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Lady Lake bracing for ‘difficult decisions’ following passage of Amendment 3

Officials in Lady Lake are warning of a massive revenue shortfall and impending “difficult decisions” regarding town services following the overwhelming passage of Amendment 3. The statewide measure, which aims to dramatically reduce property taxes, received approximately 62% support across Florida on Election Night, surpassing the 60% threshold...

Lady Lake, FL · 3d
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Newly reelected Lake County commissioners will take oath of office

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold an investiture ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to formally swear in Commissioner Leslie Campione and Commissioner Sean Parks following their reelection to the Board. Commissioner Campione represents District 4, and Commissioner Parks represents District 2. Both currently serve on the five-member...

Lake County, FL · 7h
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City Council clears former city attorney to represent developers on Heath Brook rezoning despite past DRI work

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – In the November 3, 2026, agenda for the Ocala City Council, a letter was attached to agenda item 10a under “General Business” from Robert Batsel Jr., who is a partner at the Ocala firm Gooding, Batsel, Hartley & MacKay, where he focuses on land use, zoning, and real estate development. He previously served as Ocala’s city attorney until late 2022; under Florida Bar Rule 4-1.11 and the Guidelines for Former City Attorneys that city council adopted in 2023, he remains restricted from representing private clients in matters in which he participated “personally and substantially” while working for the city unless council first gives its informed consent.

Ocala, FL · 3d
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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.

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Sumter commissioners to vote on automatic-aid pact with Villages Public Safety

Sumter County commissioners will vote Tuesday on an agreement that would send the closest available ambulance or fire engine to serious emergencies along the boundary between The Villages Public Safety Department’s district and Sumter County Fire & EMS, regardless of which agency covers the address. The interlocal agreement with...

Sumter County, FL · 1d

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Chili competition heats up Ocala as Marion County Chili Cook-Off returns for 45th year

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Chili lovers gathered at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Saturday for the 45th annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off. Teams from across Central Florida competed for the title of best chili as visitors sampled recipes and voted for their favorites. The winners for each category are as follows:

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Central Florida school districts take different paths to combat student vaping

Central Florida school districts are adopting various strategies to combat student vaping, from education to detectors.

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Opinions about the closure of the old Silver Springs Bottled Water Co.

After Niagara announced the permanent closure of the old Silver Springs Bottled Water Co., readers wrote in to share opinions about the matter. Here are a couple of those letters:. “With the closure of the Niagara Co., I’m thinking that the Silver Springs river might rise again to it’s original...

Silver Springs, FL · 1d

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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of Florida’s important commercial growth corridors.

Polk County, FL · 8h

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CDD 14 seeks applicants after Villager’s election to Leesburg Commission

Voters recently headed to the polls to cast their ballots for Leesburg Commission Seat 3, a newly created district that will give the Leesburg section of The Villages a dedicated voice at City Hall. Voters chose newcomer James E. DeCastro to fill Commission Seat 3, representing the newly created district...

Leesburg, FL · 1d

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Leesburg official says city has enough water to accommodate new homes in The Villages

A top Leesburg official is reassuring residents that the city has plenty of water and utility capacity to support the massive wave of new homes being built in The Villages. City Manager Al Minner recently provided an overview of the city’s development trends, noting that Leesburg has approved approximately 40,000 residential units. Of those, 14,185 are associated with The Villages, with about 3,300 already constructed.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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The Ruthvens President Brandon Clark Named Chair of the Central Florida Development Council

The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, is pleased to announce that President Brandon Clark has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), Polk County’s economic development organization. Clark assumed the role on October 1, 2026. Clark’s appointment reflects The Ruthvens’...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

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Christine Cruz Wins Eustis Seat With Focus on Residents and Downtown

Christine Cruz has spent years helping clean up Eustis, supporting local organizations and participating in discussions about the city’s future. Now, voters have chosen her to help guide it. Christine won Seat 2 on the Eustis City Commission in the Nov. 3 election, receiving 4,372 votes, or 63.27%, to...

Eustis, FL · 1d

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In Ron DeSantis’s Florida, voters just elected the state’s first out transgender woman

Quinnie Pérez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first out transgender woman elected to public office in Florida after winning Seat 1 on the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District board. Pérez will join the district's nonpartisan, volunteer board in January. The board helps promote conservation and the...

Florida · 5d

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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 · 4d

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Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno. The post Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Nearly 25 inches of rain reported in Brevard County as historic rainfall floods Central Florida

A slow-moving storm dumped more than two feet of rain in parts of Brevard County, with Grant-Valkaria, Malabar and Palm Bay among the hardest-hit areas. The rainfall triggered flash flood emergencies across Central Florida and contributed to rising St. Johns River levels. Although drier weather is expected, the National Weather...

Brevard County, FL · 3d

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Orange County's Precinct 511 led Florida in voter turnout

The midterm elections are officially over, and as results were counted across the United States, history was made in UCF's precinct. UCF’s campus precinct recorded the highest voter turnout rate in Florida on Election Day, with 891 voters casting ballots. “Since college students move constantly, between residence halls, apartments,...

Florida · 3d

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Elijah, Soto to be declared winners in districts 7 and 9

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Two closely watched races in Florida appear to be over. Ryan Elijah in District 7 has declared victory over Bale Dalton and Darren Soto in District 9 over Dan Green are the projected winners in their respective races. The count tally concluded at 161,300 (49.71%)...

Seminole County, FL · 1d