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Wild Horses Graze Near Empty Trails At Paynes Prairie, Just Outside Gainesville

A herd of wild horses, a colt tucked among them, can wander across a trail in North Central Florida while the path ahead sits nearly empty. That scene is not a movie set or a ranch tour. It plays out on a sprawling public preserve just south of Gainesville, where...

Gainesville, FL · 14d
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This Historic Florida Mansion Is Said To Be Haunted By The Ghost Of Its Former Mistress

Some places just have a way of making the hair on the back of your neck stand up, and the Herlong Mansion in Micanopy, Florida is absolutely one of them. Tucked inside one of Florida’s oldest inland towns, this grand bed and breakfast carries more than a century of stories within its walls, and at least one of those stories involves a ghost who apparently never checked out.

Micanopy, FL · 14d
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Eight Old Florida Fish Camps Where Locals Have Eaten Fried Catfish For Generations

Before the theme parks and beach resorts, Florida ate at fish camps. These were simple spots on rivers, creeks, and lakes where you could grab a basket of fried catfish, a pile of hush puppies, and a seat near the water. A handful of them still carry that spirit today,...

Florida · 14d
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10 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 12-18 inspections and no violations were found. Big Mans Cafe Ii

Marion County, FL · 18d

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Tom Petty memorial vandalized, square cut out of mural on 34th Street Wall

The Tom Petty memorial mural has been vandalized. The tribute to Tom Petty on the 34th Street Wall was painted after his death in 2017. It appears that a 3-by-3 foot square has been cut out of the mural. While the damage looks recent we can't confirm when it exactly occurred.

Gainesville, FL · 15d

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Once You Try Its Pan-Fried Catfish, This Florida Riverside Fish Camp Ruins Every Other Fish Fry

I would happily eat gator bites while otters float past, and apparently that’s a real option here. The river outside the deck is so clear that kayakers look like they’re hovering. This Florida riverfront spot serves Cajun food right on the water. Paddlers can tie up their kayaks...

Florida · 15d

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Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants: Why Interest Rates Are Only Part of the Story

Southern Rock Restaurants’ six-year development plan puts the focus on operating experience, a distinctive concept and the right locations—not just the cost of borrowing. Interest rates matter. But they do not tell the whole story about where businesses choose to grow. Extended Reach USA’s “Rocky on Real Estate”...

Florida · 22d

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Marion County searches for new Animal Services Director

The search is underway for a new person to take the reins at Marion County Animal Services.

Marion County, FL · 14d

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Watching Manatees Drift Past While You Eat Lunch Is Normal at This Florida Riverside Grill in Crystal River

Some of the best meals in Florida hide behind the plainest doors, and you only find them when hunger pushes you to pull over. This spot looks like nothing special from the parking lot, yet one bowl of steaming gumbo can change your whole afternoon. It sits in a part...

Crystal River, FL · 20d

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7 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations in state inspections

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 5-11 inspections and no violations were found. Brunchies Cafe , Mobile

Marion County, FL · 25d

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The Classic Florida Drive-Thru Where Made-To-Order Burgers Cost Less Than $7

There’s a little brick building in Gainesville, Florida, with a red roof and a whole lot of soul, and it’s been quietly making people very, very happy for a long time. Mac’s Drive Thru is the kind of place that reminds you why simple things done right will always beat complicated things done poorly.

Gainesville, FL · 20d

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Fest 24 brings punk rock fans from around the world to Gainesville

Downtown Gainesville will come alive with punk rock music this weekend as The Fest 24 returns Oct. 23-25, bringing together hundreds of bands and music fans from around the world for three days of live performances. The annual festival will feature performances across multiple downtown venues, including Bo Diddley Plaza,...

Gainesville, FL · 15d

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Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants, Targets Orlando And Tampa

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is plotting a major push into Florida, with plans to develop 52 restaurants across Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Gainesville over the next six years. The fast-casual chain, known for its Hawaiian plate lunches, has signed a development agreement with Southern Rock Restaurants and Southern Rock Hawaii to bring the brand into the state for the first time.

Tampa, FL · 25d

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Caperlane Farm’s Heysek Elected As FTBOA President

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced Oct. 23 that Richard Heysek, who with his wife Cathy breed and race in the name of their Caperlane Farm in Reddick, was elected president of the FTBOA at a board meeting following the annual member meeting. “I am honored...

Florida · 14d

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New sandwich shop Potbelly soft opens in Ocala’s Corta Commons, grand opening Oct. 24

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Chicago-spawned “neighborhood sandwich shop” franchise Potbelly soft opens its first location in Marion County today, with a grand opening scheduled for later in the month. Founded in the Windy City in 1977, Potbelly began expanding into multiple markets in 2002. The company currently...

Ocala, FL · 25d

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Project Pawsitivity: Meet Atlas, a lovable little littermate

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Atlas is a playful 14-week-old Anatolian Shepherd mix pup who came to the Humane Society of Marion County with three of his littermates. He weighs under 20 pounds. He’s gonna get a whole lot bigger, of course, but right now he’s a bright bundle of a blank slate for a patient, caring owner to train up into an intelligent and loyal companion.

Marion County, FL · 15d

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You’d Never Expect This Humble Florida Pizzeria To Have Michelin Recognition, But It Absolutely Does

A tiny yellow building in one of Florida’s smallest towns is doing something that most big-city restaurants spend their entire careers chasing, and it’s doing it quietly, without any fuss, right off a canopy road in north-central Florida. Blue Highway Pizzeria in Micanopy, Florida has earned a Michelin...

Micanopy, FL · 22d

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Something Good: UF Veterinary Medicine graduates pose with pets

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Time for something good - some graduates and their furry study buddies!. University of Florida’s Veterinary Medicine College students posed in their regalia the fall before May commencement, and each student is permitted to bring up to two pets with them for their senior portraits.

Gainesville, FL · 14d

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Animal shelter reopens for dog adoptions

Alachua County Animal Resources is reopened for dog adoptions effective today. Both dog and cat intakes will continue to be limited to emergency-only situations due to the high number of animals at the shelter. The post Animal shelter reopens for dog adoptions appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 16d