IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF: M.E. DOB: 11/23/2012, J.H. DOB: 10/28/2013, E.E. DOB: 12/7/2014, MINOR CHILDREN CASE NO. 2025-DP-43 NOTICE OF ACTION PETITION FOR DEPENDENCY TO: Willie Bell, address unknown Renee Escobar, address unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition for Dependency regarding the following children: M.E. born on 11/23/2012; J.H. born on 10/28/2013; and E.E born on 12/7/2014. You are hereby commanded to appear on May 13, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., before General Magistrate Romagnolo, at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N Main Street, 4th Floor, Brooksville, FL 34601, for an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING on the Petition for Dependency. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ARRAIGNMENT HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE COURT PROCEEDING WITHOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, THE COURT MAY TAKE ACTION AFFECTING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, Telephone (352) 754-4402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 16th day of March, 2026. Doug Chorvat, Jr., Clerk of Court By: /s/ Shawna Arcidiacono As Deputy Clerk 7679-339437 Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 2026

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY CITY OF PRAIRIE CITY, IOWA, PLAINTIFF, V. KAPIL AVASTHY 624 WHITE FLOWER WAY BROOKSVILLE FL, 34604, DEFENDANT. CIVIL CITATION NO. PCCICI002475 ORIGINAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: KAPIL AVASTHY You are hereby notified that a petition for Civil Citation Infraction for City of Prairie City Code Violations has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court naming you as a Defendant in this action, which requests a judgment of a civil penalty and any additional relief permitted by the court. A copy of the Petition may be obtained from the Jasper County Clerk of Court. The petition alleges violations of City of Prairie City Code of Ordinances Section 70.07 regarding the City obtaining videos or photographs via an automated traffic enforcement system (“ATE System”) of a vehicle failing to obey speed regulations at locations within the City. You are requested to appear by serving a motion or filing an answer within 20 days of the final publication of this notice, at the Office of the Jasper County Clerk of Court. If you fail to appear or file an answer, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded. Dated this day, 17th of March 2026. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, /s/ Matthew S. Brick Matthew S. Brick (AT0001081) Luke D. Zielinski (AT0016194) BRICK GENTRY, P.C. 6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 274-1450 (515) 274-1488 (Fax) Matt.Brick@brickgentrylaw.com Luke.Zielinski@brickgentrylaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR CITY OF PRAIRIE CITY 7679-339413 Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HERNANDO COUNTY WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS IN THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT, VIA HERNANDO COUNTY’S EPROCUREMENT PORTAL AT http://secure.procurenow.com/portal/hernandocounty, FOR THE FOLLOWING: 26-T01268/GB REPAIR, REWIND, AND MACHINE WORK FOR VERTICAL, HORIZONTAL, SUBMERSIBLE MOTORS AND PUMPS, ON-CALL; UNTIL 10:00 A. M. ON APRIL 20, 2026. 7679-337974 Mar. 20, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HERNANDO COUNTY WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS IN THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT, VIA HERNANDO COUNTY’S EPROCUREMENT PORTAL AT http://secure.procurenow.com/portal/hernandocounty,FOR THE FOLLOWING: 26-T01231 PEST CONTROL SERVICES; UNTIL 10:00 A. M. ON APRIL 20, 2026. 7679-337973 Mar. 20, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HERNANDO COUNTY WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS IN THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT, VIA HERNANDO COUNTY’S EPROCUREMENT PORTAL AT http://secure.procurenow.com/portal/hernandocounty,FOR THE FOLLOWING: 26-T01215/GB INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES REMOVAL AND RELATED SERVICES; UNTIL 10:00 A. M. ON APRIL 20, 2026. 7679-339368 Mar. 20, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Report Available In accordance with Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes, the City of Brooksville CRA has developed the annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year, including a complete financial statement setting forth assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses as of the end of fiscal year 2025. This report has been filed with the City Clerk and is available for inspection during business hours in the office of the Clerk, located at City Hall, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida, phone number (352) 540-3816. In addition, the report is posted on the City’s website and is available in the Brooksville Community Development Department, located at the same address referenced above; phone number (352) 540-3810. CITY OF BROOKSVILLE By: Jennifer J. Battista, CMC City Clerk 7679-339165 Mar. 20, 2026

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE RFQ-COB-2026-0006 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, SURVEYING AND DESIGN SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Brooksville is advertising a Request for Proposals RFQ-COB-2026-0006 - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, SURVEYING AND DESIGN SERVICES. The proposal will be released on Friday, March 20, 2026. Specifications will be posted on the City of Brooksville’s website and on BidNetDirect (www.bidnetdirect.com). A link to the Florida Bid System (www.bidnetdirect.com) is also provided on the City’s Website. Sealed responses must include all required documents contained in the request as well as the Bid Form. Please adhere to and submit acknowledgement of the addenda issued for this project. Sealed and properly identified proposal packets will be received by the City up to and including 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026 with the proposal opening held immediately thereafter. The proposal packets must be mailed or delivered to the City of Brooksville’s Procurement Division, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville, Fl. 34601. The Proposal Opening will be held in the Joseph E. Johnston, III, Council Chambers (City Hall), 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville, Fl. 34601. Attendance is strongly encouraged for the non-mandatory pre-proposal conference that will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the above location. Questions must be submitted by Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to BidNetDirect or procurement@cityofbrooksville.us. The Proposal Evaluation Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the above location. The City reserves the right to reject, waive technicalities, and/or negotiate any or all qualifications and procedures. Packets not received for any reason by the due date/time will not be accepted. s/Jennifer J. Battista City Clerk 7679-339299 Mar. 20, 2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING HERNANDO COUNTY BOARD RULE TITLE: Hernando County School Board Policies PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The handbook/manual sets forth standards for the operation of the Hernando County School Board. The purpose for revising this handbook/manual is to align the content to reflect applicable statutory language and incorporate best practices regarding the subject matter herein. SUMMARY OF RULE: The following revisions are expected to receive tentative approval at the 03/24/26 Workshop: *Review and Tentative Approval of Neola Policy – 5460 Graduation Requirements *Review and Tentative Approval of Neola Policy – 5517 Anti-Harassment SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Section 1001.41; 1001.42; and 1001.43 Florida Statutes. LAW IMPLEMENTED: Sections, §1001.41; §1001.42; 1001.43; and1006.22 Fla. Stat. Additional references to specific statutes are identified within each policy as applicable. A HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD, ON THE PROPOSED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES. THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING IS EXPECTED TO BE: April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Board office located at 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE RULE WILL BE ADOPTED ON April 28, 2026. DATE AND PLACE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED: The notice of the public workshop regarding this plan was published on February 24, 2026, on the Hernando County School Board’s website at https://www.hernandoschools.org/167913_3 If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed on the Board’s website. Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in the meetings above notice because of a disability should call 352-797-7253, 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. If any person appearing before the School Board anticipates or expects that he or she might appeal any decision made by the School Board, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The Agency does not anticipate any the adoption of this rule will (1) have an adverse impact on small business; or (2) directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in the state within 1 year after the implementation of the rule. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice. THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: *Review and Tentative Approval of Neola Policy – 5460 Graduation Requirements. – Barbara Kidder, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services *Review and Tentative Approval of Neola Policy – 5517 Anti-Harassment. – Barbara Kidder, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Links to specific matters regarding the Hernando Schools are available at: http://www.hernandoschools.org A copy of the proposed rule is available by contacting the individual identified above. School board agendas are published online at: https://hernandoschools.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Website: 03/11/26 Hernando Sun: 03/20/26 7679-338943 Mar. 20, 2026

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT HERNANDO COUNTY 20 N. Main Street RM# 165 Tax Deed Division Brooksville, Florida 34601 Phone: 352 540 6772 Fax: 352 754 4243 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Year of Issuance: 2019 GRUBBS COMMERCIAL TRACT #2 PARCEL B DRAINAGE EASEMENT & CONSERVATION AREA KEY # 01211334 Description of Property: TDA #: 2026 013TD THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR HAVE A LEGAL INTEREST. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 2026 UNLESS THE BACK TAXES ARE PAID. TO MAKE PAYMENT OR TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AT 20 NORTH MAIN ST. ROOM 165, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, 34601, OR BY TELEPHONE (352) 540 6772. Certificate Number: 19 0336300 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEEP MY PLACE LLC, the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed an application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: WARNING! Parcel ID: R29 222 19 1865 00B0 0000 Assessed To: CLINTON CONTRACTORS INC BLAISE GRUBBS, RA 16533 US HWY 19 , HUDSON, FL 34667 PUBLISH: 3/20/2026, 3/27/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/10/2026 BASE BID AMOUNT: 2,380.64 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 2,386.89 TO REDEEM THIS CERTIFICATE: The below listed redemption amount must be received in cash or certified funds made payable to: Hernando County Tax Collector at 20 N. Main Street Rm. 112 Brooksville, FL 34601. Unless the above referenced tax certificates are redeemed according to Florida law, the property described above shall be sold to the highest bidder pursuant to an online auction at www.hernando.realtaxdeed.com on the 22nd day of April, 2026 /s/ Tina Pedersen Deputy Clerk Dated this 11th day of March, 2026 [CLERK OF COURT SEAL] _____________

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT HERNANDO COUNTY 20 N. Main Street RM# 165 Tax Deed Division Brooksville, Florida 34601 Phone: 352 540 6772 Fax: 352 754 4243 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Year of Issuance: 2021 LAKEWOOD UNIT 2 LOT 133 KEY # 00053514 Description of Property: TDA #: 2026 012TD THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR HAVE A LEGAL INTEREST. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 2026 UNLESS THE BACK TAXES ARE PAID. TO MAKE PAYMENT OR TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AT 20 NORTH MAIN ST. ROOM 165, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, 34601, OR BY TELEPHONE (352) 540 6772. Certificate Number: 21 0092900 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BEAMIF A LLC, the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed an application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: WARNING! Parcel ID: R11 123 21 0600 0000 1330 Assessed To: DAVID FITZGERALD 14806 FULL MOON CT APT C , CLERMONT, FL 34711 8913 SEAN WOLAVER 14806 FULL MOON CT APT C , CLERMONT, FL 34711 8913 PUBLISH: 3/20/2026, 3/27/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/10/2026 BASE BID AMOUNT: 3,825.93 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 3,832.18 TO REDEEM THIS CERTIFICATE: The below listed redemption amount must be received in cash or certified funds made payable to: Hernando County Tax Collector at 20 N. Main Street Rm. 112 Brooksville, FL 34601. Unless the above referenced tax certificates are redeemed according to Florida law, the property described above shall be sold to the highest bidder pursuant to an online auction at www.hernando.realtaxdeed.com on the 22nd day of April, 2026 /s/ Tina Pedersen Deputy Clerk Dated this 11th day of March, 2026 [CLERK OF COURT SEAL]

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT HERNANDO COUNTY 20 N. Main Street RM# 165 Tax Deed Division Brooksville, Florida 34601 Phone: 352 540 6772 Fax: 352 754 4243 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Year of Issuance: 2023 MAURINE PLACE BLK 9 LOTS 1 2 31 & 32 KEY # 00201766 Description of Property: TDA #: 2026 011TD THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR HAVE A LEGAL INTEREST. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 2026 UNLESS THE BACK TAXES ARE PAID. TO MAKE PAYMENT OR TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AT 20 NORTH MAIN ST. ROOM 165, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, 34601, OR BY TELEPHONE (352) 540 6772. Certificate Number: 23 0001584 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that AVK REAL ESTATE LLC, the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed an application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: WARNING! Parcel ID: R14 223 19 2700 0090 0010 Assessed To: MRS C O PUCKETT 1821 ORANGE DR , HOLIDAY, FL 34691 5339 PUBLISH: 3/20/2026, 3/27/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/10/2026 BASE BID AMOUNT: 1,684.04 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 1,690.29 TO REDEEM THIS CERTIFICATE: The below listed redemption amount must be received in cash or certified funds made payable to: Hernando County Tax Collector at 20 N. Main Street Rm. 112 Brooksville, FL 34601. Unless the above referenced tax certificates are redeemed according to Florida law, the property described above shall be sold to the highest bidder pursuant to an online auction at www.hernando.realtaxdeed.com on the 22nd day of April, 2026 /s/ Tina Pedersen Deputy Clerk Dated this 11th day of March, 2026 [CLERK OF COURT SEAL] ______________

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT HERNANDO COUNTY 20 N. Main Street RM# 165 Tax Deed Division Brooksville, Florida 34601 Phone: 352 540 6772 Fax: 352 754 4243 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Year of Issuance: 2023 A STRIP 295FT IN SE1/4 (FLA POWER EASEMENT) LYING N OF LEMA DR ORB 113 PG 365 SUBJECT TO EASMT DES IN ORB 2665 PGS 101 & 112 KEY # 01429671 Description of Property: TDA #: 2026 010TD THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR HAVE A LEGAL INTEREST. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 2026 UNLESS THE BACK TAXES ARE PAID. TO MAKE PAYMENT OR TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AT 20 NORTH MAIN ST. ROOM 165, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, 34601, OR BY TELEPHONE (352) 540 6772. Certificate Number: 23 0001925 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that AVK REAL ESTATE LLC, the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed an application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: WARNING! Parcel ID: R17 423 18 0000 0120 0000 Assessed To: SADDLE UP INVESTMENTS LLC 391 N 1750 E , SPANISH FORK, UT 84660 6080 PUBLISH: 3/20/2026, 3/27/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/10/2026 BASE BID AMOUNT: 1,360.94 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 1,367.19 TO REDEEM THIS CERTIFICATE: The below listed redemption amount must be received in cash or certified funds made payable to: Hernando County Tax Collector at 20 N. Main Street Rm. 112 Brooksville, FL 34601. Unless the above referenced tax certificates are redeemed according to Florida law, the property described above shall be sold to the highest bidder pursuant to an online auction at www.hernando.realtaxdeed.com on the 22nd day of April, 2026 /s/ Tina Pedersen Deputy Clerk Dated this 11th day of March, 2026 [CLERK OF COURT SEAL]