PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the School Board of Highlands County, Florida may be attending the 7th Annual Champion for Children Youth Awards event on March 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The events will be held at First Sebring Church, located at 401 East Center Avenue, Sebring, 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. 4, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-013 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL M. HILL Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Carol M. Hill, deceased, whose date of death was May 24, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 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 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 4, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Lisa Carto Lisa Carto 379 Island Rd Elm Grove, Louisiana 71051 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ William J. Nielander WILLIAM J. NIELANDER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 386014 172 E. Interlake Blvd. Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-8181 Fax: (863) 583-0354 E-Mail: tia@nielander.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@nielander.com Feb. 4, 11, 2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000238 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that PATRICK LALLANCE the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 7716 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023 TAX ID: C-20-36-30-190-0020-0080 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES, SECTION W, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 13, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: TIMOTHY R GEMSKIE All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000238

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000237 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that HBW INVESTMENT TRUST the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 11139 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2018 TAX ID: C-22-37-30-190-2280-0850 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 85, BLOCK 228, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 19, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 88, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: FRANCISCO EDGARDO CUEVAS CRUZ, GLADYS CRUZ ORTIZ All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000237

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000236 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FRANK J HOLT II the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 7239 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023 TAX ID: C-20-36-30-100-0070-0250 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 25, BLOCK 7, HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES, SECTION K, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 9, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: JUAN F VACA, MIA WORLD INVESTMENTS LLC All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000236

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000235 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FRANK J HOLT II the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 361 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023 TAX ID: C-01-33-28-010-0000-2699 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 2699 AND 2700, AVON PARK LAKES, UNIT 9, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 100, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: LIDIA MARIA ARTEAGA FALCONEZ All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000235

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000234 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FRANK J HOLT II the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 9035 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023 TAX ID: C-22-37-30-050-0320-0150 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 15, BLOCK 32, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: ALFREDO RIVERA BETANCOURT All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000234

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000233 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RECOVERED FUNDS FL LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 8667 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-20-36-30-140-0320-0320 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 32, BLOCK 32, HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES, SECTION P, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 59, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: JEAN ROBERT DAVID, KETELIE DAVID All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000233

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000232 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RECOVERED FUNDS FL LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 7421 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-15-35-30-050-00U0-0260 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 26, BLOCK U, SPRING LAKE VILLAGE V, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 23, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: CALIFORNIA PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, WHOLESALEPROPERTIES.COM INC All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000232

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000230 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RECOVERED FUNDS FL LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 7591 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2018 TAX ID: C-20-33-28-040-0190-0200 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 19, OAK PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 106, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: J M STARKEY All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 9th day of December, 2025 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000230