Action to foreclose a mortgage on property in Polk County, Florida.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Lakeland
- Case #
- 2024CA003800000000
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What to do next
- 1
Respond to the Complaint
You must serve a copy of your written defenses to Jennifer M. Scott at Kass Shuler, P.A. by February 6, 2026, which is 30 days from the first publication date.
- 2
File with the Court
File the original written defenses with the Clerk of the Court at 255 North Broadway, Bartow, Florida, either before or immediately after serving the plaintiff's attorney.
- 3
Contact for Disability Assistance
If you need accommodations due to a disability, contact the Office of the Court Administrator at least 7 days before your court appearance at (863) 534-4686.
- 4
Check Court Dates
Stay informed about any scheduled court appearances related to this case to avoid missing important deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the case number for the foreclosure at 1489 36th St NW, Winter Haven, FL?
- The case number for the foreclosure is 2024CA003800000000.
- Who is the plaintiff in the foreclosure action?
- The plaintiff in the foreclosure action is Nationstar Mortgage LLC.
- What should I do if I am a defendant in this foreclosure case?
- You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney within 30 days from the first date of publication and file the original with the Clerk of the Court.
- How can I get assistance if I have a disability and need to participate in this court proceeding?
- You can contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance for assistance.
- What is the address of the property involved in the foreclosure?
- The property involved in the foreclosure is located at 1489 36th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 2024CA003800000000 Division 08 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF JAMES SHERMAN PORTER III A/K/A JAMES S PORTER, DECEASED, JAMES SHERMAN PORTER IV A/K/A JAMES PORTER IV, AS KNOWN HEIR OF JAMES SHERMAN PORTER III A/K/A JAMES S PORTER, DECEASED, MATTHEW DAVID PORTER, AS KNOWN HEIR OF JAMES SHERMAN PORTER III A/K/A JAMES S PORTER, DECEASED, JOHNATHAN PORTER, AS KNOWN HEIR OF JAMES SHERMAN PORTER III A/K/A JAMES S PORTER, DECEASED, et al. Defendants. TO: JOHNATHAN PORTER, AS KNOWN HEIR OF JAMES SHERMAN PORTER III A/K/A JAMES S PORTER, DECEASED CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 361 CLIFFSIDE DR APT A COLUMBUS, OH 43202 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHNATHAN PORTER CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 361 CLIFFSIDE DR APT A COLUMBUS, OH 43202 You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Polk County, Florida: LOT 119, OF INWOOD NO. 6, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 2, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. commonly known as 1489 36TH ST NW, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jennifer M. Scott of Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before 30 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 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, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator,255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least 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. Dated: January 20th, 2026. CLERK OF THE COURT Honorable Stacy M. Butterfield 255 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830-9000 (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Sebastian Irlanda Deputy Clerk Jennifer M. Scott Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiffs attorney, P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900 318000/2426214/MTS February 6, 13, 2026 26-00182K