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This Florida Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a town in Florida where your Social Security check doesn’t just cover the basics, it actually covers everything, and that town is Trenton. Tucked into Gilchrist County in North Central Florida, this quiet little place is doing something that most of the state has completely forgotten how to do, and that’s staying genuinely, wonderfully affordable.

Gilchrist County, FL · 7d
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New 10-acre commercial center, Dollar Tree planned for Ocala intersection

Plans have been filed for a new commercial center spanning more than 10 acres in southwest Marion County, with a Dollar Tree discount store, retail outparcels, and future commercial pads slated for the site. The Freedom Park Commercial & Professional Center is a new, 10.31-acre commercial subdivision that is being...

Ocala, FL · 5d
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Alachua Chronicle

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Construction to begin next week on U.S. Hwy 441 improvements in Alachua

Construction on drainage, sidewalk, and signage improvements along U.S. 441/N. Martin Luther King Memorial Highway, from NW 125th Street to west of NW 129th Terrace in Alachua, will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The post Construction to begin next week on U.S. Hwy 441 improvements in Alachua appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 1d

Ocala Star Banner

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State inspectors temporarily closed two Ocala restaurants

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 Nov. 2-8, 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 Nov. 2-8 inspections and no violations were found. Archie's , Mobile food

Ocala, FL · 4d

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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 · 11d

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Ocala man hoping to turn former sand mine into members-only gun range

An Ocala property owner is asking for special permission to convert a former sand mine into a new, private, members-only, outdoor shooting range that would feature pistol and rifle ranges, as well as multiple training bays. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote Tuesday on whether to grant...

Ocala, FL · 21h

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Beachwalk loses another business as Island Fin Poke owner cites unfulfilled promises

Beachwalk in St. Johns County is losing another business, and the owner says it’s all because of unfulfilled promises.

St Johns County, FL · 1d

Ocala Gazette

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OPINION: Marion County Fire Rescue doesn’t have a program problem — it has a trust problem

Marion County Fire Rescue has lost 528 employees in five years, union officials told county negotiators in February. That is roughly the size of the whole department. The county spent millions training young recruits, only to watch many of them leave within two years for agencies that pay more. Money explains part of it. It doesn’t explain why experienced, respected firefighters left too, or why others retired the first day they could, even with financial incentives to stay and a department that badly needed them. To understand that, you have to look at leadership.

Marion County, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3

The Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office provides information on Amendment 3 The post Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new civil courthouse

Groundbreaking for the new civil courthouse will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. at 220 S. Main St. The post Alachua County to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new civil courthouse appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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Attorney behind withdrawn Clay County ag enclave application also fighting St. Johns County in court

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – An application to develop agricultural land in Clay County has been withdrawn, but it may be an early sign of things to come. The application sought to use Florida’s agricultural enclave law — Senate Bill 686 — to develop around 33 acres along Knowles Road. The law gives developers a more direct path to develop land that is surrounded by existing development.

Clay County, FL · 1d

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Gainesville Housing Authority to host free community dinner and turkey giveaway

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -A local nonprofit, the Gainesville Housing Authority is partnering with grassroots kitchen for their ‘eat like it matters’ community event Saturday afternoon. Grassroots Kitchen is the first community kitchen in east Gainesville, with the goal of battling food insecurity in Alachua county through farm to...

Gainesville, FL · 18h

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3rd annual Datil Fest returns to Putnam County

An annual festival in Putnam County is devoted to the Datil Pepper, a unique Florida pepper. The organizers behind Datil Fest want more people to now about this pepper so that it can thrive. FOX 35's David Martin has more.

Putnam County, FL · 3d

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Gainesville's Florida Theater eyes comeback amid rising construction costs

As Gainesville's live music scene continues to grow, longtime Gainesville music stakeholder Bill Bryson is betting the historic Florida Theater can become its next cornerstone. But while reconstruction is underway to reopen the century-old venue, how he will pay for the project remains uncertain amid rising costs and other financial challenges. Bryson hopes to reopen the concert venue at 233 W. University Ave. by 2028, its 100th anniversary. He purchased the theater in 2017, and its last event took place the following year. Bryson has been a major stakeholder in Gainesville's music scene for decades. In the 1990s, he owned The Covered Dish, which stood where the now-closed High Dive was later located. With the Florida Theater now under his ownership, Bryson told The Sun on Nov. 12 that restoring it will be a multimillion-dollar project. According to city records , the Gainesville City Commission voted Feb. 6 to add the Florida Theater to the Local Register of Historic Places, opening the door to grants, tax credits and other incentives. Bryson told The Sun in a previous interview in 2025 that throughout plans to renovate the future two-story venue, he has had to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, rising labor and

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Newberry Clears Path For 1,250 Homes East of Champions Park

Newberry city commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to approve two ordinances clearing the way for Newberry Ridge, a development that could bring up to 1,250 homes to roughly 225 acres east of Champions Park. Commissioner Tony Mazon was absent from both votes after arriving late to the meeting. The first...

Newberry, FL · 1d

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Alachua County crews fill potholes 6 days a week after residents criticize deteriorating roads

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Road crews in Alachua County are working six days a week to fill potholes, and residents can report them through an online county portal. Drivers have complained about potholes across the county, and county leaders have heard those complaints. The repair work also includes crews from Columbia County.

Alachua County, FL · 1d

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Georgia-Pacific Plans $150M Upgrade at Palatka, Florida, Mill

PALATKA, Fla. — Georgia-Pacific has approved a $150 million modernization project at its Palatka mill, investing in new tissue production technology to strengthen the North Florida facility’s long-term manufacturing capabilities. The project will replace an aging paper machine and improve production of Angel Soft® bath tissue. The investment...

Palatka, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Commission introduces new Assistant County Manager, asks for a track at Citizens Field, authorizes negotiations to purchase Old Terwilliger property

At the November 10 meeting, the Alachua County Commission introduced a new Assistant County Manager, approved a letter asking the School Board for a track at Citizens Field, and authorized the County Manager to begin negotiations to purchase the Old Terwilliger property from the School Board. The post Alachua County Commission introduces new Assistant County Manager, asks for a track at Citizens Field, authorizes negotiations to purchase Old Terwilliger property appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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Veterans from multiple generations gather for thank-you luncheon in Lake City

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - Veterans from different generations gathered in Lake City on Saturday for a thank-you celebration. The luncheon recognized men and women who served in branches including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Attendees ranged in age from their 30s to their 100s, and some attended in wheelchairs. The event also featured live entertainment, barbecue and remarks from Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

Lake City, FL · 10h

Alachua Chronicle

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Archer City Commission learns details of Thickets settlement

At the Nov. 9 meeting, the Archer City Commission heard the details of a settlement with Thickets, made some changes to City personnel policies, asked for revisions to the Willdan contract, and postponed the creation of Friends of Archer. The post Archer City Commission learns details of Thickets settlement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Archer, FL · 3d