Legal & Public Notices

File #: 2025192 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of Issuance, the Description of the property, and Name(s) in which it is assessed is as follows: Certificate Number: 2303020 Year of Issuance: 2023 Description of Property: COMM AT NW CORN OF SW4 OF SE4 THN E 634 FT THN S 250 FT THN S1*0'W 152.42 FT THN W 107 FT TO TH POB & CONT 107 FT THN S1 *0'W 152.42 FT THN E 107 FT THN N1*0'E 152.42 FT TO POB PARCEL 2 OF OR 3298 PG 1175 Parcel ID: 24-2N-29-0000-00903-0000 Name in which Assessed: BOBBY PITTMAN, MELONIE PITTMAN All of the above property is located in Santa Rosa County, In the state of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to the law the property described in such certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.santarosa.realtaxdeed.com on the 01/12/2026 at 12:00 noon CT, by Jason D. English, ESQ, Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller. ML4174

File #: 2025189 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of Issuance, the Description of the property, and Name(s) in which it is assessed is as follows: Certificate Number: 2304211 Year of Issuance: 2023 Description of Property: COM NW COR TH S 06*00'00"W 311 0.58 FT TO SLY R/W LI OF RR TH N 64*02'0"E 26.50 FT TH S 1 9*24'00"E 1120 FT TH N 65*33' 00" E 1595 FT TO WLY R/W OF COUN TY LN TH S 48*00'00"E 633.21 FT TO NLY R/W OF HUDSON BEND R D TH S 42*00'00"W 677.79 FT TO NLY & ELY R/W OF HUDSON BEN D RD FOR POB TH N 48*00'00" W 180 FT TH N 42*13'18"E 192 F T TH S 48*00'00"E 180 FT TO NLY R/W LI OF HUDSON BEND R D TH S 42*13'18" W 192 FT TO POB BEING LOTS 30-35 OF UNREC SUB AVALON VILLAS AS DES IN OR 2558 PG 1673 & AS DES IN ODH IN OR 4289 PG 2042 Parcel ID: 36-1N-29-0000-00220-0000 Name in which Assessed: JEREMY JAMES HUGHES, JONI SUZANNE HUGHES All of the above property is located in Santa Rosa County, In the state of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to the law the property described in such certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.santarosa.realtaxdeed.com on the 01/12/2026 at 12:00 noon CT, by Jason D. English, ESQ, Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller. ML4173

File #: 2025188 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of Issuance, the Description of the property, and Name(s) in which it is assessed is as follows: Certificate Number: 2304083 Year of Issuance: 2023 Description of Property: MILTON HEIGHTS LOTS 4 5 6 & W 30 FT & N 15 FT LOT 3 BLK 16 & E 20 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 16 AS DES IN OR 2530 PG 1487 Parcel ID: 34-2N-28-2470-01600-0040 Name in which Assessed: LONNIE A JOINER All of the above property is located in Santa Rosa County, In the state of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to the law the property described in such certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.santarosa.realtaxdeed.com on the 01/12/2026 at 12:00 noon CT, by Jason D. English, ESQ, Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller. ML4172

A PERMIT AUTHORIZING Use of Section 62-330.451, F. A. C. - General Permit for Counties, Municipalities, and other Agencies to Conduct Stormwater Retrofit Activities. The project proposes drainage improvements to alleviate flooding along Richardson Street in Milton, Florida (Santa Rosa). The project consists of the construction of a new stormwater retention pond east of Richardson Road and regrading of the existing triangular retention pond west of Richardson Street to stabilize slopes and enhance attenuation capacity. The project includes no impacts to wetlands and approximately 0.782 acres of impacts to other artificial surface waters in the form of ditches. All work to be done per the approved plans prepared by KHA Civil Engineers, Inc. Santa Rosa County ISSUED TO: City of Milton, PO Box 909 Milton, FL 32572-0909 Permittee agrees to hold and save the Northwest Florida Water Management District and its successors harmless from any and all damages, claims, or liabilities which may arise from permit issuance. Said application, including all plans and specifications attached thereto, is by reference made a part hereof. The use of a General Environmental Resource permit does not convey to permittee any property rights or any rights or privileges other than those specified herein, nor relieve the permittee from complying with any law, regulation or requirement affecting the rights of other bodies or agencies. All structures and works installed by permittee hereunder shall remain the property of the permittee. This permit may be revoked, modified or transferred at any time pursuant to the appropriate provisions of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes: This permit also constitutes a granted with conditions water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U. S. C. Section 1341. Pursuant to Rule 62-330.062, F. A. C. , State Water Quality Certification is granted when an activity meets all the terms and conditions of a general permit under Rule 62-330.052, F. A. C. , and the applicable Rules 62-330.401 through 62-330.635, F. A. C. PETITION FOR FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS Any person whose substantial interests are or may be affected by the action described in the enclosed Notice of Agency Action, may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with the requirements of section 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code, or may choose to pursue mediation as an alternative remedy under section 120.573, Florida Statutes, before the deadline for filing a petition. Pursuit of mediation will not adversely affect the right to administrative proceedings in the event mediation does not result in a settlement. Petitions for an administrative hearing must be filed with the Agency Clerk of the Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333-9700 by the deadline specified in the attached cover letter. Failure to file a petition within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any rights such person may have to request an administrative determination (hearing) under section 120.57, Florida Statutes, concerning the subject permit application. Petitions which are not filed in accordance with the above provisions are subject to dismissal. DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL A party who is adversely affected by final agency action on the permit application and who has exhausted available administrative remedies is entitled to judicial review in the District Court of Appeal pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes. Review under section 120.68, Florida Statutes, is initiated by filing a Notice of Appeal in the appropriate District Court of Appeal in accordance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110. SECTION 28-106.201, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS (1) Unless otherwise provided by statute, and except for agency enforcement and disciplinary actions that shall be initiated under Rule 28-106.2015, F. A. C. , initiation of proceedings shall be made by written petition to the agency responsible for rendering final agency action. The term “petition” includes any document that requests an evidentiary proceeding and asserts the existence of a disputed issue of material fact. Each petition shall be legible and on 8 1/2 by 11 inch white paper. Unless printed, the impression shall be on one side of the paper only and lines shall be double-spaced. (2) All petitions filed under these rules shall contain: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any e-mail address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner, if the petitioner is not represented by an attorney or a qualified representative; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. (3) Upon receipt of a petition involving disputed issues of material fact, the agency shall grant or deny the petition, and if granted shall, unless otherwise provided by law, refer the matter to the Division of Administrative Hearings with a request that an administrative law judge be assigned to conduct the hearing. The request shall be accompanied by a copy of the petition and a copy of the notice of agency action. Rulemaking Authority 14.202, 120.54(3), (5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(3) FS. History–New 4-1-97, Amended 9-17-98, 1-15-07, 2-5-13. ML4216

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: Case No. : 2025 DR 1279
KENDALL ANN CAULEY
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF ADULT
TO: JAMES BRADLEY SHORES a/k/a BRADLEY SHORES
3687 Hazel Godwin Rd. Jay, Fl 32565
And
2292 Bud Diamond Rd. Jay, FL 32565
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Adoption of Adult has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Clay H. Whittaker, Esq. d/b/a Gulf Coast Adoptions, PLLC, as the Adoption Entity, and whose address is 30 S. Spring St. Pensacola, Florida 32502 (and phone number 850-999-7977), on or before January 26, 2026 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at M. C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The Adult Daughter is identified as follows: Name: K. A. S. Date of Birth: September 2, 2005
Place of Birth: Escambia County, Florida
Hearing Date for Petition for Termination of Parental Rights Pending Adoption: Wednesday, February 04, 2026 @ 2:30 P. M. Judge Jennie Kinsey
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. The Court’s primary phone number is 850-595-4400 and the Family Law Division phone number is 850-595-4331. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. Dated: 12/11/25 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Leslee Scruggs
{Deputy Clerk}
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