IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 250000I4CAAXMX CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC, Plaintiff, VS. SCOTT KNUDSEN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, BRANDY KNUDSEN AND BRANDY KNUDSEN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA KNUDSON A/K/A LINDA J. KNUDSON A/K/A LINDA JEAN KNUDSON, DECEASED, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 20, 2026, and entered in Case No. 250000 l 4CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 3RD Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, is Plaintiff and Scott Knudsen, United States of America on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Brandy Knudsen and Brandy Knudsen, Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Knudson a/k/a Linda l Knudson a/k/a Linda Jean Knudson, deceased, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk, Taylor County Clerk of the Court will sell at East Doors of the Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347 at 11:00 a.m. on the 9th day of June, 2026, the following described property as set fo11h in said Final Judgment, to wit LOT 15 AND THE NORTH 14.0 FEET OF LOT 16, BLOCK A, MURPHYSIDE HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK l, PAGE 96, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1104 N Allen Street, Perry. Florida 32347 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff’s mortgage. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus fonds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lls pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. 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 Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; DAdamail@jud3.flcourts.org; (386)758-2163 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. Dated: April 22, 2026. Gary Knowles As Clerk of said Court By: Kathryn Lago Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Suwannee River Water Management District has issued Water Use Permit Number 2-123-253830-1 authorizing the withdrawal of 0.0814 million gallons per day of groundwater and 4.5565 million gallons per day of surface water for mining use to SRM Materials, LLC, 1000 Hollingshead Cir, Murfreesboro, TN 3729. The project is located in Section 5,6,7,8,17,18 Township 4S, Range 6E, in Taylor County. Files pertaining to the project referred above are available for inspection at: https://permitting.sjrwmd.com/srepermitting/jsp/start.jsp. NOTICE OF RIGHTS A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to request an administrative hearing by filing a written petition with the Suwannee River Water Management District (District). Pursuant to Chapter 28-106 and Rule 40B-1.1010, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the petition must be filed (received) either by delivery at the office of the Resource Management Business Resource Specialist at District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak FL 32060 or by e-mail to tjm@srwmd.org, within twenty-one (21) days of newspaper publication of the notice of final agency action (for those persons to whom the District does not mail or email actual notice). A petition must comply with Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28106, F.A.C. The District will not accept a petition sent by facsimile (fax). Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., is not available. A petition for an administrative hearing is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Live Oak, FL during the District’s regular business hours. The District’s regular business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding weekends and District holidays. Petitions received by the District Clerk after the District’s regular business hours shall be deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on the next regular District business day. The right to an administrative hearing and the relevant procedures to be followed are governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 40B-1.1010, Florida Administrative Code. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means the District’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Failure to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the requisite time frame shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing. (Rule 28-106.111, F.A.C.). If you wish to do so, you may request the Notice of Rights for this permit by contacting the Business Resource Specialist in the Division of Resource Management (RM), 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060, or by phone at 386.362.1001.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS DOCTORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROOFING RETROFIT, HARDENING AND REPAIR PROJECT TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that Taylor County will receive sealed bids at the Taylor County Clerk of Court office, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Perry Florida 32347 (850-838-3506) until 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday, May 15, 2026, for the Doctors’ Memorial Hospital Roofing, Retrofit, Hardening, and Repair Project. Qualified firms or contractors desiring to provide the required services must submit bid packages in a sealed envelope or similar package marked “BID ENCLOSED FOR THE DOCTORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROOFING RETROFIT, HARDENING AND REPAIR PROJECT” to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Perry, Florida 32347, to arrive no later than 4:00 P.M., local time, on May 15, 2026 All bids MUST have the respondent’s name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Respondent should submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of the bid. Bids will be opened and respondents announced at 6:00 P.M. local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on May 19, 2026, at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347. The project Scope of Work includes the repair/replacement of the existing roof membrane, insulation, flashing, structural decking, and roofing load path at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital, located in Perry, Florida. The re-roofing of the Hospital consists of approximately 74,129 square feet. The Scope of Work also includes the covering of the penthouses stucco walls with a new metal panel wall system. The metal wall panel area is 8,111 square feet. All bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis; segregated bids will not be accepted. In addition to the base bid there are three (3) alternates. The award will be based on the lowest, responsive bid. Contractors and Sub-contractors may obtain electronic copies (PDF files) of the Drawings and Project Manual from Architects Lewis + Whitlock, PA, the project architects office upon receipt of a non-refundable price of fifty dollars ($50.00) by contacting Rodney Lewis at rlewis@think3d.net or at 850-942-1718. Respondents will be required to have the approval of Florida Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) MIT Program staff and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) prior to being awarded a contract by Taylor County. Previous experience working with healthcare facilities or similar projects is strongly recommended. Respondents will be required to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Taylor County policies and procedures, and Florida Commerce (the funding agency) policies and grant contract requirements. It is the Respondents responsibility to fully understand and follow all conditions and specifications the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) requires for medical facilities. The County reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, to cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any time and waive any irregularities in the bid process. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive any minor defects in the process. No faxed bids will be accepted. Additional information in reference to the County’s bidding and procurement process may be obtained from LaWanda Pemberton, County Administrator at 850-843-5381 or at lpemberton@taylorcountygov.com. Qualified WBE’s, MBE’s, DBE’s, and Veteran Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. Additional technical information on the project and scope of work may be obtained from: Rodney Lewis Architects Lewis + Whitlock, PA 206 W. Virginia Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 942-1718 or at rlewis@think3d.net

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-033-CP, IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA MATHIS, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Linda Mathis, deceased, File Number 2026-033-CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, Florida 32347. The Name 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 the decedent’s 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 the decedent’s 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. 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 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 DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is April 17, 2026. Personal Representative Hannah Baron c/o Sally Roberts, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Attorney for Personal Representative: Sally Roberts Florida Bar No. 102816, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Telephone: 850-584-3812.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 26000013CAAXMX TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-5, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF MARY L. PHILLIPS, DECEASED. et. al., Defendant(s), NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF MARY L. PHILLIPS, DECEASED, whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO-WIT: LOT 25: COMMENCE AT THE NE CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 36, T4S, R7E AND RUN S 01 DEGREES 05’25”W, ALONG THE FORTY LINE (BEARING BASE) 417.13 FEET, THENCE RUN N 89 DEGREES 14’ 20”W, 780.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S 01 DEGREES 05’25”W, 539.23 FEET, THENCE RUN N 89 DEGREES 14’20”W, 118.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POB CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 14’ 20” W, 130.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S 06 DEGREES 09’17”W, 100.23 FEET IN THE NORTH R/W LINE OF A 60 FOOT ROAD AT THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A 431.40 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 18 DEGREES 45’24”, A ARC DISTANCE OF 141.23 FEET; THENCE RUN N 01 DEGREES 05’25”E, 122.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 00.33 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND IS LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 36, T45, R7E, PERRY, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before May 15, 2026 (30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) 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 or petition filed herein. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at Taylor County, Florida, this 9th day of April, 2026. Publication dates: April 17, 2026 and April 24, 2026. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: flmail@raslg.com Gary Knowles CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: Kathryn Lago DEPUTY CLERK

Taylor County Is accepting applications for PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS This is a volunteer position that meets on the first Thursday of every month, as needed, at 5:00 P.M. to discuss comprehensive planning, land development issues, variances, subdivisions, commercial developments, etc. For more information or to get an application call 838-3500 Extension 1 or come by the Taylor County Building & Planning Department located at 201 East Green Street or visit www.taylorcountygov.com Deadline for submission of applications is Monday, April 27, 2026, at 4 p.m.

REQUEST FOB BIDS BID#2026-03 “Per Statute, a district school board may dispose of any land or real property to which the board holds title which is, by resolution of the board, determined to be unnecessary for educational purposes as recommended in an educational plant survey.” (Section 1013.28 Florida Statutes) THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TAYLOR COUNTY (herein known as the Board) will receive sealed bids at the Financial Office, 318 North Clark St., Perry, FL. 32347 for the purchase of a land parcel which meets the criteria of the above stated Florida Statute until 12:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 Bids for the purchase of board-owned property parcel number 03739-000 with 14.37 acres (sale includes land and buildings) located at the physical address of 508 N. Aquanaldo, Perry, FL. 32347 can only be received until the above date and time. Bids received after that date will not be considered. Sealed Bids will be opened publicly at the Taylor County School Board Meeting on June 16th at 5:15 p.m. A bid will be considered a firm offer and cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the District School Board of Taylor County for a period of 45 days subsequent of the opening of the bids. Legal Descriptions: LEG00l4.37ACRES-S 1-1 PEACOCK ADD N-BLKS 47 48 49 50 51 56 57 58 59 60 -ALSO SH PEACOCK ADD E - BLKS BCD & E- LESS LOTS 3 & 5 BLK 56 AT OR 758- 1270R 198-694 20 I - 572 (subject to a restrictive covenant) Bid packets with Bid Specifications can be received by contacting Dan Anderson or Holly English at 850-838-2500 option 7 or 8. The District School Board of Taylor County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids; to waive any minor irregularity or technicality in the bids received; to waive any formalities and the right to secure expert advice in selecting the highest responsive and best bid meeting the requirements of the Board and most advantageous to the Board. Any questions concerning specifications should be directed to Dan Anderson or Holly English at the Finance Office, 318 North Clark St. Perry FL. 32347, Telephone (850) 838-2500 option 7 or 8.

Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-002 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all locations in Alachua and Levy counties, excluding the cities of Gainesville, Micanopy, and Hawthorne located in Alachua County. To learn more or to view WSO 26-002, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.

Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-002 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all locations in Alachua and Levy counties, excluding the cities of Gainesville, Micanopy, and Hawthorne located in Alachua County. To learn more or to view WSO 26-002, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.

FIRST INSERTION GROVES AT LAKE MARION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF MEETING The Board of Supervisors (Board) of the Groves at Lake Marion Community Development District (District) will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at the Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Avenue, Lake Alfred, Florida 33850. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to consider any business which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provision of Florida law. The meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meetings. A copy of the agenda for the meeting may be obtained from the office of the District Manager, Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, or by visiting the Districts website, https:// grovesatlakemarioncdd.net/. There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at the meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 571-0010 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager April 24, 2026 26-00794K

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 2026-CP-000959-A000-BA Section 14 IN RE: ESTATE OF SUZANNE ELLETT, Deceased. The administration of the estate of SUZANNE ELLETT, deceased, whose date of death was February 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33830-3912. 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 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 24, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Charli McNeal CHARLI MCNEAL 25440 Mardon Circle Paisley, FL 32767 Attorney for Personal Representative: PAUL, ELKIND, BRANZ & PAUL, LLP By:/s/Matthew D. Branz Matthew D. Branz, Esquire Florida Bar No. 657514 142 East New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32724 Tel: 386-734-3020 / Fax: 386-734-3096 Primary: mbranz@paulandelkind.com Secondary: tflowers@paulandelkind.com Attorney for Petitioner April 24; May 1, 2026 26-0765K