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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
Public Notice The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, February 12, 2026. Public hearings take place during TPO Board meetings held at the Polk County Administration Building in the Board Room, located at 330 W. Church St., Bartow, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter. The hearing will consider amendments to the current Adopted Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30 TIP. The Polk TPO announces the 30-day public comment and review period for these amendments will continue through February 12, 2026. Written comments may be provided through email, polktpo@polk-county.net or by mailing Polk TPO, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer TS-05, Bartow, FL 33831-9005. Comments may be made at the Public Hearing prior to the Board taking action on the amendments of the current FY 2025/26-2029-30 TIP. The TPO planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint in writing with the TPO at the address above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office located at 330 W. Church Street, Bartow by telephone (863)534-6490 not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771 or Voice impaired call: 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. 1/12/2026 201653
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DANIEL BECK, Deceased File No. 53-2025CP-002631-A000BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of DANIEL BECK, Deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 9000-Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33831-9000. 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. 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 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. 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 January 14, 2026. Personal Representative: SARA FUENTES Post Office Box 127 Polk City, Florida 33868 Attorney for Personal Representative: KEVIN R. ALBAUM Florida Bar Number: 0112346 Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman & Airth, P.A. 500 South Florida Avenue Suite 800 Lakeland, Florida 33801 Telephone: 863-647-5337 Fax: 863-647-5012 E-Mail: kalbaum@clarkcampbell-law.com secondary: Jbelcher@clarkcampbell-law.com January 14, 21, 2026 201620
Miscellaneous Notices
Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION 1 IN THE INTEREST OF: J.H.. DOB: 08/26/2014 E.M.. DOB: 07/01/2016 MINOR CHILDREN CASE NO. 53-2022-DP-000324-XX NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS To: Jose Contreras, Address Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following children for adoption; E.M. born on 7/1/2016. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM before the Honorable Sharon Franklin at the Polk Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Avenue Courtroom 5D Bartow, FL 33830, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. 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, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL (863)534-4686 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. Follow this link found on Floridas 10th Judicial Circuits website to submit an ADA accommodation request online: https://www.jud10.flcourts.org/ada-accommodation-request. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 8th day of January 2026. Stacey M. Butterfield, Clerk of Court By: Rachel Lucius as Deputy Clerk (SEAL) January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2026 201618
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY LEWIS SHARP Deceased. File No. 2025CP004330A000BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GARY LEWIS SHARP, Deceased, whose date of death was October 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830. 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: January 14, 2026. Personal Representative: ANDREW LEE SHARP 2144 Call Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40505 Attorney for Personal Representative: D. ANDREW HUNT Florida Bar Number: 0612723 D. Andrew Hunt, P.A. 225 E. Park Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33853 Telephone: (863) 676-1423 Fax: (863) 676-3695 Email: dah@dahuntlaw.com January 14, 21, 2026 201617
Miscellaneous Notices
Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DARNEATHA P. WHITE Deceased. File No. 2025CP-004157-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Darneatha P. White, Deceased, whose date of death was November 1, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 225 N Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. 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 January 14, 2026. Personal Representative: Laureen Richardson 1695 Lagoon Circle Bartow, Florida 33830 Attorney for Personal Representative: Sky E. Jones Florida Bar Number 1059199 Andrew M. Reed Attorney Florida Bar Number: 10756 Reed Mawhinney & Link 53 Lake Morton Drive, Suite 100 Lakeland, FL 33801 Telephone: (863) 687-1771 Fax: (863) 687-1775 E-Mail: sky@polklawyer.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@polklawyer.com January 14, 21, 2026 201590
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES ERIC AUSTIN Deceased. File No.: 2025CP-004329-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James Eric Austin, Deceased, whose date of death was November 13, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Avenue, P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33831. The name and address 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 the first publication of this notice is January 14, 2026. Personal Representative: Sara Austin 17409 NW 46th Ave Alachua, Florida 32615 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert O. Sammons Attorney Florida Bar Number: 282952 FLOYD SAMMONS & SPANJERS PA 1556 6th Street SE WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-4509 Telephone: (863) 293-3801 Fax: (863) 294-0976 E-Mail: bob@winterhavenlegal.com Secondary E-Mail: servicewinterhavenlegal@gmail.com January 14, 21, 2026 201589
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF: LABELLE R. ALBRITTON, Deceased. FILE NO. 2026CP-000025 Division 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (Testate) The administration of the Estate of LABELLE R. ALBRITTON, deceased, whose date of death was October 28, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831. The estate is intestate. The names and address of the Petitioner and Petitioners attorney is set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer - client privilege in section 90.5021, Florida Statutes, applies with respect to the petitioner and any attorney employed by the petitioner. Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must file with the court, on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, any objection that challenges the validity of the will, venue or jurisdiction of the court. The 3-month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), Florida Statutes, all objections to the validity of the will, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or 1 year after service of the notice of administration. Persons who may be entitled to exempt property under Sec. 732.402, Fla. Stat., will be deemed to have waived their rights to claim that property as exempt property unless a petition for determination of exempt property is filed by such persons or on their behalf on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the notice of administration on such persons or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceedings involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of a will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property. The petitioner 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 the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. Unless an extension is granted pursuant to section 732.2135(2), Florida Statutes, an election to take an elective share must be filed on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the notice of administration on the surviving spouse, an agent under chapter 709, Florida Statutes, or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse; or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedent's death. 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. 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. Under certain circumstances and by failing to contest the will, if any, the recipient of the notice of administration may be waiving his or her right to contest the validity of a trust or other writing incorporated by reference into a will. The date of first publication of this Notice is January 14, 2026. Petitioner: Bernice Murphy 223 W. 5th Street Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 Attorneys for Personal Representative Jillian T. Spangler Florida Bar Number: 118921 Boswell & Dunlap, LLP 245 S. Central Avenue Bartow, Florida 33830 Telephone: (863) 533-7117 Fax: (863) (863)533-7412 E-Mail: Jillian@bosdun.com Secondary E-Mail: kristin@bosdun.com; kbembry@bosdun.com January 14, 21, 2026 201538
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA VIRGINIA L. MCKINNEY, Plaintiffs, VS. FREDDIE B. MCKINNEY, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF FREDDIE B. MCKINNEY, DECEASED; FREDDIE DALE MCKINNEY, AS HEIR; JANICE MCKINNEY QUATTLEBAUM, AS HEIR; SANDRA MCKINNEY SAMARRIPPAS, AS HEIR; SHIRLEY GIAMBRONE, AS HEIR; DONNA SUE MCKINNEY, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF DONNA SUE MCKINNEY, DECEASED; MICHAEL WAYNE RHEA, AS HEIR; SHERRY EUGENIA RHEA LAMBERT, AS HEIR AND DAPHNE ANN RHEA FERNANDEZ, AS HEIR, Defendants. CASE NO. 2025-CA-003339 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: FREDDIE B. MCKINNEY, DECEASED LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF FREDDIE B. MCKINNEY, DECEASED LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN DONNA SUE MCKINNEY, DECEASED LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF DONNA SUE MCKINNEY, DECEASED LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CARTER J. ADAMS, ESQ., Plaintiffs' attorney, whose address is 290 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Suite 7, Winter Haven, FL 33880, within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication on or before 2/16/2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, either before service on Plaintiffs' attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Plaintiffs are seeking to partition on real property described as follows: The West 100 feet of the East 365 feet of Lot 183 of Wahneta Farms Subdivision, as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Polk County, Florida, in Plat Book 1 Pages 82A and 82B, LESS the North 190 feet thereof and LESS AND EXCEPT road right-of-way for Rifle Range Road. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any special accommodation in order 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, (863) 534-4690, within (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Action; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8770. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 08th day of Jan, 2026. STACY BUTTERFIELD, Clerk of Court BY: R. Rivera DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL) January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2026 201523
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 2016 DODGE CHARGER, FRAUDULENT VIN 2C3CDXAT4GH150111 CASE NO.: 53-2026-CA-000058-A000-BA NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO: ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY: The Polk County Sheriffs Office seized the above-described property, in Polk County, Florida, pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sections 932.701932.7062, Florida Statutes. The Polk County Sheriffs Office intends to institute forfeiture proceedings in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Polk County, Florida, to obtain a Final Order of Forfeiture as to said property. Any claimant desiring to contest the forfeiture of the above-described property must, within 20 days after the last date of publication of this notice, file and serve a claim as provided by law. Such claim must: 1. Describe the claimants interest in the property; 2. Be signed under oath and subject to penalty of perjury; 3. Be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Polk County Courthouse, Bartow, Florida 33830; and 4. A copy must be served upon the attorney for the seizing agency, whose name and address appear below. Failure to timely file and serve a claim will result in a default and the entry of a Final Order of Forfeiture in favor of the seizing agency without further notice. Dated: January 7, 2026. /s/ John W. Lees JOHN W. LEES Florida Bar Number: 0091797 Polk County Sheriffs Office 1891 Jim Keene Blvd. Winter Haven, Florida 33880 (863) 298-6600 Attorney for Plaintiff Primary E-Mail: jlees@polksheriff.org Secondary E-Mail: mcraig@polksheriff.org January 14, 21, 2026 201467
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Sara Mae Durham Deceased File No: 2025CP-002984-A000-BA Division 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Sara Mae Durham, Deceased whose date of death was March 20th, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court of Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830. 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, 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED The date of first publication of this notice is January 14, 2026. Personal Representative Linda Brantley 5221 Orchid Tree Lane Winter Haven, FL 33880 Attorneys for Personal Representative William McKinley Law, P.A. Florida Bar NO 51115 190 E. Davidson Street Bartow, FL 33830 (863)537-6408 wtm@wmckinleylaw.com felicia@wmckinleylaw.com beki@wmckinleylaw.com January 14, 21, 2026 201442
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of TFC located at 2323 South Florida Avenue in the County of Polk, in the City of Lakeland, Florida 33803 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Lakeland, Florida, this 7th day of January, 2026. TFC FACTOR HOLDINGS LLC January 14, 2026 201436
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Lakeland Sun
Winter Haven
January 14, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. SHAMARA SAWYER A/K/A SHAMARA L. SAWYER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHAMARA SAWYER A/K/A SHAMARA L. SAWYER; SAWYER FAMILY PRIVATE TRUST; SUNSET VIEW HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.; ISPC, INC;, UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 and #2, et.al. Defendant(s). CASE NO.: 2025CA004011A000BA NOTICE OF ACTION TO: SHAMARA SAWYER A/K/A SHAMARA L. SAWYER (Current Residence Unknown) (Last Known Address) 106 SUNSET VIEW DRIVE DAVENPORT, FL 33837 SAWYER FAMILY PRIVATE TRUST (Last Known Address) C/O: SHAMARA SAWYER A/K/A SHAMARA L. SAWYER, TRUSTEE 106 SUNSET VIEW DRIVE DAVENPORT, FL 33837 UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 (Last Known Address) 106 SUNSET VIEW DRIVE DAVENPORT, FL 33837 ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, INCLUDING, IF A NAMED DEFENDANT IS DECEASED, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, THE SURVIVING SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THAT DEFENDANT, AND ALL CLAIMANTS, PERSONS OR PARTIES, NATURAL OR CORPORATE, OR WHOSE EXACT LEGAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE NAMED OR DESCRIBED DEFENDANTS (Last Known Address) 106 SUNSET VIEW DRIVE DAVENPORT, FL 33837 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 141, OF SUNSET RIDGE PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 126, AT PAGES 36 THROUGH 41, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A: 106 SUNSET VIEW DRIVE, DAVENPORT, FL 33837. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire, POPKIN & ROSALER, P.A., 1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 400, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose on or before 2/9/2026, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in Polk 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. 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 the Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, 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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 2nd day of January, 2026. STACY M. BUTTERFIELD As Clerk of the Court and/or Comptroller By /s/ R. Pacheco As Deputy Clerk (SEAL) 25-52316 January 14, 21, 2026 201426
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