Foreclosure action filed against William Parker Smith regarding property in Auburndale.

NOTICE OF ACTION 
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA 
CASE NO.: 2025CA002851 
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC D/B/A VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, A MISSOURI LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 
Plaintiff, VS. 
WILLIAM PARKER SMITH; et al., 
Defendant(s). 
TO: Unknown Spouse of William Parker Smith 
Last Known Residence: 4935 Sand Mountain Loop Rd Auburndale, FL 33823 
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in POLK County, Florida: 
THE WEST 148 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 
BEGINNING AT A POINT 745.76 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 28 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST, RUN THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 355.0 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 283.11 FEET; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO A POINT ON THE SECTION LINE, SAID POINT BEING 207.51 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE RUN NORTH 207.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ON THE NORTH AND EAST SIDES THEREOF AND LESS THE WEST 75 FEET THEREOF. 
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, Plaintiffs attorney, at 401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B Delray Beach, FL 33444, on or before April 20, 2026, 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 you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. 
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 on MAR 13, 2026. 
Stacy M. Butterfield 
As Clerk of the Court 
(SEAL) By: A. Nieves 
As Deputy Clerk 
ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP,  
Plaintiffs attorney,  
401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B  
Delray Beach, FL 33444 
1190-1690B 
Ref# 16051 
Mar. 27; Apr. 3, 2026	26-00550K