City of Winter Haven Firefighters' Retirement System
January 28, 2026
AGENDA
Notice of Meeting Posted 01/16/26
Meeting Date: January 28, 2026 - 12:30pm
Location: City Hall, 451 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, 33881
I. Call to Order
II.
Open Forum
Plan members, retirees or beneficiaries are requested to keep comments to a maximum of five minutes.
Consent Agenda Minutes & Accounting Report
III.
IV.
Minutes from the previous regular meeting and Accounting Report - changes/ approval New Business
Trustee Terms Update
V.
Investment Manager Report
VI.
Investment Consultant Report
VII.
Attorney Report
VIII.
Adjournment / Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 22, 2026, at 12:30pm.
DISABILITY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and F.S.S. 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact HYN Consulting, Plan Administrator, 48 hours subsequent to the proceeding at 727-559- 7333 for assistance. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay Service Numbers at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE) for assistance. APPEAL NOTICE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon appeal is based.
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Miscellaneous Notices
Brevard County
Brevard County
January 17, 2026
Town of Melbourne Village
Notice of Public Hearing
The Town of Melbourne Village, Florida, proposes adopting the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2026-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE VILLAGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING Chapter 23, SECTION 17 OF THE MELBOURNE VILLAGE CODE; AMENDING THE TOWN REVIEW BOARD COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND ORGANIZATION; providing for SEVERABILITY; and PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Town Commission at its January 27, 2026, meeting at the Town Hall, 555 Hammock Road, Melbourne Village, FL, 32904. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Town Clerk if you would like to inspect a copy of the ordinance. Interested parties may appear at this meeting and be heard with respect to the adoption of the ordinance. Written comments may be submitted at or before the meeting. Address correspondence to the Town Clerk, 555 Hammock Road, Melbourne Village, FL 32904, or e-mail townclerk@melbournevillagel.org . The public hearing may be continued from time to time.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the Town hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Town Clerks Office (321-723-8300) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Heather Roberts, Town Clerk
Miscellaneous Notices
Brevard County
Brevard County
January 17, 2026
Town of Melbourne Village
Notice of Public Hearing
The Town of Melbourne Village, Florida, proposes adopting the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE VILLAGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING Chapter 23, SECTION 61 through Section 64 OF THE MELBOURNE VILLAGE CODE; AMENDING THE Board of Adjustment COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND ORGANIZATION; providing for SEVERABILITY; and PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Town Commission at its January 27, 2026, meeting at the Town Hall, 555 Hammock Road, Melbourne Village, FL, 32904. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Town Clerk if you would like to inspect a copy of the ordinance. Interested parties may appear at this meeting and be heard with respect to the adoption of the ordinance. Written comments may be submitted at or before the meeting. Address correspondence to the Town Clerk, 555 Hammock Road, Melbourne Village, FL 32904, or e-mail townclerk@melbournevillagel.org . The public hearing may be continued from time to time.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the Town hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Town Clerks Office (321-723-8300) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Heather Roberts, Town Clerk
Miscellaneous Notices
Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
January 17, 2026
CYPRESS RESERVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (Board) of the Cypress Reserve Community Development District (District) located in the City of Minneola, Lake County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on January 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at the City of Minneola City Hall, 800 N US Hwy 27, Minneola, Florida 34715 to consider any and all business which may properly come before it.
The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provision of Florida law. The meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meetings. A copy of the agenda for the meeting may be obtained by contacting the offices of the District Manager, Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, during normal business hours or by visiting the Districts website, https://www.cypressreservecdd.net/.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 571-0010 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.
A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
District Manager
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Miscellaneous Notices
Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
January 17, 2026
SUGARLOAF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (Board) of the Sugarloaf Community Development District (District) located in the City of Minneola, Lake County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on January 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the City of Minneola City Hall, 800 N US Hwy 27, Minneola, Florida 34715 to consider any and all business which may properly come before it.
The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provision of Florida law. The meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meetings. A copy of the agenda for the meeting may be obtained by contacting the offices of the District Manager, Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, during normal business hours or by visiting the Districts website, https://sugarloafcdd.net/.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 571-0010 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.
A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
District Manager
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Miscellaneous Notices
Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
January 17, 2026
The Villages Charter School Autism Center Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday January 20, 2026 @ 4:30PM at The Villages Charter School Autism Center, 420 Villages Campus Circle, The Villages, FL 32162. Persons needing special assistance gaining access or to be heard at the meeting should call
352-259-6868 and ask for the Principal or Secretary to make any special arrangements.
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January 13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
January 17, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 2025-CP-002416
IN RE: ESTATE OF
VERNON EDDY,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of VERNON EDDY, deceased, whose date of death was October 16, 2025, File Number 2025-CP-002416 is pending in the Circuit Court for Lake County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778.
The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is January 10, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
EDWARD W. SOULSBY, B.C.S.
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar Number: 0488216
TROTTER & SOULSBY, P.A.
11834 C.R. 101, Suite 100
The Villages, FL 32162
Telephone: (352) 205-7245
Fax: (352) 205-7305
E-Mail: ed@trotterlaw.com
2nd E-Mail:
justin@trotterlaw.com
Personal Representative:
DARREN D. EDDY
2620 Flora Lane
Denison, Texas 75020
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January 17, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
January 17, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF PROBATE DIVISION
Chester A. Wingate, Sr., Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Chester Allan Wingate, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was December 25, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 215 E. McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513, The names and address of the personal representative are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate or whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 732.2211 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this notice is January 10, 2026
Personal Representative/ Executor
Rebecca W. Wardlaw
1133Camellia Drive N.
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Telephone: 854-233-2015
Email:
Beachbecky1133@gmail.com
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January 17, 2025
Miscellaneous Notices
News-Press, The
Ft. Myers
January 17, 2026
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News-Press, The
Ft. Myers
January 17, 2026
ACTION FOR PATERNITY
ISMAEL RAMOS
URB. SAN RAFAEL,
CARR 181 COND LUCERO DEL ALBA
APT. 2405
CARGUAS, PUERTO RICO 00725
A lawsuit has been filed against you. You have twenty (20) calendar days after this Summons is served on you to file a written response to the attached complaint / petition with the Clerk of this Circuit Court located at:
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 3315 Tamiami Trail E. Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34112
A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including the case number given above and the names of the parties, must be filed if you want the court to hear your side of the case. If you do not file your written response on time, you may lose the case, and your wages, money, and property may thereafter be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).
If you choose to file a written response yourself, at the same time you file your written response to the court you must also mail or take a copy of your written response to the person named below:
Alexandra Maiolini, Esquire
DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LLC
13031 McGregor Blvd, Suite 1
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
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.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address. Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanction, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Publication Dates
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Miscellaneous Notices
News-Press, The
Ft. Myers
January 17, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under fictitious name of Rose Church Products located at 1706 Englewood Avenue in the County of Lee in the City of Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of The Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Lehigh Acres, Florida, this 15th, day of January, 2026.
Owner, Rose G Augustin
January 17 2026
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Miscellaneous Notices
News-Press, The
Ft. Myers
January 17, 2026
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
The public is invited to attend a presentation to the Lehigh Acres Architectural Planning & Zoning Review Board by Atwell held on: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:30 pm at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District (LAMSID), 601 East County Lane, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
PROJECT NAME: D Sam Plaza aka Shoppes at Lehigh
PROJECT LOCATION:4316 Lee Blvd, NE Corner of Lee Blvd & Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL
ACTION REQUESTED: Development Order for construction of a 10,605+/- SF commercial building and associated infrastructure.
Should you have any questions or comments, they can be directed to: Stacy Hewitt, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, 10511 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966, (239) 770-2527, shewitt@rviplanning.com.
January 17 2026
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