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August 19, 2026
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GROWING CONNECTIONS EMERALD COAST PLANT LIBRARIES FLOURISH ACROSS NORTHWEST FLORIDA
By Morgan Cole
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ouseplants and gardening have blossomed into more than just hobbies — they've become a way for people to connect with nature and one another. Across Northwest Florida, a growing network of community plant libraries is making it easier than ever for gardeners to share cuttings, discover new varieties and build connections rooted in a shared love of growing things. At first glance, they might look like ordinary little wooden boxes tucked outside a neighborhood home or local business. Inside, you’ll find shelves stocked with houseplant cuttings, outdoor plants, vegetable seedlings, flower seeds and even the occasional gardening book, all free for anyone to take or share. Think of them as the plant world's version of a Little Free Library. Instead of borrowing books, visitors exchange plants, seeds and gardening supplies, creating a community resource that grows through generosity. Whether you're an experienced plant parent with more propagations than windowsill space or you're bringing home your very first pothos, these neighborhood libraries offer an easy, completely free way to discover something new while sharing what you've already grown with fellow gardeners. One visit might inspire you to leave behind a baby spider plant for another plant lover to find. The next could introduce you to a cutting you've been searching for, or even another local gardener browsing the shelves. At a time when so much of life happens online, these little libraries create opportunities for neighbors to connect the oldfashioned way, one plant at a time. That spirit of sharing continues through the Emerald Coast
Plant Libraries, a grassroots effort launched by local plant enthusiast Angela Blake in May 2021. What began as a single free plant-sharing station has since grown into a network of community plant libraries scattered throughout Northwest Florida, each maintained by volunteers who believe plants are meant to be shared. Blake said the idea began to take shape during the COVID19 pandemic, when houseplants surged in popularity and many people were searching for meaningful ways to connect. "It was a time when we were so divided, we needed community more than ever," Blake said. "I knew people had a surplus of certain plants and were hoping for other plants, and I knew this was a great community to share resources." After discovering a successful community plant library in Tallahassee, Blake decided to bring the concept home, never expecting it to grow so quickly. The response was immediate. By the end of its opening weekend, that first library had inspired two more, and within just a few months, the idea had taken root in more than 20 neighborhoods across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Today, more than 30 active plant libraries continue the tradition of sharing throughout Northwest Florida. The movement extends well beyond the libraries themselves. Over the years, the Emerald Coast Plant Libraries Facebook group has grown into a thriving online community where members post photos of their latest finds, announce freshly stocked libraries, trade gardening tips and organize local plant swaps. It's also a place where newcomers can ask questions, identify mystery cuttings and find encouragement from experienced gardeners.
While Blake has since stepped away from leading the organization to focus on other professional and personal goals, the community she helped build continues to thrive under the leadership of longtime volunteer James Brewster-Rogers, who now oversees the Emerald Coast Plant Libraries Facebook group and helps coordinate the network of community plant libraries throughout Northwest Florida. For Blake, however, the libraries have always been about more than exchanging plants. “It brings people together,” Blake said. “I heard countless stories of hosts tending to the stands and a visitor arriving, and they struck up a conversation and made new friends. Some of them remain very close friends even to this day.” For anyone looking to visit a plant library for the first time, the Emerald Coast Plant Libraries Facebook group is the best place to start. A pinned post features a running list of active library locations throughout the region, while members regularly share photos of newly stocked shelves so visitors can see what’s available before heading out. What keeps these libraries thriving isn’t a long list of rules, it’s the simple understanding that everyone has something to share. Visitors are welcome to take what they need and, whenever possible, leave behind plants, seeds or gardening supplies for someone else to enjoy. That simple exchange helps keep the shelves stocked and the libraries growing right alongside the communities they serve. A few simple courtesies help make the experience enjoyable for everyone. Visitors are encouraged to take only what they'll realistically care for, leaving plenty for others to enjoy. Donations should be healthy, pest-free and, whenever possible, clearly labeled so new plant
parents know exactly what they're bringing home. Seeds are best packaged in labeled envelopes, and most library hosts ask that invasive species or diseased plants not be left behind. Blake also encourages visitors to be mindful of the private properties where many libraries are located by respecting yards, driveways and landscaping while they browse. If you happen to stop by and find empty shelves, don't assume the library has been abandoned. Many are restocked throughout the week as volunteers and neighbors drop off fresh cuttings after pruning houseplants, dividing perennials or collecting seeds from their gardens. One visit may offer only a few options, while the next could reveal an entirely new selection. The idea of free, accessible gardening resources extends beyond plant libraries. For those looking to start a vegetable garden, grow fresh herbs or add more flowers to their landscape, the West Florida Public Libraries (WFPL) system offers another opportunity to get growing. Branch locations throughout Escambia County now offer Community Seed Libraries, where visitors can check out up to five packets of seeds at no cost. There are no due dates, late fees or returns required. Instead, the program encourages residents to grow their own food, support pollinators and experience gardening, regardless of experience or budget. Seed selections vary throughout the year but often include vegetables, herbs, flowers and native plants well suited to the Gulf Coast climate. Gardeners who successfully harvest seeds from their own plants are encouraged to donate extras back to the collection, helping the program continue to grow season after season.
Together, these community plant libraries and public seed libraries are making gardening more affordable, accessible and community-focused. Whether you're bringing home your first cutting, discovering a new heirloom tomato variety or sharing seeds saved from your own garden, these free resources make it easy to grow your garden while connecting with others along the way. Five years after launching the first plant library, Blake says the project's greatest success isn't the number of locations or the thousands of plants that have changed hands, it's the community that has grown around them. "It's taught me so much about people, human nature, and it's reminded me how wonderful people are despite our many differences," Blake said. "It is a beautiful story of community and grassroots origins turned into something that's been able to be maintained for five years now." That spirit of generosity continues to thrive through the volunteers, library hosts and gardeners who keep the shelves stocked and support one another in ways that often extend well beyond sharing plants. "We see some incredible acts of people helping each other either with resources, plants or even cleaning up people's yards," Blake said. "It's been a wonderful community project, and I'm eternally grateful to James for keeping the group so well maintained. He's definitely put in a lot of time and dedication." To learn more about Emerald Coast Plant Libraries, follow the group's Facebook page, where members regularly post newly stocked locations, upcoming plant swaps and gardening tips. You'll also find a pinned post with a map of active plant libraries throughout Northwest Florida, making it simple to locate one nearby.■
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The program will use the MentorcliQ technology and app, where mentors and mentees can connect virtually and then lead to in-person connections. The pair will complete four milestones as part of the program. Those milestones include: • Career planning and professional development • Lawyer-client relationship • Lawyer-Bar relationship • Client development and community involvement To learn more about Counsel to Counsel and to match with a mentor or mentee, download MentorcliQ today or go to floridabar. mentorcliq.com. You can also visit floridabar. org/mentoring to enroll and to access how-to videos and FAQs. Sign up by October 2 and receive your match on October 9!
AUGUST EVENTS IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY Lights, Camera, Sharks! Discover the Legacy of Jaws 2 Saturday, August 15 | 10 am – 2 pm 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre, FL Discover the incredible sharks that call the Florida Panhandle home through fun, family-friendly education and activities. Meet Phil from Phil's Coastal Life, who will share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and local filming facts about Jaws 2. This is also a fundraiser to bring the cast back for the 50th anniversary next year. Plus, don't miss Dan in the Sand as he creates an amazing live mobile sand sculpture inspired by the celebration—perfect for photos! We will also have some shark crafts and activities for the kiddos. Whether you're a movie fan, shark enthusiast, or just looking for a fun day at the beach, this is an event you won't want to miss. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Next Stop Comedy Saturday, August 22 | 7 – 9 pm 6821 Caroline St., Milton, FL Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances in intimate, local venues. Whether you need an exciting date night, you're a die-hard comedy fan, or you're just looking for a fun night out, Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes and an experience you won't want to miss. Concave Rocks the American Legion Post 382 Friday, August 28 | 7:30 – 10:30 pm 1850 Luneta St., Navarre, FL Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of great music, cold drinks, and good company! Expect a high-energy mix of rock, country, pop, 80s favorites, and current hits that'll keep the party going all night long. Whether you're coming to dance, sing along, or just kick back with friends, we've got the
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NORTH HILL TOUR OF HOMES RETURNS NOVEMBER 29, ITS FIRST IN MORE THAN A DECADE For the first time in more than ten years, Pensacola's North Hill Historic District will open its most celebrated homes to the public. The North Hill Tour of Homes returns Sunday, November 29, 2026, from noon to 5:00 pm, pairing docent-led visits inside six landmark residences with a Christmas Market at Alabama Square. Tickets are on sale now at historicnorthhill.com/tour-of-homes. The six homes span a remarkable range of American architecture, and no two are alike. The tour reaches from the 1899 Queen Anne that neighbors called the Spring Mansion, through the Classical Revival, English Cottage Revival, Colonial, and Mediterranean styles of the 1910s and 1920s, to a 1953 midcentury masterwork by the celebrated modernist Paul Rudolph, crowned with a dramatic butterfly roof. Every home has a story. Each front door opens onto another time, and docents will introduce the people who lived there: the department store magnate whose family compound once filled a city block, the granddaughter of one of Pensacola's earliest Spanish families who raised eleven children under one roof, the 1928 bridge teas that made the society pages, and a Mardi Gras king whose New Year's Eve brush with a jewel thief is worthy of a movie. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the holiday season for Pensacola begins in
North Hill. Guests can begin the tour at any of the six homes, move between them at their own pace, on foot beneath the live oaks or aboard a complimentary trolley, and finish at Alabama Square, where the Christmas Market gathers local artisans, vendors, food and music in the neighborhood park. “The Tour of Homes is a beloved North Hill tradition. Bringing it back after all these years is a joy for everyone involved," said Jennifer Wasilenko, president of the North Hill Preservation Association. "These homes hold so much of Pensacola's history, and those stories are meant to be shared. We are proud to open the doors, put up the garlands and welcome our neighbors in for an unforgettable holiday experience.” Admission is for adults 18 and older. Early bird tickets are $30 through August 31, rising to $50 as tour day approaches. Every ticket supports the association's year-round work preserving the architecture and character of one of Florida's largest historic districts. About the North Hill Preservation Association The North Hill Preservation Association is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the unique architecture and landscape of Pensacola's North Hill Historic District, and to education and research that keep the neighborhood's story alive for future generations.
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GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS HIGHLIGHTS FLORIDA'S ONE-OFA-KIND FACILITY TO ADVANCE THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted SunTrax, Florida’s premier, nationleading facility for research and development of emerging transportation technologies and innovations. Located along the Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor in Polk County, the 775-acre SunTrax campus, which was initially built to test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies, has now expanded to also include air technology. This new expansion was purpose-built to help with the safe and innovative development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology, or “flying cars”. AAM will offer a brand-new transportation option to Florida’s communities that will relieve congestion and restore regional air services in the state. With this resource, Florida expects to host a series of AAM test flights by the end of the year. "Great to be at the SunTrax Testing Grounds in Auburndale today to highlight Florida’s leadership in the future of transportation," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. " By the end of this year, Florida will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, while SunTrax Air Ground is actively testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles. I was also proud to announce that FDOT is partnering with Embry Riddle and Polk State to help Florida students prepare for exciting career opportunities in the next generation of transportation. Florida has the innovationfriendly policies, the universities and research institutions, the infrastructure and forthcoming infrastructure investments, and the talent needed to become the premier location for emerging transportation technology.” “SunTrax and Florida’s strategic plan to take highways to the sky are prime examples of why Florida remains a global leader in transportation,” said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. “As our state continues to grow and transportation needs increase, AAM will be a great addition to Florida’s world-class transportation portfolio that serves and benefits all travelers.” “Polk State College is pleased to be a lead partner with FDOT in supporting workforce development and preparing the next generation of professionals for the future of aviation,” said Polk State College President Anastasios Kamoutsas. “Florida’s strategic investments in advanced air mobility and autonomous vehicles will help create high-paying jobs while building the skilled workforce needed to support this emerging industry. SunTrax provides an invaluable resource for handson training and research, giving our students rare opportunities to gain experience with cutting-edge technology right here in Polk County. This partnership will help position our students for success while driving innovation and economic growth throughout the region and across Florida.” As the governor announced today, by the end of this year, SunTrax Air Ground will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft throughout the Central Florida aerospace region. SunTrax Air was purpose-built to support the safe and innovative development of Advanced Air Mobility, and is home to the nation’s first dedicated AAM Aerial Test Track. The facility
provides companies with a controlled environment to test aircraft and communications technology under real-world conditions, while additional tenant hangars will provide opportunities for research, light manufacturing and final assembly. AAM has the potential to provide new transportation options for passenger air taxis, cargo delivery, medical transportation and emergency response. Florida was also specially selected to lead the development of safety and operational policies for eVTOL and AAM technology through the Federal Aviation Administration's electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Cutting-edge research supporting Florida’s participation in the national initiative is being conducted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. At the same time, SunTrax Air Ground is actively testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles on Florida’s transportation system. SunTrax provides companies with a controlled, realworld testing environment, including the only high-speed autonomous test track in the Southeastern United States, along with simulated weather conditions, urban environments, pedestrian crossings, roadway inclines and other scenarios that allow emerging technologies to be tested before broader deployment. That technology is already moving beyond the test track. Waymo, a leader in fully autonomous ride-hailing, has provided hundreds of thousands of trips in Florida. Residents and visitors in Miami and Orlando can already use Waymo for fully autonomous rides, and the company has expanded its Florida operations to include autonomous highway driving across South Florida. Waymo is also preparing to expand into Tampa, where it has completed mapping, begun rider-only testing and conducted hands-on safety training with local emergency personnel, with commercial service expected to launch this fall. Waymo works directly with FDOT, local law enforcement and first responders to support the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into Florida’s transportation network. As these technologies move from development and testing toward deployment, Florida is also preparing the workforce needed to operate them. FDOT is partnering with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Polk State College to develop training and credentialing opportunities for the next generation of pilots, maintenance technicians, engineers and other transportation professionals. These partnerships will help ensure Florida has the skilled personnel needed to test, maintain and operate advanced transportation technology as the industry continues to grow. These unique resources found only in Florida further demonstrate the state’s position as a national leader in transportation. The cutting-edge research and testing at SunTrax will keep our state’s transportation system on the forefront of innovation, help ease congestion with new travel options, strengthen the state’s supply chain and support a safe and efficient travel experience for Florida’s residents and visitors.
PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EARNS FEDERAL GRANT FOR NEW K-9 A federal grant will help Pensacola International Airport acquire a new explosives detection K-9. The City of Pensacola has been awarded $15,395 through the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to acquire and deploy the specially trained dog. The K-9 will be stationed at the Airport and handled by a Pensacola Police Department officer. Having a dedicated explosives detection team on site will enhance the airport’s existing security measures, support a faster response to unattended items and other potential concerns, and help minimize disruptions for passengers and airport operations. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do,” Airport Executive Director Matt Coughlin said, “After the sudden and unexpected loss of our beloved K-9 Jett, (U.S.) Senator (Ashley) Moody’s staff reached out to us and presented this opportunity through the DOJ’s grant program. Their help in our attempt to not only reconstitute K9 Jett’s tradecraft but to remain steadfast to his
legacy was heartfelt. We are incredibly grateful to Ann Sharpsteen and Senator Moody for supporting this team effort to bring such a valuable resource to the Airport.” Grant funding will support the purchase of a canine specifically bred and trained for explosives detection, along with a specialized training kit used to maintain the dog’s proficiency across a variety of explosive scent profiles. Pensacola Police already have a trained K-9 officer prepared to serve as the dog’s handler. In addition to supporting daily airport operations, the new K-9 team will be available to assist neighboring law enforcement agencies during high-profile events, bomb threats or other situations requiring specialized detection capabilities. This mutual-aid role will make the team an important public safety asset for Pensacola and communities throughout Northwest Florida. Details about the K-9 and its introduction to the community will be announced following the canine’s acquisition, training and deployment.
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CONGRESSMAN PATRONIS HONORS HEROES AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK FOR NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined local leaders, veterans and veterans organizations at Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola, Florida to honor the brave men and women who earned the Purple Heart and recognize their extraordinary service to our nation. National Purple Heart Day is a solemn reminder of the heroes who put our country before themselves and defended the freedoms we cherish. “Those who earned the Purple Heart made sacrifices most of us will never fully understand,” said Congressman Patronis. “Here in Northwest Florida, we are surrounded by heroes who answered the call to serve and families who carry the weight of that sacrifice every day. Standing alongside our veterans and their families was a powerful reminder of the debt of gratitude we owe to those who defended our freedoms. We will never forget their courage, and we will always stand with
the men and women who sacrificed so much for our nation.” “Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. Every Purple Heart carries with it a story of courage, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to protecting the freedoms we are blessed to enjoy. We owe our Purple Heart recipients, and the families who have supported them, a debt of gratitude that can never truly be repaid. Their service and sacrifice will forever be remembered, and their legacy will continue to inspire generations of Americans,” said State Representative Michelle Salzman. Northwest Florida is home to one of the largest military and veteran communities in the nation. Congressman Patronis remains committed to fighting for the men and women who served, ensuring their sacrifices are honored and they receive the support and recognition they have earned.
PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW PASSENGER-FOCUSED WEBSITE Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has launched a completely redesigned flypensacola.com, giving passengers a faster, more intuitive way to plan their travel and access real-time airport information from any device. Created in partnership with Pensacolabased creative agency HatchMark Studio, the new website was designed with travelers in mind. Its mobile-first layout prioritizes the information passengers need most; before they leave home, while traveling to the airport, and throughout their journey to or from PNS. The launch comes as Pensacola International Airport prepares to begin construction on its broader Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program, including a modernized security checkpoint and new five-gate concourse. Just as those investments will improve the physical passenger journey, the redesigned website modernizes the digital experience that often begins well before a traveler arrives at the terminal. “Our passengers’ experience with PNS begins long before they walk through our doors, and our website should provide the same easy, welcoming experience they expect from our airport,” Airport Executive Director Matt Coughlin said. “As we prepare to transform our terminal and expand our concourse, this new website ensures our digital infrastructure is growing alongside our physical infrastructure. It gives travelers faster, clearer access to the information they need and represents another important investment in the overall passenger experience.” The streamlined site offers faster load times, simplified navigation and content organized around the needs of arriving and departing passengers. Prominent real-time
tools allow travelers to check parking availability across airport lots, track complimentary parking shuttles and view current flight information directly from the homepage. Additional features include: • Live parking availability for each airport parking facility • A live map showing airport shuttle locations • Real-time arrival and departure information • Mobile-friendly terminal and exterior airport maps • A comprehensive guide to terminal amenities, restaurants, shopping and guest services • Airline information and an interactive overview of PNS nonstop destinations • Ground transportation and parking guidance • Accessibility resources and information about passenger assistance programs • An expanded newsroom and media resource center • Business, procurement, development and airport operations resources • A newly developed history of PNS and its role in the growth of Pensacola and Northwest Florida The website also provides quick access to live Transportation Security Administration wait-time information, regional visitor resources, airport safety reporting and updates about the Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program. The redesigned FlyPensacola.com is part of PNS’s continued commitment to using technology, infrastructure and thoughtful design to make every stage of the passenger journey easier; from planning and parking to boarding and beyond.
PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE INPUT THROUGH FAIR HOUSING SURVEY Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey, which will help identify barriers and improve housing programs throughout the community. The survey is available online now through Friday, October 16, and all members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback. The survey asks about your opinions and experiences renting or purchasing a home, and it should take less than five minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. The survey results will help guide fair housing planning and initiatives in Escambia County, Santa Rosa County and the City of Pensacola. To request the survey in another language or for disability-related accommodations, contact the Emerald Coast Regional Council at eric.christianson@ecrc.org. Paper copies of the survey will be available at the following locations during normal business hours: Santa Rosa County • Milton Library: 5541 Alabama St., Milton • Pace Library: 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd., Pace • Navarre Library: 8484 James M. Harvell Road, Navarre
• Gulf Breeze Library: 1060 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze • Jay Library: 5259 Booker Lane, Jay • Santa Rosa County Housing Department: 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Suite 201, Milton Escambia County and the City of Pensacola • City of Pensacola Housing Office, 420 W. Chase St., Pensacola • E.S. Cobb Resource Center: 601 E. Mallory St., Pensacola • Woodland Heights Resource Center: 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola • Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola • Bellview Library, 6425 Mobile Highway, Pensacola • Brownsville Library, 3300 W. De Soto St., Pensacola • Century Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century • Molino Library, 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino • Southwest Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola • Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola • Westside Library, 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola
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HEALTHY BEGINNINGS BABY SHOWER COMING TO PENSACOLA THIS AUGUST What Florida Blue is throwing a party for parents, and the whole community is invited! The Healthy Beginnings Community Baby Shower is a free, festive celebration for new and growing families, packed with expert tips, handson resources and real talk for every stage of the parenting journey. Expecting parents, new moms and dads, and caregivers can meet Florida Blue representatives and local community partners, pick up giveaways and helpful information while supplies last, and connect with resources designed to support healthy beginnings for babies and families across the Pensacola area. Who Florida Blue and local community partner organizations dedicated to maternal and infant health, family wellness, and community support. When Saturday, August 22, 2026 10 am – 1 pm
Where Florida Blue Center – Pensacola 1680 Airport Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32504 Why Every new chapter deserves a great sendoff, and every parent deserves support. This community celebration connects families with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need for a healthy start, while creating a fun, welcoming space to celebrate life's newest arrivals. Visuals Colorful baby-shower-themed décor and giveaways, one-on-one conversations between families and Florida Blue/community partner representatives, resource tables, and candid moments celebrating Pensacola's growing families. RSVP encouraged via QR code on flyer. Media interested in attending or arranging interviews are welcome to reach out in advance.
AUGUST EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY Breeze Makers Gulf Breeze Library – 1060 Shoreline Dr. Aug. 20, 3 - 5 pm A welcoming makerspace for families and individuals of all ages. Bring your current crafty project or create something new using the library’s tools and materials. Come create, explore, and enjoy a fun, hands-on creative space! Hobby groups and craft circles are welcome. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. STEAM Day Milton Library – 5541 Alabama St. Aug. 20, 3 - 5 pm Visit the Milton Library for a monthly STEAM Day! Each month will feature a different theme. This month’s theme is “Back 2 School” Speak with a staff member for more information. STEAMaker Navarre Library – 8484 James. M. Harvell Rd. Aug. 20, 4 - 5 pm Tweens and teens ages 10-17 who are interested in robotics, coding, and other tech are invited to join our STEAMaker tech club. Beginners through expert level welcome! Furry Friend Friday Gulf Breeze Library – 1060 Shoreline Dr. Aug. 21, 2 - 3 pm Children and families will enjoy a fun story about pets, learn important tips about pet safety, and discover the many ways that the Santa Rosa County Animal Services cares for animals that come through their doors. Participants will get to meet a special furry friend from the shelter and learn how adoption helps animals find their forever homes. Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Milton Library – 5541 Alabama St. Aug. 22, 2 - 4 pm Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure? Teens and tweens in middle and high school are invited to join us for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons one-shot session. Choose your character, explore a fantastical world, solve challenges and work together
to complete an epic quest—all in a single session. New and experienced players are welcome. Bring your imagination (and your favorite snacks) and get ready for an unforgettable journey! Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month. As the Page Turns Jay Library – 5259 Booker Ln. Aug. 25, 4 - 5 pm Visit the Jay Library on the 4th Tuesday each month for As the Page Turns, an adult book club where patrons choose what to read. This month’s genre is Inspirational, with a suggested title of The Shack by William Young or reader’s choice. Speak with a staff member for more information. The Novel Ideas Book Club Milton Library – 5541 Alabama St. Aug. 25, 5:30- 6:30 pm The Novel Ideas Book Club meets at 5:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Come listen and share your thoughts about the book of the month. Anyone ages 18+ who has read the book is welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Milton Library. This month’s selection is Free Ride by Noraly Schoenmaker. Tween/Teen Tech-Time Gulf Breeze Library - 1060 Shoreline Dr. Aug. 27, 2 - 4 pm This program is for middle and high school students between the ages of 10 and 17 who like robotics, coding, circuit boards, Arduinos, smart applications, game design, green screen movie creation, console games and scientific experiments. Drop by the library on the 4th Thursday of each month between 2-4 pm to experiment with our tech! Movie Night Milton Library – 5541 Alabama St. Aug. 27, 4 - 6 pm Visit the Milton Library to watch a movie. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Milton Library. This month’s movie is The Wild Robot (rated PG, 2024).
SANTA ROSA COUNTY MOVIE IN THE PARKS SCHEDULE THROUGH SEPTEMBER Santa Rosa County invites residents and visitors to enjoy an evening under the stars at the Movie in the Parks summer series. Below are the movies scheduled through September: • Friday, August 28, Featuring: The Little Mermaid – Tiger Point Park (1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze) • Friday, September 11, Featuring Moana - Benny Russell Park (5417 W. Spencer Field Road, Pace) - this is a make-up date for the May 8 cancellation All movies will be shown at sunset. Admission is free and open to the public. Popcorn will be provided. This summer series will run through September 11, running every second Friday
of the month at Benny Russell Park and on the fourth Friday of the month at Tiger Point Park. A full schedule of movies and dates can be found online at santarosa.fl.gov/MovieintheParks. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening of entertainment. Local food truck vendors will be on-site, and movies will be shown on a large outdoor screen, creating a theater-like experience in the heart of Santa Rosa County’s beloved parks. Visitors are responsible for purchases from food trucks. For more information, follow Santa Rosa County on social media or visit santarosa. fl.gov/MovieintheParks.
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PENSACOLA FOO FOO FESTIVAL RELEASES INITIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 13TH ITERATION, OCT. 29 - NOV. 9, 2026
The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee announces the launch of the 2026 Foo Foo Festival website, detailing the day-byday calendar of events for the 13th annual iteration, with more events to be added in the coming months, including those presented by Friends of Foo. This year’s Foo Foo season is highlighted by the 2026 grant recipients, including the 309 Punk Project, Ballet Pensacola, Fiesta Pensacola, Friends of Downtown, Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Night Moves Inc, PenArts, Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola Opera, Pensacola State College and the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. The Foo Foo Fest Committee invites local organizations that are hosting events that fit the nature of the Foo Foo Festival, occurring during the scheduled event dates of Oct. 29 - Nov. 9, 2026, to submit to become a Friend of Foo. Submissions for 2026 Friends of Foo are open now through Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Becoming a Friend of Foo adds organization events to the overall event lineup and Foo Foo Fest website, as well as integrates them into Foo Foo Fest’s regional advertising campaign. Eligible organizations include: • Local non-profit organizations that submitted their events for a grant but did not receive a grant this year • Local organizations that never applied for a grant, but are putting on events during Oct. 29 - Nov. 9, 2026 • Local for-profit businesses, such as venues, hotels, restaurants, bars and others that are hosting events during Oct. 29 - Nov. 9, 2026 There is a submission and approval process for the Friend of Foo program. If accepted, the organization will be notified. The 2026 grant-funded events include: 309 Punk Project: Oct. 29 - 30, 2026 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 the 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 lives. In 2026, Punk Project will present the return of HalloZine Fest, a two-day interactive arts event from Oct. 29 30, 2026, celebrating the resurgence of Zine culture through workshops, exhibitions, film, and live performances. Ballet Pensacola: Nov. 1 - 3, 2026 The mission of Ballet Pensacola is to enhance the cultural life of the Pensacola community by developing an appreciation and knowledge of dance by producing quality dance performances and exceptional dance training. In 2026, Ballet Pensacola will present “Carnival of the Animals” – a collaborative, family-focused event uniting Ballet Pensacola and the Pensacola Humane Society to blend high-quality dance with community engagement during the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival, November 1 - 3, 2026. Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ classic composition, the production will feature multiple performances with young dancers, elaborate costumes, puppetry and interactive elements, culminating in a lively Parade of Animals. Fiesta Pensacola: Nov. 5, 2026 The mission of Fiesta Pensacola is to celebrate the city’s rich heritage, promote tourism and build pride in Pensacola through festive activities that enhance the quality of life in the Pensacola community. On November 5, 2026, Fiesta Pensacola will present Living Museum – an immersive, interactive cultural event at the Pensacola Museum of History that transforms the space into a living timeline of the city’s 467-year history through costumed performances and first-person storytelling. Friends of Downtown: Oct. 29 - Nov. 9, 2026 The mission of Friends of Downtown is to enhance the district’s quality of life and economic success by creating a cleaner, safer and more enjoyable environment. Friends of Downtown will present Lightspill, a large-scale, temporary public art installation that transforms the historic Artel Gallery in downtown Pensacola into a striking visual landmark using cascading mirrored spheres that create the illusion of a fluid, reflective surface. Designed as an immersive and highly photogenic experience, the installation aims to attract residents and visitors alike. The installation will be on view from Oct. 29, 2026, through Nov. 9, 2026. Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida: Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2026 The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Inc. (JAS of NWFL) is a private, non-
profit, 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 enrich mutually beneficial relationships between the U.S. and Japan, based on a spirit of goodwill. For its third consecutive year, Japan-America Society will produce the HizashiCon Anime Festival, a vibrant three-day community-powered anime and Japanese pop culture convention celebrating creativity, inclusion and crosscultural connection, taking place Oct. 31, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026. Night Moves Inc: Oct. 29 - Nov. 8, 2026 Night Moves is a Pensacola-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the city’s music culture by attracting world-class artists while supporting emerging local talent, with Night Moves Music Fest serving as its flagship event with the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival. In 2026, Night Moves Music Fest will expand into a multi-day, citywide experience from Oct. 30, 2026, through Nov. 8, 2026, activating multiple downtown venues. PenArts: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 & Nov. 3 - 8, 2026 PenArts is a non-profit (501c3) that brings theatrical arts to all members of the Pensacola community and professional theatrical productions to an already vibrant Pensacola theatre scene. In 2026, PenArts will present the highly theatrical musical, SIDE SHOW, by Bill Russell and Henry Krieger for the first time in Pensacola. The production will be expanded into an immersive, circus-inspired experience at The Gordon from Oct. 30, 2026, through Nov. 8, 2026. Pensacola MESS Hall: Oct. 30 - Nov. 9, 2026 The mission of Pensacola MESS Hall is to inspire curiosity, experimentation and creative problem-solving through exploration of math, engineering, science, and stuff. From Oct. 30 - Nov. 9, 2026, the Pensacola MESS Hall will present Science on the Street, transforming downtown Pensacola into an interactive science experience focused on the physics and perception of sound. The initiative will feature multiple Sound Booth sessions and hands-on installations along Palafox Street, designed to engage audiences of all ages as they explore how sound is created and travels. Pensacola Museum of Art: Nov. 4 - 7, 2026 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. In 2026, the Pensacola Museum of Art will present a multi-day series of events entitled STEAM2026: Exploring Wonder an exhibition featuring artist talks, performances, workshops and public engagement opportunities. Programming begins on Nov. 3, 2026, with a collaborative performance by Nathalie Miebach and a Pensacola Symphony Orchestra string quartet interpreting weather data, followed by additional artist talks, panels, and themed tours for families and adults on Thursday and Friday evenings. The series culminates in a free public day on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, featuring hands-on activities and exhibitions, along with fee-based workshops led by nationally recognized artists featured in the triennial. Together, these events are designed to spark curiosity, expand access to contemporary art, and deepen community interaction with the museum’s STEAM-focused programming. Pensacola Opera: Nov. 4, 2026 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. On Nov. 4, 2026, Pensacola Opera will fuse high fashion, iconic rock anthems and operatic power in the return of Rock the Runway: Living Art at Saenger Theatre — an immersive event blending opera, fashion, dance and visual art into a theatrical runway experience. Building on last year’s success, the production features opera singers, Ballet Pensacola dancers, a live band, and community models who bring iconic operatic scenes to life through a fusion of classical arias and contemporary music, enhanced by largescale projections and storytelling. Pensacola State College: Nov. 2, 4 & 5, 2026 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. From Nov. 2, 2026, through Nov. 5, 2026, will present a multi-event program exploring the rapidly evolving and controversial role of artificial intelligence in art, highlighting how machine learning is reshaping creative practice through generation, augmentation and analysis of visual media. The centerpiece of the series is Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, whose work and persona challenge traditional boundaries between human and machine creativity while prompting reflection on digital identity, algorithmic influence and the future of art. The programming includes a signature live demonstration and panel discussion at the Saenger Theatre on Nov. 3, 2026, alongside additional lectures, receptions, and a family-focused event in partnership with the Pensacola MESS Hall, featuring experts from institutions such as the Institute of Human and Machine Cognition and Persona AI. Ai-Da’s work will be exhibited throughout the festival at Pensacola State College, creating an extended opportunity for public engagement with AI-driven art and dialogue around its cultural and ethical implications. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Nov. 7, 2026 The mission of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is to promote the well-being of the greater Pensacola community through
August 19, 2026 ◆ 5 excellence in live symphonic music and lifelong learning through engaging musical activities. In 2026, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will present Mozart & Bizet on Nov. 7, 2026, at the Saenger Theatre. Featuring Music Director Peter Rubardt, pianist Carter Johnson, and a full orchestra performing works by Stravinsky, Mozart, and Bizet, the program includes both an afternoon open dress rehearsal and an evening concert, offering accessible entry points for visitors, students, and families while showcasing a rare full-scale symphonic performance in a historic venue. Internationally acclaimed pianist Carter Johnson will be featured as soloist, bringing significant artistic prestige and global recognition to the event. Additional 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. About art, culture, entertainment, inc. (ace): ACE is a nonprofit organization that receives Federal, State of Florida, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, corporate, foundation and personal funds. ACE disperses these funds through an equitable granting process to nonprofit arts, culture and entertainment organizations throughout Escambia County, Fla., and promotes Escambia County as an arts and cultural destination through the annual Foo Foo Festival and other marketing efforts.
CONGRESSMAN PATRONIS PROPOSES NATIONAL CEMETERY IN OKALOOSA COUNTY Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) announced a proposal to study the establishment of a new National Veterans Cemetery in Okaloosa County, ensuring the men and women who served our nation have a dignified final resting place close to home. With limited burial space available at Arlington National Cemetery, Congressman Patronis believes Northwest Florida should have a new national cemetery that better serves the region's large and growing military and veteran population. “Northwest Florida has a long history of answering our nation’s call to serve,” said Congressman Patronis. “Our veterans deserve a final resting place that reflects the honor and sacrifice of their service. A national cemetery in Okaloosa County would ensure those who wore the uniform can be laid to rest with the dignity they’ve earned.” The new advisory committee will review possible site locations, including orphan parcels located on Eglin Air Force Base, with roughly 200 acres planned for the cemetery. A team of community leaders have been appointed to help guide the research and planning for the project. The National Veterans Cemetery Steering Committee will begin its work in September and engage crucial stakeholders to provide input and support for the project. The steering committee will be co-chaired by Brigadier General Fran Hendricks, USAF (Ret.), and the Hon. Graham W. Fountain, retired Okaloosa County Commissioner, State Police Colonel and Honorary Commander of the 492nd Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field. The other committee members rounding out the panel are: • Rear Admiral Philip Dur, US Navy Retired • State Representative T. Patterson Maney, retired Judge and Brigadier General, US Army
• Dr. Paul Hsu, Founder Hsu Educational Foundation • Colonel Pat Colleton, US Army Special Forces Green Beret (ret) • Colonel Alison Black, USAF SOW Hurlburt Field (ret) • Colonel Howard Hill, USAF (ret), Vietnam era POW • Tom Rice, US Army First Sergeant (ret) and local veterans and military families’ advocate • Hon. Eric Aden, Okaloosa County Sheriff • Hon. J. D. Peacock, Retired Clerk of Court & US Army Veteran • Hon. LTC Dan Henkel, Mayor of Niceville, Florida and USAF (ret) • Hon. Dr. Douglas Stauffer, Niceville City Councilman, Local Pastor, and USAF Chaplain Corps • Hon. J.B. Whitten, Mayor of Crestview and US Airforce Chief (ret) • Rev. David Butler, Local Pastor & Congressional Volunteer Chaplain • Hon. Mark Franks, Mayor of Shalimar, Florida • Hon. Dick Rynearson, Fort Walton Beach Mayor Emeritus and USAF (ret) • Mr. Benard Johnson, FPL Executive and Honorary Commander, USAF Eglin 96th Test Wing • Mrs. Barbara Slocum, Family Services Director, Watkins-Davis Funeral Home • Major Don Pardue, US Marine Corps (ret); State and Congressional Grant Expert • Major Lisa Jo Spencer, Esquire, USAF Judge Advocate (ret) and local attorney • Hon. Drew Palmer, Okaloosa BCC/Military Contractor & USAF vet • Hon. Paul Mixon, Okaloosa BCC and Local Pastor will serve as alternating advisors
PORTION OF BENNY RUSSELL PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS A portion of Benny Russell Park, will temporarily close beginning Monday, August 10, as crews replace the playground equipment. The project is expected to be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. The splash pad and the playground adjacent to the splash pad will remain open throughout construction. Visitors should be aware that the easternmost parking lot, located nearest the construction area, may experience intermittent closures during the project to accommodate construction equipment and materials.
As part of the improvements, the commemorative tile wall at the entrance to the wooden castle playground will be removed due to its deteriorating condition and to provide access for construction equipment. Over the years, vandalism and weatherrelated damage have resulted in many tiles becoming broken or missing. Santa Rosa County recognizes the significance of the tile wall to many residents and is committed to preserving its legacy through this digital collection.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve of a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Matthew T. Wasinger, Esquire, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 605 E. Robinson Street, The date of the first publication of this Notice Suite 730, Orlando, FL 32801 within thirty is August 12, 2026. (30) days from date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL court either before service on the plaintiff’s REPRESENTATIVE attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise /s/ Richard N. Sherrill a default will be entered against you for the RICHARD N. SHERRILL relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Florida Bar No.: 172812 KATHERINE WU DATED ON: Florida Bar No.: 1049565 AUGUST 13, 2026 CLARK PARTINGTON P.O. Box 13010 Pam Childers, CPA, CGFO Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010 Escambia County Clerk of Court and Telephone: (850) 434-9200 Comptroller E-mail: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com kwu@clarkpartington.com /s/ Pam Childers Attorneys for Petitioner As Deputy Clerk
Please take notice Old Milltown Storage located at 6250 Stewart St Milton FL 32570 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants who are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/4/2026 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Tyler Patterson; Brandon Penton; Donna Lowe; Jermaine Moore (2 Units); Martha Primas; Britney Brabham; Danilu L Nelson. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE manager for details. /s/ Kristan E. Dunne KRISTAN E. DUNNE 2WR8/19-8/26NOS 5435 Creek View Lane Pace, Florida 32571 Notice to Creditors IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROLYN LOUISE OTEY Deceased. File No. 2026-CP-001056 Division: PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CAROLYN LOUISE OTEY, deceased, whose date of death was May 14, 2026, is pending in 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. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 19, 2026. Attorney for Curator: /s/ Stephen P. Heuston STEPHEN P. HEUSTON, ESQ. Florida Bar No.: 0978302 HEUSTON LEGAL PLLC 1333 Gateway Drive, Suite 1024 Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 428-2820 heuston.legal@heustonlegal.com eservice@hesutonlegal.com Curator: /s/ Stephen P. Heuston Stephen P. Heuston, Curator 1333 Gateway Drive, Suite 1024 Melbourne, Florida 32901 2WR8/19-8/26NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of BRYAN J. DUNNE, Deceased. Case No. 2026-CP-000392 Division “U” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of BRYAN J. DUNNE, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was June 17, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Probate Division, 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys are set forth below.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of BARBARA P. BILLINGSLEY, Deceased. Case No. 2026-CP-001001 Division “U” NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY JANE SALINAS, Deceased. File No. 2026-CP-428 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DOROTHY JANE SALINAS, deceased, whose date of death was , is pending in the Circuit Court for SANTA ROSA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
The administration of the Estate of BARBARA P. BILLINGSLEY, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was April 11, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate Division, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32501. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal All creditors of the decedent and other Representative’s attorneys are set forth below. persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this The Personal Representative has no duty to notice is required to be served must file discover whether any property held at the time their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE of the Decedent’s death by the Decedent or the THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Property Rights at Death Act is described in DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, NOTICE ON THEM. applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section All other creditors of the decedent and other 732.2211, Florida Statutes. persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with All creditors of the Decedent and other persons this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE having claims or demands against the Decedent’s DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF estate, including unmatured, contingent or THIS NOTICE. unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their The personal representative has no duty claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE to discover whether any property held LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE at the time of the decedent’s death by TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS the decedent or the decedent’s surviving NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE spouse is property to which the Florida DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS Uniform Disposition of Community Property NOTICE ON THEM. Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, All other creditors of the Decedent and other or may apply, unless a written demand is persons having claims or demands against made by a creditor as specified under s. the Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written contingent or unliquidated claims, must file demand must be filed with the clerk. their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME FOREVER BARRED. PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS BARRED. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) BARRED. YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 12. The date of the first publication of this Notice is August 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Kerry Anne Schultz ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL Attorney REPRESENTATIVE Florida Bar Number: 563188 /s/ Richard N. Sherrill 2777 Gulf Breeze Parkway RICHARD N. SHERRILL GULF BREEZE, FL 32563 Florida Bar No.: 172812 Telephone: (850) 754-1600 KATHERINE WU Fax: (850) 754-1601 Florida Bar No.: 1049565 E-Mail: kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com CLARK PARTINGTON Secondary E-Mail: P.O. Box 13010 cassandra@schultzlawgrp.com Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010 Telephone: (850) 434-9200 Personal Representative: E-mail: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com Mario Chapa Salinas kwu@clarkpartington.com 5941 Admiral Doyle Road Attorneys for Petitioner Pensacola, Florida 32506 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE /s/ Barbara B. Patterson BARBARA B. PATTERSON 2700 Sunrunner Lane Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 2WR8/12-8/19NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Plaintiff. VS.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MACK L. MORRIS SR., Deceased.
/s/ Michael Gibson MICHAEL GIBSON, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 831239 MICHAEL GIBSON, P.A. 5412 Highway 90 Pace, FL 32571 Phone (850) 995-8885 Fax (850) 995-9799 mike@mikegibsonlaw.com penny@mikegibsonlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ James A. Morris JAMES A. MORRIS Petitioner 2WR8/19-8/26NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES COLE HAZLETT, Deceased.
DWIGHT POTTER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DWIGHT POTTER; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT #1, UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT #2; STATE OF FLORIDA; ESCAMBIA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT; OAK MEADOW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF PENSACOLA, INCORPORATED; All creditors of the decedent and other persons Defendants, having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required Case No. 2026 CA 000464 to be served must file their claims with this Honorable Judge: FRYDRYCHOWICZ, court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 JENNIFER JOZANNE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST NOTICE OF ACTION PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Constructive Service of Process AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. TO: DWIGHT POTTER All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Last Known Address: 7225 WEST FAIRFIELD decedent’s estate must file their claims with DRIVE #B6, PENSACOLA, FL 32506 this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Foreclose a Mortgage on the following property, commonly THIS NOTICE. known as 7225 WEST FAIRFIELD_DRIVE #B6, The personal representative has no duty to PENSACOLA, FL 32506, and more particularly discover whether any property held at the described as follows: time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property U N I T N O . B - 6 , O A K M E A D O W, A to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of CONDOMINIUM, PHASE II, ACCORDING TO Community Property Rights at Death Act as THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL may apply, unless a written demand is made RECORDS BOOK 1844, PAGE 96, AND ALL by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, AMENDMENTS THERETO, OF THE PUBLIC Florida Statutes. The written demand must be RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST filed with the clerk. IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE THERETO. The date of first publication of this notice TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA Parcel Id: 09-3360-075 STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Commonly Known As: 7225 West Fairfield Drive, is July 29, 2026. #B6, Pensacola, FL 32506 FOREVER BARRED.
IN RE: ESTATE OF SYLVIA DIANE COX, Deceased.
FILE NO.: 2026 CP 000979 DIVISION:
CASE NUMBER: 2026-CP-000451
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Kerry Lynn Brewer, deceased, File Number 2026 CP 000979, 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTHA S. BOWERS, DECEASED.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF KERRY LYNN BREWER, Deceased.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s Case No. 2026-CP-450 surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community NOTICE TO CREDITORS Property Rights at Death Act as described The administration of the Estate of in §§732.216-732.228, applies, or may CHARLES C. HAZLETT, deceased, Case apply, unless a written demand is made by No. 2026-CP-450, is pending in the Circuit a creditor as specified under §732.2211. Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which All creditors of the decedent and other is Post Office Box 472, Milton, FL 32572. persons having claims or demands against The Estate is Testate. The names and decedent’s estate, including unmatured, addresses of the Personal Representative contingent or unliquidated claims, on and the Personal Representative’s attorney whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN are set forth below. THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE All creditors of the Decedent and other DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF persons having claims or demands against THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS contingent or unliquidated claims, on NOTICE ON THEM. whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN All other creditors of the decedent and THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE other persons having claims or demands DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF against decedent’s estate, including THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE unmatured, contingent or unliquidated DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS claims, must file their claims with this NOTICE ON THEM. court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF All other creditors of the Decedent and THIS NOTICE. other people having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE unmatured, contingent or unliquidated FOREVER BARRED. claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE The date of first publication of this Notice DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF is August 19, 2026. THIS NOTICE. /s/ Kevin Brewer ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE Kevin Brewer FOREVER BARRED. 13877 Priscilla Place Fishers, Indiana 46038 The date of first publication of this Notice is August 12, 2026. /s/ Joseph W.C. Boyles JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES (Florida Bar /s/ Stephen P. Hazlett #14188) STEPHEN P. HAZLETT AUBREY L. MAY (Florida Bar #1058523) Personal Representative Boyles & Boyles, PLLC 19 Haver Farm Road Attorneys at Law Clinton, New Jersey 08809 212 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32501 /s/ Marisa Andrews Telephone: 850-433-9225 Marisa Andrews Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 1016466 jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com Willing Street Law alm@boylesandboyleslaw.com 5218 Willing Street jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com Milton, FL 32570 Phone: (850) 623-3200 2WR8/19-8/26NTC Attorney for Petitioner
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES HARRY NIERLING, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2025 CP 1523 DIVISION “U”
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of SYLVIA DIANE COX, deceased, whose date of death was June 20, 2026, 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 the 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 the 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 August 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: DAN STEWART Florida Bar Number 319392 4519 Hwy. 90, Pace, FL 32571-2043 Telephone: (850) 994-4887; Fax: (850) 994-4541 Personal Representative: MILDRED JOHNS HINNANT 483 4th Avenue Holt, FL 32564 2WR8/12-8/19NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP H. ALEXANDER, SR., Deceased. Case No. 2026-CP-425 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of PHILIP H. ALEXANDER, SR., deceased, Case Number 2026-CP-425, 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 intestate. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of 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 Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 The administration of the Estate of CHARLES HARRY NIERLING, Deceased, MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST MARTHA S. BOWERS, Deceased, Case Case No. 2025 CP 1523, is pending in the PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. No. 2026 CP 000851, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FOREVER BARRED. 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the The date of first publication of this Notice is of the Personal Representative and the personal Representative’s attorney are August 12, 2026. personal Representative’s attorney are as as set forth below. /s/ Rachael Holmes set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other RACHAEL HOLMES Personal Representative All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against 1501 Cedargate Circle, decedent’s estate, including unmatured, persons having claims or demands against Birmingham, AL 35235 decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, on contingent, or unliquidated claims, on whom whom a copy of this notice is served /s/ Marisa Andrews a copy of this notice is served must file their must file their claims with this Court ON Marisa Andrews claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS Florida Bar No. 1016466 THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Willing Street Law DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 5218 Willing Street THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE Attorney for Personal Representative DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Milton, FL 32570 Phone (850) 623-3200 NOTICE ON THEM.
CASE NO. 2026 CP 000851
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must NOTICE TO CREDITORS file their claims with this Court WITHIN The Administration of the estate of Mack 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE L. Morris Sr. deceased, whose date of FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. death was June, 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE Florida, Probate Division, the address of TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, Florida, STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE 32583. The name and addresses of the FOREVER BARRED. personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS below. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER All creditors of the decedent and other THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS persons having claims or demands against BARRED. decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file The date of first publication of this Notice their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE is August 12, 2026. THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Attorney for Personal Representative: THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE /s/ Thomas M. Staples DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS THOMAS M. STAPLES NOTICE ON THEM. Fla. Bar No. 73174 All other creditors of the decedent and other STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A. persons having claims or demands against 100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A decedent’s estate must file their claims with Pensacola, Florida 32502 the court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE (850) 432-4143 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Counsel for Personal Representative Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl.com THIS NOTICE. Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl.com ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE efile@stapleslawfl.com TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Personal Representative: FOREVER BARRED. /s/ Georg R. Bowers GEORG BOWERS NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 2116 Cairo Street SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Pensacola, Florida 32507 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Personal Representative THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 2WR8/12-8/19NTC Case No.: 2026-CP-430 Division:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands 2WR8/12-8/19NTC against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE IN RE: ESTATE OF TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA CHARLOTTE SIMPSON STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Deceased. FOREVER BARRED. File No.: 2026 CP 461 N O T W I T H S TA N D I N G T H E T I M E Division: D PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY NOTICE TO CREDITORS CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF The administration of the estate of Charlotte DEATH IS BARRED. Simpson, whose date of death was July 10, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa The date of first publication of this Notice Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the is August 19, 2026. address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL. 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal Attorney for Personal Representative: representative’s attorney are set forth below. /s/ Thomas M. Staples THOMAS M. STAPLES All creditors of the decedent and other Fla. Bar No. 73174 persons having claims or demands against STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A. 100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their Pensacola, Florida 32502 claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF (850) 432-4143 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl.com PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl. AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY com OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. efile@stapleslawfl.com All other creditors of the decedent and other Personal Representative: persons having claims or demands against /s/ Margaret A. Nierling Wishnacht decedent’s estate must file their claims with MARGARET A. NIERLING WISHNACHT this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 10772 Pampas Trail Road THIS NOTICE. Pensacola, Florida 32506 2WR8/19-8/26NTC
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
Attorney for Personal Representatives: Elizabeth Leonard Florida Bar Number: 1071711 K. Jake Walters Florida Bar Number: 1026099 The date of first publication of this notice is Attorneys for Personal Representative August 12, 2026. Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300 Attorney for Personal Representative: Pensacola, Florida 32502 Jason R. Mosley Telephone: (850) 432-9818 Florida Bar No.: 386650 Fax: (850) 432-9830 6706 Plantation Rd, Suite C, E-Mail: elizabeth@lawpensacola.com Pensacola, FL 32504 Secondary E-Mail: jake@lawpensacola.com Telephone: (850) 696-1196 annabelle@lawpensacola.com; jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com Personal Representatives: Personal Representative: Rebecca Mae Perry Catherine Kelson 539 N.E. Candy Lane Mayo, Florida 32066 2WR8/12-8/19NTC Nicholas Jack Reed P.O. Box 217 Mayo, Florida 32066 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROABTE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN FREDERICK BARANY, Deceased. File No. 2026 CP 456 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John Frederick Barany, deceased, whose date of death was March 22, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell Florida Bar Number: 529362 Waddell Law Firm 4317 Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law Personal Representative: Katie S. Predmore 6950 Cedar Ridge Circle Milton, FL 32570 2WR8/12-8/19NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHARLES REED Deceased. File No. 2026-CP-1005 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Charles Reed, deceased, whose date of death was June 11, 2026, 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 representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 19, 2026.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216732.288 Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
The date of first publication of this Notice is ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH INFLORIDA August 12, 2026. STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Attorney for Person Giving Notice /s/ Kimberly S. Sullivan NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS KIMBERLY S. SULLIVAN, ESQ. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Attorney for Petitioner TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE Florida Bar Number: 101408 DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS Coastal Estate Planning & Elder Law BARRED. 4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 4, Pensacola, FL 32503 2WR8/19-8/26NTC The date of first publication of this notice is Telephone: 850.434.7276 August 12, 2026. E-Mail: kimberly@planwithcoastal.com Secondary E-Mail: lynn@planwithcoastal. Attorney for Personal Representative: com /s/ Kimberly S. Sullivan IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Person Giving Notice: KIMBERLY S. SULLIVAN, ESQ. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/ Kathleen M. Blosé Florida Bar Number: 101408 PROBATE DIVISION KATHLEEN M. BLOSÉ, Petitioner Coastal Estate Planning & Elder Law 1185 Elm Ave. 4400 Bayou Blvd., Ste 4, IN RE: Estate of Lancaster, PA 17603 Pensacola, FL 32503 YOLAN AVIE HUNTER, Telephone: 850.434.7276 Deceased. 2WR8/12-8/19NTC E-Mail: kimberly@planwithcoastal.com Secondary E-Mail: lynn@planwithcoastal. File No. 2026-CP-001073 com Division U - Judge Boles Personal Representative: /s/ Kendra C. Moore IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS KENDRA C. MOORE ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA 2260 Valley Creek Dr. PROBATE DIVISION The administration of the estate of YOLAN Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 AVIE HUNTER, deceased, whose date of death was December 15, 2025, is pending IN RE: ESTATE OF 2WR8/12-8/19NTC in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County, SUSAN BETH MEYER Florida, Probate Division, the address of Deceased. which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the File No. 2026-CP-987 personal representative and the personal Division U IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR representative’s attorney are set forth below. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s The administration of the estate of Susan IN RE: ESTATE OF estate on whom a copy of this notice is required Beth Meyer, deceased, whose date of DANIEL BURKE MINTON, SR., to be served must file their claims with this death was on or around January 28, (aka DANIEL B. MINTON), court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court Deceased. MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST for Escambia County, Florida, Probate PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Division, the address of which is 190 W. File No.: 2026 CP 1116 AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Government Street, Pensacola, Florida Division: U OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 32502. The names and addresses of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS personal representative and the personal All other creditors of the decedent and other representative’s attorney are set forth below. persons having claims or demands against The administration of the estate of Daniel decedent’s estate must file their claims with Burke Minton, Sr. (aka Daniel B. Minton), All creditors of the decedent and other this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE deceased, whose date of death was persons having claims or demands against DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF March 19, 2025, is pending in the Circuit decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this THIS NOTICE. Court for Escambia County, FL, Probate notice is required to be served must file their Division, the address of which is 190 claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE The personal representative has no duty to Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL discover whether any property held at the LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 32502. The names and addresses of the OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS time of the decedent’s death by the decedent Personal Representative and the Personal or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE Representative’s attorney are set forth to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE below. Community Property Rights at Death Act as ON THEM. described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida All creditors of the decedent and other Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against written demand is made by a creditor as persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. decedent’s estate must file their claims with Notice is required to be served must file The written demand must be filed with the this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE clerk. THIS NOTICE. TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH INFLORIDA The personal representative has no duty DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE to discover whether any property held at NOTICE ON THEM. FOREVER BARRED. the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse All other creditors of the decedent and other NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS is property to which the Florida Uniform persons having claims or demands against SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Disposition of Community Property Rights decedent’s estate must file their claims with TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216- this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS 732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF BARRED. apply, unless a written demand is made by THIS NOTICE. a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, The date of first publication of this notice is Florida Statutes. The written demand must The Personal Representative has no duty August 12, 2026. to discover whether any property held at be filed with the clerk. the time of the decedent’s death by the Attorney for Personal Representative: ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse /s/ Kimberly S. Sullivan TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA is property to which the Florida Uniform KIMBERLY S. SULLIVAN, ESQ. STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Disposition of Community Property Rights Florida Bar Number: 101408 at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216FOREVER BARRED. Coastal Estate Planning & Elder Law 732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may 4400 Bayou Blvd., Ste 4, NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS apply, unless a written demand is made by Pensacola, FL 32503 SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Telephone: 850.434.7276 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Florida Statutes. The written demand must E-Mail: kimberly@planwithcoastal.com be filed with the Clerk. Secondary E-Mail: lynn@planwithcoastal.com THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Personal Representative: ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE /s/ George E. Hunter Jr. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA The date of first publication of this notice is GEORGE E. HUNTER, JR. STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE August 19, 2026. 9330 Tuscaloosa Dr. FOREVER BARRED. Perdido Beach, Alabama 36530 Attorney for Personal Representative: NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS Elizabeth Leonard 2WR8/12-8/19NTC SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Florida Bar Number: 1071711 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER K. Jake Walters THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS Florida Bar Number: 1026099 BARRED. Attorneys for Personal Representative IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP The date of first publication of this Notice is ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300 August 19, 2026. PROBATE DIVISION Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-9818 Attorney for Personal Representative: IN RE: ESTATE OF Fax: (850) 432-9830 Jason A. Waddell THOMAS MANGIN KELLEY, JR. E-Mail: elizabeth@lawpensacola.com Florida Bar Number: 529362 A/K/A Secondary E-Mail: jake@lawpensacola.com 4317 Spanish Trail THOMAS M. KELLEY, JR., annabelle@lawpensacola.com; Pensacola, FL 32504 Deceased. Telephone: (850) 434-7871 Fax: (850) 434-0971 Personal Representative: File No. 2026-CP-001012 E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law Kimberly Meyer Hardgrave Division U - Judge Boles Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law 4549 Mentoria Court Pensacola, Florida 32504 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Personal Representative: (Summary Administration) Lois Y. Minton 2WR8/19-8/26NTC 1010 Big Oak Lane TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR Cantonment, FL 32533 DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of 2WR8/19-8/26NTC Summary Administration will be entered in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR the estate of THOMAS MANGIN KELLEY, JR. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA a/k/a THOMAS M. KELLEY, JR., deceased, PROBATE DIVISION File Number 2026-CP-001012, by the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, Probate IN RE: Estate of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Division, the address of which is 190 W. PATRICIA DENISE ROGERS A/K/A ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502; that the PATRICIA D. ROGERS, PROBATE DIVISION decedent’s date of death was March 14, 2026; Deceased. that the total value of the NON-EXEMPT estate IN RE: ESTATE OF is $1500 and that the names and addresses File No. 2026-CP-001057 MALEYA AUDREY MCNAIR, of those to whom it will be assigned by such Deceased. Division U Judge Boles order will be: File No. 2026 CP 1043 NOTICE TO CREDITORS KATHLEEN M. BLOSE Division U 1185 Elm Ave. The administration of the estate of PATRICIA Lancaster, PA 17603 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DENISE ROGERS A/K/A PATRICIA D. ROGERS, deceased, whose date of death MARILYN J. KEELER The administration of the estate of Maleya was May 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Audrey McNair, deceased, whose date of 2400 Academy Dr. Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, death was February 2, 2025, is pending Pensacola, FL 32514 Probate Division, the address of which is in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL Florida, Probate Division, the address CHRISTINE G. KELLEY 32502. The names and addresses of the of which is 190 Governmental Center, P.O. Box 163 personal representative and the personal Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and Frazee, MN 56544 representative’s attorney are set forth below. addresses of the Personal Representative ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED and the Personal Representative’s attorney All creditors of the decedent and other are set forth below. THAT: persons having claims or demands against All creditors of the estate of the decedent and decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against notice is required to be served must file their persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this for whom provision for full payment was made LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME notice is required to be served must file their in the Order of Summary Administration must OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE file their claims with this court WITHIN THE NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS ON THEM. NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING All other creditors of the decedent and other ON THEM. ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, persons having claims or demands against ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR decedent’s estate must file their claims with All other creditors of the decedent and other MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE persons having claims or demands against DEATH IS BARRED. DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE THIS NOTICE. 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.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
Personal Representative: Cierra Roxanne Hall 632 Reservation Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32507
Personal Representative: /s/ Thomas Joseth Moore Thomas Joseth Moore 420 N 75TH AVE Pensacola, Florida 32506
The date of first publication of this notice is The date of first publication of this notice is August 19, 2026. August 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ William A. Brightwell IV Jason A. Waddell William A. Brightwell IV Florida Bar Number: 529362 Attorney Waddell Law Firm Florida Bar Number: 0111387 4317 Spanish Trail Brightwell Law PLLC Pensacola, FL 32504 236 W. Garden St. Suite 4 Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Pensacola, FL 32502 Fax: (850) 434-0971 Telephone: (850) 332-0003 E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law E-Mail: william@brightwell.law Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law Secondary E-Mail: office@brightwell.law
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW JOHN WINKLER II, Deceased. File No. 2026 CP 1080 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Andrew John Winkler II, deceased, whose date of death was February 14, 2026, 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SANDRA KANE MASON Deceased. File No. 2026 CP 924 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Sandra Kane Mason, deceased, whose date of death was June 2, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 11547 Hwy 87, Milton FL 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 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 The personal representative has no duty to THIS NOTICE. discover whether any property held at the The Personal Representative has no duty time of the decedent’s death by the decedent to discover whether any property held at or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property the time of the decedent’s death by the to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse Community Property Rights at Death Act as is property to which the Florida Uniform described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Disposition of Community Property Rights Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216- written demand is made by a creditor as 732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. apply, unless a written demand is made by The written demand must be filed with the a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, clerk. Florida Statutes. The written demand must ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE be filed with the Clerk. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA FOREVER BARRED. STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS FOREVER BARRED. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS The date of first publication of this notice is August 12, 2026. BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ William A. Brightwell IV August 12, 2026. William Brightwell Attorney Attorney for Personal Representative: Florida Bar Number: 0111387 Jason A. Waddell Brightwell Law PLLC Florida Bar Number: 529362 236 W. Garden St. Suite 4 Waddell Law Firm Pensacola, FL 32502 4317 Spanish Trail Telephone: (850) 332-0003 Pensacola, FL 32504 E-Mail: william@brightwell.law Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Secondary E-Mail: office@brightwell.law Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law Personal Representative: Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law /s/ Mary M. Fillio Mary Fillio Personal Representative: 95 Garfield Drive Alyson J. Carlson Pensacola, Florida 32505 8775 Scenic Hwy Pensacola, FL 32514 2WR8/19-8/26NTC 2WR8/12-8/19NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF KAY JEAN MOORE Deceased. File No. 2025 CP 189 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kay Jean Moore, deceased, whose date of death was November 20, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government St. Pensacola, Fl 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF BETTY R. MOORE, Deceased. File No. 2026 CP 1010 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BETTY R. MOORE, deceased, whose date of death was July 13, 2026, 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICES ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form The date of first publication of this notice is 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will August 19, 2026. be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jennifer Lee Bushnell WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Jennifer Lee Bushnell, Esquire Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain Attorney for Personal Representative automatic disclosure of documents and Florida Bar Number: 617555 information. Failure to comply can result Jennifer Lee Bushnell, P.L.L.C. in sanctions, including dismissal or striking 1507 W. Garden Street of pleadings. Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 466-2929 Dated: July 23, 2026 Fax: (1- 866) 466-9791 E-Mail: JLB@NWFLattorney.com Jason D. English, Esq. Secondary E-Mail: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Paralegal@NWFLattorney.com By: Amanda Watson Personal Representative: {Deputy Clerk} /s/ Melissa Darlene Harris Slamb Melissa Darlene Harris Slamb 4WR8/5-8/26NOA 2WR8/19-8/26NTC
IN RE: ESTATE OF DALE EUGENE MORGAN (aka DALE E. MORGAN), Deceased. File No.: 2026 CP 449 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS
VINCENT A. LIPS and KATHRYN LIPS, husband and wife, Plaintiffs,
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V. RONALD DEAN EDWARDS; and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under, or against Defendant, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described herein, Defendants.
The administration of the estate of Dale Eugene Morgan, deceased, whose date of death was April 5, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and Case No.: 2026 CA 000390 addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are NOTICE OF ACTION set forth below. TO: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s A L L U N K N O W N P A R T I E S estate on whom a copy of this Notice is CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, required to be served must file their claims with O R A G A I N S T D E F E N D A N T this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 R O N A L D D E A N E D WA R D S , MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST AND ALL PARTIES HAVING OR PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell Florida Bar No.: 529362 Waddell Law Firm 4317 Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Fax: (850) 434-0971 Email: jaw@waddell.law jawpara@waddell.law Personal Representative: John E. Morgan 23322 Tony Wallace Rd. Robertsdale, AL 36567 2WR8/12-8/19NTC
Notice of Action Notice of Action William V. Linne, J.D., LLM Announces that he will continue his full time practice of law at his new location: One Pensacola Plaza 125 W. Romana Street Suite 660 Pensacola, FL 32502 The effective date will be October 1st, 2026. The firm telephone number is 850-433-2224 2WR8/19-8/26NOA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA In re: The Marriage of: JESSE HOOPER, Petitioner, and PATRICIA EZILADE HERNANDEZ, Respondent. Case No. 26001001DRMXAX Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Dissolution of Marriage without Minor Children TO: PATRICIA EZILADE HERNANDEZ No known last address YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage without Minor Children has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of written defenses, if any, to it on JESSE HOOPER, whose address is c/o Michael A. Alao, Esq., 19211 Panama City Beach Pkwy, PMB 2005, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, on or before August 26, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, FL 32583, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
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The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION
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Address: 8447 Indian Ford Road, Milton, Florida 32570. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Ryan C. Torrens, counsel for Plaintiffs, whose address is Whibbs, Stone, Barnett, Turner, P.A., 801 W. Romana Street, Unit C, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before September 25, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs’ counsel or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The action is pending in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Civil Division, and is styled Vincent A. Lips and Kathryn Lips v. Ronald Dean Edwards, et al., Case No. 2026-CA-000390. DATED this 6th day of August 2026.
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