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Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #26-02 For Professional Construction Phase Contract Administration and Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services for Airfield Stormwater Improvement Projects Scope of Services Sebring Regional Airport Sebring, Florida The Sebring Airport Authority ("Airport" or "SAA") hereby requests Statements of Qualifications from qualified professional firms, pursuant to Florida Statue 287.055, Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5100-14C, and general law for Construction Contract Administration and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Airfield Stormwater Improvement Project at Sebring Regional Airport. This procurement and any resulting contract are funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds administered by Florida Commerce. Accordingly, the procurement and resulting contract shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the requirements identified by Florida Commerce for this award, 2 CFR part 200, and other applicable HUD / CDBG-DR requirements. Required federal contract provisions are included in Appendix II to this RFQ (2 CFR part 200, Appendix II). DESCRIPTION: SAA is seeking professional service providers to deliver construction-phase services related to airfield stormwater improvements. Key responsibilities include reviewing final design documents and bid packages for compliance with grant requirements, participating in pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, responding to contractor inquiries in collaboration with the Airport and Engineer of Record, reviewing bids for responsiveness, and supporting the award process. Providers will also be expected to establish project procedures for document control, inspection, reporting, and communications to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to all regulatory and grant conditions. In addition, the scope includes supporting environmental assessment and compliance activities, such as ensuring all applicable environmental regulations are met, assisting with permitting requirements, monitoring environmental impacts during construction, and maintaining documentation to demonstrate compliance with environmental standards. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS: All Statements of Qualifications will be reviewed by the SAA selection committee. The committee reserves the right to waive formal presentations and rank and select from Statements of Qualifications. NON-LOBBYING PROVISION: All firms are hereby placed on notice that the Sebring Regional Airport employees, board of directors and all members of the selection committee should not be lobbied, either individually or collectively, regarding this request for Statements for Qualifications. Any firm(s) currently providing services to the SAA, under existing contract, shall limit all communications to those required by the existing contract(s). Contracts awarded on the basis of this solicitation will be subject to the requirements of USDOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation. The Consultant shall agree to the below stated Department of Transportation policy and disadvantaged business enterprise obligation, and further agrees to insert the following clauses in any subcontract. The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of Department of Transportation assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as the recipient deems appropriate. In order to be considered, the firm must submit one (1) hard copy and (1) one digital copy of: the Statement of Qualifications; current Standard Form 330; and a signed statement that acknowledges that the SAA is a Drug-Free Work Place with implementation of all possible provisions to maintain a drug-free environment and the submitting firm is subject to adherence to and must comply under the provision of Florida Statutes, Section 287.087, to Jami Olive, Executive Offices, SAA, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring Florida 33870 on or before 2:00 p.m. local time, May 01, 2026. The following criteria shall be used: Criteria Description Weight Percentage Firm experience with comparable CEI/Construction contract administration assignments for stormwater, civil infrastructure, airport, or other public works projects 40% Experience with federally funded or similarly regulated construction compliance requirements 40% Qualifications, licensure, certifications, and availability of key staff 10% References and past performance 10% The SAA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities, to re-advertise, and to enter into a contract or contracts determined to be in the best interest of the SAA. The successful proposer shall provide Construction Phase and Resident Project Representative services to the Airport during the Terminal Apron Rehabilitation Projects. Those services shall include but not be limited to project administration, coordinating on-site meetings to review construction progress, site visits, shop drawing review, inspections and responding to requests for information by the applicable contractors, and serving as the SAA representative. April 3, 2026
Bid Notices and Requests for Services
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000178 SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. BEVERLY MCFARLANE, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 12, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000178 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, is Plaintiff, and BEVERLY MCFARLANE, is Defendant, the Office of Jerome Kaszubowski, Highlands County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room (Basement Level) at the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM on May 13, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 31, BLOCK 166, OF SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 8751 MANTUA AVE, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. 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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on this 19th day of March, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Highlands County Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: 561-507-5252 Facsimile: 561-342-4842 E-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com Counsel for Plaintiff April 3, 10, 2026
Foreclosure Sales - Miscellaneous
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
Notice of Meeting/ Workshop Hearing REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS Central Florida Regional Planning Council The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Our Village Okeechobee (205 NE 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL 34972) GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces a meeting to discuss the Transportation Disadvantaged program and provide input to the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) serving DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties, to which all persons are invited. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, income, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the CFRPC Title VI/Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Indihra Chambers, (863)534-7130 extension 127, or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by email: ichambers@cfrpc.org at least three (3) days before the meeting/workshop. La participacin pblica es solicitada sin distincin de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, religin o situacin familiar. Las personas que requieren asistencia bajo la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) o la traduccin de idiomas, de forma gratuita deben ponerse en contacto con la Coordinadora de Ttulo VI / No Discriminacin/ADA, Indihra, CFRPC a (863)534-7130 extensin 127, oa travs de el Transmisin de la Florida 711, o por correo electronico ichambers@cfrpc.org al menos tres (3) das antes del evento o reunion. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Marybeth Soderstrom, Transportation Director, at 1(863)534-7130 ext. 134 or at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Marybeth Soderstrom, Transportation Director, at 1(863)534-7130 ext. 134 or at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued. For more information, you may contact: Marybeth Soderstrom, Transportation Director, at 1(863)534-7130 ext. 134 or at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org. April 3, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 26000080GCAXMX LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. HILL, DECEASED; MELISSA REGAN HILL; ERICKA ANNE HILL; SPRING LAKE PROPERTY ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF ACTION To the following Defendant(s): ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. HILL, DECEASED (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 6908 PARKWOOD STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33876 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 25, BLOCK Y, OF SPRING LAKE - VILLAGE V, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 23, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 6908 PARKWOOD STREET, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33876 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 May 1, 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 31st day of March, 2026. JEROME KASZUBOWSKI As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams As Deputy Clerk 25-02137 NML April 3, 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Highlands County, Florida, will hold School Board Workshop on April 21, 2026. The workshop will start at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be practicable, in the Garland Boggus Board Room, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. The purpose of the workshop is to review and discuss School Board owned properties. The School Board of Highlands County, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation in order to attend the School Board meeting, please call (863)471-5565 not later than three days before the workshop. The Board shall take no formal action in a workshop or agree to any decisions with respect to issues which may be brought forward at a regular or special Board meeting. April 3, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000060 SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. HELET KERR, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 12, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000060 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, is Plaintiff, and HELET KERR, is Defendant, the Office of Jerome Kaszubowski, Highlands County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room (Basement Level) at the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM on May 13, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 31, IN BLOCK 205, OF SUN N LAKES ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7748 ALTARA ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. 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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on this 19th day of March, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Highlands County Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: 561-507-5252 Facsimile: 561-342-4842 E-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com Counsel for Plaintiff April 3, 10, 2026
Foreclosure Sales - Miscellaneous
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
April 3, 2026
Contact: Jennifer Codo-Salisbury (863) 534-7130 ext. 178 jcodosalisbury@cfrpc.org Agricultural Land Use Conversion Study NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP Bartow, FL The public is invited to participate in a regional kickoff meeting to learn about the Agricultural Land Use Conversion Study and share ideas and comments to address impacts of agricultural land conversion in the region. The Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) is conducting a regional agricultural study focused on land use conversion threats facing the citrus industry and broader agricultural sector in the Central Florida Heartland region including Polk, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties. This agricultural study will analyze the implications of agricultural land use conversions, identify key drivers and trends, and assess the resulting potential impacts. Informed by the values of Heartland 2060: Building a Resilient Region, the project will offer planning and technical assistance to both the region and individual communities, ensuring informed decisions that align with regional sustainability, economic development, and ecological preservation goals. For more information, please contact the Central Florida Regional Planning Council office at (863) 534-7130. What: Public Workshop Agricultural Land Use Conversion Study Meeting: April 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25339624413199?p=BpDJPIN3VKLhJ0UkYJ Meeting ID: 253 396 244 131 99 Passcode: EV2P8uG9 For additional information about this effort, contact Jennifer Codo-Salisbury, Central Florida Regional Planning Council, (863) 534-7130 extension 178 or jcodosalisbury@cfrpc.org. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, income, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the CFRPC Title VI/Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Heather Tinsley, 863-534-7130, extension 101 or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by email: htinsley@cfrpc.org. La participacin pblica es solicitada sin distincin de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, religin o situacin familiar. Las personas que requieren alojamiento bajo el Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) o la traduccin de idiomas, de forma gratuita deben ponerse en contacto Brenda Torres, CFRPC Ttulo VI de Enlace, 863-534-7130 (voz), oa travs de la Florida Relay Servicio 711, o por correo electronics btorres@cfrpc.org al menos Tres das antes del evento. April 3, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Notice is hereby given that the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the final determination on the suspension or revocation of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) held by Rapid Response Medical Transportation, LLC d/b/a Rapid Response Ambulance as further described below, on May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Board Room of the Highlands County Administration Building, 600 Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida. Rapid Response Medical Transportation LLC dba Rapid Response Ambulance is a private not for profit medical provider, licensed through the State of Florida Department of Health, which currently holds a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Class 1, Nonemergency medical transport; Class 2 Basic Life Support ambulance (BLS); and Class 3 Advanced Life Support ambulance (ALS), pursuant to the Highlands County Code of Ordinances, Section 5-55. Due to recent anonymous complaints submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, a public hearing has been scheduled. This hearing will provide an opportunity for the Commissioners to hear from all parties involved, as well as receive public comments. Following these presentations, the Board will deliberate and vote on the status of the Rapid Responses COPCN. 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, 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 information should be directed to Dustin Fitch, Deputy Chief, at that address or by phone at (863) 402-7600. There may be costs associated with obtaining public records related to this matter. 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. The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards 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 April 3, 2026
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 28-2026-CP-000109-PC-AXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY A. STARKE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of TERRY A. STARKE, deceased, whose date of death was February 11th, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 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, 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 April 3, 2026. /s/ Clifford R. Rhoades CLIFFORD R. RHOADES P.O. Address: 2141 Lakeview Drive Sebring, FL 33870 CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. 2141 LAKEVIEW DRIVE SEBRING, FL 33870 service@crrpalaw.com cliff@crrpalaw.com suzy@crrpalaw.com Tel: (863) 385-0346 Fax: (863) 385-2859 /s/ Clifford R. Rhoades CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 308714 Attorneys for Personal Representative April 3, 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 25000139GCAXMX WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v. ROGER D MERCER AKA ROGER DEWAYNE MERCER; AMANDA JAYNE MERCER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROGER D. MERCER AKA ROGER DEWAYNE MERCER; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; SESSUMS LAW GROUP, P.A.; HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 02, 2026, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida, the clerk shall sell the property situated in Highlands County, Florida, described as: LOT 17 BLOCK 5, OF TEMPLE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 36, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 43 LAKE HENRY DR, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-6197 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870-3867, on May 20, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM. 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 this 5th day of March, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk 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. 1000010795 April 3, 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 2026-CP-124 IN RE: ESTATE OF JANET B. BUCHANAN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JANET B. BUCHANAN, deceased, whose date of death was July 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 3, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Gregory B. Henderson Gregory B. Henderson 250 Beulah Hill Road Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Joy Marie Senn Joy Marie Senn, Esquire Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0179264 KARLSON LAW GROUP, P.A. 301 Dal Hall Blvd. Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863)465-5033 Fax: (863)465-6022 E-Mail: joy@karlsonlaw.com April 3, 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
April 3, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2026-CP-000178-PCAXMX PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID LEE WELCH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DAVID LEE WELCH, deceased, whose date of death was February 21, 2026, 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 March 27, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Beverly Ann Ruble BEVERLY ANN RUBLE 4710 Pebble Beach Dr. Sebring, FL 33872 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Robert E. Livingston ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0031259 445 S. Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863)385-5156 Fax: (863)385-1161 Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com March 27; April 3, 2026
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