PUBLIC NOTICE: Brevard County Fire Rescue will be holding a Change of Command Ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The Ceremony will be held at the Space Coast Health Foundation, 1100 Rockledge Blvd, Rockledge, FL. Two or more Commissioners may be in attendance. For more information, contact: Janine Ernst at 321-633-2056.
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
July 4, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-276
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RALPH M. NOVY
a/k/a RALPH MICHAEL NOVY
a/k/a RALPH NOVY,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Ralph M. Novy, a/k/a Ralph Michael Novy, a/k/a Ralph Novy, deceased, whose date of death was February 17, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 509 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870-3867. 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 July 4, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Ronald Michael Novy
a/k/a Ronald M. Novy
a/k/a Ronald Novy
P.O. Box 547013
Orlando, Florida 32854
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Christopher F. Torchia
Ryan J. Saboff, Esquire
Florida Bar Number: 1010852
Christopher F. Torchia, Esquire
Florida Bar Number: 270120
1030 W. Canton Ave., Suite 102
Winter Park, FL 32789
Telephone: (407) 574-8125
Fax: (407) 476-1101
E-Mail:
ryan.saboff@familyfirstfirm.com
E-Mail:
chris.torchia@familyfirstfirm.com
Secondary E-Mail:
probate@familyfirstfirm.com
July 4, 11, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
July 4, 2026
IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2025CC000644
STONE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
SHATEIKA TERRELL HOGAN &
WILLIAM ERVIN DIXON JR.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45
Notice is given that under a Default Final Judgment dated June 17, 2026, and in Case No. 2025CC000644 of the Court of the Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, in which STONE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., the Plaintiff and SHATEIKA TERRELL HOGAN & WILLIAM ERVIN DIXON JR. the Defendant(s), the Highlands County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on July 18, 2026, the following described property set forth in the Default Final Judgment:
Lot 16, Block E, STONERIDGE SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 5, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.
WITNESS my hand this 17th day of June, 2026.
By: /s/ Karen J. Wonsetler
Karen J. Wonsetler, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 140929
WONSETLER & WEBNER, P.A.
717 North Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
Primary E-Mail for service:
Pleadings@kwpalaw.com
Secondary E-Mail:
office@kwpalaw.com
(P)407-770-0846
(F)407-770-0843
Attorney for Plaintiff
June 27; July 4, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
July 4, 2026
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners, Highlands County, Florida will receive sealed bids in the Highlands County Procurement Division (Procurement Division) for:
ITB 26-022-RDV Dump Truck Hauling Services
The project consists of the Contractor supplying all transportation, labor, material, equipment, and other supplies necessary to provide dump truck hauling services for shell, aggregate and miscellaneous material to the County.
Specifications may be obtained by downloading from our website: www.highlandsfl.gov, or on www.bidnetdirect.com. Questions can be directed to: Rafael Vazquez, Sr. Procurement Analyst; 600 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring, Florida 33870-3809, Phone: (863) 402-6500; or E Mail: purchase@highlandsfl.gov
NO PRE-SOLICITATION MEETING will be held for this solicitation.
Bid Submission: Bid submittals will be accepted by Electronic submission to the County website using BidnetDirect.com OR Hard Copy submission in a sealed and marked package with the name of the Respondent, Solicitation number, and title so as to identify the enclosed response. A hard copy submission shall include one (1) original and one (1) exact electronic copy (thumb drive) of the submission packet. Deliver to the Procurement Division, 600 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring, Florida 33870-3809. Either method must provide all bid documents no later than 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
One or more County Commissioners may be in attendance at meetings.
The Boards Local Preference Policy (Local Preference Policy) and Women/Minority Business Enterprise Preference Policy (W/MBE) will to the award of this ITB.
The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service.
Board of County Commissioners,
Highlands County, FL
June 27; July 4, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
July 4, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 2026CP000398
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROBERT L. LYNCH,
Deceased.
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(to Correct Case Number)
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Petition for Summary Administration has been filed in the estate of ROBERT L. LYNCH, deceased, File Number: 2026CP000398, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870; that the decedent's date of death was February 27, 2026; that the total value of the estate is Exempt; and, that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:
NAME ADDRESS
JOHN C. LYNCH
19 Spring St
Windham, NH 03087
ROBERT C. LYNCH
11-B Shadow Lake Rd
Salem, NH 03079
PATRICK C. LYNCH
4106 Lafayette Ave
Sebring, FL 33875
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECENDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is: June 27, 2026.
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
/s/ David Wilson IV
DAVID WILSON IV, ESQUIRE
FL Bar No. 0103204
THE WILSON ADVOCACY GROUP, P.A.
P.O. Box 3142
Winter Haven, FL 33885
Phone: (863)401-8155
Fax: (863)401-9924
Primary: info@wilsonadvocacygroup.com
Secondary:
dwfourth@wilsonadvocacygroup.com
Tertiary:
b.moore@wilsonadvocacygroup.com
Attorney for Petitioner
Person Giving Notice:
/s/ John C. Lynch
JOHN C. LYNCH
Petitioner
June 27; July 4, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Key West Citizen
Key West
July 4, 2026
KEY LARGO FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The Key Largo Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District Notice of District Board Meeting.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District Board of the Key Largo Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District will hold the following Public Meetings.
DATE/TIME: July 13, 2026 and July 27, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Murray Nelson Government Center
102050 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
The Agenda will be available for review on the Key Largo Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District website at www.keylargofirerescue-fl.gov.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard on any agenda item. If you are unable to attend the Public Meeting on July 13, 2026 and/or July 27,2026, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the District Clerk, 81990 Overseas Highway, 3 rd Floor, Islamorada, FL 33036 or at cgreco@florida-law.com, and your comments will be entered into the record.
07/04/26 - KWC
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Miscellaneous Notices
Key West Citizen
Key West
July 4, 2026
Notice Under
Fictitious Name Law
Pursuant to Section 865.09,
Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of:
The Independent Inn located at 412 Frances Street, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL.
Dated this 1st day of July 2026.
Sole Owner: Bora bora house LLC
07/04/26 - KWC
429375 3993492
Miscellaneous Notices
Key West Citizen
Key West
July 4, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Key West Citizen
Key West
July 4, 2026
Notice of Practice Closure and Medical Records Custodian
Key West Urgent Care, Inc., the medical practice of Brian Wagstaff, MD, located at 1501 Government Rd, Key West, FL 33040, will close effective July 22, 2026.
Medical records will be maintained by: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Attn: Medical Records, 4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140; Phone 305-674-2325. Patients may request copies of their records or direct that records be sent to another provider.
For patients who wish to continue care with Dr. Wagstaff, his new office is: Mount Sinai Key West, 2505 Flagler Ave, Key West, FL; Phone: 305-433-9660.
06/27/26, 07/04/26, 07/11/26, 07/18/26 - KWC
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