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Niagara Bottling permanently closing Ocala facility, firing final 57 employees

Niagara Bottling is closing its Ocala manufacturing plant and firing its remaining 57 employees, just over a year after it acquired the Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. facility for $25.7 million and terminated 85 other employees. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter dated Oct. 31, submitted to...

Ocala, FL · 2d
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Second Target store proposed near State Road 200 in Marion County

OCALA, Fla. – A proposed second Target store near State Road 200 is sparking debate among Marion County residents, with some welcoming the convenience and others raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment. The site plan places the new store next to a Walmart Neighborhood Market along State Road 200,...

Marion County, FL · 1d
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Niagara Bottling Cuts 85 Jobs in Ocala

Niagara Bottling is cutting 85 jobs tied to its Ocala, FL, facility after filing a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter with the state, citing a decision to reduce production and volume. The layoffs include remote employees administratively associated with the Ocala site. Separations will occur in phases on...

Ocala, FL · 2d
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Life Still Feels Good In This Underrated Florida Town Where Rent Stays Under $800

Most people drive through Palatka without stopping, which is their loss and, honestly, a little bit your gain. This small city along the St. Johns River in Putnam County has been quietly offering something that most of Florida has stopped being able to promise, which is a genuinely good life at a price that doesn’t require you to make uncomfortable financial decisions.

Palatka, FL · 6d
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Q&A: IKO Opens Roofing Plant In Northeast Florida

A worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, IKO is celebrating 75 years in business in 2026. Over the past three-quarters of a century, the family-owned company has grown to more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. Over the past...

Clay County, FL · 1d

Action News Jax

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Power outage prompts boil water advisory in Putnam County

Due to a power outage, there is no water running on the East Putnam Regional Water System on Tuesday morning.

Putnam County, FL · 3d

WCJB

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Nutrien to close White Springs Phosphate facility, many layoffs expected

WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A major employer in Hamilton and surrounding counties will close, the company announced on Wednesday after missing its third-quarter profit estimate. Nutrien’s White Springs Phosphate facility will stop operating in the second quarter of 2027. The business will instead prioritize its Aurora, North Carolina facility....

White Springs, FL · 1d

WCJB

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Niagara Bottling to close Ocala plant, lay off 57 workers

Ocala, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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UF student wins Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

UF student Braley Hines earned first place in the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Collegiate Discussion Meet during the organization’s 85th Annual Meeting Oct. 28 in Daytona Beach. The post UF student wins Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

Yahoo!

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7 Frequent Customer Complaints About Golden Corral

Buffets are convenient because you can fill up on precisely what you want, rather than picking a general selection from a menu. Golden Corral is known for this focus, as its buffets feature a wide variety of items. The company offers options for any meal of the day, for adults and children, as well as for various nutritional needs. Whether you're keto or vegan, the food chain advertises that you can find something to nosh on.

Schererville, IN · 4d

ocala-news.com

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7 Brew, southern clothing store coming to Paddock Mall

The Paddock Mall is expanding its retail and dining footprint with the addition of a new ground-up 7 Brew drive-thru and a Simply Southern clothing store. Site work is currently underway for the new 7 Brew beverage stand, which is being constructed near the mall’s main entrance along SW College Road.

Ocala, FL · 15d

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Retirees Are Settling Into Live Oak, A Suwannee County Town Where Homes Still Cost Less

Some people retire to the beach and spend their savings on a tiny condo with a big price tag. Others take a different road and head inland to a quiet North Florida town. Here, the pace is slower, the population is small, and housing has a reputation for costing less than in the big coastal cities. Keep reading to learn where this town sits, why its location makes sense for retirees, and what to weigh before you pack the moving truck.

Suwannee County, FL · 7d

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7-Eleven finally wins permission to build at notoriously busy intersection

After many years, 7-Eleven has finally won permission to build a gas station at a notoriously busy intersection. The Lady Lake Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to allow Solid Rock Property Group to construct a 7-Eleven at the corner of Rolling Acres Road and County Road 466. The commission...

Lady Lake, FL · 3d

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UF Targets Pest Threatening Florida Sugarcane

An invasive pest threatening Florida’s sugarcane crops has prompted a research effort at the University of Florida (UF). Scientists have secured $200,000 in federal funding to study the pasture mealybug and develop practical tools to help growers protect their fields and reduce potential losses. The funding supports two years...

Florida · 4d

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Florida regenerative farm focuses on soil health during harvest season

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — As fall begins harvest season for many Florida farms, Growing Back to Eden is highlighting regenerative farming practices meant to improve soil while producing food for customers. Nick Ager, farmer and owner of Growing Back to Eden, said his farm includes a variety of crops,...

Crystal River, FL · 6d

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This Overlooked Florida Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say They Wish They’d Moved Sooner

Somewhere between the theme park chaos and the beachfront price tags, there’s a Florida that most people completely miss, and it goes by the name of Trenton. This small Gilchrist County town sits quietly in North Central Florida, doing its thing without any fanfare, without any influencers, and without any $18 avocado toast.

Trenton, FL · 12d

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Florida regenerative farm focuses on soil health during harvest season

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — As fall begins harvest season for many Florida farms, Growing Back to Eden is highlighting regenerative farming practices meant to improve soil while producing food for customers. Nick Ager, farmer and owner of Growing Back to Eden, said his farm includes a variety of crops,...

Florida · 6d

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Ocala Drive-In for sale, locals worried about what comes next

OCALA, Fla. – Pulling up to the ticket booth at the Ocala Drive-In has always been about more than catching a movie. For many residents, it’s a piece of living history. But now, that history is up for sale — and the community is paying attention. The...

Ocala, FL · 7d