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County tax collector urges review of expiring tax certificates; board authorizes staff review and publication bids

Jackson County Commission · January 28, 2026
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Jackson County tax collector told commissioners that dozens of unpaid tax certificates will expire June 1 unless the county applies for tax deeds; the board directed staff to review two‑year and expiring certificates and authorized pursuing bids for advertising the certificate sale.

Mary Carol Warnock, Jackson County tax collector, told the commission that a Florida statute causes seven‑year‑old tax certificates to be canceled on June 1 if the county does not apply for a tax deed. She said the county’s inventory of certificates has declined since last year and offered to assist staff with tax‑deed applications.

Warnock said there are two related notification requirements under Florida administrative rules: the tax collector must notify the board of…

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