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 Melon Patch Co. located at 792 S Dunchris Dr., in the County of Highlands, in the City of Avon Park, Florida 33825, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Avon Park, Florida, this 21st day of October, 2026. October 23, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 26-652 PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF VIRGINIA ANN PEEPLES Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of VIRGINIA ANN PEEPLES, deceased, whose date of death was September 8, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 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 October 23, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Jonathan Wade Sherwood JONATHAN WADE SHERWOOD 3440 Lakeview Drive Sebring, Florida 33870 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ W. Kyle Thompson W. KYLE THOMSPON Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0124262 Rider & Thompson, P.A. 13 N Oak Avenue Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-1111 Fax: (863) 465-8100 E-Mail: riderthompson@riderthompsonlaw.com Oct. 23, 30, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. PC26-647 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ELLEN J. FINNEGAN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Ellen J. Finnegan, deceased, whose date of death was May 28, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative 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. 732.216-732.228, 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 October 23, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Donna DeLuca Donna DeLuca 304 Lafayette St. Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Charlotte C. Stone Charlotte C. Stone, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 21297 Stone Law Group, P.L. 123 US Hwy 27 North Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863)402-5424 E-mail: charlotte@stonelawgroupfl.com Secondary E-mail: amanda@stonelawgroupfl.com Oct. 23, 30 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 26000171GCAXMX PARAMOUNT RESIDENTAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff, vs. FELIX A CRUZ, et al., Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION To: FELIX A CRUZ 900 CITRUS TRAIL, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: THE EAST HALF OF TRACT 4, OF HILLSIDE LAKE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 27, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH A 1991 FLEETWOOD DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, TITLE #49268454 AND #49264457; SERIAL #FLFLL32B12157ST AND #FLFLL32A12157ST. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Joshua Fidelo, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 on or before November 19, 2026, or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgement may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 19th day of October, 2026. JEROME KASZUBOWSKI, CGCIO CLERK OF COURT OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY As Clerk of the Court BY: /s/ Jerome Kaszubowski Clerk 26-20281FL October 23, 30, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity described below, on December 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Board Room of the County Commission Building, 600 Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida. Highlands County Fire Rescue has received from AVON PARK, a governmental entity within Highlands County, on behalf of its Fire Department, an application for renewal of its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to allow such services as are considered Class 5-Governmental ALS non transport pursuant to Section 5-55 of the Highlands County Code of Ordinances. The Class 5-Governmental ALS non transport class of service may allow, at the Countys request, the rendering of on-scene ALS assistance outside of jurisdictional boundaries prior to transport by Highlands County Fire Rescue. The applicant intends to serve the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Avon Park within the geographical boundary of Highlands County. A copy of this notice is available for public inspection during regular business hours in the office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the Highlands County Government Center, 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The application and further information on the application may be inspected by the public at the Highlands County Fire Rescue Service Administrative office, 4506 Kenilworth Boulevard, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Inquiries or written testimony should be directed to Dustin Fitch, Deputy Chief, at that address or by phone at (863) 402-7600. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Highlands County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Countys 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 Sherri Bennett, ADA Coordinator, at (863) 402-6509 (voice), 863-402-6508 (TTY), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: HRbcc@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 OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Don Elwell, Chair ATTEST: Jerome Kaszubowski, Clerk Oct. 23, 30, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of Jessica Domenech and/or Jessica Louise Domenech, with no liens reflected on title, will, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 33 Betty Drive, Lot 13, Sunshine RV Resort, Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Section 715.109, Florida Statutes. Any person and/or entity that purchases the subject recreational vehicle/mobile home described herein may be required to immediately remove said mobile home from the lot in which it sits and from Sunshine RV Resort altogether. The mobile home is described as: Year/Model: 2023 CHAM Mobile Home VIN #: 050000HA001287A Title #: 0159181514 Additional personal property: N/A PREPARED BY: Shawn D. Arbeiter, Esq. Attorney for Sunshine MHRV, LLC d/b/a Sunshine RV Resort 4430 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 (954) 587-3058 Oct. 16, 23, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 25-35 PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL E. HESELTON Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MICHAEL E. HESELTON, deceased, whose date of death was October 23, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 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 October 16, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Samantha M. Barricklow SAMANTHA M. BARRICKLOW 117 Parkview Dr. Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nathaniel M. Thompson NATHANIEL M. THOMPSON Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1057907 Rider & Thompson, P.A. 13 N Oak Avenue Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-1111 Fax: (863) 465-8100 E-Mail: riderthompson@riderthompsonlaw.com Oct. 16, 23, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2026-CP-000340-PCAXMX PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ADELAIDA BAUTISTA MENES a/k/a ADELAIDA B. MENES, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ADELAIDA BAUTISTA MENES a/k/a ADELAIDA B. MENES, deceased, whose date of death was September 29, 2025, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-1318, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 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 decedents 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 decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 16, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Cynthia M. Menes CYNTHIA M. MENES 2721 Nautilus Dr. Avon Park, FL 33825 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Robert E. Livingston ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON Florida Bar No. 0031259 445 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863)385-5156 Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com Oct. 16, 23, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JONATHAN HOLDEN STARK, A/K/A JONATHAN STARK, deceased File No. 26-000631-PCAXMX NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of JONATHAN HOLDEN STARK, a/k/a JONATHAN STARK, deceased, File Number 26-000631-PCAXMX, by the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870; that the decedent's date of death was March 8, 2025; that the total value of the estate is $5,309.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address MICHELLE DYER 3366 Woolsey Rd. Windsor, CA 95492 BARBARA CURTIS 4159 Old Shelby Rd. Hickory, NC 28602 JAMES E. SALOMON a/k/a JESSIE SOLOMON 280 Av. Oakville Dorval Quebec, Canada H9S 2R2 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 other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 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 732.216-732.288 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 date of first publication of this Notice is October 16, 2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice KIT VAN PELT, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 106754 Older, Lundy, Koch & Martino 200 N Garden Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33755 Telephone: (813) 254-8998 Fax: (813) 839-4411 E-Mail: kvanpelt@olderlundylaw.com Secondary E-Mail: mhinton@olderlundylaw.com Person Giving Notice: PATRICIA FUDGE 1613 HERON COVE CT. GARDNERVILLE, NV 89410 Oct. 16, 23, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 26000524GCAXMX FIVE LIONS PROPERTIES LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. ELIZABETH BANKS PRINCE, et al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF ACTION TO: ELIZABETH BANKS PRINCE, if alive and if not her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, under or against ELIZABETH BANKS PRINCE; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH BANKS PRINCE; PATRICIA A. REESE, if alive and if not her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, under or against PATRICIA A. REESE; and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. REESE, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Highlands County, Florida: LOT 4, BLOCK 19B, MAP OF DESOTO CITY, SECOND SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 39, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Myles A. Hoover, the plaintiffs' attorney, whose address is 11 Island Ave #406, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, on or before November 6, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on October 6, 2026. JERMOME KASZUBOWKSKI, CLERK Highlands County Clerk of Court As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams As Deputy Clerk Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 282014DR000884FCAXMX Division: Family Brian Jeffrey Marshall, Petitioner, and Jessica Rachel Marshall, Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FOR RELOCATION TO: Jessica Rachel Marshall, 8550 NW 17th St., Plantation, FL 33322 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for approval for relocation has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Brian Jeffrey Marshall, whose address is 7424 Valencia Road, Sebring, FL 33876, on or before October 29, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Highlands County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, 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. 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 Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses 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 sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: September 29, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Jerome Kaszubowski CLERK Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26000621PCAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF WALFORD HORATIO JAMES, Deceased. NOTICE OF ACTION (Any Unknown Heirs) TO: Any Unknown Heirs (Address Unknown) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Administration has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner's attorney, whose name and address is: Scott R. Bugay, Law Offices of Scott R. Bugay, P.A., 2501 Hollywood Boulevard, suite 206, Hollywood, FL 33020 on or before thirty (30) days from the date of this publication, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. DATED: September 30, 2026 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026