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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 · 6d
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WFLA

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 3d

WCJB

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Ocala homebuilder acquires home improvement company

Design and construction company Wilmek has acquired exterior home improvement company Oswald, according to a press release issued Wednesday.

Ocala, FL · 3d
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villages-news.com

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Dead Villager’s home in foreclosure becoming a neighborhood eyesore

An abandoned home belonging to a deceased Villager has fallen into foreclosure and is quickly becoming a neighborhood eyesore. The property at 2181 Marlboro St. in the Village of Liberty Park was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Tuesday before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.

The Villages, FL · 3d
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New Walmart in The Villages nearly complete

Construction is nearing completion on the newest Walmart Neighborhood Market in The Villages, which will be the third local store addition by the big-box retailer this year. The new Walmart is situated on a 9.26-acre parcel at 16625 SE 91st Phillips Court, behind the Mulberry Grove Plaza and in front of the Phillips Villas.

The Villages, FL · 10d

Action News Jax

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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

villages-news.com

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State launches investigation into financial advisor who has disappeared

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has confirmed that it has opened an investigation into financial advisor Gerald Baum, who last month abruptly closed his office in The Villages. A representative for the state office said the investigation was launched as a result of reporting by Villages-News.com on Baum and...

The Villages, FL · 3d

expansionsolutionsmagazine.com

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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 · 2d

The St. Augustine Record

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Former delivery driver opens St. Augustine Papa Johns, his 192nd total

Bajco Florida Papa Johns has opened its first St. Augustine location at 2303 N Ponce De Leon. Franchise owner Nadeem Bajwa, who works separately from corporate-owned locations, currently operates 28 Bajco Florida Papa Johns locations throughout Northeast Florida. Bajwa’s journey with Papa Johns began as a delivery driver in 1992. The Pakistani immigrant, who arrived in the United States just one year prior, progressed from driver to general manager to district manager, to his current status as franchise owner. Bajwa attributes his success to Papa Johns' “efficient and effective business model.” “Papa Johns’ simple operations and business model inspired me to pursue my entrepreneurial ambitions,” he said in a news release. “The streamlined processes allowed me to focus on what really mattered — delivering quality pizza and exceptional customer experiences.” Today, Bajwa independently owns Bajco Florida Papa Johns with 192 stores operating in 11 states. He plans to own and operate 500 restaurants nationwide. “The brand has made scaling the business manageable,” he said. “Papa Johns’ business model provided a strong foundation for growth, and I recognized the potential to replicate its success in multiple locations.” Bajwa also credits his accomplishments to a “robust” team of entrepreneurs who were willing

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

flaglerlive.com

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Proposed Costco Would Anchor Sprawling 10-Store Shopping Center on Congested, Wooded Palm Coast Parkway

A 160,000-square-foot Costco anchoring an enormous, 278,000-square-foot shopping center of 10 stores–retail, grocery, drive-throughs, fine dining–and 1,066 parking spaces is being proposed for the 31 acres of woods and some of the last remaining canopy in Palm Coast along the eastbound stretch of Palm Coast Parkway, from just east of Florida Park Drive to Club House Drive.

Palm Coast, FL · 1d

937kcountry.com

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Horse Farms Forever’s 2026 Conservation Summit draws community together to protect Ocala’s horse country and Florida’s working lands

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – On November 12, 2026, at Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, hundreds gathered for Horse Farms Forever’s seventh annual Conservation Summit. The theme was “The Great Florida Cattle Drive: Lessons for Protecting Farms, Ranches, and the Florida Wildlife Corridor” – centered on a straightforward idea: Marion County’s identity as the Horse Capital of the World depends on the land that sustains it.

Ocala, FL · 2d

WCJB

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Horse Farms Forever summit highlights importance of conservation as Marion County grows

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Horse country advocates in Marion County met Thursday evening for their annual conservation summit in Ocala. It comes as the community works to balance growth with conservation. The purpose of the summit is for the community to come together for conversations about conservation. Horse Farms Forever...

Marion County, FL · 2d

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Boomers Are Leaving Jacksonville And Moving To This Gulf Coast City With A Walkable Downtown 5 Hours Away

Retirement doesn't have to mean moving across state lines in search of better weather and quality of life. Baby boomers in Florida who are content with staying in their sunny state may find that moving to a new city provides a welcome change of scenery and some added conveniences. In Jacksonville, the emerging trend among boomer residents seems to be moving about five hours away to Pensacola in northwestern Florida. U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report found that Pensacola was the top net-gain metro area for baby boomers moving out of Jacksonville. Sitting along Florida's Gulf Coast, Pensacola pairs a beach-town atmosphere with a historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown, in a less-populated setting than Jacksonville.

Pensacola, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Former Soutel Drive Worker Alleges Forced Labor in Jacksonville Suit

A former restaurant worker has sued a Jacksonville operator in federal court, alleging he kept her working through threats and intimidation for nearly 14 years. The filing names the manager tied to a Soutel Drive shop and invokes a federal trafficking statute. It is a civil case, not a criminal prosecution, Action News Jax reported Wednesday.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

hoodline.com

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Jacksonville Council Clears Path for Publix Revival at Normandy and Chaffee

11351 Normandy Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Grocery Development. Jacksonville City Council voted 16-0 to approve a rezoning that puts a grocery-anchored shopping center back on the table for a stretch of West Jacksonville, undoing a 2022 plan that had allowed apartments on the site. The vote covers the property at 11351 Normandy Blvd., where the new entitlements are expected to pave the way for a Publix-anchored development near Chaffee Road.

Jacksonville, FL · 4d

Action News Jax

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Builders say ICE roundups are emptying Jacksonville job sites, could raise new home prices

ICE arrests are at a record high, and the price of your next home could skyrocket.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

Jacksonville Daily Record

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AC Hotel by Marriott in line for $2.42M DIA incentive

The 128-room, two-building hospitality property is being developed in Brooklyn. The Downtown Investment Authority board is set to consider providing $2.42 million in tax rebates for the AC Hotel by Marriott being developed in Brooklyn. If approved by the board at its Nov. 18 meeting, JAX Lifestyle Hospitality LLC would...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

businessdailynetwork.com

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Fortegra executive says state regulators are asking more questions as CFPB activity slows

A Fortegra executive said state insurance regulators have been asking more questions about credit protection products as federal consumer finance oversight has slowed, and he argued that meeting minimum compliance rules is not enough when lenders offer the coverage. "We have seen an uptick in curiosities and questions that are...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

floridatrib.org

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Pared-back downtown Jacksonville Publix project approved with narrow votes

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday backed a scaled-down taxpayer subsidy package for a private developer’s plans to build an apartment high-rise and Publix downtown. But the high-stakes decision, which involved a direct multimillion-dollar grant to the builders, required two separate and closely divided votes. The incentive package initially...

Jacksonville, FL · 4d