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The Coconut Mama

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Chicken wing chain permanently closes Florida restaurant after failed health inspections

A Florida sports bar and restaurant has permanently shut its doors after a series of health inspections raised concerns about its operations. The closure ends the restaurant’s run in Ocala…

Ocala, FL · 4d

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8 Nostalgic Florida Drive-In Restaurants That Take You Back In Time

Remember when drive-in restaurants were all about juicy burgers, crispy fries, thick milkshakes, and eating right from the comfort of your car?. Well, Florida still has some amazing old-school spots where you can relive those good old days, complete with retro neon signs, carhop service, and recipes that have been around for generations.

Florida · 5d
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Chili competition heats up Ocala as Marion County Chili Cook-Off returns for 45th year

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Chili lovers gathered at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Saturday for the 45th annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off. Teams from across Central Florida competed for the title of best chili as visitors sampled recipes and voted for their favorites. The winners for each category are as follows:

Ocala, FL · 4d
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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 · 16d
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Sink Your Teeth Into A Burger Bigger Than Your Face At This Wild West Steakhouse In Florida

There’s a covered wagon parked on Main Street in Alachua, Florida, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. That’s because it belongs to Conestogas Restaurant, a steakhouse that takes its old west theme seriously and its burgers even more seriously. You’ll find this place tucked into a...

Alachua, FL · 5d

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Eight Old Florida Barbecue Pits That Have Been Smoking Meat Since Before Disney Arrived

Long before mouse ears and theme park lines, Florida already had a serious barbecue habit. Roadside pits from Miami to Jacksonville were feeding farmers, truckers, and families back when Dixie Highway was the main way to get around. Every spot on this list opened its doors before Walt Disney World...

Florida · 5d

WCJB

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TV20 Horse Talk Show showcases Breeders’ Cup World Championship winners

Ocala, FL · 3d

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Ocala nonprofit works to expand services amid Marion County's homeless pet crisis

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A local nonprofit is working to grow its footprint in Marion County as the homeless pet problem continues to strain the area’s resources. Voices of Change Animal League says an estimated 40,000 cats and dogs in Marion County are not spayed or neutered — overwhelming shelters and clinics alike. Now, the organization wants to expand its clinic to meet that growing need and prevent animals from being turned away without care.

Marion County, FL · 7d

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Humane Society program raises spirits at animal shelter

Honey spent most of her days in a kennel at the Humane Society of North Central Florida. But on Oct. 30, the 9-month-old puppy got a break from shelter life, spending the day lounging on a couch with two University of Florida students. She was adopted less than 24 hours...

Gainesville, FL · 5d

Ocala Gazette

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45 years and going strong

A sea of guests and brightly decorated booths filled the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion for the 45th annual Marion County Chili Cookoff, held as always on the first Saturday in November. The post 45 years and going strong appeared first on Ocala Gazette .

Ocala, FL · 3d

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Marion County committee advances plan that could help decrease pet overpopulation

In Marion County, there’s a new plan to help decrease pet overpopulation. The plan is from a group known as VOCAL, a nonprofit focused on helping residents care for their pets. The county’s development review committee approved the concept plan in its meeting Nov. 2. It would create...

Marion County, FL · 6d

Ocala Star Banner

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Here's what's coming on the ground floor of the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Ocala

Ocala, FL · 5d

WCJB

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Chili competition heats up Ocala as Marion County Chili Cook-Off returns for 45th year

Ocala, FL · 4d

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Project Pawsitivity: This bonded pair could be at home anywhere

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Meet Cyrus and Hazel, a pack of two who kept each other alive on the streets, and don’t ever want to be apart again. The fine folks at the Humane Society of Marion County got these friendly, curious mutts from Marion County Animal Services about a month ago, where they’d been taken in as a bonded pair of strays. They were so lucky to have found one another out in the world, and are just looking for a forever home they can both share with new members of the pack.

Marion County, FL · 5d

The Gainesville Sun

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Bagel Bakery owner says payment problems persist at City Food Hall

The owner of The Bagel Bakery in Gainesville says City Food Hall owes him about $4,000 in unpaid revenue, raising concerns about the midtown food hall's payment practices and whether other vendors are experiencing similar problems. Jason Cole, owner of The Bagel Bakery, told The Sun in an Oct. 27 phone interview that he had not received a payment since Oct. 5 and said he was aware of other businesses at the food hall experiencing similar issues. Cole also owns The Bagel Bakery at 4113 NW 16th Blvd. Cole, who opened a location at the food hall in August, said his business entered into an agreement with City Food Hall that required vendors to use a shared payment system. He said the food hall is operated by founder and CEO Peter Rounce and occupies space on the bottom floor of The Standard, 1360 W. University Ave. Under the arrangement, Cole said sales revenue from vendors went into a central account before businesses were paid their weekly sales, minus agreed-upon fees. Cole said 18% was deducted from sales, including a 15% fee for City Food Hall and another 3% to support employees working in common areas, such as janitorial staff. While

Gainesville, FL · 7d

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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 9d

Alachua Chronicle

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Candy canes and coconuts: Scooter’s Coffee gives holiday traditions a tropical twist

Candy cane or coconut? At Scooter's this season, the answer can be both. The post Candy canes and coconuts: Scooter’s Coffee gives holiday traditions a tropical twist appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 5d

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Nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs to cook up inspiration for MCPS students

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Five nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs will share their experiences with Marion County middle and high school culinary arts students, Friday, November 6, 2026. The celebrity chefs, who are all affiliated with World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala, are participating in a culinary celebration. This year’s...

Marion County, FL · 6d

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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 · 10d

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Florida’s Oldest Diner Serves Its Famous Milkshake Out Of A 1932 Rail Car

A sandwich here stacks scrambled eggs, bacon, and ground beef on one bun. Yes, all three, together, on purpose. That wild creation comes from a Florida diner that has been flipping burgers inside an old railroad dining car since 1932. The milkshakes are hand-spun, and the onion rings get battered by hand.

Palatka, FL · 18d