What is a foreclosure notice?

A foreclosure notice informs parties of a legal action to reclaim property due to unpaid debts.

How do I respond to a foreclosure notice?

You must serve your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney and file the original with the court.

What happens if I ignore the foreclosure notice?

Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you, leading to loss of property.

Action to foreclose a Claim of Lien on property in Polk County.

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June 8, 2026

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Published: May 6, 2026 · today
Category: Foreclosure
City: Winter Haven
Address: 167 Granada Ave. Davenport, FL 33837
Case #: 2026CC-000241-A000-BA

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What to do next

1
Contact Your Attorney
Reach out to an attorney for legal advice regarding the foreclosure action.
2
Prepare Your Defense
Draft your written defenses and ensure they are served to the plaintiff's attorney by June 8, 2026.
3
File with the Court
File the original defenses with the Clerk of the Court immediately after serving the plaintiff's attorney.

Frequently asked questions

What is a foreclosure notice?: A foreclosure notice informs parties of a legal action to reclaim property due to unpaid debts.
How do I respond to a foreclosure notice?: You must serve your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney and file the original with the court.
What happens if I ignore the foreclosure notice?: Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you, leading to loss of property.

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Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR 
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA 
MARBELLA AT DAVENPORT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, 
Plaintiff, 
vs. 
PAUL MOLINA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAUL MOLINA; CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK; and UNITED STTES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
Defendant.
Case No.: 2026CC-000241-A000-BA
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF POLK
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE 
PROPERTY
To: PAUL MOLINA and
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAUL MOLINA
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 167 Granada Ave. Davenport, FL 33837
and
2838 West 19th Street, Unit 1R, Brooklyn, NY 11224
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
  and any unknown parties who are or may be interested in the subject matter of this action whose names and residences, after diligent search and inquiry, are unknown to Plaintiff and any unknown parties who may claim an interest as heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees or other claimants claiming by, through, under or against the above Defendant. PAUL MOLINA and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAUL MOLINA, who is not known to be dead or alive.
  YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a Claim of Lien on the following property in POLK County, Florida, to wit:
  Lot 100, Marbella at Davenport, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 142, Page(s) 29 and 30, of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida.
  has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOSEPH P. MAWHINNEY, ESQ., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is: 53 LAKE MORTON DRIVE, SUITE 100, LAKELAND, FL 33801, on or before thirty (30) days from first publication date, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court by June 8, 2026 either before service upon Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
 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, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 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.
WITNESS my hand the seal of this court on this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Stacy M. Butterfield
CLERK OF THE COURT
By: A. Nieves
Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Joseph P. Mawhinney, Esq
Reed Mawhinney & Link, PLLC
53 Lake Morton Dr., Suite 100
Lakeland, FL 33801
May 6, 13, 2026    208492