--------------------------------------------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-810 MCSO CASE NO.: S26-738 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: $9,653.00 in U.S. Currency, NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ALL PERSONS who claim an interest in the following property: $9,653.00 (Nine Thousand, Six Hundred, and Fifty-Three Dollars) which was seized because said property is alleged to be contraband as defined by Sections 932.701 (2)(a)(1-6), Florida Statutes, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on or about March 26, 2026, in Marion County, Florida. Any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing for a probable cause determination within fifteen (15) days of initial receipt of notice, by providing such request to Kristi M. Van Vleet and/or Trevor D. Persenaire, Attorney’s for the Petitioner, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475, by certified mail return receipt requested. A complaint for forfeiture has been filed in the above styled court. May 28, June 4, 2026 37-2tc ---------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-717 MCSO CASE NO.: S26-6062 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: $9,680.00 in U.S. Currency, NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ALL PERSONS who claim an interest in the following property: $9,680.00 (Nine Thousand, Six Hundred, and Eighty Dollars) which was seized because said property is alleged to be contraband as defined by Sections 932.701 (2)(a)(1-6), Florida Statutes, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on or about March 13, 2026, in Marion County, Florida. Any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing for a probable cause determination within fifteen (15) days of initial receipt of notice, by providing such request to Kristi M. Van Vleet and/or Trevor D. Persenaire, Attorney’s for the Petitioner, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475, by certified mail return receipt requested. A complaint for forfeiture has been filed in the above styled court. May 28, June 4, 2026 37-2tc ---------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-684 MCSO CASE NO.: S26-5843 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: $7,773.00 in U.S. Currency, NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ALL PERSONS who claim an interest in the following property: $7,773.00 (Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred, and Seventy- Three Dollars) which was seized because said property is alleged to be contraband as defined by Sections 932.701 (2)(a)(1-6), Florida Statutes, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on or about March 11, 2026, in Marion County, Florida. Any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing for a probable cause determination within fifteen (15) days of initial receipt of notice, by providing such request to Kristi M. Van Vleet and/or Trevor D. Persenaire, Attorney’s for the Petitioner, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475, by certified mail return receipt requested. A complaint for forfeiture has been filed in the above styled court. May 28, June 4, 2026 37-2tc ---------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------- NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of OCALA ESQUIRE located at 3050 NE 55 Avenue, Unit 280, in the City of Silver Springs, MARION County, Florida 34488, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Belleview, Florida, this 28th day of May, 2026. Ocala Equine Law, PLLC Owner May 28, 2026 37-1tc ---------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 42-2024-DP-000255 IN THE INTEREST OF: B., P. L. J. W. (M) DOB: 10/28/2024 Minor Child. Date of Removal: October 31, 2024 NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Sheranta Marie Wilson (Address Unknown) YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: P.L.J.W.B. born on 10/28/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Shanae L. Pickens, Dependency Court Judge, at the Marion County Judicial Center, 110 NW 1st Avenue, Courtroom 2D (2nd floor), Ocala, Florida 34475, for an ADVISORY HEARING. This hearing will be conducted via Zoom. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. **PLEASE NOTE THAT PARENTS MUST STAY IN CONTACT WITH THEIR ASSIGNED ATTORNEY FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPEAR FOR THIS HEARING. PARENTS MAY ALSO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY CONTACTING THE FAMILY CARE MANAGER, TAMEKA BOATWRIGHT AT (352) 233-6381 (email: Tameka.Boatwright@KidsCentralinc.org) or the FAMILY CARE MANAGER SUPERVISOR, ERICA MARCHAN, AT (352) 421-4479 (email: Erica.Marchan@ KidsCentralinc.org).* IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Marion County Judicial Center, 110 NW First Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475; Telephone (352) 401-6710; or email: ada@support.circuit5.org, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled Court Appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 19 day of May, 2026. GREGORY C. HARRELL Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller By: J. Chavis As Deputy Clerk Chandelic Melton, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 1010738 Department of Children and Families Children’s Legal Services 1100 SW 38th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34474 Phone: (352) 512-6053 Email: Chandelic.Melton@myflfamilies.com May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2026 37-4tc ---------------------------------------------

WAUCHULA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Board of the Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency will hold its regular scheduled workshop immediately following the City of Wauchula Commission workshop which will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The agenda can be viewed at www.cityofwauchula.gov. Meetings are held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. The public may participate virtually. To participate you can join the Zoom webinar via any computer or smart device at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81444738308 or dial 1-312-626-6799 webinar ID: 814 4473 8308. Please note long distance fees may apply. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission’s functions, including one’s access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. CITY OF WAUCHULA S/ Richard K. Nadaskay Jr. Mayor ATTEST S/ Stephanie Camacho City Clerk

Notice The IDA is seeking sealed bids for the sale of surplus property. Sealed bids will be accepted by mail or hand delivery, until 4:00 PM June 1, 2026, at 107 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. Bids received after this date/time will not be accepted. Sealed bids should be submitted with the bidder’s name and either “AC Unit 1” or "AC Unit 2" on the front of the bid package to identify which unit the bid is for. The surplus property available consists of two separate units: Carrier 20-ton rooftop Units identified as • AC Unit 1 • AC Unit 2 There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face of this advertisement. The property is being sold as-is, with all faults and defects therein. There is no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to any aspect of this property. Prospective bidders may request to view photographs of the property prior to submitting a bid in order to make their own assessments regarding condition and value. If you would like to schedule a time to review photographs, you can contact Amy Tubbs by phone at 863-773-3030 or email at atubbs@thedevelopmentgroup.net. The IDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All bids are subject to Florida’s Sunshine and Public Records laws, and bidders should not submit any confidential information with their bid. The property will be sold to the highest responsible bidder. The successful bidder is responsible for all costs associated with removal, relocation, and transport of the property. The QR Code will take you to the ad on our website as well.

NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETING HARDEE AND PEACE RIVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS will hold their quarterly meeting on: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:00am The NRCS Local Working Group will begin right after that. Extension Service Office, 507 Civic Center Dr Wauchula, FL 33873 863-773-2164 Notice published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105.

SCHOOL BOARD OF HARDEE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Insurance Review Committee will be held on Friday, May 29, at 9:00 a.m. at the Federal Programs Building, located at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Please be advised that one or more School Board Members of the School Board of Hardee County, other than the designated School Board representative on the committee, may be in attendance and may participate in discussion at this meeting. This meeting is open to the public in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.