PALATKA CITY COMMISSION NOTICE The City of Palatka will be holding public hearing on March 12, 2026, and second reading March 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for Ordinances listed but not limited to: First Reading: Ordinance 2026-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, REVISING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, BY PROVIDING FOR AN UPDATE TO THE BENEFITS PAYABLE TO FIREFIGHTER PENSION RETIREES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Second Reading: Adopt Ordinance 2026-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PALATKA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC MURALS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, PURPOSE, PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN REVIEW, MAINTENANCE STANDARDS, LONG-TERM CARE, AND REMOVAL/RESTORATION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, SEVERABILITY, SCRIVENERS ERRORS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOTICE: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE AT 386-329-0100 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS. Please govern yourselves accordingly. Karen Hayes, FCPC , City Clerk Legal No. 00116507 02/28/26

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CC-896 DIVISION: COUNTY CIVIL SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. FRANK H. KREFT, if alive, or if deceased, his UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS of the ESTATE OF FRANK H. KREFT, JENNIFER KREFT PEARCE, STEVEN F. KREFT, ALLYSON KOREEN LEONARD, and UNKNOWN OCCUPANT(S), if any, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment dated February 23, 2026, and entered in Civil Action Case No.: 2025CC896 of the County Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Putnam County, Florida, in which the Clerk of this Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, by electronic sale at www.putnam.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on the 19th day of March 2026, the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 132, Silver Lake Estates, as per Plat thereof recorded in Map Book 4, Page 62, of the Public Records of Putnam County, Florida. Together with a 1988 GLOB Double Wide Mobile Home I.D. Numbers: 338153N7261A and 338153N7261B, Title Numbers: 46498956 and 46498972. Parcel Identification Number: 34-09-24-8630-0000-1320 Property Address: 148 Silver Lake Drive, Interlachen, FL 32148 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 within 60 days after the sale. SIGNED AND DATED this 23rd day of February 2026. McGAHEE & PEREZ, PL By: /s/ Antonio R. Perez Antonio R. Perez, Esq. Florida Bar No. 098132 Attorney for Plaintiff 417 West Sugarland Highway Clewiston, FL 33440 Phone: 863-983-1677 / Fax: 863-983-1973 Primary Email: pleadings@mcgaheeperez.com REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. B-206, DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Legal No. 00116495 02/28/26, 03/07/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025-000602-CPA IN RE: ESTATE OF NANCY S. HARRIS a.k.a. NANCY HARRIS EARLE, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Nancy S. Harris (a.k.a. Nancy Harris Earle) deceased, whose date of death was September 26, 2025 is pending in the Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Putnam County, Florida, Probate Division, File No. 2025-000602-CPA. The address of the court is Putnam County Clerk of Circuit Court, 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177. The personal representative of the estate is Stephanie Harris Park whose address is 1429 N. Atlantic Avenue, #431, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118. The personal representatives attorney is Stephanie Harris Park whose address is 1429 N. Atlantic Avenue, #431, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118. 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 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 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 s. s. 732.216-732.228, Fla. Statutes, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified is made my a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Forida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. Each claim must be in the form and contain the information required by Florida law. 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) YEARSOR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The Date of First publication of this notice is February 28, 2026. Stephanie Harris Park, Personal Representative and Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number 0047562 1429 N. Atlantic Ave, #431 Daytona Beach, FL 32118 904-502-8344 E-mail: steffjeff6405@gmail.com Legal No. 00116493 02/28/26, 03/07/26

TOWN OF INTERLACHEN NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST The Interlachen Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 215 Atlantic Avenue, Interlachen, Florida for: CASE NO. SE 2026-1: Application by James R. Hanes to allow a church and temporary use of an RV in a Public Lands Institutional Zoning District, Pursuant to Section 27.4(1) of the Town of Interlachen Zoning Ordinance 2012-1. Parcel #22-10-24-2250-0040-0010 and 22-10-24-2250-0060-0010 more particularly described as: PARCEL 1: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, of Block 4, & all of Block 6, except lots 1 & 6, of Block 6, of Elin Park Addition to Interlachen, according to the plat thereof, recorded in MAP BOOK 1 PAGE 38, of Putnam County, Florida. Together with that portion of the un-opened 30 foot street as shown on the map of said subdivision, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 1 of Block 4 of said subdivision; run thence east 30 feet to the northwest corner of Block 6 of said subdivision; thence run south along the west line of said Block 6, to the southwest corner thereof; thence run westerly 30 feet to the southwest corner thereof; thence run westerly 30 feet to the southeast corner of lot 5 of said Block 4; thence run north along the east line of said Block 4 to the Point of Beginning and to close. Excepting that parcel conveyed to the State of Florida and recorded in Official Records Book 210 Page 80. AND PARCEL 2: Lots 1 & 6 of Block 6 of Elin Park Addition to Interlachen, according to plat thereof recorded in MAP BOOK I, PAGE 38 of the Public Records of Putnam County, Florida. Together with an easement for the purpose of ingress, egress and the leading of public utilities over and across the north 35 feet of Lots 2 & 3, Block 6, and North 35 Feet of Lots 1 & 2, Block 4 of Elin Park addition of Interlachen, according to plat thereof recorded in MAP BOOK 1, PAGE 38 of the Public Records of Putnam County, Florida. Send comments to: Interlachen Zoning Board of Adjustment 215 Atlantic Avenue Interlachen, Florida 32148 Town Clerk\Town of Interlachen Legal No. 00116432 02/28/26

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 Wednesday March 18, 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. D19 - Nikko Willis A44 - Terwko Dewitt A10 - Patrica McGlocking F121 - Cassia Oxendine D29 - Breunna Johnson A35 - Rashae Leonard F116 - Sarah Chaples B13 - Terwko Dewitt F128 - Darrion Session D42 - Eushawna Clark F105 - Shenandoah Sessions B26 - Tiana Oxendine Legal No. 00116427 02/28/26, 03/07/26

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The Hamilton County Development Authority is accepting bids for Town of Jennings Utility Extensions The proposed project includes an approximate ±992 LF extension of 8" gravity sewer (597 LF of 8" PVC & 395 LF of 8" DIP) with associated manholes and ±965 LF extension of an 8" watermain according to the approved construction plans dated 12-16-2025. The project will be constructed per Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications. The contract time is 72 calendar days. The bid documents may be viewed at the Development Authority office, 1153 US Hwy 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper, Florida 32052 and a pdf copy of the bid documents can be requested from AXIS at permits@aeconllc.net. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 20, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., in the Development Authority conference room at their office located at 1153 US Hwy 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper, Florida 32052. The Development Authority will receive sealed proposals on this project until April 3, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., in the Development Authority office, 1153 US Hwy 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper, Florida 32052 (386-303-2039 or 386-303-1145) where at such time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read. A 5% bid bond is required. 902306 February 28, 2026

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 MACHINE WORKS USA 156 SW KELLICHE GLN, LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32024 Contact Phone Number: 386-755-3088 and the extent of the interest of each, is as follows: Name: BRIAN K. BOATRIGHT Extent of Interest: 60% by:/s/ BRIAN K. BOATRIGHT Name: MICHAEL D. HESTON Extent of Interest: 40% by:/s/ MICHAEL D. HESTON STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF SUWANNEE Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2026. by:/s/ VICTORIA A. LEIVA SANCHEZ Title: Notary 902380 February 28, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 12-2024-CA-217 EASTSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES LLC, Plaintiff, vs. COOLDOC MEDICAL, LLC, STEPHEN RESNICK, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, EASTSIDE VILLAGE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC., JOHN DOE n/k/a GARY RESNICK and JANE DOE n/k/a SHIRLEY RESNICK, and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons, unknown entireties, unknown parties or unknown spouse claiming by, through or under any of the above-named Defendants, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with that Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 22, 2026, in the above referenced case in which Eastside Property Services LLC is Plaintiff and COOLDOC MEDICAL, LLC, STEPHEN RESNICK, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, EASTSIDE VILLAGE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC., JOHN DOE n/k/a GARY RESNICK and JANE DOE n/k/a SHIRLEY RESNICK, are Defendants, and the provisions of §45.031, Florida Statutes, I, James M. Swisher, Jr., Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on the third floor of the Columbia County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 1, or such other location in the Columbia County Courthouse, 173 N.E. Hernando Avenue,. Lake City, Florida 32055, as the Clerk of the Court may designate at the time of sale, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on the 22nd day of April, 2026, the following described real property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to-wit: Lot 6, Block B, Eastside Village Unit 2, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page(s) 137 and 137A, of the Public Records of Columbia County, Florida. Columbia County Parcel Identification Number: 34-3S-17-07592-136 (28298). Any and all bidders, parties or other interested persons shall contact the information desk of the Clerk of the Court prior to the scheduled foreclosure sale who will advise of the exact location in the Columbia County Courthouse for the foreclosure sale. 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 WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. [NOTE: 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 Administrator, Post Office Box 1569, Lake City, Florida 32056-1569, Telephone: (386) 758-2163, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice or pleading. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call: 1-800-955-8771.] WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said Court, this 26th day of January, 2026, at Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. Honorable James M. Swisher, Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court Columbia County, Florida BY /s/ Breanna Arreguin Rodriguez As Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Plaintiff's Counsel: Andrew J. Decker, IV The Decker Law Firm P.A. Florida Bar No. 012745 261 North Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32055 Email: andrewjdecker@thedeckerlawfirm.com (386) 487-5466 902296 February 28, 2026 March 7, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HAMILTON COUNTY, FLORIDA. Case No: 24-2025-CA-00075 COUNTRY DREAMS, LLC, A Florida Limited Liability Company Plaintiff, vs. SEAN M. MYERS and GWENDOLYN K. MYERS, their unknown heirs, creditors, lienors, assignees, or other parties claiming by, through, under or against said Defendant, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: SEAN M. MYERS and GWENDOLYN K. MYERS, their unknown heirs, creditors, lienors, assignees, or other parties claiming by, through, under or against said Defendant. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Complaint for Quiet Title Tax Deed on the following described lands located in Hamilton County, Florida. SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH RANGE 12 EAST 2407A44 LOT 44 WEST LAKE FARMS ORB 433-47. TAX PARCEL #3478-250 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on RONALD W. STEVENS, Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is Post Office Box 1444, Bronson, Florida 32621 on or before thirty (30) days from the first date of publication, 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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on February 11, 2026. Clerk of Court BY: Kristy Morgan 902069 February 28, 2026 March 7, 14, 21, 2026

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 ERKINGER HOME BUILDERS, INC. DBA FORGE & FRAME CO. 248 SE NASSAU ST. LAKE CITY, FL 32025 Contact Phone Number: 386-754-5555 and the extent of the interest of each, is as follows: Name: MATTHEW A. ERKINGER Extent of Interest: 45% by:/s/ MATTHEW A. ERKINGER Name: KELLY G. ERKINGER Extent of Interest: 45% by:/s/ KELLY G. ERKINGER Name: BRANDI BROWNFIELD Extent of Interest: 10% by:/s/ BRANDI BROWNFIELD STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2026. by:/s/ ROBIN L. SMITHEY Title: Notary 901975 February 28, 2026

NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE POSITION AS SMSC NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY P.O. Box 1266 Lake City, Florida 32056 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Authority), pursuant to Section 121.055, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60S-1.0057, Florida Administrative Code, intends to designate the following position for inclusion in the Senior Management Service Class (SMSC) of the Florida Retirement System (FRS): - Position Title: Executive Director - Effective Date: March 16, 2026, or upon later acceptance by FRS Justification for Designation: The Executive Director position constitutes the chief administrative officer of the Authority, possessing duties that meet the criteria for SMSC membership, including, but not limited to, the direct oversight of Authority operations, implementation of Board policy, and responsibility for the management of personnel and fiscal resources. Public Meeting Information: This designation will be considered at a public meeting on March 16, 2026, during the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Authority, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, located at Judicial Annex Building, 218 Parshley Street Southwest, 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 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. Action Required: Following approval, the Authority will file the necessary certification with the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Retirement. Published this 28 th day of February, 2026 NORTH FLORIDA WATER UTILITIES AUTHORITY By: Rocky Ford, Board Chair 902116 February 28, 2026 March 7, 2026