U.S. Department of HUD through Manatee County Housing Authority advertise that: Village Central Apartments will be accepting applications for the Project Based Housing Choice Voucher (PBHCV) for THREE BEDROOM UNITS ONLY. Applications will be located and available at Bradenton Village 101 15th Ave. Circle West, Bradenton, FL. 34205. Applications will be accepted during the open house on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 8:00am to 11:00am, until 75 applications are received. IPL0300177 Dec 20-21 2025

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY (Greensboro) DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25 JT 000349-400 25 JT 000350-400 25 JT 000351-400 IN THE MATTER OF: E.I.S., A minor female child born November 20, 2019 in Palatka, Putnam County, Florida; M.R.S., A minor male child born May 19, 2010 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; and J.L.S., A minor male child born May 19, 2010 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; and NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JENNIFER MARIE PIERCE, biological mother of the above juveniles. TAKE NOTICE that a Petition seeking to terminate the parental rights of JENNIFER MARIE PIERCE of the above juveniles, E.I.S., M.R.S., J.L.S., was filed on October 7, 2025, with the Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC. You must answer this Petition within 40 days of December 20, 2025, exclusive of that date. Upon your failure to answer the Petition within time prescribed, your parental rights to the juveniles shall be terminated. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to appointed counsel if you cannot afford to hire one. Attorney Kevin Dowling (336-271-4132) has been provisionally appointed to represent JENNIFER MARIE PIERCE and you should contact your attorney immediately. The next hearing is scheduled to be heard on January 27, 2026, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. If you fail to attend any hearing in this matter, the Court may release your court appointed attorney without further notice to you. This the 20th December, 2025. Shawnice N. Orange, Deputy County Attorney P.O. Box 3427, Greensboro, NC 27402 Legal No. 00115366 12/20/25, 12/27/25, 01/03/26

The District School Board of Putnam County will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm in the School Board Meeting Room, 200 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177 for the purpose of adopting, deleting and amending school board bylaws and policies listed below. At the regular meeting of the Board on December 16, 2025, the Board authorized advertising these policies for consideration of adoption and amendment. Authority for amending, deleting and adopting policies is found in Article IX, Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida and in Florida Statutes 1001.41, 1001.42. 1. Adoption of Amended and PCSD Policies: Bylaw 0124 - Standards of Ethical Conduct Policy 1120 - Employment of Administrators Policy 1139 - Educator Misconduct Policy 1210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct (technical correction) Policy 1213 - Student Supervision and Welfare Policy 1242 - Professional Learning Policy 1410 - Compensation Policy 2205 - Daily Progress & Lesson Plans Policy 2215 - Program of Instruction Policy 2260 - Nondiscrimination & Access to Equal Educational Opportunity Policy 2280 - Physical Education Policy 2410 - School Health Services Policy 2417 - Comprehensive Health Education Policy 2421 - Career & Technical Education Policy 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics Policy 2431.01 - Participation by Transfer Students Policy 2455 - Dropout Prevention & Academic Intervention Policy 3120 - Employment of Instructional Staff Policy 3130 - Appointment, Assignment, Transfer & Promotion of Instructional Staff Policy 3139 - Educator Misconduct Policy 3210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct (technical correction) Policy 3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare Policy 3242 - Professional Learning Policy 3410 - Compensation Policy 3700 - Teachers' Bill of Rights Policy 4120 - Employment of Support Staff Policy 4210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct (technical correction) Policy 4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare Policy 4242 - Staff Development Policy 5136 - Wireless Communication Devices Policy 5200 - Attendance Policy 5223 - Absences for Religious Instruction Policy 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medication & Epinephrine Use Policy 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement & Retention Policy 5460 - Graduation Requirements Policy 5500 - Student Conduct Policy 5514 - Use of Bicycles Policy 5530 - Drug Prevention Policy 5600 - Student Discipline Policy 5630 - Corporal Punishment & Use of Reasonable Force & Restraint Policy 5780 - Student/Parent Rights Policy 6661 - Instructional Materials Allocation Policy 7510 - Use of District Facilities Policy 7540.02 - Web Content, APPS, & Services Policy 7544 - Use of Social Media Policy 8407 - Safe-School Officers Policy 8420 - Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response Agencies Policy 8452 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Policy 8462 - Student Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect Policy 8475 - Criminal Background Screening for Contractor Access Policy 8651 - School Board Owned Vehicles Policy 8800 - Religious and Other Ceremonies and Observances Policy 9200 - Volunteers Policy 9800 - Charter Schools A. Name of person presenting and approving the proposed amendments: Dr. Richard M. Surrency Superintendent B. Explanation of the purpose and effect of these proposed amendments: Compliance with State Statute changes C. Economic impact of the proposed amendments: Cost of copying and advertising A copy of the proposed additional and amended policies can be viewed on the District School Board website www.putnamschools.org or at the School Board office at 200 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Legal No. 00115365 12/20/25

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025-CP651 Division 51 IN RE: ESTATE OF KARALEE WAUDBY MOORE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Karalee Waudby Moore, deceased, whose date of death was October 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Putnam County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 410 St. Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177. 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 December 20, 2025. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ George A. Young George A. Young, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0051728 Holmes & Young, P.A. 222 N. 3rd Street Palatka, Florida 32177 Telephone: (386) 328-1111 Fax: (386) 385-3483 E-Mail: pleadings@holmesandyoung.com Personal Representative: /s/ Karen M. Stewart Karen M. Stewart 155 Dolcetto Drive Davenport, Florida 33897 Legal No. 00115315 12/20/25, 12/27/25

IN THE COUNTY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024001147CCAXMX CTK. ST. JOHN'S INC., a Florida Corporation, Plaintiff, v. NICOLE FINIGAN and CHRISTOPHER MULRONEY Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 4, 2025, in the above-styled cause in which CTK ST. JOHN'S INC. is Plaintiff and NICOLE FINIGAN and CHRISTOPHER MULRONEY are Defendants, the Clerk of the County Court of Putnam County, Florida, will sell the following described property situated in Putnam County, Florida: Tract 30, HOOT OWL RIDGE SECTION of ST. JOHNS RIVERSIDE ESTATES, FOURTH ADDITION, CORRECTED PLATS, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 101, of the Public Records of Putnam County, Florida. Property Appraiser Parcel ID No.: 14-11-26-8244-0000-0300 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on January 15, 2026, by electronic sale at www.putnam.realforeclose.com, in accordance with section 45.031, Florida Statutes. 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 with the Clerk no later than the date that the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. If you fail to file a timely claim, you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. DATED this day of DECEMBER 15,2025. MATT REYNOLDS Clerk of Courts (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jaela Batts Deputy Clerk Legal No. 00115314 12/20/25, 12/27/25

*In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owners lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at: American Mini Storage, 100 N. Hwy 17, Palatka FL 32177 (386) 312-0064 And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold online at Storagetreasures.com on Dec 29th 2025 Room # \ Customer Name Inventory 2125 Hyatt, Colin Dresser, Table, Chair 2202 Blackman, Kevin Windows 2230 Khanafer, Jihad Cat tree, Chair, Table 2308 Monroe, Joseph Couch, tables, Chair, Pull-out Couch 3010 Williams, Saaidia Washer, Dryer, Artwork, Carpet cleaner 3021 Beahn, Anthony Boxes, Baskets, Furniture 3024 Macarages, Tony Fryer, Golf Clubs, POS system 3027 Clayton, Beauford Cleaning supplies, Masks, totes 3040 Whitlock, Williams Totes, Boxes, Slow Cooker 3082 Graham, ShaCasha Beds, Bookshelf, Freezer, Art, Dresser 3086 Watts, Juaness Fridge, Furniture, Mirror, Tvs Legal No. 00115233 12/13/25, 12/20/25

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2022000316CAAXMX LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN ALLEN BLOUNT, JR.; NORA B. BLOUNT; SOLAR MOSAIC, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s). RE-NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 2, 2024, and an Order Canceling and Rescheduling Sale dated November 13, 2025 and entered in Case No. 2022000316CAAXMX of the Circuit Court in and for Putnam County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is Plaintiff and JOHN ALLEN BLOUNT, JR.; NORA B. BLOUNT; SOLAR MOSAIC, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, Matt Reynolds, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on the auction website www.putman.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m., on January 15, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, PUTNAM 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 BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DESCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. ATTENTION: Persons With Disabilities, If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 East Orange Avenue, Suite 300, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114; Telephone No: (386) 257-6096, within two [2] days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing Impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770. THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. DATED November 17, 2025. By: /s/ Lisa A. Woodburn Lisa A Woodburn Florida Bar No.: 11003 Roy Diaz, Attorney of Record Florida Bar No. 767700 Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 499 NW 70th Ave., Suite 309 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Facsimile: (954) 564-9252 Service E-mail: answers@dallegal.com 1475-186872 / TM1 Legal No. 00115209 12/13/25, 12/20/25

Notice of Self Storage Sale Notice is hereby given that FreeUp Storage Palatka located at 701 N Moody Rd, Palatka, FL, 32177 intends to offer for sale the personal property of the Occupants described below to enforce a lien imposed under the Self Storage Facility Act Statutes 83.801-83.809. The auction will take place online at www.storagetreasures.com on Monday January 05, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. F134 - Tre' Myia Watts 36 Legal No. 00115202 12/20/25, 12/27/25

RFP SOLICITATION NO. 2026-02: NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY WILL RECEIVE RFPS FOR THE FOLLOWING: EMERGENCY REPAIR SERIVCES. Date/Time/Location for Receiving RFPs: Monday, January 26th, 2026, 10:00 am, late submittals will not be considered, Suwannee County Clerk of Courts, Cashier Window, 200 S Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064, (386) 362-0500. Date/Time/Location for RFP Unsealing: Monday, January 26th, 2026, 10:05 am or soon thereafter, Suwannee County Administration, Conference Room, 224 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064. Question Deadline: Friday, January 16th, 2026, 5:00 pm. Late questions will not be answered. Mandatory Pre-RFP Meeting: Monday, January 12th, 2026, 10:30 am, at Suwannee County's Judicial Annex, 218 Parshley St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064. RFP Documents Available from: suwanneecountyfl.bonfirehub.com or columbiacountyfla.com/PurchasingBids.asp. Description: The North Florida Water Utilities Authority (NFWUA) requests proposals for continuing (on-call) emergency repair services. NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY Rocky Ford, Chairman 893495 December 20, 2025

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING OF NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD Due to a legal holiday conflict with the previously published meeting date, the Board of Directors of the North Florida Water Utilities Authority (NFWUA) will meet at 9:30 A.M. in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Suwannee County Judicial Annex, 218 Parshley Street SW, Live Oak, FL 32064. In accordance with the Florida Statutes and Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation to participate in this matter should contact the North Florida Water Utilities Authority by mail to James M. Swisher, Jr., Columbia County Clerk of Court & Comptroller, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055 or by telephone at (386) 758-1041, no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing or proceeding for which this notice has been given. Persons requiring auditory assistance may access the foregoing telephone number by contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). If any person intends to appeal any decision related to this action, such person will need to provide a court reporter at such person's expense, for a transcript of the proceedings. All interested persons are invited to attend. For further information, call (386) 758-1041. 893505 December 20, 2025

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD The Board of Directors of the North Florida Water Utilities Authority (NFWUA) will meet at 9:30 A.M. in Special Session on Monday, January 5, 2026, in the Suwannee County Judicial Annex, 218 Parshley Street SW, Live Oak, FL 32064. The subject of the special session is discussion and possible board action regarding the following interrelated items: (i) various factors and options to resolve FDEP compliance issues and capacity issues associated with Ellisville WWTP and the CR-136 WWTP; (ii) impacts and aspects associated with the use and/or non-use of FDOT rest area WWTP as a potential remedy for Ellisville WWTP capacity issues; or (iii) both (i) and (ii). In accordance with the Florida Statutes and Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation to participate in this matter should contact NFWUA by mail to James M. Swisher, Jr., Columbia County Clerk of Court & Comptroller, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055 or by telephone at (386) 758-1041, no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing or proceeding for which this notice has been given. Persons requiring auditory assistance may access the foregoing telephone number by contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). If any person intends to appeal any decision related to this action, such person will need to provide a court reporter at such person's expense, for a transcript of the proceedings. All interested persons are invited to attend. For further information, call (386) 758-1041. 893885 December 20, 2025

Registration of Fictitious Names We the undersigned, being duly sworn, do hereby declare under oath that the names of all persons interested in the business or profession carried on under the name of CURIOUS CALM KIDS 562 NW HOLIDAY DR, LAKE CITY, FL 32055 Contact Phone Number: 352-731-2203 and the extent of the interest of each, is as follows: Name: SHANAZ HAMPSON Extent of Interest: 100% by:/s/ SHANAZ HAMPSON STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF COLMUBIA Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2025. by:/s/ CHRISTY WELLS Title: Notary 893736 December 20, 2025