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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 · 10d
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Born 80 Years Ago Today in Florida, the “Cosmic Cowboy” Who Pioneered Country-Rock and Toured With Emmylou Harris

On this day (November 5) in 1946, Ingram Cecil Connor III was born in Winter Haven, Florida. However, you may better recognize him as Gram Parsons, the visionary artist whose intergalactic blend of country, rock, R&B, soul and folk music laid the foundation for what we now know as country-rock. A member of the Byrds and co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers before embarking on a solo career, Parsons’s remarkable musical run was cut tragically short when the 26-year-old singer-songwriter died of an accidental overdose on September 19, 1973.

Winter Haven, FL · 22h

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11 Florida Museums To Visit For Free This November If You Love A Good Discovery

One free museum in this state lets you climb into real cockpits and watch the Blue Angels practice overhead. No ticket required. I still can’t quite believe that one is real. The free surprises keep stacking up from there. One stop is an old capitol where Florida’s government worked...

Florida · 2d
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Step Inside This Hidden Florida Museum and Discover an Entire World of Tiny Trains

A tiny Cleveland, Ohio, rumbles to life with model trains in a small Florida town. That alone made me stop and stare at my screen. The scenes get even sillier and sweeter. One layout features muskrats. Red buttons let kids, and grown-ups who refuse to admit it, set little things in motion.

Bushnell, FL · 3d
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Cultivated Comfort

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Couple Discovers J. Lucy’s Burgers In Orlando On TikTok, Fights For Parking, Then Says The Fries Rival Freddy’s And The Burger Lives Up To The Hype

It started with a TikTok. A couple behind the Florida food channel @thealtemlife saw a retro...

Orlando, FL · 8h

lakeandsumterstyle.com

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The Style Podcast: Jenny Cote, Federal Correctional Complex Coleman

What leads someone back to a career in the federal prison system after more than a decade away? This week on The Style Podcast, guest host Gina Horan welcomes Jenny Cote, who works in religious services at the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman. Jenny shares the personal convictions that led her...

Coleman, FL · 1d

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Tyler Hubbard to headline K92.3’s Jingle Jam at Apopka Amphitheater

K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam will bring Tyler Hubbard and five additional country music acts to the Apopka Amphitheater on December 6. Gates open at 2 pm, with performances scheduled from 5 to 8 pm Tickets start at $25 plus a ticketing fee, with preferred lawn and VIP reserved seating also available.

Apopka, FL · 2d

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Ocali Country Days takes a step back to the 1800s this weekend

SILVER SPRINGS, FL (352today.com) – The Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center will be host to the Ocali Country Days Festival from Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8, 2026. The festival will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1445 NE 58th Ave., Ocala. There will be re-enactments and historical exhibits for a fun and educational weekend.

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Beer, Bacon And BBQ Festival Marks 10th Year At Cranes Roost Park

Smoked brisket, cold craft beer and a wall of college football screens are taking over Cranes Roost Park this Saturday as the Beer, Bacon and BBQ festival returns to Altamonte Springs for its 10th year. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., bringing together local pitmasters, breweries and a full slate of games and vendors for an afternoon built around three of the region's favorite food groups.

Altamonte Springs, FL · 23h

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Villager celebrates first hole-in-one after 40 years on the greens

Some things are absolutely worth the wait! After four decades of patience, practice and perseverance, a Village of Rio Ranchero resident has finally achieved the ultimate golfer’s dream. Brad Bristol scored his very first career hole-in-one on Halloween, treating himself to the best holiday surprise a golfer could ask...

The Villages, FL · 2d

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The Villages needs a 30-day moratorium on decorating golf carts and wearing political attire

I am a part-time resident. I was here last winter and will be here in a few weeks. Having lived in Sun City Hilton Head for five years, I am no stranger to retirement communities, having worked as a personal trainer there for four years until my wife passed. There...

The Villages, FL · 22h

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Government Day returns Saturday at Eisenhower; District offices close for Veterans Day

Residents can meet local officials, law enforcement and government agencies face to face this Saturday, Nov. 7, when The Villages Community Development Districts hold their 29th annual Government Day at Eisenhower Recreation Center. Government Day details. When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560...

The Villages, FL · 3d

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Nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs to cook up inspiration for MCPS students

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Five nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs will share their experiences with Marion County middle and high school culinary arts students, Friday, November 6, 2026. The celebrity chefs, who are all affiliated with World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala, are participating in a culinary celebration. This year’s...

Marion County, FL · 1d

centralfloridalifestyle.com

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EDC Orlando 2026: Lineup, Dates, Tickets and Festival Information

One of Orlando’s biggest electronic dance music festivals is taking over downtown this weekend as Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando returns to Tinker Field Nov. 6-8. The three-day festival will bring more than 100 electronic music artists to Central Florida, with multiple stages, large-scale production and performances from some of the biggest names in dance music.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Veteran’s Voice — Veterans Day Activities

There will be no less than three Veterans Day celebrations in Osceola County, all three on Saturday, Nov. 7. The St. Cloud Veterans Day parade, hosted by the St. Cloud Veterans Council, starts at 10 a.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue and Lakeshore Drive The parade will start with a Ruck March, with proceeds going to veterans activities in St. Cloud.

Osceola County, FL · 1d

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Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker Returns With Expanded Holiday Schedule for 2026

Orlando Ballet is bringing its signature holiday production of The Nutcracker back to Central Florida this December, with an expanded performance schedule, family-friendly activities and additional opportunities to experience the beloved holiday tradition. Presented by Orlando Health, the production runs Dec. 4-27 at Steinmetz Hall inside the Dr. Phillips Center...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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This Underrated Florida College Town Could Be Your Favorite 2027 Weekend Escape

People here jump out of airplanes for fun, and the town proudly calls itself the skydiving capital of the world. A few minutes away, you can flip your own pancakes on a griddle built right into your table. That combo alone got my attention. DeLand’s history has a few surprises...

Deland, FL · 1d

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Fill An Entire Bag With Books For Under $20 At This Enormous Florida Bookstore

Somewhere in Fern Park, Florida, there’s a bookstore that will make you forget you ever thought scrolling through your phone was a good use of time. BrightLight Books is the kind of place that turns a quick errand into a two-hour adventure, and honestly, you’re going to leave with more books than you planned and zero regrets about it.

Florida · 6d

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Evermore Orlando Resort’s Grand Cypress Golf staffers receive North Florida PGA Section honors

ORLANDO, Fla. — The honors keep rolling in for the Grand Cypress Golf team at Central Florida’s Evermore Orlando Resort with two members of the golf staff earning distinction from the North Florida PGA Section. Director of Golf Jeremy Craft was named Merchandiser of the Year in the...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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PHOTOS: Spooky Empire haunts Orlando during Halloween weekend

(Photo by Bellanee Plaza) ORLANDO | Spooky Empire, a three-day horror and Halloween convention, returned to the Hyatt Regency Orlando from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. Events for the weekend included Spooky Empire’s Horror Film Festival, a tattoo festival, special FX and makeup demos, a “Scream Queens” drag show, a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” performance and more. Alistair Graves hosted the drag show with six different performers.

Orlando, FL · 3d