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Floral City, FL · Lifestyle

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This Florida Town Is Known as the Horse Capital of the World, and It’s Worth the Trip

There’s a town in Florida where million-dollar horses graze behind miles of white fences, the countryside looks more like Kentucky than the Sunshine State, and some of the clearest water in America is hiding just down the road. Welcome to Ocala, a place that proudly wears the title of Horse Capital of the World, and for good reason. But horses are only half the story.

Ocala, FL · 10d

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This Florida Farmers Market Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Out of Bed on Sunday

Fresh coconut water poured straight from the coconut is a real Sunday morning option here. That alone sounds like a better plan than hitting snooze. I like a market that starts with something that playful. The stalls don’t stay on one road, either. They stretch along a downtown main street...

Clermont, FL · 3d

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This Tiny Florida Restaurant Serves Up A Jaw-Dropping 1.5-Pound Burger That’s Worth The Trip

If you’ve ever driven through a small Florida town and thought “I wonder what’s in there,” Pudgee’s Eatery and Market in Floral City is the answer to that question, and it comes in the form of a 1.5-pound burger that will make you pull over and reconsider your entire afternoon.

Floral City, FL · 4d

Florida Today

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Publix sold Florida Lotto ticket worth $10.75 million. Winner took the cash

A $2 Florida Lotto ticket made someone a multimillionaire — more than a month ago. Sold at a Publix grocery store in Florida, the winning ticket from the Saturday, Sept. 19, Florida Lotto drawing went unclaimed, until recently. According to the Florida Lottery site , the lucky winner picked up their $10.75 million Florida Lotto jackpot. As they say in the lottery business, " it could happen to you ." Here’s what we know. Cha-ching! $1.04 billion Powerball claimed in Illinois. How much the winner took home Who won $10.75 million Florida Lotto? Who sold winning ticket? The Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, Florida Lotto numbers were 6-15-20-28-31-32. Double Play numbers were 16-17-21-27-30-36. One ticket matched. According to the Florida Lottery, Publix, 4365 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Florida, sold the Florida Lotto quick pick ticket worth $10.75 million in the Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, drawing. More than a month passed before a winner was posted on the state's lottery site. As of Nov. 1, 2026, Florida Lottery said the winner is from Indialantic, Florida, in Brevard County. The winner and retailer page shows the Indialantic Florida Lotto winner took the cash in the $10.75 million drawing. The prize amount was $5,525,259.92

Florida · 2d

Daily Commercial

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Lake County restaurant first to fetch Michelin Guide recognition

Did you know that 1921 Mount Dora, beloved for its "modern Florida cuisine," is an official Michelin Guide-recommended and selected restaurant ? It's a first for Lake County cuisine. The downtown Mount Dora hub for contemporary cuisine has been recognized for quality cooking and a farm-to-table focus. Celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken helped launch 1921 Mount Dora — named after the year the historic home housing the restaurant was built — about a decade ago and set a high bar for the future success before his 2018 departure. The restaurant's staff and culinary team played major roles in its recent recognition. Longtime manager Adam Crane's career in hospitality started early and has taken him to some of Central Florida’s most acclaimed dining rooms before joining 1921 Mount Dora — including The Ravenous Pig, Prato and Luma on Park. He's a UCF Rosen College alumnus and Certified Sommelier. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Orlando, Executive Chef Brenton Hillman , builds menus around the freshest local ingredients — working hand-in-hand with regional farmers such as Sugar Top Farms in Clermont and Far Reach Ranch in Tavares and many others to curate what he deems the best seafood, produce and meats and proteins

Lake County, FL · 8d

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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

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 many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 12d

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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 · 3d

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Inspector finds live insects at seafood restaurant at Lake Harris Square

An inspector found numerous live insects during a visit to a seafood restaurant in Leesburg. Four to five small bugs flew by a three-compartment sink during an inspection at the Seafood Shack, located at 27405 U.S. Hwy. 27 Ste. 121, Leesburg, on Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a report on file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Leesburg, FL · 8d

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This Florida Seafood Shack Serves A New England-Style Fried Fisherman’s Platter At Fair Prices

Live lobsters get flown into a small strip-mall kitchen every Friday morning, and they still manage to sell out. That happens right here in central Florida, hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The rest of the menu reads like a road trip along Cape Cod. Whole belly clams,...

Florida · 4d

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8 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. 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 Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion 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. Champions Restaurant

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Step Inside This Hidden Florida Museum and Discover an Entire World of Tiny Trains

A tiny Cleveland, Ohio, rumbles to life with model trains in a small Florida town. That alone made me stop and stare at my screen. The scenes get even sillier and sweeter. One layout features muskrats. Red buttons let kids, and grown-ups who refuse to admit it, set little things in motion.

Bushnell, FL · 3d

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

Florida · 3d

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 11d

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Shelter dog of the week: Bowie

Weighing 54 pounds, Bowie is a smart, playful, and energetic 4-year-old mixed breed dog ready to find his forever home. He loves nothing more than running around and playing with his dog friends. Not to mention, his friendly personality makes him one of staff’s favorites at the shelter. Bowie...

Lake Panasoffkee, FL · 17h

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Dum N Grill Opening in Lutz

LUTZ, FL — Dum N Grill plans to open its first Florida restaurant in mid-November at 17669 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548, brand owner Bhanu Prakash Manduva told Business Debut. The brand currently operates in other states and is expanding into the Tampa area with plans for...

Lutz, FL · 2d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

Florida · 8d

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Roma Social Inks 10-Year Lease to Bring Modern Italian to New Port Richey

A new Italian restaurant is staking out long-term turf in Pasco County. Roma Social, a modern Italian concept, is heading to the Trinity Crossings property in New Port Richey, with plans to open later this year, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The concept comes from Pineapple Hospitality Group,...

New Port Richey, FL · 18h

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News Briefs: Zephyrhills to host Veterans Day parade

ZEPHYRHILLS – Main Street Zephyrhills will host its annual Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 in the downtown historic district along 5th Avenue. The parade will feature local veterans, community organizations, businesses and other participants honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Zephyrhills, FL · 2d

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These 15 Florida Cheesesteak Shops Give Philadelphia a Run for Its Money

A cheesesteak made with salmon sits on a menu in Florida. It shares menu space with cheesesteak egg rolls and Philly water ice. That detail got me curious pretty fast. Another shop on this list bakes a cheesesteak pizza, and one more makes a keto cheesesteak for the low-carb crowd.

Florida · 2d

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