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Citrus County, Florida, Restaurants With The Most Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted restaurant inspections at 49 Citrus County eateries in the last 30 days, and the results give local diners plenty to chew on. Thirty-nine restaurants passed on their first visit, while 10 failed to meet standards initially. Some of those spots needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.

Citrus County, FL · 2d

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Along The Withlacoochee, Stumpknockers Has Been Frying Catfish The Same Way Since The 1960s

Some Florida restaurants chase trends. Others stay put beside a river and let the trends drive right past them on the highway. In Dunnellon, a small town known for clear springs and slow water, there is a riverside spot where the catfish plate has been a steady habit for generations of local families. People drive an hour or more to get there, and some come back the very next day for dessert.

Dunnellon, FL · 3d

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Dog the Bounty Hunter has made Ocala his new home

Duane Chapman, who is best known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” has officially relocated to Ocala, becoming the city’s newest celebrity resident. Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano confirmed Chapman’s residency on Monday, Nov. 9, after hosting the television personality and his wife, Francie Chapman, at his office.

Ocala, FL · 3d

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10 Lake 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 Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 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 Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 10d

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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 12d

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A Loving Goldendoodle, Chesnee, Needs a Home Due to Behavior Issues

A 6-year-old Goldendoodle named Chesnee in Florida is up for adoption with no adoption fee — and his family wants to be upfront about exactly who he is. His adoption details note, "his outdoor behavior has become increasingly difficult for our family to manage, though these issues are manageable.

Belleview, FL · 9d

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Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County, Florida, Was Temporarily Closed With Roach Violation

Florida state inspectors temporarily closed Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County after finding 8 violations during a routine food inspection on October 29, 2026 — including 1 high-priority violation, 2 intermediate violations, and 5 basic violations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered operations at 770 NE 5 St in Crystal River to stop until the problems were corrected. It took three follow-up inspections to rectify the initial violations.

Citrus County, FL · 2d

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

Marion County, FL · 10d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 6d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Legendary Wings At This Music-Themed Restaurant

There are exactly two types of people in Florida: those who have eaten at Mojo’s Food. Music. Soul. in Ocala, and those who are about to. If you’ve never made the drive to Ocala specifically for wings, you haven’t truly lived the Florida experience. That might sound...

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These 9 Florida Restaurants Are Keeping Nearly Forgotten Southern Recipes Alive

One Florida dining room serves venison and quail between shelves of books and old taxidermy. Another smokes mullet over red oak wood, the way it has for more than 70 years. I love that these dishes still exist at all. Frog legs, swamp cabbage, tomato gravy, and pea pickin’ cake used to be everyday food for Cracker families. Now most menus skip them completely.

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Wild Horses, Bison and Gators Share This Florida Trail Like a Safari Close to Home

A herd of bison roams free on a Florida prairie. Wild Spanish horses graze nearby, and alligators sun themselves just off an elevated boardwalk. I had to read that twice. This is the same state known for beaches and theme parks, yet here is a sweeping grassland that looks borrowed from the Great Plains.

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

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Winning $27,595 lottery ticket sold in Dunnellon remains unclaimed after two weeks

A winning Florida Lottery ticket worth more than $27,500 that was sold at a Dunnellon gas station more than two weeks ago remains unclaimed. According to Florida Lottery records, the winning Fantasy 5 ticket was issued at Williams Mobil, located at 11946 N Williams Street in Dunnellon, for the Wednesday, Oct. 28 evening drawing.

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A+ Teacher shares passion for music and performing

SPRING HILL, Fla. — This week’s A+ Teacher is Dennis Rowan. For 34 years, he’s been a music teacher. He’s spent 15 years teaching at Crews Lake Middle School. “If you do what you love, it’s contagious. If you work together, you can do more of that,” said Rowan.

Spring Hill, FL · 3d

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Pasco County Library Offers Free Monthly Adult Art Classes in Holiday

Adults looking to explore their creativity can take advantage of a free monthly art program at Centennial Park Library in Holiday. The Pasco County Public Library Cooperative’s Adult Art Lab welcomes participants ages 18 and older, offering hands-on instruction, opportunities to experiment with different artistic techniques, and a chance to connect with other local artists.

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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🍂 Liberty tree + fall glee (and pancakes)

🌳Sweater weather, at long last! With a cool, crisp weekend in the forecast, the coolest we've had so far, forecasters say, there is no better time to get out and enjoy the autumn air in Lake and Sumter counties. This Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Trout Lake Nature Center at 520 E. County Road 44, Eustis, is formally designating its Grandfather Oak as a "Liberty Tree." Dating back to the American colonies, Liberty Trees served as gathering places for early protests and symbolize democracy and free speech. Admission is $5 per vehicle; free for members. Afterward, stick around to enjoy the trails, or peruse some top picks for things to do this weekend in our bottom "things to do" feature below. 🔻 🌟 But first, let's revisit something special ... An inspiring to start to Veterans Day, the century-young Rotary Club of Leesburg celebrated an international totem to world peace before saluting our military at the downtown parade on Nov. 11. Click here to see the unveiling. ➕ More news you should know 'Didn't expect it to pass': Florida cities coping with Amendment 3 stunner From tragedy comes love: How to help Crystal Daniels' family amid

Sumter County, FL · 17h

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Swimming With Manatees Is Actually Allowed at These 7 Florida Springs and Rivers

One small corner of Florida’s Gulf Coast is the only place in North America where you can legally get in the water with wild manatees. I had to read that twice. Most of us grew up thinking these gentle giants were strictly a look-from-the-dock kind of animal. The secret...

Florida · 6d

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 3d