PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the School Board of Highlands County, Florida may be attending Avon Park High Schools Annual Fashion/Talent Show event on February 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at Avon Park High School located at 700 E. Main Street, Avon Park, Florida. No action will be taken by the School Board at that time. Marlene Welborn Executive Secretary School Board of Highlands County Ph. 863-471-5565 Feb. 13, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 25000533GCAXMX CENTER STREET LENDING VIII SPE, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. INVICTUS HOMES, LLC; LAZHAMI SILVA A/K/A LAZHAMI ALFONSO SILVA; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF ACTION To the following Defendant(s): LAZHAMI SILVA A/K/A LAZHAMI ALFONSO SILVA (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 4118 LANA AVE DAVENPORT, FLORIDA 33897 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 10, BLOCK 58, A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 58 AND 69, PLACID LAKES SECTIONS SIX & EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 42, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 702 CATFISH CREEK ROAD, LAKE PLACID, FLORIDA 33852 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Kahane & Associates, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220, Sunrise, Florida 33323 on or before March 22, 2026, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in THE HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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 provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, Phone No. (863)534-4690 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 10th day of February, 2026. JEROME KASZUBOWSKI, CLERK As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ C.S. Dassinger As Deputy Clerk 25-01331 CSLC Feb. 13, 20, 2026

Notice Of Public Sale The following personal property of: James Edward Burrell will on March 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at 4111 W Cypress St, Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL 33607, will be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 715.109: 1975 MERC Mobile Home, VIN: 036108471 , TITLE: 11791340 And all other personal property located therein Prepared by Tracy McDuffie, 4111 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607, February 13th and 20th, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2026-CP-000051-PCAXMX PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF STEVEN WILLIAM DRAKE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEVEN WILLIAM DRAKE, deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, 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 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 decedents 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'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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 13, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Nelda Drake NELDA DRAKE 5095 Strafford Oaks Dr. Sebring, FL 33875 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Robert E. Livingston ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON Florida Bar No. 0031259 445 S. Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863)385-5156 Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com Feb. 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 26-65 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT A. DOBBERT Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT A. DOBBERT, deceased, whose date of death was November 28, 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 February 13, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Becky Edwards Dobbert BECKY E. DOBBERT 624 SUNBIRD SQ SEBRING, Florida 33872 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nathanael M. Thompson NATHANAEL 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 Feb. 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 26-66 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF HAROLD M. WOOD Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HAROLD M. WOOD, deceased, whose date of death was December 21, 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 February 13, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Laura J. Little LAURA J. LITTLE f/k/a LAURA J. KOCHER 1640 S. SCENIC HWY, LOT 72 FROSTPROOF, Florida 33843 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nathanael M. Thompson NATHANAEL 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 Feb. 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. PC25-764 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGEANNA M. COOK Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Georgeanna M. Cook, deceased, whose date of death was August 9, 2025, 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 February 13, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Michael K. Cook Michael K. Cook 3605 Paradise Drive Sebring, Florida 33876 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 Fax: (863) 402-5425 E-Mail: charlotte@stonelawgroupfl.com Secondary E-Mail: tami@stonelawgroupfl.com Feb. 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 26000070PCAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN GULDI, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of BARBARA ANN GULDI, deceased, File Number 26000070PCAXMX is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 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 decedents estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is February 13, 2026. /s/ Sharon Keiber SHARON KEIBER Petitioner /s/ Michael L. Keiber MICHAEL L. KEIBER Law Office of Michael L. Keiber, P.A. Attorney for Petitioner 2557 US Hwy 27 South Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-5188 Florida Bar No. 620610 michael@keiberlaw.com service@keiberlaw.com Feb. 13, 20, 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 March 17, 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 Positive Mobility, LLC d/b/a Elite Medical Response, a private for-profit medical provider by the State of Florida Department of Health, an application for renewal of their Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to allow such services as are considered Class 2-Basic life support ambulance (BLS ambulance) and Class 3-Advanced life support ambulance (ALS ambulance) pursuant to Section 5-55 of the Highlands County Code of Ordinances. The Class 2-BLS ambulance class of service encompasses providing basic life support services on inter-facility transports. The Class 3-ALS ambulance class of service encompasses providing advanced life support services on interfacility transports. The applicant intends to serve the geographical area of Highlands County Florida, including all incorporated areas within the 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 Services 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 Feb. 13, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 28-2023-CA-000499-GCAX-MX LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. AMELIA S. PERDUE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AMELIA S. PERDUE, UNKNOWN TENANT 1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT 2; Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order on Plaintiff's Amended Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale entered on January 26, 2026 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on March 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. A PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 266, LAKE SEBRING, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 7, RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CROYDON ROAD, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 930.37 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 85 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 49 DEGREES 54'13'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 145.20 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 34 DEGREES 27'03'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 71.44 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 44 DEGREES 05'49'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 136.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 2326 Croydon Rd, Sebring, FL 33870 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. Dated: February 5, 2026. JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams As Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 (voice), (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving notification if the time before the scheduled court appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. FL-002471-22 Feb. 13, 20, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 25000085GCAXMX NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY SCOTT DEAL AND RHONDA SUE DEAL A/K/A RHONDA DEAL, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 20, 2026, and entered in 25000085GCAXMX of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and JEFFREY SCOTT DEAL; RHONDA SUE DEAL A/K/A RHONDA DEAL; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. AS SUCCESSOR TO CITIFINANCIAL, INC.; AMOS FINANCIAL LLC; CITY OF AVON PARK, FLORIDA are the Defendant(s). Jerome Kaszubowski as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, at 11:00 AM, on March 4, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK B, PINE HILL SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 66, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 618 CHEROKEE CIR, AVON PARK, FL 33825 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. Dated this 21st day of January, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams As Deputy Clerk IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service. 24-266261 Feb. 13, 20, 2026

Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units. The auction will be held on February 23, 2026, at or after 8:00 am and will continue until finished, at 4541 Tanglewood Dr., Sebring, FL 33872. Units are said to contain household items. Property sold under Florida Statute 83.806. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows. Susanne Farrington 1034 $267.80 Brenda Montanez 1055 $450.80 Ileyah Wilkerson 2085 $285.80 Jonathan Jennings 3043 $391.70 Genesis Ramirez 1241 $597.80 Dawn Lanning 3252 $277.80 Cheyenne Wills 1210 $1115.60 Lorna Scully 2001 $238.90 Stephanie Velazquez 2084 $736.70 Lizia Williams 2226 $317.80 Feb. 6, 13, 2026