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Keystone Heights council moves ahead with special assessments after Amendment 3 approval

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. (WCJB) - The Keystone Heights City Council voted 4-1 to move ahead with the process of creating special assessments to pay for some city services. The approval of Amendment 3 in last week’s general election is forcing local governments to take a closer look at their budgets.

Keystone Heights, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Veterans Day message from Mayor Ward

A Veterans Day message from Mayor Ward The post Veterans Day message from Mayor Ward appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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3rd annual Datil Fest returns to Putnam County

An annual festival in Putnam County is devoted to the Datil Pepper, a unique Florida pepper. The organizers behind Datil Fest want more people to now about this pepper so that it can thrive. FOX 35's David Martin has more.

Putnam County, FL · 1d

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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

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Alachua County commissioners approve permit change for West End Community Park

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County commissioners unanimously approved a change Tuesday to the West End Community Park property that allows for more recreational uses. The update is a language change to the land permit, which allows for playgrounds, athletic fields, walking trails and a dog park. Commissioners said...

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Palatka to celebrate Veterans Day with parade, ceremony

Putnam County residents and visitors are invited to visit downtown Palatka on Nov. 11 to celebrate the people who have served and those who continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual Veterans Day Parade will take place at 10 a.m. along St. Johns Avenue, starting from 11th...

Palatka, FL · 2d

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After decade of zoning changes, plans for 151-home development in Ocala near final approval

A proposed, 151-home residential development in southeast Marion County that has undergone a decade of redesigns and zoning changes may move one step closer to reality next week after officials review the final master plan for the community. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners will...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Tesla plans to build new charging station next to I-75, CR 484 interchange

Tesla has filed plans to construct a new Supercharger station near the Interstate 75, County Road 484 interchange in Ocala. Marion County commissioners will consider a waiver request next week for a proposed 16-stall Tesla Supercharger station planned at the Cracker Barrel near County Road 484 and Interstate 75. The...

Marion County, FL · 12h

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Country Gentlemen among performers at bluegrass festival

The Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival has returned to Putnam County and has brought with it four and a half days’ worth of musical entertainment. The four-day festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 with a Veterans Day show that starts that evening and resume the afternoon of Nov. 12 and continue through the evening of Nov. 14 with a lineup headlined by Authentic Unlimited, Dailey & Vincent, and Volume Five.

Putnam County, FL · 2d

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High Springs fire classification improves, but insurance savings remain uncertain

High Springs received its best-ever fire-protection classification on Nov. 1, following improvements in firefighter training, hydrant maintenance and community safety programs. But whether homeowners will see lower insurance premiums remains uncertain. The city's Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification will improve from Class 4 to Class 3. The ISO...

High Springs, FL · 2d

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Marion County School Board approves plan to combine two Belleview elementary schools

BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County School Board unanimously approved a $52.5 million plan to combine Belleview Elementary and Belleview-Santos Elementary into one campus. Some parents say the change is more than a move into a new building. They say it means leaving behind the school and friends their...

Marion County, FL · 19h

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New standalone pawn shop, outdoor storage yard proposed at Marion Oaks site

Plans to construct a new standalone pawn shop with an outdoor vehicle and equipment storage yard in Marion Oaks will be reviewed by county commissioners next week. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will consider the special use permit request during its regular planning and zoning meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Marion County, FL · 1d

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North Central Florida honors veterans at community events

Communities across North Central Florida commemorated Veterans Day on Wednesday, recognizing the service and sacrifice of military veterans. The Ocala Preserve Veterans Corporation, otherwise known as TOPVETS, organized a Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The ceremony, scheduled from 10...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Putnam County Weighs Budget Committee as Amendment 3 Tax Cuts Loom

Putnam County commissioners are weighing whether to form a committee to help examine county finances and recommend budget cuts now that Florida voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will shrink local property tax collections starting in 2027. The proposal emerged as county leaders began grappling with what the measure will mean for services like police, public works and sanitation that rely heavily on property tax revenue.

Putnam County, FL · 1d

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This Florida Library Is Beautiful But Most People Miss The Secret Room Upstairs

A university library calls one of its own reading rooms one of the best kept secrets on campus. That’s a bold thing to admit. It also makes me want to find it immediately. The room sits upstairs inside a historic Florida library that first opened in 1926. You reach it through a grand reading room that already looks like a movie set.

Gainesville, FL · 4d

Alachua Chronicle

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Voices from the front: Inside the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) and its most famous mission

Victoria Miller honors the Military Auxiliary Radio System and invites everyone to come by the GARS booth at Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Day. The post Voices from the front: Inside the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) and its most famous mission appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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Florida LAKEWATCH Begins With a Water Sample

On August 16, 1986, two Florida lakes began keeping a new kind of record. The first LAKEWATCH water samples came from Lake Santa Fe in Alachua County and Lake Broward in Putnam County. That date is more revealing than a generic celebration of citizen science: somewhere, samples were collected carefully enough to become the first entries in a long-running program.

Florida · 3d

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Ocala CEP highlights Parade of Homes

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County’s Parade of Homes is almost over. One builder is giving us a glimpse into the effort behind his achievements in the Weekly Buzz.

Ocala, FL · 3d