FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Decal Venue, Inc., desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Apps That Help” located at 138 Mariner Blvd Ste 511, Spring Hill, FL 34609 intends to register said name in Hernando County with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. 7679-335122 Feb. 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David P. Brown owner/co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “AIDog”, located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. 7679-335781 Feb. 13, 2026

PHYSICIAN RETIREMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 456.057, Fla. Stat. (2014) and Rule 64B8-10.002, F.A.C., that Ramana Dutt, MD is retiring from the practice of medicine with Florida Cancer Specialists, P.L., d/b/a Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, effective as of March 3, 2026 and that Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute has been designated as records owner; thus, any requests by patients for copies of medical records can be made directly to Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute at 7154 Medical Center Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34608. 7679-335521 Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 2026

NOTICE TO: NON RESIDENT NOTICE, CASE NUMBER NC-25-146: You are ordered to appear and defend a civil action filed against you entitled—In the matter of: N.M.M. DOB: 08/08/2022; which has been filed in the Chancery Court, Montgomery County, Tennessee, and your defense must be made within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, which shall be published for four consecutive weeks in The Hernando Sun. You are further directed to file your defense with the Clerk of the Court and send a copy to the Petitioner’s attorney at the address listed below. In case of your failure to defend this action by the above date, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. Attorney for Petitioner: Amanda L. Cocanougher, Esq.; 324 Academy Avenue; Clarksville, TN 37040; 931-809-0207. 7679-335384 Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-SD3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-SD3 Plaintiff, VS. JOHN E MUSSENDEN A/K/A JOHN MUSSENDEN, CORTLAND CAPITAL GROUP, LLC, MV REALTY PBC, LLC, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN E MUSSENDEN A/K/A JOHN MUSSENDEN, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. Case No. 2024CA000871 Division 3-C NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on January 27, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Doug Chorvat, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: LOT 7, BLOCK 1105, SPRING HILL, UNIT 17, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGES 31-46, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 4535 AUGUSTINE ROAD, SPRING HILL, FL 34608; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.. Any persons 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Dated this 3rd day of February, 2026. Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By:/s/ Deputy Clerk 7679-334995 Feb. 13, 20, 2026 ____________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD JOHN GILBERT DECEASED. FILE NO. 26-CP-56 DIVISION PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD JOHN GILBERT, deceased, whose date of death was October 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601. 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 February 13, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: SANDRA H. DAY, ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 189499 DAY LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 5535 Spring Hill, FL 34611 Telephone: (352) 684-6545 Fax: (352) 684-4529 daylaweservice@daylawteam.com daylawprobate@daylawteam.com Personal Representative: YVONNE MALECKI 21 Marlborough Ave Marlton, New Jersey 08053 7679-334768 Feb. 13, 20, 2026 ________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH LYNN PERRY DECEASED. FILE NO. 26-CP-80 DIVISION PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JUDITH LYNN PERRY, deceased, whose date of death was November 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601. 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 February 13, 2026. Personal Representative: BRENDA LYNN SKOGLUND 11081 Cranston Street Spring Hill, Florida 34608 Attorney for Personal Representative: DAVID J. DAY, ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 128325 DAY LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 5535 Spring Hill, FL 34611 Telephone: (352) 684-6545 Fax: (352) 684-4529 daylaweservice@daylawteam.com daylawprobate@daylawteam.com 7679-335214 Feb. 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. DUVIN DECEASED. FILE NO. 2026-CP-32 DIVISION PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELIZABETH A. DUVIN, deceased, whose date of death was April 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601. 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 February 13, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: SANDRA H. DAY, ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0189499 DAY LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 5535 Spring Hill, FL 34611 Telephone: (352) 684-6545 Fax: (352) 684-4529 daylaweservice@daylawteam.com daylawprobate@daylawteam.com Personal Representative: JANET A. NELSON 5463 Brackenwood Dr Spring Hill, Florida 34609 7679-334767 Feb. 13, 20, 2026 _____________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 14-64.14 of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances, that the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution incorporating a schedule of revised tipping fees to be charged by the County for receiving and disposing of solid waste within the County and for receiving and disposing of special waste. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commission Chambers, located in the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main Street, Room 160, Brooksville, Florida, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed fees. All interested persons may appear at the meeting or public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed resolution. Copies of the proposed resolution are available for inspection in the Hernando County Northwest Solid Waste Management Facility (Main Landfill) located at 14450 Landfill Rd., Brooksville, FL 34614, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Office, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34604, or telephone (352)754-4002, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the hearing. If hearing impaired, please call 711 for assistance. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/ Douglas A. Chorvat, Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller 7679-335243 Feb. 13, 20, 2026 ____________________________________

NOTICE OF THE FEBRUARY 24, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Hernando County, Florida (hereinafter, the “Board”) will hold the following meetings on February 24, 2026 in the Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601: Workshop at 2:00 PM Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM The purpose of these meetings are to conduct such business as may come before the Board. A copy of the agenda for the meeting(s) may be obtained by writing to the Board at 919 North Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601, or by calling Kelly Pogue, Executive Office Manager to the School Board and General Counsel, at 352-797-7253. The agenda, updates, and related materials will be available on the Board’s website at https://hernandoschools.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All Board meetings, workshops, public hearings and special meetings are streamed live by HITV. Individuals with hearing impairment or individuals with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Kelly Pogue at (352) 797-7253 at least five (5) days before the meeting. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at any Board meeting or hearing, he/she will need a copy of the official record of the meeting. The official record of any Board meeting consists of the official minutes approved by the Board including any back-up materials or documents submitted to it and a transcript of the audio and/or visual recording of the meeting if any made and maintained by the Board. It is the responsibility of the party requesting a copy of audio/visual recording to have it transcribed for appellate purposes. Originated by Kayce Hawkins, Chairperson of The School Board of Hernando County, Florida By: Ray Pinder, Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools 7679-333747 Feb. 13, 2026