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PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS RETURN FOR 18TH SEASON
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his month, the hangar is welcoming home the Pensacola Ice Flyers as they enter a new season full of heated matches and fun fan events. The Flyers will hit the ice for their 2026-2027 season on Oct. 17 at the Pensacola Bay Center. With 30 home games on the schedule as part of the team’s stacked 60-game season, there will be plenty of opportunities for longtime fans and newcomers alike to catch a game, take part in fan events and experience the team’s lineup of theme nights throughout the season. “Every year we’ve been building on the last one — more fans, more energy in the building, more people in this community who’ve made an Ice Flyers game part of their fall and winter,” Ice Flyers Owner Greg Harris said. “What gets me excited this year is that we’re not just adding things because we can. We’re adding things because our fans told us what they want more of.” Fans can look forward to a mix of new and veteran players on the roster this season, along with the exciting return of former goalie Rico DiMatteo. After playing goalie for the Ice Flyers last season, DiMatteo recently moved to Pensacola with his family and will re-join the team this season, ready to hit the ice and take on the competition. “I wanted to come back this season because of how much Pensacola made me feel like family last season,” DiMatteo said. “The organization is first class and takes such good care of me and all of the other players.” Alongside a thrilling lineup of games, the team is also bringing back a full slate of theme nights throughout the season. From special activities and merchandise to unique entertainment and fan
experiences, these events give fans even more ways to connect with the team, get involved in the community and show their Ice Flyers team spirit.
“Every year we’ve been building on the last one — more fans, more energy in the building, more people in this community who’ve made an Ice Flyers game part of their fall and winter.” “We build the calendar like we are planning nights out for a lot of different people, because we are,” Ice Flyers Senior Director of Operations Brendan Arney explained. “A grandparent, a season ticket holder, a family with young kids and a group of college friends should all be able to look at the slate and find a night that feels made for them.” Some longtime community favorite theme nights are making their return this season. The beloved wiener dog and small dog races are welcoming some of the area’s cutest canines onto the ice to compete for the fastest finish. “Minor league hockey is at its best when it does not take itself too seriously,” Arney said. Other returning favorites include Day of the Dead Night, Bushwackers Night, Blue Angels Night and Star Wars Night. Furthermore, several new theme nights will debut this season, such as Retro Video Games Night and Ice Pirates, adding some new ways for fans to make the most of their game-night experiences. The season will also feature several holiday theme nights, includ-
ing two for Christmas, Holiday Movie Night and Home for the Holidays, along with a Mardis Gras and St. Patrick’s Day theme night celebrations. Other notable theme night events include youth and adult jersey giveaways beginning Nov. 13, along with Military Appreciation Nights and $5 Nights at both the beginning and end of the season. “Between the $5 Nights, the military pricing and the jersey giveaways for adults and kids, there is a way for just about any family to get in the building and have a great time without overthinking the cost,” Arney said. “That was intentional. We want the Hangar to be for everybody.” Theme nights are not the only returning community events. Continuing a team tradition, the Ice Flyers Foundation will partner with SWAN Capital to host its Charity of the Month Program throughout the season. Each month, a local nonprofit will be featured during the team’s home games, giving fans an opportunity to learn more about its mission and support its work. The featured organization will also
set up a table at games throughout its designated month, providing another way for fans to connect with the charity and get involved. Both full- and half-season tickets are available for purchase online. Single-game tickets range from $20 to $30 dollars depending on seating, and those can be purchased online or in-person at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office. Group packages are available for youth sports teams, military units, church groups and more. The Pensacola Ice Flyers are also reinstating popular mini-plans for fans to save money on tickets. The 3-Game Hat Trick Plan includes three games and a free hat for each ticket purchased, with the option to claim silver or gold seating. The 5-Game Plan allows patrons to book tickets for any five games of their choosing. These plans allow fans to experience the thrills of their most anticipated games while working them around their schedules and budgets. “I’m excited to see everyone on night one and feel the support from everyone through the ups and downs of this upcoming season,”
DiMatteo said. “I can’t wait to hear the energy every single night. It truly does help our team.” With all of these opportunities to experience these games, the Ice Flyers’ 18th season is a prime time to support the team, enjoy the various theme nights, learn about great causes and connect with a welcoming, passionate community. “We’re trying to be something this community is proud of and leans on,” Harris said. “Between the games themselves and the work we do through the Ice Flyers Foundation, we want people to feel like this team gives back more than it takes. Pensacola has a lot of options for how people spend a Friday or Saturday night and how they spend their money, so we take it seriously that families choose us.” To purchase tickets, view the full season schedule or explore fundraising and donation opportunities, visit iceflyers.com. Follow @pcolaiceflyers on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on new announcements and keep up with the team.■
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BAPTIST HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS EARN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RECOGNITION
BAPTIST HEALTH CARE AND PAM HEALTH EXPAND JOINT VENTURE VISION
Baptist and Gulf Breeze hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ratings for excellence in patient care. The Baptist Health Care hospitals earned 11 total High Performing awards. The honors recognize excellence in procedures and conditions within multiple areas of care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery and urology. "It's always an honor to be recognized, but awards like this are really about our people," said Mark Faulkner, president and CEO of Baptist Health Care. "From our clinical to support team members, everyone plays a part in delivering patient care. We are incredibly proud of their compassion and expertise, and we are so thankful for the trust our patients and community continue to place in us."
Baptist Health Care and PAM Health are collaborating to address rapid growth and increasing demand for health care services across Northwest Florida and South Alabama. This updated partnership will bring 40 new acute care beds on the campus of Baptist Hospital and 60 new inpatient rehabilitation beds to Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile. The enhanced bed capacity is a direct response to the increasing community need for inpatient acute care and inpatient rehabilitation beds in our region. Under the new approach, PAM Health and Baptist Health Care will develop a freestanding 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile campus, providing expanded capacity for specialized rehabilitation services. Baptist Hospital will retain the planned space in the Henderson Health Center, which will be converted into a 40-bed acute care hospital unit. “Our commitment to the Pensacola community has only grown stronger,” said Anthony Misitano, founder, chairman and chief executive officer, PAM Health. “When Baptist Health Care identified an urgent need for additional acute care capacity, we recognized an opportunity to think bigger. A freestanding, 60-bed hospital allows us to design a rehabilitation hospital without space constraints, featuring state-of-the-art therapy gyms and robust clinical programs that will serve as a true destination for patients recovering from serious injury or illness.” The addition of beds at the Baptist Hospital campus comes at a time when the need for inpatient care in the local area is increasingly high. The expanded unit will help provide care for more patients and support the growing health needs of the community. “Our community has a very clear need for additional inpatient acute care beds. This collaboration with PAM Health allows us to address critical capacity needs at Baptist
U.S. News evaluates hospitals across a broad range of specialties, procedures and conditions to help patients make informed decisions about their health care. Hospitals that earn a High Performing rating excel in areas such as patient outcomes, quality of care and other measures that matter most to patients and their families. “For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “High Performing ratings recognize hospitals that deliver exceptional outcomes in specific procedures and conditions, providing patients with a trusted measure of quality as they make decisions about their care.” These recognitions reflect Baptist Health Care’s ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care across the communities it serves.
ICE FLYERS WELCOME BACK GOALTENDER RICO DIMATTEO FOR 2026-27 SEASON The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today that the team has re-signed goaltender Rico DiMatteo for the 2026–27 season. DiMatteo returns to Pensacola after making his professional debut with the Ice Flyers during the 2025–26 season. The 6-foot-3 goaltender appeared in 16 games for Pensacola, posting a 10-4-0 record with a 2.84 goalsagainst average and a .915 save percentage. His strong start to the season earned him recognition as the SPHL Player of the Week following the opening weekend, when he stopped 33 shots in regulation and overtime before turning aside all six shooters in a shootout victory over Macon. "We're thrilled to have Rico back in Pensacola," said Head Coach Jeremy Gates. "Rico is a very talented goalie who has valuable experience and is the type of person looking continue to grow his game. We've seen his ability firsthand last season. He brings competitiveness and is an important part of our team as a goalie and person. I look forward to hearing his name announced at The Hangar in front of our great fans." Following his strong start in Pensacola, DiMatteo earned an opportunity at the next level when he was loaned to the ECHL's Rapid City Rush on December 26, 2025. He went on to make 12 appearances with Rapid City,
finishing his ECHL campaign with a 3.96 goalsagainst average and a .907 save percentage. The Brasher Falls, New York, native also gained valuable experience during his time in the ECHL, including a standout professional debut in which he stopped 55 of 57 shots for the Rush. DiMatteo's performance marked the highest save total by an ECHL goaltender in his first game that season and helped establish him as a reliable option in Rapid City's crease. Before turning professional, DiMatteo played NCAA Division I hockey at Northern Michigan University, Long Island University and the University of New Hampshire. During his senior season at New Hampshire, he appeared in eight games, posting a 2.53 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. He also earned two Hockey East Goaltender of the Week honors. After gaining experience at both the SPHL and ECHL levels during his first professional season, DiMatteo returns to Pensacola with another year of development under his belt and an opportunity to build on his strong rookie campaign. "I'm calm, patient and athletic," said DiMatteo. "My goal this season is to be the top goaltender in the SPHL." The 2026–27 season will mark DiMatteo's second professional season and his second campaign with the Ice Flyers.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY TO REFORMAT LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPROVE LONG-TERM USABILITY Santa Rosa County is proposing an administrative reformatting of its Land Development Code to make the document easier to maintain and use in the future. This is not a rewrite of the Land Development Code, and no development regulations are changing. The proposed ordinance would repeal and replace the existing Land Development Code solely to address formatting and organizational issues. Currently, portions of the code, including the Table of Contents, rely on page numbers to help users locate information. Because the code is periodically amended, text can shift from one page to another, making those references inaccurate and requiring additional reformatting.
Under the proposed format, page numbers will be removed from the Table of Contents, and section numbers will be used as the primary way to identify and locate provisions. Section numbers will also be added to document footers to provide a consistent reference point even when the number of pages changes. Public Meetings The proposed ordinance will be considered by the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board at 5 pm Thursday, October 8, 2026, and by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners at 5 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026. For questions or more information, contact Shawn Ward, Planning and Zoning Director, at ShawnW@santarosa.fl.gov or 850-981-7082.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES TO HOST FALL FEST ADOPTION EVENT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Santa Rosa County Animal Services will celebrate the season with a Fall Fest Adoption Event, sponsored by Wicked Pirates, on Saturday, October 10, from 11 am to 3 pm at the shelter, located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. As part of the event, all adoptions will be just $10 for the day, allowing residents to find a new four-legged family member while helping shelter pets find loving homes. The event is also an opportunity for community members to learn more about getting involved with the animal community. In addition to meeting adoptable dogs and cats, attendees can enjoy a festive afternoon at the shelter featuring food and coffee vendors, local vendors and crafts and other activities.
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be on-site and will provide free coffee to the first 50 attendees. Taste Atlas will also be serving up food, with additional vendors and crafts available throughout the event. “We’re excited to welcome the community to the shelter for a fun fall event and, hopefully, help some of our shelter pets find their families,” said Randy Lambert, Chief of Santa Rosa County Animal Services. “Events like this give people a chance to meet our adoptable pets while enjoying a fun afternoon with the community. We encourage anyone considering adding a pet to the family to stop by and see who might be waiting to meet them.” For more information about adoptable pets and Santa Rosa County Animal Services, visit santarosa.fl.gov/405/Search-Adoptable-Pets.
Hospital while investing together in a bigger vision for the rehabilitation needs of our community,” said Brett Aldridge, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Baptist Health Care. "By expanding both inpatient capacity and rehabilitation services, we are creating greater access to high-quality care for our growing region. We are grateful for a partner whose mission and values align with our commitment to serving this community." The new inpatient acute care beds at Baptist Hospital are expected to be available in the coming months. Additional details and timelines for the inpatient rehabilitation hospital at the Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile campus will be announced soon. Summary Bullets for Reporter Reference: • Baptist Health Care and PAM Health are expanding their joint venture partnership. • The updated agreement revises a plan announced in early 2025. • The original plan called for a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital within the Henderson Health Center on the Baptist Hospital campus. • The revised plan includes development of a new freestanding 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile campus. • The new rehabilitation hospital will increase capacity for specialized inpatient rehabilitation services. • Baptist Hospital will retain the planned space in the Henderson Health Center. • The retained space will be converted into a new 40-bed acute care unit at Baptist Hospital. • Baptist Hospital's bed count will increase from 279 to 319. • The new acute care beds at Baptist Hospital are expected to open later this year. • Details and timelines for the rehabilitation hospital will be announced in the coming months.
FEMA ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $116 MILLION FOR FLORIDA RECOVERY FEMA is awarding more than $116 million to Florida for 88 projects that will accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects and programs that deliver safety and security to the American people. The state will receive more than $66 million through the Public Assistance program, which provides federal reimbursement to communities for debris removal, emergency protective measures taken to reduce or eliminate disaster impacts, and repair or rebuild damaged critical infrastructure. Public Assistance grants announced today include: Nearly $44 million for Manatee County for emergency response and debris removal, including more than 1.2 million cubic yards of vegetative and construction debris from roads, public property and rights-of-way following hurricanes Milton and Debby. More than $3.8 million for Lee County for debris removal and repairs to recreational facilities, including Bowditch Point Beach Park’s pier and boardwalk damaged by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge, high winds and debris. More than $1.8 million for Pinellas County for site inspections, damage assessments, permitting and code enforcement, along with emergency protective measures following recent hurricanes. More than $751,000 for the city of Sarasota for repairing damage at Indian Beach Park resulting from Hurricane Milton storm surge. More than $660,000 for the city of North Port to reimburse costs for police emergency response and measures that protected lives, public health and property during Hurricane Ian. Nearly $641,000 for Lee County Electric Cooperative to repair and replace Pine Island’s storm-damaged electric system, including poles, wires and transformers and other electrical infrastructure damaged by storm surge and flooding.
FEMA is also awarding the state more than $50 million for projects that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local or territory governments and Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure. Notable projects in Florida include: • More than $46.4 million to the state of Florida for cost-effective residential mitigation projects statewide, including work on 62 homes through elevations, property acquisitions, demolitions and reconstruction of eligible homes. • Nearly $840,000 for Pinellas County to plan and design a hurricane safe room with backup power at the Logan Utilities Operations Center in Largo. • More than $828,000 for the city of Tallahassee to provide a generator for backup power for the Tallahassee International Airport terminal. • More than $761,000 for Miami-Dade County to strengthen six fire stations against hurricane winds by protecting building openings and upgrading roofs to current high-wind standards. • More than $634,000 for the University of Miami to provide a generator for emergency backup power for the McKnight Building in Coral Gables. This funding is part of more than $781 million that FEMA announced for more than 490 projects nationwide. It is the latest example of the billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters.
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BEACHES TO WOODLANDS 2026 SCHEDULE 33rd Annual Charity Chili Cook-off and Volleyball Tourney October 11 | 12 – 5 pm 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach, FL The event is a fundraiser for Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County. Fee required to enter the chili cook-off or the volleyball tournament. A donation fee is required to taste. Bring already cooked and hot chili in crock pots with serving ladles to set up between noon and 2 pm; chili tastings take place from 2 to 4 pm Volleyball registration is at 10 am, and the tournament starts at 10:30 am Four-person co-ed teams will be paired according to skill level. Navarre Fishing Rodeo October 3 – 4 Tournament opens at 12:01 am Saturday and closes at 4 pm Sunday 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach, FL Fish from the shore, a boat or kayak or from the pier–you just can't “fish” from the seafood market! Prizes will be awarded in all divisions. Weigh-in is on the beach at Juana's, close to Santa Rosa County Boat Ramp and parking. Scales close promptly at 4 pm on both days. Up to two Junior anglers twelve and under can compete in the Junior Division for free with each paid rodeo admission. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Navarre Chamber Foundation, which in turn benefits the Navarre Beach Marine Park. Visit the event website to find discounts from our local lodging partners for the week of the Navarre Fishing Rodeo. Juana’s Annual Oktoberfest Beer Tasting October 3 | 12 – 4 pm 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach, FL Enjoy a festive atmosphere for adults to sample craft beers and food from the Sailor’s Grill, along with activities for children staffed by the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station. Take a Kid Fishing October 3 | 8:30 am Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL This kids’ fishing clinic is staged at Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The first 200 children (12 and under) receive a fishing pole, goodie bag, free bait and fishing instruction. This event fills up quickly. Proceeds go to the Navarre Chamber Foundation, a 501c3. Depot Day at the West Florida Railroad Museum October 3 | 10 am – 3 pm 5003 Henry St., Milton, FL This event will include tours of the museum, historic presentations, model train displays and the kids' train and garden. Food vendors will be on site serving up delicious treats.
St. Michael’s Brewing Co. 6th Anniversary Bash October 10 & 11 | Saturday, 12 – 7 pm 2199 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL Help St. Michael’s celebrate their 6th year of business. Get ready to drink some awesome beer, get awesome eats, listen to some groovy music in the beer garden and support an awesome local charity. Limited sales of commemorative 6th Anniversary beer mug (20-ounce) that includes a year's worth of mug club membership. Get a free first 20-ounce pour of our Fest Bier, and then a 20-ounce pour of selected SMBC beers for the price of a 16-ounce pour during the Anniversary Bash! 26th Annual Navarre Beach Autorama: Car, Truck and Bike Show October 10 | 8 am – 4 pm Navarre High School, 8600 High School Blvd., Navarre, FL. The 28th Annual Navarre Beach Autorama will showcase more than 150 historical cars from all decades. The event features music, food and vendor booths. Check-in is at 8 am and judging starts at 11 am Run for the Reef 10K/5K and Kid’s One Mile Fun Run October 10 | 6 am 8597 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL Features an out-and-back course along scenic Gulf Boulevard. The event is a fundraiser to help “Make Navarre Snorkelicious,” benefiting the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary and artificial reefs. Race Day registration will be from 6 – 7 am at Windjammers on the Pier. The run starts at 7:30 am at the Navarre Beach boat launch parking lot. The award ceremony will be held at Windjammers on the Pier. Munson Heritage Festival October 10 – 11 | 9 am to 5 pm Krul Lake Recreation Area, Milton, FL Learn about old-time ways through handson demonstrations. There is a Civil War reenactment camp, Native American displays, wood carving, basket weaving, making corn-shuck dolls, dulcimer making, shoe cobbling, crosscut sawing, old-time circular sawmill operation, turpentining, displays by local museums & more. Boo at the Zoo – Trick or Treat Trail October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 | 10 am – 5 pm 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL The Gulf Breeze Zoo's Boo at the Zoo festival includes Halloween entertainment and kid-friendly fun around every corner. Explore our trick-or-treat trail complete with candy, treats and toys, bounce houses, face painting and our Ambassador Animal Headquarters, not to mention the entire Zoo! Please note: There is no admission before 10 am. *Zoo members must purchase tickets to attend this event. The cost is $10 per member. **Safari Express Train Ride is included with regular admission and Adventure Pass holders.
SANTA ROSA TAX COLLECTOR OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Santa Rosa Tax Collector's Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, for an in-service training day. All office locations will be closed, including: • Milton Office - 6495 Caroline Street (Highway 90), Suite E in Milton • Midway Office - 5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway
(Highway 98), Suite B in Gulf Breeze • Pace Office - 4487 Chumuckla Highway in Pace • Jay Office- 5259 Booker Lane in Jay (this location is open on Wednesdays ONLY) For more information about services provided and holiday closures, visit srctc.com.
UWF THEATRE PRESENTS ALICE IN WONDERLAND The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, based on the book by Lewis Carroll and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. The production will open Friday, Oct. 2, and will close Sunday, Oct. 11. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. The play will follow the classic tale of Alice and her adventures in a strange new world. After tumbling down the rabbit hole, Alice will meet all the characters fans of the story have come to adore, including the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat. Seeking help from Wonderland’s residents will prove challenging, but Alice is determined to find her way home. Events are planned especially for children. A 10 am matinee will be added on Saturday, Oct. 10, to accommodate young audiences. Please note that there will be no 7:30 pm performance on Oct. 10. Audiences will be invited to come in costume as their favorite character and stay after the performance on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 to meet and take pictures with characters onstage.
Bringing this production to life will be director Marci Duncan, head of the BFA acting program. She says, “Our Alice in Wonderland is bold, vibrant and full of surprises, but at its heart is a young person trying to find her voice in a world that keeps telling her who to be. We’re inviting audiences to lean into the unexpected, let their imaginations lead, and rediscover the joy of wondering, ‘What if?’” UWF Professor of Lighting and Scenic Design Connie Smith will design the set and lights, with Sarah Liffick as Technical Director. Student costume designer junior Aubrey Leger will design the costumes. “Diving into the world of Alice in Wonderland was such a joy,” says Leger. “I have loved incorporating fun whimsical styles with a glimpse of reality, and I can’t wait for everyone to see my costume designs.” Student sound designer senior Sean Travis will also compose original music for the production. General admission ticket prices will be $22 per person for adults, $18 per person for senior citizens and active military, $16 per person for non-UWF students and UWF faculty and staff and $9 for children and high school students. UWF students will be admitted free with their ArgoCard. You can buy tickets at the CFPA Box Office (Building 82).
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RICK METZGER NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ASCENSION SACRED HEART PENSACOLA Rick Metzger, a healthcare executive and registered nurse who served as CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, has been named president and chief executive officer of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, effective Oct. 12. He brings more than two decades of experience in patient care, hospital operations, quality and safety, and strategic growth. The appointment marks a return to Ascension for Metzger, who previously spent nearly seven years as vice president of operations and chief operating officer at Ascension Providence from 2016 to 2023. "Coming back to Ascension feels like a true homecoming," Metzger said. "At my core, I am a nurse and a servant leader, and connecting back to Ascension’s faith-based mission is deeply meaningful to me,” he said. “Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has an exceptional legacy, and my primary focus will be building upon the strong foundation Will Condon established, expanding access to care and earning the trust of our dedicated physicians, associates, and community." Before coming to Sacred Heart, Metzger has served as CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital, a 349-bed acute care hospital and Level III trauma center in Mobile, Alabama, since June 2024, first as interim CEO and then as permanent CEO beginning in October 2024 Metzger led Providence through several major technology initiatives, including the transition to a new electronic medical record system. He also led a financial improvement
plan that achieved more than $10 million in operational savings and helped grow clinical services by building strong partnerships with physicians. His focus on quality and safety helped Providence improve its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade from a C to a B in spring 2026. He succeeds Will Condon, who was recently appointed CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Health System. "We are thrilled to welcome Rick back to lead Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola," Will said. "Rick brings a unique combination of frontline clinical insight as a registered nurse, proven operational leadership, and a steadfast commitment to our Mission. He understands what it means to lead within Ascension, and that will be invaluable as we continue to expand services and provide compassionate, high-quality care across our region." Metzger began his healthcare career when he was 19 as an OR orderly and went on to work in surgical technology, nursing, hospital operations and executive leadership. A Huntsville, Alabama, native, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Management in Health Care from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management. In 2022, he completed Ascension’s Executive Ministry Leadership Formation program. Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and includes the main hospital campus, Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart and comprehensive outpatient facilities.
UWF PARTNERS WITH HOME BASE FLORIDA TO EXPAND MILITARY WELLNESS SUPPORT IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA The University of West Florida announced a new partnership with Home Base Florida, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, bringing the organization’s Warrior Health and Fitness program to UWF’s Pensacola campus. UWF is only one of three universities across the nation to house this program that will expand access to community-based health, fitness and wellness support for veterans, service members and military families across Northwest Florida. “Strengthening UWF’s support for our military community has been a top priority of mine since becoming president,” said UWF President Manny Diaz Jr. “We are proud to partner with Home Base Florida to expand access to this important support for military and veterans in our community.” Warrior Health and Fitness is a free, 90-day wellness program designed to help participants improve their physical health and overall well-being through supervised exercise, nutrition education, stress management, coaching and community-based support. The program also serves as a gateway to additional Home Base services for those in need of support for invisible wounds, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injury. Warrior Health and Fitness participants will have access to a dedicated campus-based wellness space in Building 77 on UWF’s Pensacola campus where they can build strength, improve overall well-being and connect with peers who understand the unique experiences
of military life, with support from Home Base Florida. The space is adjacent to UWF’s Office of Military Services, creating a natural connection point for veterans, service members and military families already supported through the University’s military-focused programs and transition resources. “The Office of Military Services and Home Base are a natural partnership,” said Dr. Andrew Del Gaudio, executive director for UWF’s Office of Military Services. “We share a deep commitment to supporting our military and veteran community as they prepare for whatever comes next. Success for the next mission starts with building resiliency while building relationships and creating a community where people know they are supported.” Home Base Florida’s collaboration with UWF marks an important milestone in their continued expansion across Northwest Florida and reflects the organization’s commitment to working alongside trusted community partners to reach more veterans, service members and military families closer to home. “With more than six military installations in Northwest Florida, this region is home to a significant military community,” said Betsy Hart, Program Manager for Home Base Florida, a military spouse and Pensacola resident. “Home Base Florida’s Pensacola presence is designed to reduce barriers to care, strengthen local referral pathways and create accessible opportunities for healing, wellness and connection.”
ECUA TO BEGIN EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF 24-INCH FORCE MAIN ON MONTEIGNE DRIVE The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will begin an emergency project next month to replace an existing 24-inch ductile iron force main along Monteigne Drive within the Pensacola city limits. Construction is anticipated to begin the week of Oct. 12, 2026 and is expected to continue for approximately 12 weeks, with completion targeted for early January 2027. The project will include the complete replacement of the existing force main along the following corridor: • Monteigne Drive: From Bay Cliff Estates Park, a City of Pensacola park, to Summit Boulevard • Summit Boulevard: From Monteigne Drive to Scenic Highway ECUA and its private contractor, Talcon Group, LLC, will install approximately 4,800 linear feet of new 24-inch PVC force main, along with gate valves, fittings, couplings and other related infrastructure.
Construction will require excavation within the public right-of-way, including roadway cuts and trenching behind the curb. Residents and motorists in the area should expect construction activity and associated impacts as crews work to install the new force main. No interruptions to water or sewer service are planned during construction. However, brief, temporary interruptions may be necessary in some instances. For example, a water service line or meter may need to be relocated if it conflicts with the new force main. Customers affected by any necessary service interruption will be notified individually as the need arises. All areas disturbed during construction will be restored to their original condition or better upon completion of the project. ECUA appreciates the residents’ patience and understanding throughout the emergency replacement process. A map showing the proposed locations for the 24-inch force main installations is provided below.
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PNS AWARDED $12.8 MILLION FAA GRANT FOR LOW-EMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE
FPL HELPS ELIGIBLE SENIORS ACCESS BILL CREDITS AND WAYS TO SAVE
Pensacola International Airport has been awarded a $12,779,600 grant through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program to fund two projects designed to reduce emissions and improve local air quality. The combined award will support the installation of electric ground power and preconditioned air equipment at 15 passenger gates, as well as a new electric hydronic heating system serving the airport’s existing terminal and future five-gate concourse. “This investment allows us to modernize critical airport infrastructure while making a meaningful, long-term commitment to cleaner and more efficient operations,” Airport Executive Director Matt Coughlin said. “As Pensacola International Airport continues to grow, we are focused on ensuring that our facilities grow responsibly. These projects will improve the environment at our gates and support the next generation of air service at PNS.” Of the total award, $3,745,372 will fund the airport’s gate electrification and pre-conditioned air project. The project includes the installation of 14 electric 400-hertz ground power units and 15 pre-conditioned air units across the airport’s 10 existing gates and five new gates planned as part of the Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program. The new equipment will provide aircraft with electricity and conditioned air while
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), is providing bill credits to help eligible seniors in need of assistance. Through FPL Saving Steps, eligible customers who received assistance from the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) within the past 24 months will receive a one-time $200 bill credit and practical energy-saving education designed to help lower future energy bills. "We're focused on making it easier for customers to get the help they need," said Dawn Nichols, vice president of customer service at FPL. "This effort provides immediate bill relief and simple, practical steps that customers can take to lower energy use over time. We want to reduce barriers and do the right thing, especially for older adults." The credits are part of FPL's broader effort to connect customers with support through the FPL Assistance Center, a one-stop resource that brings together bill assistance, energysaving programs and local community resources in one place. "It is so encouraging and inspiring to see corporate partners like FPL step up to help seniors in a real, tangible way. FPL is not standing on the sidelines waiting for someone else to step in; they are putting resources directly toward meaningful relief and practical solutions that can help older adults save," said Josh Newby, president and CEO of Council on Aging of West Florida. "Our aging network thanks FPL, I thank them, and most importantly, the seniors we serve thank them for being a strong partner in our communities." What is FPL Saving Steps? FPL Saving Steps is available through the FPL Assistance Center and helps eligible customers learn practical ways to reduce everyday energy use and better manage monthly expenses. The program combines energy-saving education with a one-time $200 bill credit and is available to a broad range of households, including seniors, working families and others. Customers who may not qualify for government assistance are encouraged to explore FPL Saving Steps and see if they qualify for support. What is the FPL Assistance Center? The FPL Assistance Center is a one-stop place for customers to find ways to get help and save. It brings together bill support options, energy-saving programs and local community resources so customers can more easily find the help that fits their needs. How does the FPL Assistance Center help customers find short-term support? For customers facing temporary financial hardship or who need more time to pay, the FPL Assistance Center highlights options that provide support or payment flexibility, including: • Payment Extension provides eligible customers with extra time to pay their bill. • Federal assistance, such as Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
parked at the gate, allowing airlines to turn off aircraft auxiliary power units. This will reduce fuel consumption, aircraft emissions and noise while also replacing existing equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. The remaining $9,034,228 will support the installation of a new electric hydronic boiler system serving the existing terminal and future concourse. The project will replace 27 packaged gas-fired rooftop units with 19 hydronic air-handling units and associated terminal equipment using hydronic hot-water heating. By transitioning terminal heating from natural gas to an electric system, the project will eliminate the airport’s use of fossil fuels for terminal heating. Over the system’s anticipated 20-year useful life, the project is expected to reduce approximately 31 tons of carbon monoxide, 37 tons of nitrogen oxides and additional volatile organic compounds, sulfur oxides and particulate matter. The FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program provides funding for eligible cleanair projects at commercial service airports. The program supports investments in low-emission vehicles, infrastructure and other technologies that reduce airport-related emissions. Both projects complement Pensacola International Airport’s broader Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program, which will add a new five-gate concourse and expand airport infrastructure to accommodate the region’s continued growth.
ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTY PARTNER TO DEPLOY ESCA-ROSA REGIONAL REEFS Escambia County and Santa Rosa County are excited to announce the deployment of the Esca-Rosa Regional Reefs, a series of new artificial reef sites made possible by more than $1.1 million in combined grant funding and a multi-year partnership between the two counties. Artificial reef modules are being deployed to construct 69 patch reefs using 209 Florida limestone modules and 132 Grouper reefs. These new reefs are located within the eastern portion of the Escambia East Nearshore Artificial Reef site. The Escambia County Marine Resources Division, in coordination with Santa Rosa County Natural Resources, is directing the placement of the reefs by Walter Marine, Inc. of Orange Beach, Alabama, using Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Natural Resource Damage Assessment funding. Some of the concrete prefabricated artificial reef modules incorporate "microhabitat features" created by George Stone Technical College's Welding Program using repurposed metal signposts, giving them a second life as an underwater micro-habitat for marine life. The next phase of the project will include seeking permits for new artificial reef sites 1 mile offshore at Park East and Portofino public access sites in Escambia County,
in addition to planning for similar sites offshore near Navarre Beach that will ultimately stretch westward to meet Escambia County's sites. This regional reef project aligns with the Coastal Corridor Program implemented by the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with a $15 million allocation from the Florida Legislature to create and restore marine habitat along Florida's entire coastline. The partnership between Escambia County and Santa Rosa County helps advance coastal environmental stewardship goals and strengthens regional partnerships, while also providing additional habitats for marine life and new reef sites for recreational divers, boaters and anglers to explore. Artificial reef programs in Northwest Florida have demonstrated exceptional returns, with a regional study finding that reef-related activities generated $414 million in total economic output, supporting 8,136 jobs and $84 million in wages across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties. The annual recreational use value was estimated at $19.7 million, producing a discounted asset value of $656 million, which represents a benefit-to-cost ratio of 131:1.
NIGHT MOVES MUSIC FEST RETURNS FOR FOURTH YEAR AS PART OF THIRTEENTH ANNUAL PENSACOLA FOO FOO FESTIVAL FEATURING HEADLINING PERFORMANCE BY MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, NOV. 7, 2026 Night Moves Music Fest returns for its fourth year as part of the thirteenth iteration of the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival. This year, Night Moves Music Fest will expand from a single day event to a multi-day, citywide experience between Oct. 30 - Nov. 8, 2026. Announced today, the 2026 lineup includes internationally-recognized headliner Motion City Soundtrack and several notable acts like Colony House, Neal Francis, Sidequest, Copeland, AJJ and locally loved artists like Scream Out Loud, Cavae Mundi and Grave Chorus. Venues include The Handlebar, The Handlebar Outdoors, Odd Colony and Laguna’s Beach Bar + Grill on Pensacola Beach, with more shows and venues to be announced. “We are forever grateful for the opportunity to showcase Pensacola’s music scene,” said Robert Goodspeed of The Handlebar and Night Moves. “We’re excited to bring another great event to the Gulf Coast thanks to Foo Foo Fest and ACE Pensacola.” Each year, Night Moves Music Fest and the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival draw fans from
across the Gulf Coast and beyond, further establishing Pensacola as an emerging destination for arts and music-related tourism. About Night Moves Night Moves is a Pensacola-based nonprofit that is dedicated to providing a safe space for artists and fans. Founded in 2018 by Robert Goodspeed, Night Moves has cultivated a community of music lovers by helping up-andcoming artists book performances, record music and build a fanbase. Night Moves continues this mission today by hosting concerts and other events throughout the community. About Art, Culture, Entertainment, Inc. (ACE): ACE is a nonprofit organization that receives Federal, State of Florida, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, corporate, foundation and personal funds. ACE disperses these funds through an equitable granting process to nonprofit arts, culture and entertainment organizations throughout Escambia County, Fla. and promotes Escambia County as an arts and cultural destination through the annual Foo Foo Festival and other marketing efforts.
(LIHEAP), for income-qualified customers to pay their energy bill. • FPL Care To Share provides emergency bill-payment assistance or support for qualified electrical repairs for customers experiencing hardship. • Bill Extender offers an extended due date for eligible customers who would benefit from more time between when their bill is issued and when payment is due. • Budget Billing helps customers manage monthly expenses by smoothing seasonal bill fluctuations into a more predictable monthly amount. What other FPL programs can help customers save and lower their bills? FPL offers programs and tools that can help customers use energy more efficiently, understand their household energy use and manage monthly expenses over time. • FPL On Call gives customers bill credits of over $90 a year to briefly pause certain appliances during periods of peak energy demand. • The free Energy Manager tool provides personalized insights and recommendations tailored to a customer's home to help them better understand and manage energy use. • Through the FPL Community Energy Saver program, qualifying households can access energy-efficient home upgrades that can help lower energy use. How does the FPL Assistance Center help customers find additional support? The FPL Assistance Center helps customers connect with resources that may support a variety of needs beyond the utility bill, including food, housing and other essential expenses featuring support dedicated to seniors. The goal is to make it easier to find the right help at the right time and connect customers with organizations that can help with these essential needs. Customers can visit FPL.com/Assistance to explore available programs, community resources and support options in one place About Florida Power & Light Company Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is America's largest electric utility, delivering reliable power to more than 6 million customer accounts, or approximately 12 million people across Florida. With a diverse generation mix that includes natural gas, nuclear, solar and battery storage, FPL operates one of the most fuel-efficient and cost-effective power generation fleets in the United States and has earned the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award eight times in the past 11 years while keeping typical residential customer bills well below the national average. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the nation's largest energy infrastructure investor and builder.
CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT SERVES UP SUPPORT FOR THE PENSACOLA COMMUNITY
Grab your racket and get ready to play for a purpose. Pensacola Sports and The Lewis Bear Company invite tennis players to sign up for the 19th annual Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tournament, taking place Oct. 16–17 at Roger Scott Tennis Center. This must-attend tennis party with a cause is a two-day event that pairs friendly competition with food, drinks, a silent auction and plenty of courtside fun. Every registration supports an event benefiting Arc Gateway and Pensacola Sports, giving players a chance to make a difference while enjoying a weekend on the courts. Over the last 10 years, this event has raised more than $115,000 for The Arc Gateway and Pensacola Sports. “The Bud Light Charity Challenge is more than a tournament — it’s a celebration of our community,” said Jason Libbert, President and CEO of Pensacola Sports. “It brings people together from every corner of our city for a weekend that’s full of energy and purpose. Every match helps us serve a bigger mission — supporting Arc Gateway and growing the power of sports in our community.” Arc Gateway provides life-enriching programs and services for more than 1,200 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pensacola Sports, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focuses on building a stronger community through education, inspiration and participation in team, individual, amateur and professional sports.
Family, friends and tennis fans are also welcome to cheer on the players. Spectator admission is free, with food and beverage guest passes available at Friday check-in for $15 for one day or $25 for both days. Ready to hit the courts for a cause? Visit PensacolaSports.org/bud-light-charity-challenge to sign up and find event details. Players can register at PensacolaSports.org/ bud-light-charity-challenge. Advanced registration tickets are $80. Tournament-week registration is $90. What: Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tournament When: Oct. 17 and 18 Where: Roger Scott Tennis Complex Help: Volunteers needed FREE FOR SPECTATORS! About Pensacola Sports Pensacola Sports is one of the oldest sports associations/commissions in the United States, beginning in 1955. Today, Pensacola Sports manages or assists in numerous events a year throughout the Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa County areas, and is the lead sports tourism agency for Escambia County. Events include a high school all-star series, 5K-15K runs, half marathon, fishing tournament, soccer and softball tournaments, collegiate conference and national championships and annual awards and scholarships banquets to name a few. Pensacola Sports is dedicated to building a better community through sports. Be Moved!
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PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice to Creditors IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
Ancillary Personal Representative: Kerry Anne Schultz Attorney Florida Bar Number: 563188 2777 Gulf Breeze Parkway GULF BREEZE, FL 32563 Telephone: (850) 754-1600 Fax: (850) 754-1601 E-Mail: kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com Secondary E-Mail: cassandra@schultzlawgrp.com
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF VICKI MEARLYN PROTHRO, Deceased.
Ancillary Personal Representative: Edward Suggs 17853 J.D. White Road Andalusia, Alabama 36420
CASE NO.: 2026 CP 489
2WR7/30-10/7NTC
Notice to Creditors The administration of the estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT of VICKI MEARLYN PROTHRO, OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL deceased, whose date of death was CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR April 12, 2026, is pending in the Circuit ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, FLORIDA Probate Division, the address of which PROBATE DIVISION is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the IN RE: Estate of personal representative’s attorney are RANDALL JOSEPH ARONSON, set forth below. Deceased. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands Case Number 2026-CP-1352 against decedent’s estate on whom Division: “U” a copy of this notice is required to be NOTICE TO CREDITORS served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF The administration of the Estate of THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS R A N D A L L J O S E P H A R O N S O N , NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE deceased (the “Decedent”), whose DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF date of death was August 27, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Escambia County, Florida, Probate All other creditors of the decedent Division, the address of which is and other persons having claims or Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: demands against decedent’s estate Probate Division, 190 W. Government must file their claims with this court Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE names and addresses of the Personal OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth NOTICE. below. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH All creditors of the Decedent and other IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION persons having claims or demands 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME served must file their claims with this PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF The date of first publication of this THIS NOTICE ON THEM. notice is 10/07/2026. All other creditors of the Decedent Attorney for Personal Representative: and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate Personal Representative: must file their claims with this court MEAGAN SHELL IVEY WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE Counsel for Petitioner OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Florida Bar Number 88278 NOTICE. P.O. Box 475 Jay, Florida 32565 The personal representative has no Telephone: (850) 752-7000 duty to discover whether any property mivey@iveydaylaw.com held at the time of the Decedent’s death iveydaylaw@gmail.com by the Decedent or the Decedent’s paralegal@iveydaylaw.com surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of 2WR10/7-10/14NTC Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT made by a creditor as specified under s. OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written CIRCUIT IN AND FOR demand must be filed with the clerk. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN PROBATE DIVISION THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION IN RE: ESTATE OF 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL KIMBERLY SUE SUGGS, BE FOREVER BARRED. Deceased. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME File No. 2026-CP-1188 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Division CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The administration of the estate of KIMBERLY SUE SUGGS, deceased, whose date of death was April 21, 2026, 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.
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD N. SHERRILL Florida Bar No.: 172812 CLARK PARTINGTON 125 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-9200 Fax: (850) 208-7100 Email: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL H. ARONSON 1440 North View Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140 2WR10/7-10/14NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court IN RE: ESTATE OF WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE JAMES WOODS, JR., OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS DECEASED. NOTICE. CASE NO. 2026 CP 000263 The personal representative has no DIVISION “U” duty to discover whether any property NOTICE TO CREDITORS held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which The administration of the Estate of the Florida Uniform Disposition of JAMES WOODS, JR., Deceased, Community Property Rights at Death Case No. 2026 CP 000263, is pending Act as described in ss. 732.216- in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa 732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or County, Florida, Probate Division, may apply, unless a written demand is the address of which is 4025 Avalon made by a creditor as specified under s. Blvd., Milton, Florida, 32583. The 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal demand must be filed with the clerk. Representative’s attorney are as set ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN forth below. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION All creditors of the decedent and other 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY claims, on whom a copy of this notice CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR is served must file their claims with this MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS The date of first publication of this NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF notice is September 30, 2026. THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Attorney for
All other creditors of the decedent and other 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 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.
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 date of first publication of this Notice The personal representative has no is September 16, 2026. duty to discover whether any property Attorney for Personal Representative: held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s /s/ Thomas M. Staples THOMAS M. STAPLES surviving spouse is property to which Fla. Bar No. 0073174 the Florida Uniform Disposition of STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A. Community Property Rights at Death 100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A Act as described in ss. 732.216Pensacola, Florida 32502 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless (850) 432-4143 a written demand is made by a creditor Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl. as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida com Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl. Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. com efile@stapleslawfl.com ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN Personal Representative: THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH /s/ Roosevelt Woods IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION ROOSEVELT WOODS 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 7306 Rolling Hills Road Pensacola, Florida 32505 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Personal Representative PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR 2WR9/30-10/7NTC MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF LOYD WALTER COX, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2026 CP 001015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The date of first publication of this notice is October 7, 2026. Personal Representative: Michael Hayden Apffel 67165 Emerson Street Mandeville, Louisiana 70471 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. E-mail Addresses: jlocklin@ljslawfirm. com, serviceprobate@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, PA 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102
The administration of the Estate of LOYD WALTER COX, Deceased, Case No. 2026 CP 001015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The 2WR10/7-10/14NTC names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the personal Representative’s attorney are as set forth below. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR All creditors of the decedent and other SANTA ROSA COUNTY, persons having claims or demands FLORIDA against decedent’s estate, including PROBATE DIVISION unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice IN RE: ESTATE OF is served must file their claims with this THERESA CATHERINE Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE MCGLYNN, FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE Deceased. OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE File No.: 2026 CP 507 Division: D ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other 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 PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
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 RE: ESTATE OF BRENT MATEO VALENTIN GELPI, a minor, Deceased.
The date of first publication of this notice is September 30, 2026.
File No.: 2026 CP 1313 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Personal Representative: /s/ Brian Gelpi BRIAN GELPI 1007 Via Deluna Drive Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 2WR9/30-10/7NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT The administration of the estate of FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, THERESA CATHERINE MCGLYNN, FLORIDA deceased, whose date of death was PROBATE DIVISION November 21, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, IN RE: ESTATE OF Florida, Probate Division, the address RICHARD AUSTIN of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, HALLFORD, Milton, Florida 32583. The name and Deceased. address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s File No. 2026-CP-000560 attorney are set forth below. Division D
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 September 30, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative: IN RE: ESTATE OF /s/ Lauren A. Merritt CHERYL HAYDEN FRERET LAUREN A. MERRITT Deceased. Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 File No. 2026-CP-566 105 S. De Villiers Street Division D Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 741-2999 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Fax: (850) 466-0956 The administration of the estate of Cheryl E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com Hayden Freret, deceased, whose date of death was July 27, 2026, is pending in Personal Representative: the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, /s/ Kathleen Ann Pfeifer Florida, Probate Division, the address of KATHLEEN ANN PFEIFER which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, Florida 4353 Marilyn Court 32583. The names and addresses of Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are 2WR9/30-10/7NTC set forth below.
Personal Representative: Cheryl Knight 1921 Honey Creek Road Southwest Conyers, Georgia 30094 Attorney for Personal Representative: Oscar J. Locklin E-mail Addresses: olocklin@ljslawfirm. com, serviceprobate@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 0015455 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102
The administration of the estate of BRENT MATEO VALENTIN GELPI, deceased, whose date of death was April 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government 2WR9/30-10/7NTC Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, below. FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands IN RE: ESTATE OF against decedent’s estate on whom KAREN J. HEWITT, a copy of this notice is required to be Deceased. served must file their claims with this File No.: 2026 CP 1335 court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER Division: U OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF The administration of the estate of KAREN J. HEWITT, deceased, whose date of THIS NOTICE ON THEM. death was July 22, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, All other creditors of the decedent Florida, Probate Division, the address of and other persons having claims or which is 190 West Government Street, demands against decedent’s estate Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and must file their claims with this court address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE attorney are set forth below. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN against decedent’s estate on whom a of this notice is required to be served THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH copy must file their claims with this court ON IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR All other creditors of the decedent and MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS The date of first publication of this AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. notice is September 30, 2026. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN Attorney for Personal Representative: THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 /s/ Lauren A. Merritt WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. LAUREN A. MERRITT Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Florida Bar Number: 1017893 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY 105 S. De Villiers Street CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE Pensacola, FL 32502 OF DEATH IS BARRED. Telephone: (850) 741-2999 Fax: (850) 466-0956 The date of first publication of this notice E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com is September 30, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY All creditors of the decedent and other CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR persons having claims or demands MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S against decedent’s estate on whom DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. a copy of this notice is required to be The date of first publication of this Notice served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER is September 16, 2026. OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Attorney for Personal Representative: THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS /s/ Thomas M. Staples NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE THOMAS M. STAPLES DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF Fla. Bar No. 73174 THIS NOTICE ON THEM. STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A. 100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A All other creditors of the decedent Pensacola, Florida 32502 and other persons having claims or (850) 432-4143 Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl. demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court com Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl. WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS com NOTICE. efile@stapleslawfl.com Personal Representative: /s/ J. David Cox J. DAVID COX 4560 Bohemia Drive Pensacola, Florida 32504 Personal Representative
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Richard Austin Hallford, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt LAUREN A. MERRITT Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 105 S. De Villiers Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 741-2999 Fax: (850) 466-0956 E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com Personal Representative: /s/ Mery Owens MARY OWENS 7531 Tonto Street Pensacola, FL 32526 2WR9/30-10/7NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CYNTHIA LANKFORD, Deceased. File No.: 2026 CP 1178 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of CYNTHIA LANKFORD, deceased, whose date of death was July 2, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and the All creditors of the decedent and other personal representative’s attorney are persons having claims or demands set forth below. against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands served must file their claims with this against decedent’s estate on whom court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER a copy of this notice is required to be OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF served must file their claims with this THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF FIRST OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or All other creditors of the decedent and demands against decedent’s estate other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file must file their claims with this court their claims with this court WITHIN WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 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. 732.216732.228, 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.
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 September 30, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt LAUREN A. MERRITT Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 105 S. De Villiers Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 741-2999 Fax: (850) 466-0956 E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com
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PUBLIC NOTICES Personal Representative: /s/ Lori Carter LORI CARTER 2026 Broyhill Lane Pensacola, FL 32526 2WR9/30-10/7NTC
DATED on September 25, 2026. JASON D. ENGLISH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Santa Rosa County, Florida By: Brenda Lambrisky As Deputy Clerk 4WR10/07-10/28NOA
IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN RE: The Estate of LUTHER JONES, Deceased. CASE NO.: 2026-395 CP DIVISION: D PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ELIZABETH BRAGG SMITH, Plaintiff, VS.
MARY D. COOK aka MARY DALE COOK fka MARY DALE NEVINS, et al., TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS Defendants, OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000360 ESTATE:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Formal Administration)
The administration of the estate of LUTHER JONES, deceased, whose date of death was December 2, 2025, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-2033, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. 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 §§ 732.216-228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under § 732.2211. 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 September 30, 2026. Attorney and Personal Representative Giving Notice: Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Steven E. Gurian . STEVEN E. GURIAN, ESQ., EASY ESTATE PROBATE, PLLC 901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 6th Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Tel: 1-833-973-3279 Fax: 1-833-927-3279 E-mail: SG@EasyEstateProbate.com Florida Bar No. 101511 Personal Representative /s/ Carolyn L. Jones CAROLYN L. JONES 2WR9/30-10/7NTC
Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA MICHAEL J. BUCHANAN, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL LANE BUCHANAN Plaintiff, vs. ALAN WAYNE BUCHANAN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE DOROTHY M. BUCHANAN REVOCABLE TRUST Defendant. Case No.: 2026 CA 000550 NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANT: ALAN WAYNE BUCHANAN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE DOROTHY M. BUCHANAN REVOCABLE TRUST YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for breach of trust and to compel distribution of real property has been filed against the following property in Santa County, Florida: THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, LESS THE NORTH 33 FEET FOR ROAD, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 26 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Parcel ID: 15-2S-26-0000-00244-0000 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Braden K. Ball, Jr., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP, 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before November 6, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.
NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Mary D. Cook aka Mary Dale Cook fka Mary Dale Nevins, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Mary D. Cook; Doyle G. Nevins, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Doyle G. Nevins; Gaston S. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Gaston S. Enfinger; Willie M. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Willie M. Enfinger; Johnnie Ward, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Johnnie Ward; Myrtle Ward, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Myrtle Ward; Leonard L. Hobbs, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Leonard L. Hobbs; Nora W.E. Hobbs, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Nora W.E. Hobbs; James F. Ivey, Jr., and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against James F. Ivey, Jr.; Caralene Ivey, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Caralene Ivey; Edith L. Land, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Edith L. Land; Trammel M. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Trammel M. Enfinger; Vesta L. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Vesta L. Enfinger; Bertie W. Little, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Bertie W. Little; G.C. Cook aka Grover Charles Cook, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against G.C. Cook; James E. Williams aka James Ervin Williams, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against James E. Williams; Allene B. Williams aka Allene Blackmon Williams, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Allene B. Williams; Ed W. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Ed W. Enfinger; Nola Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Nola Enfinger; John F. Nobles aka John Fulton Nobles, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against John F. Nobles; Spurgeon H. Agerton, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Spurgeon H. Agerton; Bertha Alice Agerton, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Bertha Alice Agerton; John Lewis Callahan, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against John Lewis Callahan; Jean Callahan, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Jean Callahan; Allen Y. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Allen Y. Enfinger; Irma Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Irma Enfinger; Robert H. Smith, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Robert H. Smith; M.B. Sprayberry, Jr., and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against M.B. Sprayberry, Jr.; Horace Abercrombie, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Horace Abercrombie; Cecilia Purcell, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Cecilia Purcell; Nicole M. Byrd; and all other parties claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this Notice of Action.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property located in Santa Rosa County, Florida: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE GO SOUTH 86 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 12 S E C O N D S E A S T, A L O N G T H E SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, FOR A DISTANCE OF 528.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE GO NORTH 02 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 165.15 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 86 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.08 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 02 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 165.13 FEET TO A P O I N T O N T H E S O U T H LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30; THENCE GO NORTH 86 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND IS SITUATED IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on R. Douglas Goldin of Goldin Law, P.A., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3 W. Garden Street, Ste 400, Pensacola, Florida 32502, respond 30 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
Notice of Forfeiture IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: One (1) 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO VIN#: 3GCUKREC8HG180497 CASE NO: 2026 CA 000620 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO: BROCK STEWART, AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the above-described property in Santa Rosa County, Florida on August 31, 2026 and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on September 18, 2026, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before October 31, 2026, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney. If any interest party fails to file a claim as herein directed, judgment will be entered herein against you in due course. Persons not legally served with process may obtain a copy of the Complaint for Forfeiture filed herein from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court. If no claimants appear, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking a final order of forfeiture. Carrie W. Gilmer, Esquire Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office 5755 East Milton Road Milton, Florida 32583 (850) 983-1229 FL Bar #113290 2WR9/30-10/7NOF
This notice shall be published once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Dated on SEPTEMBER 16 2026. JASON D. ENGLISH, ESQ. as Clerk of Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida {Seal of Court} /s/ Brenda Lambrisky DEPUTY CLERK 4WR9/30-10/21NOA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 2023 Blue Ford F-150 VIN: 1FTEW1EP2PKF91060 Claimant: Edward Moore Beers Case No.: 2026 CA 001260 DOB: 03/01/1968 Division: E Seized by: Pensacola Police Department NOTICE OF ACTION TO : E D WA R D M O O R E B E E R S AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pensacola Police Department has filed a petition for forfeiture of the abovedescribed property. The Pensacola Police Department seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on August 5, 2026, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on August 13, 2026, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before November 6, 2026, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney: /s/ Janette M. Richardson JANETTE M. RICHARDSON (FBN 121259) Assistant City Attorney/Police Legal Advisor jrichardson@cityofpensacola. com (primary email)pabbott@ cityofpensacola.com (secondary email) Office of the City Attorney 222 W. Main Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 435-1616 4WR9/30-9/21NOA
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