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Missing Marion County woman found safe in Pinellas County

Rochelle Comer, the 83-year-old Summerfield woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert, has been found safe in Pinellas County, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office thanked the public for sharing the alert. The Marion County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for an...

Pinellas County, FL · 4h

Independent Florida Alligator

Florida slumps against Oklahoma at home

When a team’s punter generates more yardage than its offense, that’s usually not a great sign of a positive result. Unfortunately for No. 24 Florida (5-4, 3-4 SEC), Alec Clark was the star of the show in its 23-7 loss to Oklahoma (5-4, 3-3 SEC). Bayden is a...

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Belleview man allegedly tosses ex-girlfriend’s vintage motorcycle into burn pit

Anger over a recent breakup allegedly prompted a Belleview man to throw his ex-girlfriend’s vintage motorcycle into an active burn pit, leading to his arrest on a felony criminal mischief charge. On Wednesday, October 21, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a residence located on Southeast 101st...

Belleview, FL · 23h

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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 · 3h

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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.

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Juicy’s Famous Fair Food bringing carnival favorites to Gainesville in 2027

The kind of food usually associated with a day at the fair could soon become an everyday option in Gainesville. Juicy’s Famous Fair Food is preparing to bring its burgers, oversized corn dogs, shakes and funnel cakes to the city, with a new location scheduled to open in April 2027.

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Kickoff time for Florida's Week 11 showdown at Kentucky revealed

Start time for Florida football's Week 11 showdown with Kentucky in Lexington was announced by the SEC on Sunday morning. Kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. ET in what will be the final late game of the Gators' 2026 regular-season schedule. The gridiron action will be broadcast on ESPN. Florida enters the matchup with a 5-4 overall record and a 3-4 mark in conference play after its 23-7 loss to Oklahoma at home on Saturday. Kentucky, on the other hand, is 7-2 (5-2 SEC) heading into the 11th week of the college football slate, but is also coming off a defeat of their own — a 34-6 beatdown by Tennessee in Knoxville this past weekend. The Gators hold a commanding lead in the all-time series, with a 55-22 record against the Wildcats dating back to 1917, plus a 22-13 mark in Lexington. However, UK won the battle at Kroger Field last year, 38-7, and has prevailed in four of the last five meetings with UF. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky , and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared

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Ocala woman arrested after ramming car she thought belonged to husband’s mistress

A 27-year-old Ocala woman was arrested after authorities say she intentionally crashed her SUV into a parked car she thought was owned by her husband’s mistress. According to a Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies responded to a residence in Silver Springs Shores on Sunday, November 1. A witness reportedly told deputies that a woman, identified as Eleelah Antoinette Jackson, had driven a Nissan Rogue into a parked Nissan Altima.

Ocala, FL · 2d

Independent Florida Alligator

The environmental cost of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium’s facility upgrades

The UF Lake, Vegetation and Landscaping Committee unanimously voted Thursday morning to pause plans to remove over 200 trees outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The trees were slated for removal because of planned upgrades to the stadium’s facilities. The pause will allow the committee to consider parking lot and...

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Florida left voteless in US LBM Coaches Poll after Oklahoma loss

The losses continue to pile up for Florida football, which dropped its second straight game in Week 10 — a 23-7 defeat at the hands of the visiting Oklahoma Sooners. Now 5-4 overall and 3-4 in SEC play, the Gators are simply playing for a chance to earn a bowl berth at this point. Following the humiliating defeat in the Swamp, Sumrall's squad is now voteless in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after holding the de facto No. 27 ranking with 81 points last week . The last time the Gators were left off the coaches' ballot was in the final edition of the 2025 poll. The SEC's representation among the top 25 remains at eight schools after the demotion of Missouri and the ascension of South Carolina into the mix. Georgia returns to the No. 1 spot in the nation and still headlines the conference, followed by Alabama (No. 7), Texas (No. 8), Tennessee (No. 9), Kentucky (No. 13), Ole Miss (No. 17), LSU (No. 22), and South Carolina (No. 24). Missouri is now the de facto No. 27 team in the rankings with 147 points, while Oklahoma clawed back a pair of votes after its road win.

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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

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Alachua County rides blue wave, Florida stays dry

As the so-called “blue wave” flooded the rest of the country, it seemingly missed most of Florida. The Nov. 3 midterms saw the election of Florida’s first Black governor, the passage of an amendment that reduces property taxes and local government budgets and a Democratic victory in the Florida House of Representatives.

Alachua County, FL · 9h

Alachua Chronicle

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 .

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Davin Davidson’s Oklahoma visit puts Florida’s future QB picture in focus

Florida’s rising QB commit offers reasons for optimism beyond his senior stat line

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Fall Festival works to prepare adults for employment

The Gainesville Opportunity Center held its sixth annual Fall Festival on Friday, aiming to open opportunities for employment.

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Florida baseball dominant over Air Force in fall exhibition

Florida baseball finished its fall exhibition slate with a clean 5-0 sweep, capping the stretch with a victory over Air Force on Sunday morning. In an error-stricken performance by Air Force — nine in total — the Gators racked up 17 hits to take a 15-1 win. Air...

Gainesville, FL · 23h

Independent Florida Alligator

Florida survives Chattanooga behind Vivan Iwuchukwu's second-half surge

In its first road test of the season, Florida wasn’t fazed, defeating Chattanooga 64-58 at McKenzie Arena on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Tammi Reiss became just the fourth coach in program history to win their first three games at Florida. In an otherwise sluggish offensive performance, Florida found...

Chattanooga, TN · 23h

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