The Summation Weekly December 28, 2022

When it comes to sports in Pensacola, many of us immediately think of football, baseball, golf or soccer. But one thing that might actually surprise you is that Pensacola also has its own figure skating club.

The Greater Pensacola Figure Skating Club (GPFSC) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that is helping hundreds of children and adults throughout the city learn how to skate. Since its establishment in 1996, GPFSC has hosted a variety of figure skating and hockey classes on the ice at the Pensacola Bay Center. Today, the organization continues to thrive and has recently launched an all new program called Adaptive Skating to provide both children and adults the opportunity to take the ice in an allinclusive environment.

GPFSC offers an assortment of group and private lessons for ages two and a half through adults and of every skill level from beginner to advanced. GPFSC’s new program, Adaptive Skating, is geared toward people who historically have not had access to ice sports. Adaptive skating allows physically and intellectually challenged skaters of all ages a way to thrive while learning how to skate.

“Our mission is to make ice sports accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of any barriers or perceived barriers that have existed in the past,” GPFSC Treasurer Sharon Gaubert said.

Gaubert and other GPFSC organizers are making sure that everyone is able to be included in the ice skating fun. This year, more than 230 skaters of all ages and backgrounds have taken to the ice to participate in GPFSC classes and free skate sessions.

GPFSC coaches have taught skaters with a variety of health challenges, such as autism,

cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy, as well as kids with severe allergies and asthma that prevents them from playing outdoor sports.

“One of our skaters had a stroke as an infant, which created some developmental issues,” Gaubert explained. “We have another little girl that’s in a wheelchair, and she is just the cutest thing on the ice.”

“She’s a paraplegic and she has regained the use of her arms,” GPFSC State Director and Coach Kristie Albarran added. “She can actually wheel herself around. She is all smiles when she’s out there just gliding around on the ice; it’s amazing to see. It’s just another opportunity for individuals like her to be able to participate in what everyone else gets to participate in.”

Though Adaptive Skating is a new wheelhouse, Albarran is no stranger to skating. She was a competitive figure skater for more than a decade and has spent many years coaching the sport. This season is her sixth season with GPFSC.

Both she and Gaubert love the club so much that their children are now involved in the GPFSC. “I tear up almost daily, just watching the classes go on,” Albarran explained. “It’s really amazing to see, and the kids are having a blast.”

The goal of the Adaptive Skating program is to provide everybody with the opportunity to be active and involved in something, no matter what challenges they may face. The program was designed by Learn to Skate USA to allow individuals with a range of physical and intellectual chal -

lenges to enjoy sports and activities.

“These kids that are in the adaptive class have such limited opportunities in any sports in the community,” Gaubert said. “Other kids may do soccer or ballet or different things. Some of them do multiple things. But for a lot of these kids [in the adaptive class], this is it.”

In addition to being designed by Learn to Skate USA, the Adaptive Skating program is endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating in conjunction with Special Olympics and Move United. GPFSC currently has eight adaptive skaters and prides itself on having a one on one coach to skater ratio. This one to one time allows coaches to understand the student and what will best help them progress on their skating journey.

Children in the adaptive skating program are seeing results. “I had a skater who came to the adaptive class that asked if she could be enrolled in the regular group classes,” Albarran explained. “I said, ‘of course!’ She felt confident enough to want to continue skating in our regular programs. It’s really amazing that we were able to connect her with a sport that she’s fallen in love with, and that she really wouldn’t have had the opportunity to get involved with, had it not been for our adaptive program.”

This season is the first year that the adaptive skating program has been available at

GPFSC. With students already experiencing such great success, coaches and GPFSC officials are looking to expand the program in the near future. “The skaters are having fun and all of our coaches have actually asked to help out more with the adaptive classes,” Albarran said.

GPFSC hopes to greatly expand both its programs and its physical facility. “Our ultimate goals are to have a rink that functions as a 365 daya-year rink with a set schedule and storage, to develop programs like our Adaptive Skating, and to develop a program for at-risk youth,” Gaubert said.

A barrier preventing GPFSC from accomplishing all of these goals is a lack of control over a year-round ice rink. The limitations of using a shared partial-year rink has made it challenging for organizers to develop new programs and allow skaters to improve. Since GPFSC courses are hosted at the Bay Center, skaters do not have the opportunity to skate all year long.

Currently, the Bay Center serves as the only sheet of public ice in Northwest Florida, so when the ice season is over, there is nowhere for skaters to go. GPFSC believes that a year-round ice rink in Pensacola would greatly benefit the expansion and consistency of ice sports in Northwest Florida. Skaters travel from all across the region to participate

in classes at the Bay Center, with skaters coming from as far away as Mobile, AL and Panama City, FL.

Ample storage is another benefit of a dedicated yearround facility. Currently, the Bay Center offers no storage for large equipment necessary to the expansion of the adaptive classes.

“If we end up purchasing anything [large equipmentwise], it’ll have to be something that we all transport in our volunteer vehicles and store in our houses,” Gaubert explained. “That can be quite challenging when you’ve got something like a big sled or things along those lines.”

In addition to strengthening the adaptive program, GPFSC would also like to develop new programs. A dedicated yearround ice rink would allow the organization to develop a new program for at-risk youth. The program would take place after school and be accessible to the children who need it most. In order to implement such a program, the GPFSC would need year-round ice as consistency and a set schedule are key to be able to help kids all year long. This program would serve as another way for GPFSC to support challenged youth.

As a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, GPFSC relies on volunteers and donations to continue their programs. GPFSC is always looking for people to help carry out the mission of the organization. To learn about ways you can get involved, visit pensacolafigureskating.com. To stay updated with happenings at the Greater Pensacola Figure Skating Club, follow @GreaterPensacola.FSC on Instagram and Facebook.

by Nicole Willis

Photos courtesy of Missy Frisco, GPFSC President

Our mission is to make ice sports accessible to everyone in our community.”

Escambia County Fire Rescue added three more red bulbs to the wreath on Wednesday, Dec. 21, bringing a total of 10 red bulbs during the 2022 “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign.

At 5:40 a.m., Escambia County Fire Rescue units E6, SQ3, L12, E7, E1, BC2 and BC3 responded to a residential structure fire at the 1400 block of Portland Street. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from a single-story family dwelling. During the investigation, a fire was discovered in a storage room. Fortunately, the smoke detectors were functioning and alerted the occupant to the fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and due to numerous closed doors throughout the home, fire and smoke damage was limited. Repairs will be needed, resulting in the eighth red bulb being added to the wreath. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Bureau of Fire and Arson.

At 9:06 a.m., ECFR units E17, E16, E11, SQ3, L12, BC2 and BC3 responded to a residential structure fire at the 3100 block of W. La Rua Street. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the eaves of the structure. During the search of the home, a fire was discovered in the laundry room. The fire was brought under control by 9:20 a.m., but damages occurred to the main electrical power feed, causing the occupants to be displaced until repairs can be made. As a result, the ninth red bulb was added to the wreath. The home did not have functioning smoke detectors, so ECFR installed them throughout the home. The cause of the fire was determined to be from a toaster oven located in the laundry room that was too close to combustible items.

Finally, at 12:07 p.m., ECFR units E17, SQ3, E16, E11, L12, TWR7, S1, S2, CF1, CF2, BC2, E7 and E6 responded to a commercial structure fire at the 2000 block of N. Pace Blvd. Upon arrival, an RV camper trailer was discovered fully engulfed in flames behind the commercial structure. ECFR immediately attacked the fire, bringing the situation under control by 12:21 p.m. The camper trailer is a total loss. Due to the proximity of the camper trailer to the commercial structure, the nearby structure suffered exposure damages. Also, one person was transported to the hospital with injuries. The State Fire

Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Since the camper was being utilized as a residence, this fire will count as the tenth red bulb added to the wreath.

If your home does not have a working smoke detector, please call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for City of Pensacola residents.

The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the City of Pensacola to promote fire safety during December.

During the month-long campaign, fivefoot wreaths are on display at 21 county fire stations, five city fire stations, Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building and Pensacola City Hall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in a residential home. For more tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season, visit MyEscambia.com/KeeptheWreathGreen.

Safety Tips:

Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages everyone to practice fire safety, especially during the holiday season.

Residents are encouraged to follow these safety tips so everyone can have a safe and happy holiday:

• Remember to blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.

• Remember to check the wires of appliances regularly and to replace or repair frayed, damaged cables.

• Unplug all small electrical appliances, such as irons and toasters when not in use.

• Check smoke detectors regularly to make sure they are working properly.

Communicate an escape plan to other members of the household in the event of a fire.

For fire safety tips and other updates from Escambia County Fire Rescue, like Escambia County Fire Rescue on Facebook.

MARINE WILDLIFE INFORMATION REGARDING COLD WEATHER

With temperatures expected to reach the teens beginning Thursday, Dec. 22, Escambia County Marine Resources Division is prepared to assist marine wildlife during the colder weather.

“The forecasted cold weather will likely affect marine wildlife, especially sea turtles,” said Marine Resources Manager Robert Turpin. “Cold-stunned sea turtles must be quickly rescued, so Marine Resources is prepared to respond with staff and trained volunteers.”

The public is asked to call 850-5545869 to report any sea turtle or marine mammal stranded on local shorelines or waterways.

The Marine Resources division works to provide access to safe, healthy and productive waterways. The division works with federal, state and local agencies, Escambia County residents, visitors, and other stakeholders to fulfill its mission.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR NEW YEAR’S DEC. 30 AND JAN. 2

In observance of New Year’s, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - all departments including:

• West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)

° Escambia County Property Appraiser

° Escambia County Tax Collector

° Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare

° Escambia County Supervisor of Elections

° Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

° Escambia County Extension Office

° Waste Services Administration

° ECAT administrative offices

Please note:

• On Friday, Dec. 30, the Clerk’s Official Records, Finance and Clerk to the Board offices will be closed.

All offices at the MC Blanchard Judicial Building, Theodore Bruno Juvenile Building, Century Court-

house and Public Records Center will be open.

• The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Dec. 30 and 31. The landfill is closed Jan. 1 and 2.

ECAT bus service will run until 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Buses will not run Sunday, Jan. 1. Bus service for Route 59X and fixed route will resume Monday, Jan. 2.

• UWF trolleys and express shuttles will not have service Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 through Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. UWF service will resume Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

West Florida Public Libraries will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• The Department of Animal Welfare will be closed to the public Saturday, Dec. 31. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 2.

• ECAT Customer Service office will be open on Dec. 30 and Jan. 2. For more information, please contact the Escambia County Office of Community and Media Relations at 850-5953476 or email cmr@myescambia.com.

ECFR TO HOLD PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST JAN. 7, 2023

Escambia County Fire Rescue will hold a physical abilities test Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. The test will take place at Pensacola Fire Department Station 4, 1 N. “Q” St., at 8 a.m. and is open to anyone interested in joining Escambia County Fire Rescue.

Certified firefighters with a certificate of completion must sign up for the certified test. Those without any fire certifications must sign up for the cadet test. The certified test is also open to volunteer firefighters needing a physical abilities test.

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

The certified test consists of:

• 1 3/4” charged hose pull in 27 seconds

• Keiser sled in 60 seconds Tower evolution in six minutes

The cadet test consists of:

• 25 push-ups in two minutes

• 40 sit-ups in two minutes

• Run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes

• 1 3/4” charged hose pull in 27 seconds

• Keiser sled in 60 seconds

• Tower evolution in six minutes

Certified Escambia County Firefighters receive a starting pay of $41,698 and numerous benefits including a $2,000 sign-on bonus, 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.

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday approved a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate alleged wrongdoing related to COVID-19 vaccines.

The Supreme Court issued an order that impaneled a grand jury for a year and appointed Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ronald Ficarrotta to preside over it. Grand jury members will be drawn from five judicial circuits.

The approval came after DeSantis on Dec. 13 submitted a request that alleged “there are good and sufficient reasons to deem it to be in the public interest to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate criminal or wrongful activity in Florida relating to the development, promotion, and distribution of vaccines purported to prevent COVID-19 infection, symptoms, and transmission.”

Chief Justice Carlos Muniz and Justices Charles Canady, Ricky Polston, John Couriel and Jamie Grosshans supported DeSantis’ request, while Justice Jorge Labarga opposed it, according to the order. Justice Renatha Francis did not take part.

While DeSantis promoted vaccinating people, particularly seniors, after the drugs became available in 2020, he later became a high-profile opponent of vaccination mandates and has raised questions about the effectiveness of the shots.

State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who was appointed last year by DeSantis, also has drawn controversy for his positions on the vaccines. For example, he issued guidance in March that said the risks of providing COVID19 vaccines to healthy children could be greater than the benefits — contrary to guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which says parents should get their children vaccinated.

DeSantis’ request for a statewide grand jury focused, in part, on statements by drug companies and federal officials that the vaccines would prevent transmission of COVID-19.

“Florida law prohibits fraudulent practices, including the dissemination of false or misleading advertisements of a drug and the use of any representation or suggestion in any advertisement relating to a drug that an application of a drug is effective when it is not,” the request said. “The pharmaceutical industry has

GASOLINE PRICES CONTINUE TO DIP

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The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida rounded to $3 on Thursday, as motorists made holiday trips. The AAA auto club said Florida’s average price was $2.995 a gallon. That was down nearly 9 cents from a week earlier and about a dime cheaper than the national average. The last time Florida dipped below $3 a gallon was in August 2021. Its average price hit a peak of $4.89 on June 13. But Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis with the fuel-savings app GasBuddy,

IAN INSURED LOSSES NEAR $12.6B

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a notorious history of misleading the public for financial gain. Questions have been raised regarding the veracity of the representations made by the pharmaceutical manufacturers of COVID19 vaccines, particularly with respect to transmission, prevention, efficacy, and safety. An investigation is warranted to determine whether the pharmaceutical industry has engaged in fraudulent practices.”

DeSantis, who is widely considered a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has tapped into vaccine skepticism that is shared by many conservative voters. But his request for a grand jury also has drawn criticism, with opponents saying vaccines help save lives.

During an appearance Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson said “we shouldn’t undermine science, we shouldn’t undermine the medical community that’s very important to our public health.”

“During the pandemic, things change from time to time,” Hutchinson said.

“We had more information. So, we had to adjust. And that’s what leaders do. But I don’t think it’s good to go back, whether you’re going back to the 2020 election or whether you’re going back and trying to re-litigate everything that happened during the pandemic.”

Also, while DeSantis has focused on issues about transmission, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vaccinations help prevent serious illnesses and deaths from COVID-19.

“COVID 19-vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying,” the federal agency says on its website.

“Vaccination remains the safest strategy for avoiding hospitalizations, long-term health outcomes and death.”

Thursday’s Supreme Court order said the grand jury will look at people and “entities, including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical manufacturers (and their executive officers) and other medical associations or organizations involved in the design, development, clinical testing or investigation, manufacture, marketing, representation, advertising, promotion, labeling, distribution, formulation, packing, sale, purchase, donation, dispensing, prescribing, administration, or use of vaccines purported to prevent COVID-19 infection, symptoms, and transmission.”

— News Service staff writer Jim Turner contributed to this report.

noted Wednesday that a recent increase in crude-oil prices could end a fiveweek drop in pump prices. “We’ve seen a bounce in oil prices and wholesale gas prices,” De Haan said on Twitter. “We’re basically close to the bottom and rising in some areas.” The lowest average prices in Florida were in the Pensacola and Panama City areas, at $2.81 a gallon. Sarasota, Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Tampa and The Villages were all below $3. The highest averages were in the West Palm Beach area, at $3.21; Gainesville, at $3.14; Miami, at $3.12; and Naples, at $3.07.

NEW YEAR BRINGS LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS, TOLL BREAKS

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TALLAHASSEE — Beefed up lobbying restrictions and breaks for motorists who frequently use toll roads are among state laws and other changes that will arrive with the new year.

The laws, passed during this year’s regular legislative session and special sessions, also include making available land-preservation money, allowing local governments to publish legal notices online instead of in newspapers and ending a long-controversial practice in the property-insurance system.

Most of the bills that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this year took effect on July 1 or upon his signature. But here are some changes that will take effect Sunday:

— LOBBYING: New laws (HB 7001 and HB 7003) will carry out a constitutional amendment that voters overwhelmingly passed in 2018 to expand from two years to six years the time that certain officials will have to wait to start lobbying after leaving government positions. The restrictions will apply to lawmakers, state agency heads, judges and many local officials.

— TOLL CREDITS: During a special session this month, lawmakers approved a measure (SB 6-A) that will provide 50 percent credits to motorists who record 35 or more toll-road trips in a month. The program will last for a year, with lawmakers agreeing to spend $500 million to help toll agencies cover lost revenue.

— DISASTER ASSISTANCE: Responding to the devastating 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, lawmakers approved making property tax rebates available when residential properties are rendered uninhabitable for 30 days. During the December special session, lawmakers passed a measure (SB 4-A) to offer similar rebates to property owners who sustained damage in Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Property owners will be able to apply to county property appraisers between Jan. 1 and April 1.

— LAND PRESERVATION: Part of the state budget will free up $300 million within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for land acquisition.

— PUBLIC NOTICES: Lawmakers approved a measure (HB 7049) that will

allow local governments to publish legal notices on county websites instead of in newspapers. Local governments in counties with fewer than 160,000 residents must first hold public hearings to determine if residents have sufficient access to the internet.

— PROPERTY INSURANCE: Lawmakers during the special session this month approved ending a controversial practice known as assignment of benefits for property insurance. The practice involves homeowners signing over claims to contractors, who then pursue payments from insurers. The prohibition on assignment of benefits (SB 2-A) will apply to policies issued on or after Jan. 1.

— WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES: An average 8.4 percent decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates will take effect in January, marking the sixth consecutive year that average rates have decreased.

— APPELLATE COURTS: Florida’s appellate courts will be revamped Jan. 1 under a law (HB 7027) that created a 6th District Court of Appeal and revised the jurisdictions of the 1st District Court of Appeal, the 2nd District Court of Appeal and the 5th District Court of Appeal.

— MIYA’S LAW: Lawmakers passed a measure (SB 898) that will require apartment landlords to conduct background checks on all employees. The bill, dubbed “Miya’s Law,” came after the death of 19-year-old Miya Marcano, a Valencia College student who went missing from her Orlando apartment in September and was found dead a week later. The suspected killer, who later committed suicide, worked as a maintenance worker at Marcano’s apartment complex.

— SCHOOL BOOK SELECTIONS: As part of a broader education bill (HB 1467), lawmakers required that a training program be available as of Jan. 1 for school librarians, media specialists and others involved in the selection of school library materials. The program is aimed, in part, at providing access to “age-appropriate materials and library resources.”

— NEWBORN SCREENINGS: A measure (SB 292) will require hospitals and other state-licensed birthing facilities to test newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus if the infants fail hearing tests. The virus can cause hearing loss in infants.

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With the total continuing to climb, estimated insured losses from Hurricane Ian have neared $12.6 billion, according to newly posted data on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website. The data showed an estimated $12,576,696,298 in insured losses as of Wednesday, up from $10,271,655,453 a month earlier. The new data showed that 669,639 claims had been reported from

the hurricane, including 463,979 claims involving residential property. Other types of claims included such things as commercial property and auto damage. As of Wednesday, 310,233 claims had been closed with payments made, while 153,309 claims had been closed without payments. The Category 4 Ian made landfall Sept. 28 in Southwest Florida before crossing the state. Lee County has had the most claims reported, with 238,633 as of Wednesday. It was followed by Charlotte County, with 100,052 claims, and Sarasota County, with 68,173 claims.

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The U.S. Department of Justice and the Okaloosa County school district have reached a settlement after an investigation into allegations of abuse and improper restraint and seclusion of children with disabilities. The department began the investigation in September 2020 based on allegations from as early as the 2015-2016 school year, according to the settlement. The allegations involved potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The settlement, signed Monday, said the

district cooperated with the investigation. “The purpose of this agreement is to address allegations of discrimination on the basis of disability in the use of seclusion and restraint and to further improve services to students with disabilities in the district,” the settlement said. “The United States recognizes that prior to the initiation of its investigation, the district had already taken steps to strengthen its provision of services to students with disabilities; address its implementation of restraint and seclusion; and respond to allegations of physical and verbal abuse of students by district employees.” The settlement calls for a series of steps, such as revamping practices related to the use of restraint and bolstering training for staff members.

TALLAHASSEE — A divided appeals court has backed the Florida Department of Management Services in a dispute about whether a union representing state workers engaged in unfair labor practices.

A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal, in a 2-1 ruling, overturned a dismissal of the department’s allegations against AFSCME Florida Council 79.

The case involves information that the union mailed to state employees in 2020 after lawmakers approved a 3 percent pay increase in the state budget. After the raise took effect in October 2020, the union sent a postcard to state employees indicating they needed to approve the raise, according to the ruling Thursday by a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal.

The Department of Management Services said such approval was not necessary and alleged that the postcard was an attempt by the union to boost membership. The state Public Employees Relations Commission, however, said the department didn’t have legal standing to pursue the unfair-labor practices charge and dismissed it.

In an eight-page majority opinion Thursday, appeals-court Judge Brad Thomas wrote that the department, which oversees human resources for the state, had standing and demonstrated a “prima facie case” of unfair labor practices. The Legislature approved the 3 percent raise to resolve an impasse in negotiations between the department and the union, the ruling said.

“Here, the department asserted a prima facie case that AFSCME failed to bargain in good faith by sending the postcard containing the misrepresentation that the pay raise would be in jeopardy unless employees ratified

Thomas wrote, in an opinion joined by Judge M. Kemmerly Thomas.

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postcard. He also wrote that “communications are protected free speech and cannot form the basis for sanction as an unfair labor practice with very limited exceptions.”

“Allowing the claim in this case to proceed seemingly opens the barn door to strategic claims attempting to cast routine communications (even those temporarily erroneous) as unfair practices, thereby creating a potential chilling effect on the bargaining process itself,” Makar wrote.

Makar also wrote that the “oddity is that bargaining for the pay raise was over and done and the pay raise had already been implemented, such that the postcard was simply like a postscript to a letter already written and delivered; it could have no substantial effect on a legislative process that was already completed and in effect.”

“Public employees who felt they were misled had an individual remedy: an unfair labor practice on their own behalf, which did not materialize,” Makar wrote. “Employees, not the employer, are in the best position to assert whether they were coerced, restrained, or adversely affected by what the union did in this case.”

But the majority opinion, which sent the case back to the Public Employees Relations Commission, said that “even were we to agree with the commission’s arguments regarding standing — which we do not — the department showed that its interests would be substantially affected by the unfair labor practices proceeding.”

“AFSCME’s postcard provided incorrect and misleading information concerning the effect of the agreement on the 3% raise and encouraged state employees to ratify the agreement in order to protect the raise, when the raise had already been approved by the Legislature,” the majority opinion said. “This misleading information affected

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TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has refused to dismiss charges of lying to the FBI and wire fraud against former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, while also short-circuiting a Gillum contention that he is a victim of selective prosecution.

U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor on Thursday issued a 21-page ruling that rejected arguments made by attorneys for Gillum, who was indicted in June along with a longtime adviser, Sharon Lettman-Hicks.

The indictment alleged that Gillum, a former Tallahassee mayor, made a false statement to the FBI, took part in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and committed wire fraud. Gillum, who narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Republican Ron DeSantis, pleaded not guilty, and a trial is scheduled in April.

The charges came after a lengthy federal investigation into corruption in city government and included allegations that political contributions were diverted to Gillum’s personal use.

Gillum’s attorneys last month filed three motions seeking dismissal of charges and one motion seeking an evidentiary hearing on a contention that Gillum was singled out for prosecution because he was Black candidate for governor.

“Here, it appears that Gillum was singled out, investigated, and prosecuted because he was a Black candidate for governor, while others similarly situated (white and Republican candidates for governor) have not been targeted, investigated, and prosecuted in the same manner,” the Nov. 8 motion on the selective-prosecution issue said.

But Winsor, who was appointed

“discriminatory effect.”

“(Even) if he had offered evidence of discriminatory effect, he would still have to show discriminatory purpose,” Winsor said. “He would have to cite evidence showing that the government’s decision to prosecute him was ‘because of’ a protected characteristic. But he offers no evidence suggesting race- or political-affiliation-based prosecution.”

Gillum’s attorneys raised a series of arguments in trying to get charges dismissed, including that prosecutors had violated Gillum’s due-process rights because of lengthy delays before the indictment.

In part, they wrote that prosecutors waited nearly five years to charge Gillum for allegedly making false statements to the FBI related to conversations he had with undercover agents posing as representatives of a development company.

“If Gillum had in fact made false statements during the June 14, 2017, conversation, the FBI would have been aware of the facts supporting that crime on June 14, 2017,” Gillum’s attorneys wrote. “Instead of charging Gillum then, the government sat on this charge for nearly five years. The delay was necessarily deliberate and tactical (or reflective of a lack of genuine belief that a false statement was made).”

But Winsor called the motions filed by Gillum’s attorneys “meritless.”

On the issue of delays in filing charges, for example, he said Gillum’s attorneys did not argue that a statute of limitations had been violated.

“Faded memory is a possibility inherent in any delay; it does not constitute actual prejudice sufficient to bar prosecution,” Winsor wrote. “Second, even had he shown prejudice, Mr. Gillum has made no showing that the government delayed to gain a tactical advantage. He offers no reason to conclude that this was the purpose: he simply says it was.”

Appeal. The changes will take effect Jan. 1. “Based on the workload analysis the (Supreme) Court conducted for this first certification since the creation of a Sixth District Court of Appeal, we have determined that there is an estimated excess capacity of one judgeship in the First District and three judgeships in the Second District,” the recommendation said. “To address this situation, this (Supreme) Court recommends that during the 2023 regular session the Legislature consider enacting legislation that provides for reduction in the number of statutorily authorized district court judgeships based on attrition and without requiring a judge to vacate his or her position involuntarily.” The Supreme Court is required each year to make such recommendations to the Legislature. In addition to revamping the appealscourt system this year, the Legislature approved adding a county-court judgeship in Lake County.

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Notice of Sale

THE SEASONS AT HARVEST VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida Non-Profit Corporation, Plaintiff, v.

DAVID J. JENKINS, as TRUSTEE of the DAVID J. JENKINS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2003; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND/OR AGAINST DEFENDANT DAVID J. JENKINS, as TRUSTEE of the DAVID J. JENKINS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2003, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 2021-CA-000727

PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE of SALE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, Donald C. Spencer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida, will offer the below-described property for judicial sale, via online sale at www. santarosa.realforeclose.com, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure after Default entered in the within action on December 6, 2022. The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder the following described real property that is the subject of this action, located at 7552 Navarre Parkway, Unit 51, Navarre, Santa Rosa County, Florida 32566, more particularly described below (hereinafter the “Property”):

Lot 51, The Seasons, a planned unit development in Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 27 West, Santa Rosa County, Florida, according to a plat recorded in Plat Book E, Page 72 of the Public Records of Santa Rosa County.

IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDER CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, IF ANY, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A TIMELY CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS.

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 6865 Caroline Street Milton, FL 32570

Phone (850) 623-3159, Fax (850) 982-0602 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.

Respectfully submitted on December 15, 2022.

/s/ Shari Thieman-Greene

SHARI THIEMAN-GREENE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 841471

ASHLEY M. BELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 118681

THIEMAN-GREENE & BELL 7552 Navarre Parkway, Suite 4 Post Office Box 5901, Navarre, FL 32566 Telephone: (850) 939-0499; Fax: (850) 939-0498

Service Email: eservice@stglaw.net Attorneys for Plaintiff 2WR12/28-1/4NOS

Notice to Creditors

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

IN RE:

DIVISION

ESTATE OF COLLEEN MARIE MCELMURRY, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2022 CP 001810

DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Colleen Marie McElmurry, deceased, File Number 2022 CP 001810, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, 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, 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 December 21, 2022.

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

David J. Murray 2615 Garden Drive N Bldg. 3, Unit 311 Lake Worth, Florida 33461 2WR12/21-12/28NTC

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA SUSAN RIVERS aka LINDA RIVERS, Deceased.

File No. 57-2022-CP-000587 Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of LINDA SUSAN RIVERS aka LINDA RIVERS, deceased, whose date of death was September 14, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570. 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 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: December 21, 2022.

Signed on this 12th day of December, 2022.

Charles P. Hoskin, Esquire EMMANUEL, SHEPPARD & CONDON Florida Bar No. 364401

Attorney for Personal Representative 30 South Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 433-6581 E-mail: cph@esclaw.com sbryant@esclaw.com mcrooke@esclaw.com

MISTY LYNN SMITH 5752 Loring Drive Milton, Florida 32583

2WR12/21-12/28NTC

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF BRETT D. JACQUES, a/k/a BRETT DAVID JACQUES Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP000344 Division Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Brett D. Jacques, a/k/a Brett David Jacques, deceased, whose date of death was December 13, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570. 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 21, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Raymond B. Palmer Email Address: ray@rplegal.com Florida Bar No. 42171

Palmer Law Firm 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Ste. 41, Harbourtown Village Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561

Personal Representative: Pamela Lynn Stockfish, a/k/a Pamela Stockfish 2586 Turkey Creek Drive Navarre, Florida 32566 2WR12/21-12/28NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDALL CHARLES WAYBURN, Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 001735 Division: “U”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of RANDALL CHARLES WAYBURN, A/K/A RANDALL C. WAYBURN, deceased, who died on February 10, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of Circuit Court, Probate Division, 190 W Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502, and whose mailing address is P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, FL 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 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 28, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ James M. Burns James M. Burns, Esq.

Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 193526 611 New Warrington Road, Suite 2 Pensacola, Florida 32506

Telephone: (850) 457-6002 Fax: (850) 361-4112

E-Mail: jimburnsfllaw@gmail.com

Personal Representative: /s/ Xoan Kim Wayburn XOAN KIM WAYBURN

Personal Representative 10775 Lillian Highway Pensacola, Florida 32506 2WR12/28-1/4NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHRYN DELOIS PROCTOR Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 1739 Division Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Kathryn Delois Proctor, deceased, whose date of death was June 26, 2022, 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 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 28, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Virginia C. Ralls

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

Secondary E-Mail: vcrassistant@chaseattorneys.com

Personal Representative: Leigh Berryman 6336 North Blue Angel Parkway Pensacola, Florida 32526 2WR12/28-1/4NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF BILLY YOUNG, Deceased.

File No.: 2022 CP 001970 Division: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of BILLY YOUNG, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 28, 2022.

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/ Kali Young KALI YOUNG 3130 Black Reins Dr. Cumming, Georgia 30040 2WR12/28-1/4NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD E. NICHOLAS Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 920 Division U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Donald E. Nicholas, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 2021, 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 December 21, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell Attorney Florida Bar Number: 529362 1108-A North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 434-5616 Fax: (850) 434-0971

E-Mail: jaw@waddellandwaddell.com Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddellandwaddell.com

Personal Representative: Terry W. Nicholas 115 Bozeman Paine Circle Madison, MS 39910 2WR12/21-12/28NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Mary Kathryn Quirk, deceased, whose date of death was October 24, 2022, 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 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 21, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles L. Hoffman, Jr.

Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 229768

CARVER DARDEN KORETZKY ET AL 151 West Main Street, Suite 200 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 266-2300 Fax: (850) 266-2301

E-Mail: choffman@carverdarden.com

Secondary E-Mail: bass@carverdarden.com

Personal Representative: Denise Quirk Whitlock 1113 Wild Cedar Court St. Augustine, FL 32804

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MAUREEN LARSGAARD, Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 001929

Division: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Maureen Larsgaard, deceased, whose date of death was March 16, 2022, 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 December 21, 2022.

Bar Number: 529362

Waddell & Waddell, P.A. 1108-A North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32501

Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: jaw@waddellandwaddell.com jawpara@waddellandwaddell.com 2WR12/21-12/28NTC

Notice of Action

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KHADEIDRA SHOMAN, Petitioner/Wife and HANI ISSA SHOMAN, Respondent/Husband Case No, 2022 DR 004408 Div.: YL

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION

TO: Hani Issa Shoman Address unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage, including claims for dissolution of marriage, payment of debts, division of real and personal property, and for payments of support, has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on Joel Cohen, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 2172 West 9 Mile Road, #154, Pensacola, Florida 32534, on or before 01/23/2023 and file the original with the clerk of this court at M.C. Blanchard Judicial center, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502, either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

DATED this 14th day of December, 2022.

PAM CHILDERS, CLERK AND COMPTROLLER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: Dominick Brennan Deputy Clerk

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. PARRY Deceased.

TO: SCOTT S. PARRY, together with his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against them.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Petition for Summary Administration has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are:

Sean J. Seely, Lynchard & Seely, PLLC, 1901 Andorra St., Navarre, FL 32566

on or before February 15, 2022, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice.

Signed on this 21ST day of DECEMBER, 2022.

As Clerk of the Court Jena D. Jones As Deputy Clerk

First publication DECEMBER 28, 2022. 4WR12/28-1/18NOA

Notice of Action for Termination of Parental Rights/Adoption

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD DOB: 04/17/2015

CASE NUMBER: 2022 DR 3534 DIVISION: M NOTICE

TABATHA PAGE Unknown Address YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights has been filed against you.

are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Stephanie S. White, Esq. of Berkowitz & White, PLLC, whose address is 101 E. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502, phone number 850-610-4166. File the original with the Clerk of Court at M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before 01/23/2023. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES, FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE AND THE PETITION WITH THE COURT AND TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OR ASSERT REGARDING THE MINOR CHILD. Minor Child Identification: Date of Birth: 04/17/2015 Place of Birth: Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida

Notice of Forfeiture

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:

ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 79/100 ($1,557.79)

UNITED STATES CURRENCY

2021 JEEP COMPASS VIN# 3C4NJCBB9MT548963

CASE NO: 2022 CA 002127

DIVISION: E-CIVIL

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on October 2, 2022, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on November 10, 2022, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before January 25, 2022, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.

Laura D. Young, Esquire

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 1700 West Leonard Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 436-9515

FL Bar #0099369

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IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($11,568.00)

UNITED STATES CURRENCY

CASE NO: 2022 CA 002109

DIVISION: N-CIVIL

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on September 7, 2022, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on November 8, 2022, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before January 25, 2023 and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.

Laura D. Young, Esquire

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 1700 West Leonard Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 436-9515 FL Bar #0099369

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There will be a hearing on the Petition to terminate Parental Rights for the Proposed Adoption on February 7, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.

Copies of

court documents in this case,

are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these

upon request. The Court’s primary phone number is 850-595-4400 and the Family Law Division phone number is 850-595-4331.

must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file a Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or email to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

Dated: 12/14/2022

the

Circuit Court By: Dominick Brennan Deputy Clerk

4WR12/21-1/11NOA

Jason A. Waddell Petitioner and Attorney for Petitioner Florida

Pam Childers, Clerk & Comptroller Clerk of

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