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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. : 2026-CP-36
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
SAMUEL LAVAR UNDERWOOD, A/K/A SAMUEL L. UNDERWOOD
Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL LAVAR UNDERWOOD, deceased, whose date of death was December 7, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. 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 the 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) MONTH S 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 the 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 WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights as Death Act as described in ss. 732.216 – 732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The date of first publication of this Notice is 3/05/2026. /s/ Catherine H. Underwood
CATHERINE H. UNDERWOOD, Personal Representative
/s/ P. Michelle Freeman
P. MICHELLE FREEMAN
Florida Bar No. : 0092885
FLEET, SMITH & FREEMAN
1283 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite A
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-4006; (850) 651-5006 Fax
michelle@fleetsmithlaw.com
Alt. e-mail: cara@fleetsmithlaw.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
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"NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO
SANTA ROSA DISTRICT SCHOOLS
2026 – 2027 SCHOOL CHOICE PLAN
Pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, the Santa Rosa County School
Board will hold a public hearing to consider the revisions, additions and deletions
to the 2025-2026 School Choice Plan in preparation for the 2026 – 2027
school year’s School Choice Plan. The purpose of these changes is to update
the existing School Choice Plan in accordance with legislative and State
Board of Education Regulations. The public hearing is scheduled for April 2,
2026 at 5:30 PM in the Santa Rosa County School Board Room at 5086 Canal
Street, Milton, Florida.
Copies of proposed revisions, additions and deletions for the 2026 – 2027
School Choice Plan will be available for study and examination at the Douglas
A. Dillon Administrative Center in Milton, Florida from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM,
Monday through Friday, February 26, 2026 through April 2, 2026.
Dr. Karen R. Barber
Superintendent of Schools
Advertisement Dates:
PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL
Monday, March 2, 2026
Monday, March 9, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
SANTA ROSA PRESS GAZETTE
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Public Hearing Date:
April 2, 2026
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"LEPC Public Notice of the Availability of Hazardous Materials Information

The Emerald Coast Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) receives certain hazardous materials information reported by facilities under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA); and makes it available to the public by request as required under the law.

Information which may have been reported to LEPC: Chemical Inventories from facilities that have hazardous materials above certain quantities, safety data sheets containing information on a materials’ properties and health hazards, and emergency release notifications and written follow-up letters if a release exceeded reportable quantities.

The above information, except for certain information authorized under EPCRA to be withheld, is available to the public under the Right to Know provisions of EPCRA to help inform community and personal planning for hazardous materials releases.

The Emerald Coast LEPC serves Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, and Bay counties in Northwest Florida.

If you would like information about chemicals reported by a specific facility in our region under EPCRA, please contact the Emerald Coast Regional Council, which serves as staff to the Emerald Coast LEPC. The Emerald Coast LEPC Coordinator may be reached by calling 850-332-7976x 225; toll free at 800-226-8914 x 225; or by emailing LEPC@ecrc.org Subject Line: EPCRA Request.
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Miscellaneous personal property will be sold to satisfy rent on 03/25/2026 at 11:00am. Location: Storage Master 4636 Woodbine Rd, Pace, FL 32571. Contents will be shown prior to bidding. All sales are cash only. We have the right to set a minimum or refuse any bid. Shyenne Billingsley; Unit #248; Wooden Desk, Wooden queen-sized bedframe, Misc. Louis Crochet; Unit #821; Tab RV. Shayla Green; Unit #432; Large Speaker, 3 fishing poles, beach wagon, canopy tent, 2 suitcases, Misc. Matthew Syner; Unit #216; Wooden headboard + footboard, 2 small décor shelves, 7 totes, Misc. ML4398

Notice of sale: Dogwood storage pursuant to the Florida self storage Act (F. S. 83.801-83.809) hereby gives notice of sale under said act to wit: On March 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm on storageauctions.com. Dogwood Storage will conduct the sale by select bid on the contents of the following units: A081 Cyrus Stow 10x10 HHG
B026 Jennie Kile 5x10 HHG
D176 Lisa Newberry 10X15 HHG
A025 Haley Williams 10x10 HHG
153 Hannah Whaley 10x20 HHG
ML4390