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Ocala Star Banner

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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 · 6d

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Between Tampa And Gainesville Is An Archaeological Park With Native American History, Fishing, And Trails

Florida's Gulf Coast is a prime, year-round vacation escape, but its tourism hotspots tend to center on its prominent Gulf-side beaches. Inland from the Gulf, however, sits a worthy collection of outdoor attractions preserving Florida's natural, cultural, and historical treasures without any beaches involved. A superb Florida hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike is the small but extraordinary Crystal River Archaeological State Park. With the word "archaeological" in its name, you can probably guess that this park is a bit more history-minded than most Florida state parks. At the same time, this park is far from a stuffy history lecture, and you'll find top-tier inland water recreation along with its historic treasures.

Gainesville, FL · 13d

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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 · 17h

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Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Gilligan Racing, LLC and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced last week that they have secured a new location for a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County. Of course, they’re not saying exactly where just yet. In a...

Marion County, FL · 6d

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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 · 13d

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‘It’s a bench, not a throne’: Putnam County welcomes Judge George Young

Judges from across the Seventh Judicial Circuit joined friends, family and community leaders Friday, Nov. 6, in the auditorium of the Florida School of the Arts on the Palatka campus of St. Johns River State College to formally welcome George Young to the bench as Putnam County’s newest county judge.

Putnam County, FL · 2d

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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 · 8d

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The Streatery is open. Gainesville celebrates at ribbon cutting

Bustling crowds filled downtown Gainesville on Friday as conversations, live music and towering stilt performers brought the Streatery to life. Hundreds of residents celebrated the opening of the long-awaited downtown space with local leaders, including members of the Gainesville and Alachua County commissions, who commenced the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Gainesville, FL · 3d

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East Gainesville community forum sparks discussion on racial disparities

A crowd of about 100 people gathered at Greater Bethel AME Church in East Gainesville Thursday evening for a community forum discussing Alachua’s racial literacy gap amid the school board’s ongoing search for a new superintendent. The roughly two-hour forum concluded with organizers acknowledging the need for further discussion.

Alachua County, FL · 15h

Uncovered Investigates

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Marion schools admits omissions in arrest notice

The district corrected its message about Jeffrey Farris, but questions remain about whether parents received the required information on time.

Marion County, FL · 7d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County closings and waste collection for Veterans Day

The Veterans Day holiday will not affect residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling, and yard trash. The post Alachua County closings and waste collection for Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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This Florida Library Is Beautiful But Most People Miss The Secret Room Upstairs

A university library calls one of its own reading rooms one of the best kept secrets on campus. That’s a bold thing to admit. It also makes me want to find it immediately. The room sits upstairs inside a historic Florida library that first opened in 1926. You reach it through a grand reading room that already looks like a movie set.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County pothole repair update for Nov. 2 – 8

Alachua County Public Works repaired 1,146 potholes and strip-milled and resurfaced 7,967 linear feet of roadway. The post Alachua County pothole repair update for Nov. 2 – 8 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 11h

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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 · 6d

Alachua Chronicle

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City of Gainesville observes Veterans Day holiday

RTS will not provide bus service on the holiday. Residential curbside collection for garbage, recycling and yard trash will not be affected by the holiday. The post City of Gainesville observes Veterans Day holiday appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Commission changes meeting time, approves next step for Everlee Farmstead Community

At the October 27 meeting, the Alachua County Commission heard an update on the jail, approved a preliminary development plan for Westside Christian School, gave raises to the County Manager and County Attorney, moved future meetings to 11 a.m., and moved the Everlee Farmstead Community development forward. The post Alachua County Commission changes meeting time, approves next step for Everlee Farmstead Community appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 9h

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Dreamland Amusements brings rides, games and cirque to Marion County

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Dreamland Amusements was host to the annual I-75 Flea Market Fair from Wednesday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 4121 NW 44th Ave., Ocala. Dreamland Amusements visits multiple counties every year sporting vendors, food tricks, rides and live performances. Guests had the opportunity to explore...

Ocala, FL · 6d

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Stentiford Construction brings decades of experience to Ocala’s next generation of homes

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A community is shaped by more than the buildings that line its streets. It’s shaped by the people who build them, the care that goes into the work and the relationships that stand behind each project. For Stentiford Construction, those principles have guided the...

Ocala, FL · 3d

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Alachua County Veterans Services hosting annual Veterans Day celebration

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Veterans Services officials and the Alachua County Veterans Memorial Committee will host their annual Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday. This year’s theme is “The Strength Behind the Service.” It honors those who have served the country and also the families, caregivers and loved ones...

Alachua County, FL · 21h