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December 24, 2025
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IMPACT 100 PENSACOLA BAY AREA
ANNOUNCES 2025 GRANT RECIPIENTS
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MPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announced the 12 grant recipients selected for 2025 during their Annual Meeting on October 19 at the Hilton on Pensacola Beach. Each of the 12 nonprofit organizations will receive a grant of $103,500 from the members of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, Inc. is an organization of philanthropic-minded women committed to improving their community by providing substantial grants to nonprofit organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is thrilled to select these 12 remarkable organizations as our 2025 grant recipients thanks to the contributions of our members,” IMPACT100 Pensacola Bay Area President Martha Holden said. “Each of these nonprofits is making an incredible impact in our community, and we are honored to support their efforts in creating meaningful change. We look forward to seeing how these projects will touch the lives of so many in the coming year.” With 1,242 members in 2025, IMPACT 100 was able to award 12 grants totaling more than $100,000 each to deserving nonprofit organizations in our community for a total impact of over $1.2 million. Since its inception, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has awarded 177 grants totaling more than $18.7 million to worthy nonprofits serving Pensacola Bay Area communities and contributed over $31 million to Escambia and Santa Rosa economies. IMPACT 100 members contribute more than $1 million annually in direct grants to nonprofit organizations serving the two counties. The organizations purchase goods and services from local businesses, creating further contributions through taxes and other indirect and induced spending. Membership is open to any woman, age 18 or older, who makes an annual tax-deductible donation (membership fee) of $1,000 by March 1 of any calendar year, with the entire contribution used to fund grants. The 2025 grant award recipients selected by IMPACT 100’s members are as follows: Arts, Culture & History Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Project: Drumroll, Please: The Sound of a New Century The mission of the organiza-
tion is to promote the well-being of the Greater Pensacola community through excellence in live symphonic music and lifelong learning through engaging musical activities. The proposed project is to purchase essential instruments, including a set of four professional timpani, a vibraphone, a celesta, a digital keyboard with case and music stand lights to be used for decades. Currently, the symphony relies on instruments that are borrowed, outdated or in poor condition. The funds will be used for a timpani four-drum set, vibraphone, celesta, keyboard with keyboard case and music stand lights. Pace Band Boosters, Inc. Project: Every Note Matters: Powering the Next Generation of Musicians The mission of the organization is to support each member of the Pace High School Band to achieve the core values of focus, fundamentals, consistency, passion, positivity and family as they prepare for graduation and their future. The proposed project is to replace aging instruments, equipment and tools that have up to 30 years of constant use. Many band members would otherwise not have the financial means for a personal instrument. The funds will be used for marching brass instruments, percussion instruments and carriers, Color Guard uniforms and garment bags and a utility vehicle to be used as a hydration station. Education Children’s Home Society of Florida Project: W.A.V.E. (Warriors Achieving, Valuing and Exploring) The mission of the organization is to build bridges to success for children. The proposed project is to implement an on-campus, after-school academic enrichment program at Bellview Middle School for up to 120 students. Focusing on students performing below grade levels in reading and math, the program will engage students in reading and math instruction, learning activities and hands-on experiences, while providing them with meals and transportation home at no cost. The funds will be used for partial payroll costs for two staff members, as well as tutors, student supplies, positive behavioral rewards, a series of enrichment events and gas. Escambia County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. Project: Classroom on Wheels The mission of the organization is to identify and meet the needs
of children and families to lay the foundation for lifetime success. The proposed project is to create a Classroom on Wheels by converting a cargo van into a mobile library and learning center to bring awareness about the importance of early learning and child development, while also providing practical learning activities for families to do with their children. The funds will be used for a customized cargo van, the safety and office equipment needed for the mobile classroom conversion and educational materials and supplies with a focus on sensory, visual, auditory and cognitive learning. Environment & Recreation Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association, Inc. (dba First Tee Gulf Coast) Project: Truly Impacting Warrington Youth The mission of the organization is to enable kids and teens to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges utilizing nine core values. The proposed project is to expand its program for Warrington youth development by providing transportation to a zero-cost, five-day-a-week afterschool golf and life skills programming for at-need youth, along with new storage space to house essential equipment and supplies. The funds will be used for the purchase of a 15-passenger Sprinter van with maintenance contract, framing and roofing materials, labor and scholarships for 100 youth. Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Inc. Project: Moveable Habitats, Meaningful Messages The mission of the organization is to mobilize and direct public, private and human resources to provide care, create natural habitats and promote wildlife preservation through education. The proposed project is to improve preparedness and response to frequent flooding events at the facility through two critical purchases: moveable habitats to expand their current wildlife hospital capacity and updated signage to improve public engagement. The funds will be used for construction materials, enclosures and habitat structures, animal enrichment and handling equipment, site preparation and an electrician.
Family Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. Project: Equal Access Express The mission of the organization is to advocate for improved quality of life through high-caliber civil legal assistance for those unable to otherwise access such services. The proposed project is a mobile legal services unit to increase access to free critical legal services for those who may not know it exists, and for those that may not have physical access to it. The Equal Access Express, a new transit van equipped for accessibility and on-site service delivery, will travel to reach those living in rural areas or with limited transportation or mobility. The funds will be used for a new, full-size accessible transit van with built-in office equipment, retractable awning, and vehicle insurance. Wesley Haven Villa, Inc Project: Rolling with a Purpose– Connecting Seniors to Care and Community The mission of the organization is to enrich the lives of older adults and all those who serve them in faith-based communities. The proposed project is a transportation initiative designed to enhance resident mobility, safety and independence. Together, the improvements will expand transportation options, ease family concerns and help residents stay connected to the people, places and experiences that enrich their lives. The funds will be used for a converted van with wheelchair lift, a six-person street-legal golf cart and the replacement of the aging lift on a 14-passenger community bus. Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, Inc. Project: Veteran Family Homelessness Prevention The mission of the organization is to provide urgent financial assistance and critical dental care for eligible wounded and service-disabled Florida veterans. The proposed project is to prevent veteran homelessness and provide housing for veterans who are currently homeless in the Pensacola area through targeted interventions such as rental assistance, emergency housing repairs, case management and connections to local resources to help address the root causes of housing instability. The funds will be used for rental assistance to prevent eviction or displacement, utility assistance to restore or maintain service, temporary lodging expenses and partial salary for a case worker.
Health & Wellness Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Inc. Project: BRACE Mobile Support and Resiliency Unit The mission of the organization is to create community disaster resiliency through public-private partnerships to educate, train and engage all stakeholders. The proposed project is to enable transport of people and gear for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) simulations, deliver Fire Corps members and supplies during fires and support participation in community events. The funds will be used for the purchase of a new Chevrolet Suburban with 4-wheel drive and trailer package, a vehicle wrap, 75 CERT backpacks and shirts, marketing and promotion. Feeding the Gulf Coast Project: Nutrition Equals Seniors Thriving The mission of the organization is to fight hunger through community partnerships and programs by creating access to nutritious food and resources for those facing poverty, crisis or disaster. The proposed project is to expand its senior nutrition program, NEST (Nutrition Equals Seniors Thriving), by providing 2,100 nutritious food boxes to 175 seniors over the course of 12 months and upgrade warehouse equipment, including a forklift to support the program’s growth. The funds will be used for a forklift, battery, charger and warranty and the purchase and distribution of NEST boxes. Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Inc. Project: Healing House and Garden The mission of the organization is to end child abuse and heal families through collaborative intervention, family support and prevention education. The proposed project is to build a therapeutic garden for the children and families who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse in Escambia County. Gardens are incredibly soothing for people whose nervous systems are on high alert from trauma as well as offer children and their families ways to control their environment, after so many have felt out of control. The funds will be used for plant materials, concrete walkways and fountain wall, fencing, site prep and irrigation. To learn more about IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area and this year’s grant recipients, visit the website impact100pensacola.org. ■
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ECFR ADDS FOURTH BULB ON WREATH DURING KEEP THE WREATH GREEN
ASCENSION SACRED HEART FOUNDATION TO HOST THE BAY GALA: MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE
Escambia County Fire Rescue has added the fourth red bulb to the "Keep the Wreath Green" wreath in 2025 following a multi-residential structure fire involving a commercial business on Saturday, Dec. 13. Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a multi-residential structure fire involving a commercial business at 4:54 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the 3300 block of Mobile Highway. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing from a two-story apartment complex that included a laundromat and grocery store on the first floor. Firefighters quickly located and extinguished the fire in an apartment kitchen, preventing a total loss of the apartment unit and additional damage to other units. Despite the rapid response by ECFR, the occupants will be displaced until repairs are completed. The grocery store on the first floor will also require repairs due to water damage. There were no injuries or fatalities. ECFR conducted the investigation and determined the cause to be an acciden-
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host their annual gala, Midnight Masquerade, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. at the Boardwalk Hotel Convention Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital’s Level II Trauma Department. “In 2024, we had nearly 2,000 patients who needed trauma care in our community, and we will likely surpass that number in 2025,” said Robin Godwin, President and CEO of Sacred Heart Bay. “We are the only hospital in the area to provide this life-saving care and the community’s support will help us continue to grow this program.” Guests will be greeted upon arrival with complimentary valet, courtesy of Encompass Health, as well as a glass of champagne, sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice. Balloon décor will outfit the main entrance courtesy of Emergency Power Source Solutions, while inside, the space will be elegantly filled with florals and masquerade decor, sponsored by Vituity. Guests will check in at Nation's Best Family Healthcare registration table before entering the main event space, where they’ll be welcomed by various live aerial performers, sponsored by Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour, sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails served from the Carter Platt PLLC Bar and the Engineered Cooling Services Bar. VIP sponsors and guests will delight in a private cocktail pre-party, courtesy of Jim and Nadia Smallwood, featuring hors d'oeuvres and unlimited cocktails. Attendees will then make their way into the grand ballroom for a multi-course, seated dinner presented by Creative Printing of Bay County Inc., Hello Credit Union, and finished off with dessert presented by Clarity Mental Health. Throughout dinner, attendees will hear from various speakers, including doctors, hospital leaders, and inspiring patients whose lives have all been impacted by Sacred Heart Bay. The elegant celebration will continue into the night with dancing and live music from Az Izz, courtesy of the Chapman Family. Attendees will also have the opportunity to commemorate the evening in the photo booth, sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice, or the 360° photo booth, courtesy of the Panama City Symphony. There will be multiple fundraising opportunities throughout the evening with all proceeds benefiting Sacred Heart Bay Hospi-
tal cooking-related fire. The American Red Cross has provided temporary housing to the displaced occupants. Additional assistance during the response was provided by Escambia County EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Power & Light, and Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast Ladder 34. During the month-long "Keep the Wreath Green" fire safety campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County's Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential or commercial fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential and commercial buildings. Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
NEW YEAR’S FIREWORKS On New Year's Eve, send 2025 out with a bang and ring in 2026 from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, where you’ll witness a dazzling display when the clock strikes midnight. Keep your eyes focused on the beach
skies for a free firework show from anywhere on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, thanks to provisions by Pensacola Beach Chamber, Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Escambia County Tourist Development Council.
SCAM ALERT: ESCAMBIA COUNTY WARNS CONTRACTORS OF LICENSE PAYMENT SCAM The Escambia County Building Services Department has received reports of fraudulent emails claiming to represent Building Services, requesting immediate payment in order to receive an electrical license or other county license. Do not respond to these fraudulent messages, pay the attached invoices, or click any links. These emails are not legitimate and are not associated with Escambia County Building Services. Escambia County Building Services will never ask for payment via an email link, credit
card, or wire transfer. Escambia County only accepts contractor license payments via cash or check. For more information about contractor licensing, please contact Escambia County Building Services at 850-595-3550, email contractorlicense@myescambia.com, or visit myescambia.com. Anyone who has received a scam text message, call or other form of communication should report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Visit reportfraud.ftc.gov to report scams or fraud to the FTC online.
GREATER PENSACOLA CHAMBER UNVEILS 2026 PRIORITIES AT ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON The Greater Chamber of Commerce unveiled it’s 2026 legislative priorities at its annual Legislative Luncheon. The luncheon featured a preview of the upcoming session presented by business lobbyist Darrick McGhee. McGhee lobbies for business organizations Florida’s Great Northwest, the Florida Chamber, and the Florida Retail Federation. McGhee covered the key topics that will be debated during the 2026 legislative session including Florda’s budget, property tax reform, and workforce development. He also shared insights on the end of Governor Ron Desantis’ tenure and the upcoming race for Florida Governor in 2026. Chamber Board Member Ruthie Noel emceed the event and unveiled the Greater Pensacola Chamber’s legislative priorities for the upcoming session. “This year’s legislative priorities reflect the issues our business community tells us matter most: Workforce development, childcare access,
affordable housing, transportation, and a fair tax structure,” said Noel. “As the leading voice for business in Pensacola, the Chamber is committed to advocating for policies that strengthen our regional economy and support the long-term success of employers and families alike.” The 2026 Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce legislative priorities are: • Support for Regional Transportation Projects • Initiatives to Improve Childcare Access and Affordability • Support Workforce Development Initiatives • Ensure Property Tax Reform Does Not Lead to an Increase in Business Taxes • Support Affordable Housing Initiatives, Permitting, and Insurance Reforms The Greater Pensacola Chamber will be providing regular updates on these priorities and other key issues throughout session.
MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR COMES TO PENSACOLA LITTLE THEATRE ON JAN. 17 Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit Pensacola at the Pensacola Little Theatre on Saturday January 17 with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Mountainfilm on Tour in Pensacola is hosted by Gulf Coast Film Festival in partnership with a collection of local sponsors that include the Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team and Reboot and Co. This year’s event is the sixth for Mountainfilm on Tour – Pensacola, which hosts an inspiring collection of films to raise awareness and funding for environmental and community causes, including the nonprofit organizations Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program and Healthy Gulf.
The show kicks off on January 17 with doors opening at 5:00 pm, and films beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Pensacola can be purchased online. Tickets will also be available at the event at Pensacola Little Theater at 400 S Jefferson St. The cost for each ticket is $25. About Mountainfilm Festival Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues. Mountainfilm is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Along with exceptional documentaries, the festival goes beyond the film medium by bringing together worldclass athletes, change makers and visionary artists for a multi-dimensional celebration of indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm’s mission is to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
tal, the community’s only faith-based, notfor-profit hospital. Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry will be showcasing a variety of their dazzling jewelry and provide the opportunity to win a $5,000 shopping spree to their store. There will also be a live auction with renowned auctioneers, Chris and Michael Adcock, who will be auctioning off various high-value items including a second $5,000 shopping spree to Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry. Finally, there will be a silent auction for guests to bid on a variety of items including vacations, gift cards, private dinners, gift baskets, and more. “This event is more than a celebration; it is a testament to our community’s commitment to caring for one another,” said Adrienne Maygarden, President of Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. “Every sponsorship, table purchase, and paddle raised at Midnight Masquerade directly strengthens Sacred Heart Bay’s Level II Trauma Services, ensuring our community has the care they need close to home, when every second counts.” Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation would like to thank the additional local businesses and individuals sponsoring this year’s gala, including Healthcare Worker Table Sponsor: Dr. Eubanks and Dr. England; Program Sponsor: Century 21 Commander Realty, Inc.; Special Gift Sponsor: Panhandle Credit Union; Podium Sponsor: VITAS Healthcare; Photography & Videography Sponsor: Innovations Financial Credit Union; Cocktail Napkin Sponsor: Perry & Young P.A.; Table Sponsors: Ascension Sacred Heart Trauma and General Surgery Panama City, Bay Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Bay Medical Leadership, CCS CAT, Dermatology Solutions Group, Dermatology Specialist of Florida, Dr. Cook and Cardiac Cath Lab, Dr. DeSilva and AMG Neurosciences Team, FSU Panama City, FSU College of Nursing, and FSU College of Medicine, Gulf Coast Jam, Gulf Coast State College, Hancock Whitney, Panhandle Anesthesiology Associates, People's First Choice Insurance, Perry & Young, P.A., and Think Real Estate. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is the region's only Level II Trauma Center, offering the highest level of emergency care in the area for lifethreatening injuries and illnesses. The hospital is nationally recognized for its cardiovascular care. It is the only comprehensive cardiovascular program in the tri-county area providing open heart surgery, minimally invasive valve replacement surgery (TAVR), and pulse field ablation and the WATCHMAN device for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is an accredited stroke center. All patient rooms are private.
UWF CENTER FOR CYBERSECURITY AWARDED EC-COUNCIL 2025 ACADEMIA INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded the 2025 Academia Innovator of the Year Award by EC-Council. UWF is the sole recipient of this honor in North America, recognizing the University’s leadership and innovation in cybersecurity education. “This award affirms UWF’s position as a leader in cybersecurity education and training,” said UWF Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. “Our Center for Cybersecurity continues to set the standard for excellence, and I am grateful to our team for their dedication to strengthening Florida’s Cyber Coast.” EC-Council is the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification body. Operating in 145 countries and having certified over 400,000 information security professionals, its certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from numerous government agencies, including the National Security Agency and the Committee on National Security Systems. The University was selected based on several key criteria, including: • Excellence in cybersecurity education • Continuous program development and innovation • Student, alumni and community engagement and advocacy • EC-Council certification exam testing and results • Experiential learning and extracurricular engagement
• EC-Council event participation and involvement “We are honored to receive this recognition from EC-Council, which reflects our leadership in shaping the future of cybersecurity and AI education,” said Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, associate vice president of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity. "We are committed to developing cutting-edge programs that meet emerging workforce needs and prepare the next generation of AI-enabled cybersecurity professionals.” With thousands of EC-Council partners globally, this award represents a significant achievement for UWF, underscoring the University’s dedication to advancing cybersecurity education and preparing the next generation of professionals. "On behalf of EC-Council, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the University of West Florida for being named the 2025 Academia Innovator of the Year,” said Jay Bavisi, president and group CEO of EC-Council. “This award reflects UWF’s unwavering commitment to advancing cybersecurity education and seamlessly integrating Artificial Intelligence as a core component of their programs and initiatives through EC-Council. Their leadership in combining cybersecurity and AI-driven solutions continues to inspire academic communities. We are proud to have UWF as a valued EC-Council Academia Partner. Together, we are shaping a safer, smarter, AI-Powered digital future."
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PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS PRESENTS OVATION: SPEAKEASY AT THE SAENGER
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The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) invites the community to slip behind the curtain and into the captivating world of OVATION: Speakeasy at the Saenger on Thursday, January 30, 2026. This enchanting evening promises to transform the historic and beloved Saenger Theatre into an elegant speakeasy, complete with jazz, craft cocktails and behind the scenes magic. “We’re creating an atmosphere where the glitz of the stage meets the secrets of the speakeasy,” Alex Gartner, PCC’s Artistic and Executive Director, said. “Our guests will experience the Saenger like only the insiders do—wandering backstage, discovering hidden corners and becoming part of the theatrical magic that makes this venue so special.” The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with sultry cocktails and decadent charcuterie in the theater’s lobby, setting the scene for a night unlike any other. At 7:00 p.m., guests will be treated to a one-night-only musical showcase by the talented young voices of PCC, followed by a live auction featuring exclusive experiences and artisanal treasures. The real intrigue begins at 7:45 p.m. when guests dine and sip beneath the stage lights, where gourmet fare and signature drinks await. The evening encourages exploration throughout the theater’s most exclusive spaces, offering an immersive experience that blends the elegance of fine dining with the excitement of theatrical discovery. “This event embodies everything we love about the performing arts—the community,
Effective January 1, 2026, the Santa Rosa County Central Landfill’s Tipping Fees will increase as provided in the rate resolution passed by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on February 9, 2023.
the artistry and the transformative power of music,” Gartner explained. “When our supporters step into this speakeasy atmosphere, they’re not just attending a fundraiser; they’re becoming part of the story we’re telling about the importance of arts education.” All proceeds from OVATION will support sustaining the PCC’s core mission, helping bring the power of music to children navigating life’s toughest challenges. Last year’s OVATION gala (runner-up Best Charity Event in Inweekly’s Best of the Coast competition) raised over $100,000, and PCC aims to surpass that milestone with this year’s speakeasy celebration. Join us! Make a difference! (And don't forget the password.) What: OVATION: Speakeasy at the Saenger When: Thursday, January 30, 2026 Where: Saenger Theatre (118 S. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502) Schedule: 6 p.m. - Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres 7 p.m. - Musical Program & Live Auction 7:45 p.m. - Dinner, Entertainment & Cocktails Dress: Black Tie Tickets & Sponsorships: Ticket - $125 Sponsorships - Multiple levels available from $1,000 to $10,000 Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, offering benefits that include VIP seating, exclusive experiences and recognition in event and season materials.
DCF UNDERSCORES GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS' INVESTMENTS FOR FAMILIES IN FLORIDIANS FIRST BUDGET Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Floridians First Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, providing more than $4.8 billion in funding for the Department of Children and Families (Department) to support and modernize Florida’s continuum of care. The Floridians First Budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ continued commitment to the investments that directly impact the programs and supports children and families rely on most. “The Floridians First Budget is a testament to Governor DeSantis’ continued commitment to strengthening wraparound supports for Floridians while prioritizing fiscal stewardship,” said Secretary Taylor N. Hatch. “From modernizing essential services and operations that directly support Floridians to expanding behavioral health capacity, the Floridians First Budget maximizes every taxpayer dollar. This budget equips the Department to deliver faster, more coordinated support to Floridians, reinforcing our long-term vision informed by the voice of the people we serve.” Governor DeSantis is supporting the Department with key investments, including: • $81.9 million to support individuals becoming economically self-sufficient through modernized technology and operational and workforce improvements. • $187.5 million from the Opioid Settlement Trust Fund to address opioid addic-
tion prevention, treatment, and recovery through the State Opioid Settlement. Specifically, the funding will support on-demand mobile medication assisted treatment, court diversion programs, the distribution of life saving treatments, prevention and education campaigns, peer supports, recovery housing, and other treatment and recovery support services. • $72.7 million to increase bed capacity in the State Mental Health Facilities and Community Residential settings to protect the vulnerable and promote personal recovery and resiliency. • $9.6 million to stabilize and support individuals in a mental health crisis by strengthening Florida’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. • $35.5 million to implement a new Community Based Care funding model to increase transparency of services provided to children and families and to deliver more consistent support to foster families, enhance placement stability, and ensure children receive services without delay. The budget also bolsters Maintenance Adoption Subsidies and related adoption supports, provides a Cost-of-Living Adjustment for foster parents, and enhances programs serving youth in Extended Foster Care.
UWF REACCREDITED THROUGH 2035 The University of West Florida has received reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. This accreditation is good through 2035. “We are dedicated to ensuring that a UWF education meets the highest standards of quality,” said Manny Diaz Jr., interim president. “When people hire a UWF graduate, they’ll know they’re getting someone equipped with the skills and knowledge to make an impact. This reaffirmation validates the strength of the education that stands behind them.” SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Virginia and Latin America and other international sites approved by the Commission on Colleges that award associate, baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degrees. Accreditation by SACSCOC signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education; (2) has resources, programs and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission; and (3) maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers, and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives. “Maintaining our accreditation ensures that every student can trust the quality and integrity of a UWF education,” said Dr. Jaromy Kuhl, provost. “It reflects years of dedicated work by our faculty and staff and reinforces our mission to provide meaningful learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in their careers and communities.” UWF was originally accredited in 1969 and received its most recent reaffirmation of accreditation in 2015.
A rate increase of $1.00 per ton will be assessed for Class I, Class III, and Recycling fees. The fee increase will not impact the minimum charge of $10.00. Please direct all questions or comments to the Santa Rosa County’s Environmental Office.
UWF RESEARCHERS ADVANCE AI TOOLS FOR WILDFIRE DAMAGE MAPPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Researchers at the University of West Florida have introduced a new benchmark dataset and evaluation of artificial intelligence methods that could greatly improve how wildfire damage is mapped and monitored at scale. The study, led by Valeria Martin, a Ph.D. student in the intelligent systems and robotics program, introduces CalFireSeg-50, a dataset built from satellite imagery and data from 50 of California’s largest wildfires between 2019 and 2023. Martin collaborated with Dr. Brent Venable, director of the intelligent systems and robotics doctoral program, and Dr. Derek Morgan, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at UWF, to teach AI systems how to recognize signs of wildfire damage. To do this, the team created a large collection of satellite images — essentially showing the AI what wildfire damage looks like. By giving the AI many examples, it learns patterns and becomes better at identifying fire-damaged areas in new images. “This project showcases how advanced GeoAI techniques can meaningfully support environmental monitoring,” said Dr. Brent
Venable, director of the intelligent systems and robotics doctoral program. “Valeria’s exceptional work demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary research and reflects the innovative spirit of the Intelligent Systems and Robotics doctoral program.” This benchmark can also help models identify where fires burn the hottest, helping emergency responders understand how wildfires spread and quickly pinpoint high-priority zones. The datasets and detailed maps of wildfire damage can also support other work, like tracking vegetation recovery after a wildfire. “By pairing satellite data with deep-learning models, we can detect wildfire damage with high accuracy,” Martin said. “The insights from this work can support emergency response, environmental monitoring and long-term recovery planning.” Martin recently presented the research at the 13th ACM SIGSPATIAL International Conference on Advances in Geographic Information Systems in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information about the UWF Intelligent Systems and Robotics Ph.D. Program, visit uwf.edu/isr.
PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST ITS FIRST GLOBAL ENTRY ENROLLMENT EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is pleased to announce that it will host its first-ever Global Entry Enrollment Event in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offering residents across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast region a convenient opportunity to complete their required in-person Global Entry interviews close to home. The enrollment event will take place January 19–23, 2026 in the airport’s 2nd Floor Public Conference Room (Suite 224), with appointment times scheduled as follows: • January 19–21 (Monday–Wednesday): 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT • January 22–23 (Thursday–Friday): 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. CT “Offering Global Entry enrollment on-site is another way Pensacola International Airport is working to enhance the passenger experience and provide meaningful services to our community,” said Matt Coughlin, Airport Director. “We are excited to partner with CBP to make the interview process more accessible, especially for travelers who previously had to drive long distances to complete this final step.” “Global Entry offers pre-approved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance when arriving in the United States and includes TSA PreCheck benefits at no additional cost,” said William Brown, CBP’s Port Director. By bringing this enrollment opportunity to Pensacola, CBP and the airport are supporting efficient, secure travel while strengthening service options for Northwest Florida’s international travelers.” About Global Entry Global Entry is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers arriving in the United States. Members bypass traditional processing lines, complete a streamlined arrival process, and also receive the added benefit of TSA PreCheck®. There is no minimum number of international trips required to apply. Membership costs $120 for five years, and several major credit card programs reimburse the fee. To participate in the Pensacola event, applicants must be conditionally approved before scheduling an interview. Applications can be submitted at ttp.dhs.gov.
Location & Directions All Global Entry interviews will be held at: Pensacola International Airport 2430 Airport Blvd., Suite 224 Pensacola, FL 32504 Second Floor Public Conference Room To reach the interview location: 1. Enter the terminal through the main sliding glass doors. 2. Take the escalator (or elevator to the right) to Level 2. 3. Take the next left and follow the open-air hallway to the end. 4. The Public Conference Room will be the last door on your left, just before the restrooms. Directional signage and Customer Service Specialists will be available throughout the terminal to assist. Parking Information Parking at PNS is first-come, first-served. Travelers are encouraged to check realtime parking availability before arriving at: flypensacola.com/go/parking After parking, guests can track real-time shuttle locations at: flypensacola.com/shuttle Shuttles run every 10 minutes and service Lots 1, 2, 3 and the Long Term Lot. How to Apply for Global Entry 1. Apply online at ttp.dhs.gov. 2. Pay the $120 non-refundable fee and await conditional approval. 3. Once conditionally approved, schedule an interview at Pensacola International Airport by selecting “Pensacola International Airport” under Florida locations. 4. Attend the in-person interview with all required documents, including passport(s), identification, and proof of residence. About Pensacola International Airport Pensacola International Airport is the gateway to the Gulf Coast, offering convenient, nonstop flights to 25+ major cities across the United States through a variety of national carriers. Serving over 3.1 million passengers annually, PNS provides a seamless travel experience with modern amenities, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to safety and innovation. Located in the heart of Pensacola, the airport connects visitors and residents alike to the vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and thriving business opportunities of Northwest Florida.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice of Sale IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSORI N - I N T E R E S T TO U . S . B A N K NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE CIM TRUST 2021-R1, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2021-R1 Plaintiff, vs. BILLY E HOLMES AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. Case No. 2025 CA 000439 Division NOTICE OF SALE
In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Courthouse not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at (850) 595-4400.
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 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS The personal representative has no duty to MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK discover whether any property held at the REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. time of the decedent’s death by the decedent Dated December 16, 2025. or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Moorhead Law Group, PLLC Community Property Rights at Death Act as By: /s/ Robert J. Powell described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida ROBERT J. POWELL Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a Florida Bar No. 70318 written demand is made by a creditor as ETHAN C. GIBSON specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. Florida Bar No. 1068831 The written demand must be filed with the Moorhead Law Group, PLLC clerk. 127 Palafox Place – Suite 200 Pensacola, Florida 32502 All other creditors of the decedent and other Telephone: (850) 202-8522 persons having claims or demands against Fax: (850) 477-0982 decedent’s estate must file their claims with rpowell@moorheadlaw.com this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE egibson@moorheadlaw.com DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF heidi@moorheadlaw.com THIS NOTICE. bbangle@moorheadlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA 2WR12/24-12/31NOS STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
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IN RE: ESTATE OF KELLIE KRAMER, Deceased.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND All other creditors of the decedent and other FOR persons who have claims or demands against SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, PROBATE DIVISION contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE IN THE MATTER OF: DATE THIS IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST THE ESTATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. WILLIAM R. ROLLO, Deceased. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, CASE NO.:25-CP-469 FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER DIVISION: D BARRED.
EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH. The Personal Representatives have 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 At as described in sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS demand is made by a creditor as specified under SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED section 732.2211, Florida Statues. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The address of the court where the probate is pending is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, The date of first publication of this notice is FL 32502. December 17, 2025. The date of death of the decedent is July 5, 2025. Attorney for Personal Representative: Timothy A. Weaver, Esq. The date of first publication of this notice is Florida Bar Number: 988944 December 17, 2025. Weaver, Weaver, & Collins, P.A. 8285 Navarre Parkway Attorney for Personal Representatives: Navarre, Florida 32566 /s/ Christine A. Kelly Telephone: (850) 939-5299 Christine A. Kelly E-Mail: Tim@wwcattorneys.com Florida Bar No.: 81694 Secondary E-Mail: Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon eFiling@wwcattorneys.com 30 South Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Personal Representative: (850) 432-6977 Marsha D. Ward ckelly@esclaw.com 20225 N. Sherwood Ln mcrooke@esclaw.com Texico, Illinois 62889 jgonzalez@esclaw.com
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered FOR in this cause on December 2, 2025, in the ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Pam Childers, Clerk of Circuit Court, Escambia County, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the P E R D I D O B A Y V I L L A S property situated in Escambia County, Florida HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit described as: corporation, LOT 1, BLOCK 1 KENZ-ANNA VILLA, Plaintiff, A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 196 AND 193, WEST KING TRACT, SECTION vs. 28, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 30 WEST, CITY OF PENSACOLA, ESCAMBIA JENNIFER B. TILLEY, et al., COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO PLAT Defendants. RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 85 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID Case No.: 2024 CC 002122 COUNTY. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE and commonly known as: 2401 W JACKSON STREET, PENSACOLA, FL 32505; including Notice is hereby given that Pam Childers, the building, appurtenances, and fixtures Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, located therein, at public sale, to the highest Florida, shall sell the following described and best bidder, for cash, online at www. property situated in Escambia County, Florida: 2WR12/17-12/24NTC escambia.realforeclose.com, on January 20, Lot 37, Block B, Perdido Bay Villas, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.. a subdivision of a portion of Section 9, Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus Township 3 South, Range 32 West, Escambia from the sale, if any, other than the property County, Florida, according to the Plat of said IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE owner as of the date of the lis pendens must Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 10, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA as unclaimed. PROBATE DIVISION including the structures and improvements Dated this December 5, 2025 located thereon, if any, at a public sale on IN RE: ESTATE OF the 15th day of January, 2026, at 11:00 OTIS LEWIS TAYLOR, By:/s/ Jennifer M. Scott a.m. (Central Standard Time), or as soon Deceased. Jennifer M. Scott thereafter as the sale may proceed, to the Attorney for Plaintiff highest bidder or bidders for cash, except CASE NO. 2025 CP 001732 as set forth hereinafter, at www.escambia. 2WR12/17-12/24NOS realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter NOTICE TO CREDITORS 45, Florida Statutes, and the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in The administration of the Estate of OTIS LEWIS said court, the style of which is PERDIDO BAY TAYLOR, deceased, whose date of death was VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. May 14, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court Notice of Foreclosure Sale v JENNIFER B. TILLEY, et al., the case number for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the of which is 2024 CC 002110. address is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Florida 33901. The personal representative’s FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH and the personal representative’s attorney FOR DISABILITIES ACT, persons needing a names and addresses are set forth below. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Courthouse not All creditors of the decedent and other persons COMMUNITY BANK OF later than seven days prior to the proceeding having claims or demands against decedent’s MISSISSIPPI, a Mississippi stateat (850) 623-3159. estate whom a copy of this notice is required to chartered banking institution, be served must file their claims with this Court Plaintiff, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION vs. OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS J & A FAMILY PROPERTIES, LLC, an FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS NOTICE ON THEM. administratively dissolved Florida AFTER THE SALE. limited liability company; JESSICA Dated December 17, 2025 All other creditors of the decedent and other DENISE RILEY, individually; and persons having claims or demands against ANDREW J. RILEY, individually, Moorhead Law Group, PLLC decedent’s estate must file their claims with Defendants. this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE By: /s/ John M. Stratton DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Case No.: 2025 CA 001005 JOHN “JAY” A. FRAISER, JR. THIS NOTICE. Division: N-Civil Florida Bar No. 110741 JOHN M. STRATTON ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Florida Bar No. 100403 PERIODS SET FORTH IN THE FLORIDA Moorhead Law Group, PLLC STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Notice is hereby given that Pam Childers, 127 Palafox Place, Suite 200 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Pensacola, FL 32502 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS Florida, shall sell the following described (850) 696-1888 (Office) SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED property situated in Escambia County, Florida: (850) 477-0982 (Fax) TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE jfraiser@moorheadlaw.com DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Lot 15 and the East one-half (1/2) of Lot 14, jstratton@moorheadlaw.com Block 125, East King Tract, in the City of rrookey@moorheadlaw.com The first publication of this notice is December Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. aharris@moorheadlaw.com 17, 2025. calitigation@moorheadlaw.com together with all existing or subsequently /s/ RICHARD M. RICCIARDI, JR. erected or affixed buildings, improvements 2WR12/24-12/31NOS RICHARD M. RICCIARDI, JR., ESQ. and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, Florida Bar No. 90567 and appurtenances; all water, water rights, YOUR ADVOCATES, P.A. watercourses and ditch rights (including stock 2050 McGregor Blvd. in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all Fort Myers, FL 33901 other rights, royalties, and profits relating to Notice to Creditors Phone: (239) 689-1096 the real property, including without limitation Fax: (239) 791-8132 all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar E-mail: rricciardi@your-advocates.org IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE matters. FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND ROCHELLE TAYLOR FOR (collectively, the “Property”) SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Personal Representative PROBATE DIVISION at a public sale on the January 21, 2026, at 2WR12/17-12/24NTC 11:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time), or as IN RE: ESTATE OF soon thereafter as the sale may proceed, to the highest bidder or bidders for cash, except MARSHAL DONALD LAUGHMILLER as set forth hereinafter, at www.escambia. Deceased. realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 45, Florida Statutes, and the Summary Final File No. 2025-CP-000574 FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case FOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS pending in said court, the style of which ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA is COMMUNITY BANK OF MISSISSIPPI, a Mississippi state-chartered banking The administration of the estate of MARSHAL IN RE: ESTATE OF institution, v. J & A FAMILY PROPERTIES, DONALD LAUGHMILLER, deceased, whose PAMELA ANN BAYLISS, LLC, an administratively-dissolved Florida date of death was May 7, 2025, is pending in Deceased. limited liability company; JESSICA DENISE the Circuit Court for SANTA ROSA County, RILEY, individually; and ANDREW J. RILEY, Florida, Probate Division, the address of Case No.: 2025 CP 1729 individually, the case number of which is which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, Florida Division: U 32583. The names and addresses of the 2025-CA-001005. personal representative and the personal NOTICE TO CREDITORS representative’s attorney are set forth below.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JANICE F. BREWTON 1560 Lepley Road Pensacola, FL 32534
Personal Representatives: Kelly Hogrebe 4230 Cherry Laurel Dr. Pensacola, FL 32504 Chrysta Bayliss 291 Still Pine Bend Smyrna, GA 30082 2WR12/17-12/24NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of HERBERT L. BREWTON, JR., Deceased. Case No. 2025-CP-1737 Division “U” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of HERBERT L. BREWTON, JR., deceased (the “Decedent”), is pending in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate Division, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32501. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys 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.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William R. Rollo, deceased, with the case number indicated above, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The name and address of the personal representative are: Gloria R. Rollo, 4350 Coachman Road, Milton, Floria 32583. A personal representative or curator 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 [F.S.] 732.216– 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under [F.S.] 732.2211. All persons having claims against this estate who are served with a copy of this notice are required to file with this court such claim within the later of three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or thirty (30) days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on such person.
FILE NO.: 2025 CP 001744 DIVISION: NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the Estate of Kellie Kramer, deceased, File Number 2025 CP 001744 is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s Attorney are set forth below. All interested persons on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served must file objections that challenge the validity of the Will, the qualifications of the Personal Representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court, by filing a Petition or other pleading requesting relief with this Court, in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ALL OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Personal Representative: Joseph W. C. Boyles 212 West Cervantes Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 JOSEPH W. C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 433-9225 Attorney for Personal Representative FLORIDA BAR # 14188 jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com
Persons having claims against the estate who are not known to the personal representative 2WR12/24-12/31NOA and whose names or addresses are not reasonably ascertainable must file all claims against the estate within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice. Notwithstanding anything in this notice to the contrary, all claims against the estate must be filed on or before January 4, 2027.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. IN RE: ESTATE OF COLIN ANTHONY ROSS The date of the first publication of this notice is December 24, 2025. CASE NO.: 2025CP001621 David E. Hightower Florida Bar Number: 153140 Hightower Law Firm 125 W Romana Street, Suite 525 Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 549-3812 Attorney for the Personal Representative 2WR12/24-12/31NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANN PATE, Deceased. FILE NO.: 2025-CP-000348 DIVISION:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of COLIN ANTHONY ROSS, deceased, whose date of death was November 9, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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 The administration of the Estate of Shirley this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE A. Pate, deceased, File Number 2025-CP- DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 000348, is pending in the Circuit Court for THIS NOTICE. Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 472, Milton, The personal representative has no duty Florida 32572. The names and addresses of to discover whether any property held at the personal representative and the personal the time of the decedent’s death by the representative’s attorney are set forth below. decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform All creditors of the decedent and other persons Disposition of Community Property Rights having claims or demands against decedent’s at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216estate, including unmatured, contingent 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of a written demand is made by a creditor this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Statutes. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE All other creditors of the decedent and other FOREVER BARRED. persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES FOREVER BARRED. SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is December 17, 2025. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Eldonna Pate YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S 155 Verde Way DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Debary, Florida 32713 The date of the first publication of this Notice is JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE December 24, 2025. Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) AT TO R N E Y F O R P E R S O N A L P.O. Box 13464 REPRESENTATIVE Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 RICHARD N. SHERRILL (850) 433-9225 Florida Bar No.: 172812 FLORIDA BAR #14188 KATHERINE WU Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.: 1049565 jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com CLARK PARTINGTON jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com 125 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, FL 32502 2WR12/17-12/24NTC Telephone: (850) 434-9200 Fax: (850) 208-7100 E-mail: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com kwu@clarkpartington.com
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 December 17, 2025. Attorney for Personal Representative: Marcus A. Huff Florida Bar No. 91163 Phelps Dunbar LLP 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-2451 Fax: (850) 469-3331 Primary email: marc.huff@phelps.com Secondary email: sue.lamont@phelps.com Personal Representative: Jason A. Ross 2708 Ashbury Lane Cantonment, Florida 32533 2WR12/17-12/24NTC
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PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIE LEON JEMISON Deceased. File No.: 2025 CP 1452 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Willie Leon Jemison, deceased, whose date of death was February 5, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32501. 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 WITHIN 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.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF NORMA FAY BAGGETT GIBSON A/K/A FAY BAGGETT GIBSON A/K/A NORMA FAY GIBSON Deceased. File No.: 2025 CP 1791 Division: U
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 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET THIS NOTICE. FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S The personal representative has no duty to DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or The date of first publication of this notice is the decedent’s surviving spouse is property December 17, 2025. to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as Attorney for Personal Representative: described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Jason R. Mosley Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a Florida Bar No.: 386650 written demand is made by a creditor as 6706 Plantation Rd., Suite C, specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. Pensacola, FL 32504 The written demand must be filed with the Telephone: (850) 696-1196 clerk. jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE Personal Representative: TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA Willie Maxine Jemison STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 2WR12/17-12/24NTC NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA The date of first publication of this notice is PROBATE DIVISION December 24, 2025. IN RE: ESTATE OF SANDRA LOUIS BREN (AKA SANDRA C. BREN), Deceased.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789 Kathleen K. DeMaria, P. A. File No. 2025 CP 1752 905 E. Hatton Street, Ste. B Division: U Pensacola, FL 32503 Telephone: (850) 434-2761 NOTICE TO CREDITORS E-Mail: kathy@kathleendemaria.com Secondary E-Mail: The administration of the estate of Sandra probate@kathleendemaria.com Louis Bren (aka Sandra C. Bren), deceased, whose date of death was August 12, 2025, Personal Representative: is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia Nancy Susan Gibson Smith County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of a/k/a Nancy S. Smith which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, 1460 Smithfield Lane FL 32504. The names and addresses of the Cantonment, FL 32533 Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. 2WR12/24-12/31NTC 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PROBATE DIVISION PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY IN RE: ESTATE OF OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. MAXINE RONDA FLYTHE Deceased. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against File No. 2025-CP-1705 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Division U court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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 administration of the estate of Maxine Ronda Flythe, deceased, whose date of death was May 22, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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 The date of first publication of this notice is persons having claims or demands against December 24, 2025. decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Attorney for Personal Representative: THIS NOTICE. Jason A. Waddell Florida Bar Number: 529362 Waddell Law Firm ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE 4317 Spanish Trail TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA Pensacola, FL 32504 STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Telephone: (850) 434-8500 FOREVER BARRED. Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE Personal Representative: DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Jeffery Scott Burgess 2266 Berrydale Road The date of first publication of this notice is Pensacola, FL 32534 December 24, 2025. 2WR12/24-12/31NTC
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.
Personal Representative: Kenneth Jake Walters The administration of the estate of NORMA 40 South Palafox Place, Suite 300 FAY BAGGETT GIBSON A/K / A FAY Pensacola, Florida 32502 BAGGETT GIBSON A/K/A NORMA FAY GIBSON, deceased, whose date of death 2WR12/24-12/31NTC was October 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 32502. The names and addresses of the ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA personal representative and the personal PROBATE DIVISION representative’s attorney are set forth below. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
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.
Attorneys for Personal Representative: Kramer A. Litvak, Florida Bar No. 965881 K. Jake Walters, Florida Bar No. 1026099 Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP 40 S. Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-9818 Fax: (850) 432-9830 E-Mail: kramer@lawpensacola.com Secondary E-Mail: jake@lawpensacola.com annabelle@lawpensacola.com
TO: All unknown heirs and devisees, beneficiaries, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees and other parties claiming by, through, under or against any person who is not known, who may have an interest in the Estate of Carter Lee Austin, deceased August 19, 2008, and the real property that is the subject of this action, known as 707 E. Hatton St., Pensacola, FL, 32502; also known as: 707 1/2 E. Hatton St., Pensacola, FL, 32503; and both addresses also known as: LT 5 BLK 91 EAST KING TRACT OR 9181 P 1223 CA 63.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE for Establishment and Probate of Lost or FOREVER BARRED. Destroyed Will has been filed in this Court. You are required to serve a copy of your NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS written defenses, if any, on Kristin Northrup, SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Petitioner’s attorney, Florida Bar No. 05476, TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE 1741 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL, 32501, DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. (850) 701-4236, knorthrup@lsnf.org, and file a copy with the Escambia County Clerk of Court The date of first publication of this notice is within 30 days of the first date of publication December 24, 2025. of this notice. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in an order Attorney for Personal Representative: for relief as demanded in the petition without IN RE: Estate of William A. Brightwell IV further notice. LUCENA MERIE SURICK A/K/A Attorney LUCENA M. SURICK, Florida Bar Number: 0111387 WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court, Deceased. this 18th day of December, 2025. Brightwell Law PLLC 236 W. Garden St. Suite 4 Case # 2025-CP-001734 Pensacola, FL 32502 PAM CHILDERS Division U - Judge Boles Clerk of Court Telephone: (850) 332-0003 (SEAL) E-Mail: william@brightwell.law NOTICE TO CREDITORS Secondary E-Mail: office@brightwell.law (Summary Administration) Sandra Bilbrey Deputy Clerk of Court Personal Representative: TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR /s/ Melissa Gurley DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: First publication on December 24, 2025. Melissa Gurley You are hereby notified that an Order of 9751 Aloha Ln Summary Administration will be entered in the 4WR12/24-1/14NOA Pensacola, Florida 32526 estate of LUCENA MERIE SURICK, deceased, File Number 2025-CP-001734, by the Circuit 2WR12/24-12/31NTC Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502; that the Notice of Intention to Register decedent’s date of death was May 23, 2024; Fictitious Name that the total value of the estate is $54,000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE and that the names and addresses of those FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND NOTICE OF INTENTION TO to whom it will be assigned by such order are: FOR REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Name: Notice is given that the undersigned, Steven BRIAN T. SURICK IN RE: ESTATE OF Kyle Watson, desires to engage in a residential Address: MIRIAM FOBES SUMMERSELL, home builder business under the fictitious C/O Coastal Estate Planning & Elder Law, Deceased. name of Kyle Watson Homes at 4850 Grande 4400 Bayou Blvd., #4A, Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32504 in Escambia Pensacola, FL 32503 Case No: 2025 CP 516 County, Florida. Notice is further given that the undersigned intends to register this fictitious Name: NOTICE TO CREDITORS name with the Florida Department of State, JOSEPH M. SURICK 7 Greenwood Lane The administration of the estate of MIRIAM Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, Florida, Redwood City, CA 94063 FOBES SUMMERSELL, deceased, whose pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. date of death was July 13, 2025, is pending all interested persons are notified that: in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Dated: December 17, 2025 Florida, Probate Division, the address of All creditors of the estate of the decedent and which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida Steven Kyle Watson persons having claims or demands against 32583. The names and addresses of the the estate of the decedent other than those personal representative and the personal 1WR12/24FN for whom provision for full payment was made representative’s attorney are set forth below. in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE All creditors of the decedent and other persons TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA having claims or demands against decedent’s STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS estate on whom a copy of this notice is required AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE to be served must file their claims with this FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY DEATH IS BARRED. OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The date of first publication of this Notice is All other creditors of the decedent and other December 24, 2025. persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with Attorney for Person Giving Notice: this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE /s/ Kimberly S. Sullivan DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF KIMBERLY S. SULLIVAN, ESQ. THIS NOTICE. Attorney for Brian T. Surick, Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 101408 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE Coastal Estate Planning & Elder Law TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA 4400 Bayou Blvd., #4, Pensacola, FL 32503 STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Telephone: 850.434.7276 FOREVER BARRED. E-Mail: kimberly@planwithcoastal.com Secondary E-Mail: lynn@planwithcoastal.com NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Person Giving Notice: TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE /s/ Brian T. Surick DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. BRIAN T. SURICK C/O Coastal Estate Planning & Elder Law The date of first publication of this notice is 4400 Bayou Blvd., #4, Pensacola, FL 32503 December 24, 2025. 2WR12/24-12/31NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSE JUAN TORRES Deceased. File No. 2025 CP 1293 Division _________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jose Juan Torres, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street Pensacola, FL 32502. 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.
Attorney for Personal Representative: MEAGAN SHELL IVEY Counsel for Petitioner Florida Bar Number 88278 P.O. Box 475 Jay, Florida 32565 Telephone: (850) 752-7000 mandree@iveydaylaw.com iveydaylaw@gmail.com jfhparalegal@gmail.com Personal Representative: Michelle Summersell Brown MICHELLE SUMMERSELL BROWN 9066 Bellewood Place Biloxi, MS 39532 2WR12/24-12/31NTC
Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA RHUNDA M. DAVIS, Petitioner, and UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CARTER LEE AUSTIN, DECEASED; et al, Respondents. Case Number: 2025 CP 0096 Division: Probate NOTICE OF ACTION
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