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Dog the Bounty Hunter has made Ocala his new home
Duane Chapman, who is best known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” has officially relocated to Ocala, becoming the city’s newest celebrity resident. Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano confirmed Chapman’s residency on Monday, Nov. 9, after hosting the television personality and his wife, Francie Chapman, at his office.
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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
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Roaches, raw beef on lasagna prompt temporary closure of Ocala pizza restaurant
An Ocala pizzeria was temporarily closed late last week after state health inspectors discovered live roaches, roach egg sacs, and food cross-contamination issues. Pronto Pizza was ordered to temporarily shut down operations at its location within Churchill Square (303 SE 17th Street) in Ocala on Friday, Nov. 6. According to...
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Bravo Supermarket replacing former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores
A new Bravo Supermarket will soon replace the former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores. Located at 6841 SE Maricamp Road in Ocala, the new grocery store is situated within the Crystal Square shopping plaza. Site photos shared by local resident Vana Force show exterior renovations on the building are...
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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Ocala spots are open
Which Ocala/Marion County restaurants are open for Thanksgiving 2026? Here's a list. Check with the restaurants for availability and up-to-date details. This list will be updated at ocala.com. Send updates to calendar@starbanner.com Holiday planning: Lots of good information here Market Kitchen and Bar inside Hilton Ocala : Thanksgiving buffet: Adults $73, seniors $68, children age 5-12 $30. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., reservations required, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. ocalaflevents.com/market-kitchen-and-bar-ocala/thanksgiving-buffet-ocala/ Braised Onion : Thanksgiving buffet, reservations required, 754 NE 25th Ave., Ocala, 620-9255, https://www.opentable.com/braised-onion Bob Evans: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thanksgiving menu, multiple locations, bobevans.com Cracker Barrel : Regular hours, with Thanksgiving meal served starting at 11 a.m., multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com Denny's : Open 24 hours, Thanksgiving menu, dennys.com Elevation 89 a t the Ocala International Airport. Reservations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Buffet. facebook.com/Elevation89 Francesco's Ristorante : Reservations required, 16770 U.S. 441 #608, Summerfield, 693-2008, francescosristorante.com Golden Corral : 2111 SW College Road, Ocala, 690-3020, goldencorral.com IHOP : Multiple locations, ihop.com/en Iron Skillet : 7401 W. County Road 318, Reddick, 591-1881 Mimi's Cafe: Three-course meal, $33.99. Reservations highly recommended, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, 291-8668, mimiscafe.com/locations/ocala Northgate Diner: Special Thanksgiving menu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations required. 3541
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New Ocala restaurant opens in former La Cuisine space downtown
Michael Mink, one of the partner/owners of the recently opened First Avenue Bar & Bistro in downtown Ocala, says he believes the group has the right formula for a successful and popular upscale eatery. Mink points out a mixture of location, affordable upscale bistro dishes, relaxed atmosphere for up to 90 guests in five separate dining rooms, and convenient parking combine into a recipe that is sure to please diners. “This is one of the best locations in town,” Mink said about the restaurant at 48 SW First Ave., one block west of the landmark Marion Theatre. It's the space that until earlier this year housed La Cuisine. Mink noted the adjacent off-street parking and the city’s recently completed parking garage nearby. Mink, CEO of the partnership, is joined in the venture by his wife, Kristen; Pat and Kelly Acevedo; and Don and Michelle Gulling. Together they make up the Broadway Hospitality Group. Mink said First Avenue Bar & Bistro will feature American cuisine like venison tenderloin with sautéed leeks and chef’s vegetables, bison NY strip with hot honey glaze, and Verlasso salmon with blood orange. The restaurant’s interior is broken into five separate dining areas with artistic decor to
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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...
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Paddock Mall food court restaurant fined for July health inspection failure over rodents
An Ocala mall food court restaurant that was temporarily closed in July after health inspectors discovered dead rodents on the premises has been formally fined for the violation. Pei Wei Express, located inside the Paddock Mall food court at 3100 SW College Road, was issued a $400 fine by the...
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I would like Krispy Kreme and Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant to come to Ocala
It would be wonderful to have a Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe nearby for everyone to truly enjoy FRESH Donuts daily rather than purchase the same donuts that are a week-old at local grocery stores. Great place to enjoy HOT donuts daily along with fresh coffee with friends in Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe before taking home some HOT FRESH Donuts. The nearest Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe is on 13th Street, Gainesville, FL.
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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.