Notice of action to quiet title for property in Gainesville.
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May 23, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Alachua
- Case #
- 2026-CA-000073
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- A notice of action informs parties about a legal proceeding affecting their rights.
- How do I respond to this notice?
- You must serve your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney within 30 days.
- What happens if I ignore this notice?
- Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000073 OMAR FERNANDEZ, Plaintiff, vs. FRANCES A. KEENE; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANCES A. KEENE; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE PROPERTY TO: FRANCES A. KEENE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANCES A. KEENE last known address: 1534 SE 41st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to quiet title to the following real property, lying and being and situated in Alachua County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: Lot 23 of Melton Manor, a subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book E, Page 98, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. Property address: 1534 SE 41st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641 Parcel ID Number: 16237-023-000 This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Mark Evans Kass, Esquire Attorney, whose address is 1497 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33125, on or before 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION, and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against your for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on APRIL 20, 2026. J.K. Jess Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Court & Comptroller BY: /s/ F. Thomas As Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today - April 23 & 30 & May 7, 14, 2026)