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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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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...
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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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Resident feedback on future of downtown Ocala sought at upcoming meeting
The City of Ocala and Ocala Main Street are inviting residents, business owners, and local patrons to attend a Downtown Town Hall this week to discuss the growth and direction of the heart of the city. The community town hall is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to...
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Code change could bring auto parts delivery ‘mega-hub’ to southeast Ocala
City officials are reviewing a proposed code amendment that would establish a new commercial use category designed for hybrid retail and on-demand delivery operations, clearing the way for a 40,000-square-foot auto parts retail and distribution “mega-hub” in southeast Ocala. The Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission will review the...
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Urgent repairs, donations needed to save 134-year-old Bryant House in Ocala
The Historic Ocala Preservation Society has launched a public fundraising campaign to save its longtime headquarters, the Bryant House, after successive hurricanes and severe weather have left the 134-year-old landmark in need of urgent structural stabilization and repairs. Built in 1892, the Bryant House has stood at the center of...
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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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Ocali Country Days wraps up 2-day festival with living history demonstrations
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocali Country Days is wrapping up its two-day festival. During the event, people could watch living history demonstrations and traditional crafts. Blacksmithing, sugar cane syrup making and open-hearth cooking were some of the ways the festival showed how some early Floridians lived. Scott Mitch, museum coordinator,...
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Ocala Homeowner Adrian Overby Says a Water Treatment Company Dumped Salt and Water on His New Lawn and Killed It After He Canceled Within Three Days
An Ocala couple said a water treatment crew dumped salt on their new sod after they canceled in three days. Liberty Water later apologized and hired a lawn service.