ability to to exceed” the $9.5 million Miami NIL deal if Rashada switched to UF, the lawsuit said. It said the defendants “lacked both the intention and the ability to fulfill” the pledges.

Rojas boasted about the impact of Rashada flipping from Miami in a text message included in the lawsuit.

“We are going to have to dodge the freaks in Miami[.] I hate Miami. This is going to be fun to watch,” the text said.

According to the lawsuit, the payments Rashada was supposed to receive never materialized.

Rashada withdrew his national letter of intent to play for UF on Jan. 18, 2023, and later enrolled at Arizona State University. Last month, he entered the transfer portal and selected the University of Georgia as his college of choice for the 2024-2025 school year. The lawsuit said neither university was connected to any promises or offers of NIL deals and that Rashada “learned his lesson.”

“Defendants knew that for most college athletes the prospect of NIL earnings is life changing. Defendants exploited this fact for their own personal advantage,” Rashada’s lawyers wrote.

OFFICIAL REINSTATED AFTER CONVICTION OVERTURNED

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Gov. Ron DeSantis has reinstated a suspended Sumter County commissioner whose conviction on a perjury charge was overturned by an appeals court last year.

DeSantis issued an executive order Friday reinstating Oren Miller, who filed a lawsuit in January in Leon County circuit court to try to get his job back. Circuit Judge John Cooper on April 4 issued an order that said he found a “prima facie ground for relief” and gave DeSantis and Sumter County a timeframe to reinstate Miller or respond to the lawsuit.

“Effective immediately, Oren Miller is reinstated to the public office he held at the time of the above-mentioned suspension, to wit: Sumter County Commissioner, District 5,” DeSantis’ executive order said.

The lawsuit also requested that Miller receive lost wages from the period of the suspension. The executive order did not specifically address the issue of lost wages.

The suspension stemmed from allegations that Miller violated the Sunshine Law by having phone conversations with another commissioner after getting elected in 2020, according to a Nov. 9 decision by a panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal that overturned the conviction.

As part of an investigation by the State Attorney’s Office, Miller gave a sworn state -

ment in October 2021 and was asked about phone calls with the other commissioner, Gary Search. The appeals-court ruling said the perjury charge was based on a statement that Miller did not have telephone conversations with Search after January 2021.

But the appeals court said that Miller’s “entire statement indicates the calls stopped between January and March 2021 or ‘somewhere in there.’ Miller even goes as far to acknowledge phone calls in March 2021 by saying, ‘Yes, I promise you we had phone calls.’”

Also, the ruling said state law allowed Miller to correct or clarify his statement.

“Here, even if Miller was considered to have definitively and falsely stated that no calls occurred after January, his later answers corrected or clarified the uncertain timing of calls, including those made or received in February and March 2021,” the appealscourt ruling said. “As a result, as a matter of law, Miller cannot be found guilty of perjury as charged in the information.”

The ruling said Miller spent 75 days in jail.

While DeSantis has the authority to suspend officials, the Florida Senate has the power to remove them from office. The lawsuit filed in Leon County said the Senate did not approve Miller’s suspension. Miller was listed on the Sumter County Commission website Monday.

Notice to Creditors

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY CATHERINE BAXTER, Deceased. Case No. 2023-CP-456

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of MARY

CATHERINE BAXTER, deceased, Case Number 2023-CP-456, 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 May 29, 2024.

/s/ Roy V. Andrews ROY V. ANDREWS

The administration of the Estate of Faye N. Butts, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000667, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, 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, 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 May 22, 2024. Karren Faye Roberts 4311 Bayou Blvd Q173 Pensacola, FL 32503

JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR #14188 Attorney for Personal Representative jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM ELMER PARSONS, JR., Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024-CP-628

E. Baxter Personal Representative 8630 Baxter Road Milton, FL 32583

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF RONALD BARNES, Deceased. FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000683 DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Ronald Barnes, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000683, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, 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, 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 May 22, 2024.

Rebecca L. Schmidt 14945 Innerarity Point RoadPensacola, FL 32507

JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE Attorney at Law

212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR #14188 Attorney for Personal Representative jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF FAYE N. BUTTS, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000667 DIVISION: NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of BENJAMIN VICTOR FENN, a/k/a BENJAMIN V. FENN, whose date of death was November 13, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and of the personal representative’s attorneys 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 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 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 May 22, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Marcus A. Huff, Esquire Florida Bar No. 91163 Beggs & Lane, RLLP 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502

Telephone: (850) 432-2451

Fax: (850) 469-3331

Primary email: mah@beggslane.com

Secondary email: msl@beggslane.com

Personal Representatives: Samuel J. Fenn 3539 Lakeview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310

James Ryan Fenn 6638 Lake Pisgah Drive Tallahassee, FL 32309

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DIVISION: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of WILLIAM ELMER PARSONS JR., deceased, whose date of death was March 6, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Government Street, 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 May 22, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/Karen Sunnenberg KAREN SUNNENBERG Attorney Florida Bar Number: 37225 201 E. Government St. Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-3112 E-Mail: karen@sunnenberglaw.com Secondary E-Mail: eservice@sunnenberglaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/Kenneth J. Parsons KENNETH J. PARSONS 1785 Perdido Lake Lane Cantonment, Florida 32533

/s/Brian W. Parsons BRIAN W. PARSONS 369 McKenzie Road Cantonment, FL 32533

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF BENJAMIN VICTOR FENN, a/k/a BENJAMIN V. FENN Deceased.

Case No.: 2024 CP 000696 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Jo Ann Perry, deceased, whose date of death was July 6, 2023, 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 May 22, 2024.

Personal Representative: Elizabeth Ellen Rothering 106 Chatam Loop Daphne, Alabama 36526

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

The administration of the estate of Cheryl Lynne Randolph, deceased, whose date of death was August 19, 2023, 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 May 29, 2024.

Personal Representative: Jeremy Thomas Roselle 6153 Brighton Lane Milton, Florida 32570

Attorney for Personal Representative: Oscar J. Locklin E-mail Addresses: oscar@ljslawfirm.com, melissa@ljslawfirm.com

Florida Bar No. 15455 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

The administration of the

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF SLAVICA FISCHER Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-195

Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Slavica Fischer, deceased, whose date of death was February 29, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 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 May 22, 2024.

Personal Representative: Larisa Neskovic Johannesstr 7 66424 Homburg Germany

Attorney for Personal Representative: Oscar J. Locklin, Esq. E-mail Addresses: olocklin@ljslawfirm.com, tabitha@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 15455 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Hwy 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 JO ANN PERRY Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-138 Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN RE: ESTATE OF Clayton Marion Broxson, Sr. Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-203 Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Clayton Marion Broxson, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was February 28, 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 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 May 29, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: 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

Personal Representative: Clayton M. Broxson, Jr. 7560 Broxson Road Navarre, FL 32566 2WR5/29-6/5NTC

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF CHERYL LYNNE RANDOLPH Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-206 Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN RE: ESTATE OF GREGORY ALAN O’LARICK, a/k/a GREGORY O’LARICK Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 85 Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Gregory Alan O’Larick, a/k/a Gregory O’Larick, whose date of death was January 22, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL. 32572. 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 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 May 29, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason R. Mosley Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.: 386650 6706 Plantation Rd, Suite C, Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 696-1196 jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com

Personal Representative: Kelly O’Larick 2WR5/29-6/5NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF HOLLEY JUNIOR PHILLIPS Deceased.

File Number: 24000165CPMXAX Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

demands against the decedent’s estate of 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

PUBLIC NOTICES

The administration of the estate of STEPHEN CLARK BRANDT, deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2023, 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.

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 May 29, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Gary W. Huston

GARY W. HUSTON, PLLC Florida Bar No. 44520 P.O. Box 12751

25 W. Cedar St., Ste. 210 Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 378-8442

gary@garyhuston.com mikele@garyhuston.com

Personal Representative: Judson C. Brandt 1000 Harbourview Circle Pensacola, FL 32507

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL KAYE KEYSER, a/k/a SAMUEL K. KEYSER a/k/a SAMUEL KEYSER Deceased.

File No. 2024 CP 000590

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of SAMUEL KAYE KEYSER, also known as SAMUEL K. KEYSER, and also known as SAMUEL KEYSER, deceased, whose date of death was March 5, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the physical address of which is 190 W Government St, Pensacola, Florida 32502, and the mailing address of which is P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. 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 the 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 the 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 May 29, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: CHRISTINE R. O’NEIL Florida Bar No. 0113047

The administration of the estate of Ruth Margaret Arnold, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2022, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. 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 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 Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley Nicholas R. Medley

Attorney for Personal Representative FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 714 N. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com

Personal Representative: Kelley Ruth Elizabeth Goodwin 9827 Mobile Highway Lot 16 Pensacola, FL 32526

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSEMARY LACEY, Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 658

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of ROSEMARY LACEY, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 658; by the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; that the decedent’s date of death was November 6, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $53,756.95 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Creditors: NONE

Beneficiaries: James G. Lacey 9516 Hillview Drive Pensacola, FL 32514

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is May 22,2024.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Charles P. Hoskin, Esq. Florida Bar: 364401 EMMANUEL SHEPPARD & CONDON 30 S. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 433-6581

Facsimile: (850) 434-5856

Email: cph@esclaw.com

mcrooke@esclaw.com

jgonzalez@esclaw.com

Attorney for Personal Representative

Person Giving Notice: James G. Lacey, Personal Representative 9516 Hillview Drive Pensacola, FL 32514

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT E. GARNER Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-295 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Robert E. Garner, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2022, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. 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 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 Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley Nicholas R. Medley

Attorney for Personal Representative FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 714 N. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com

Personal Representative: Richard William Garner 299 East Unit 101 Screech Owl Drive Kuna, ID 83634

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MELISSA JANE FRANKLIN Deceased.

CASE NO: 2024 CP 000699 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MELISSA JANE FRANKLIN, whose date of death was February 25, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and of the personal representative’s attorneys 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 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 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 May 22, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Marcus A. Huff, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 91163

Beggs & Lane, RLLP 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502

Telephone: (850) 432-2451

Fax: (850) 469-3331

Primary email: mah@beggslane.com

Secondary email: msl@beggslane.com

Personal Representative: Mildred Claire Anderson 2731 Lucerne Drive Tallahassee, FL 32303

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE REYNOLDS, Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 000651

Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARY LOUISE REYNOLDS, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 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.

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 May 22, 2024.

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/ Sheila Knowles SHEILA KNOWLES 908 Ariola Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNA B. STIFFLER Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-589 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Donna B. Stiffler, deceased, whose date of death was February 9, 2024, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. 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 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 Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/