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New Walmart in The Villages nearly complete

Construction is nearing completion on the newest Walmart Neighborhood Market in The Villages, which will be the third local store addition by the big-box retailer this year. The new Walmart is situated on a 9.26-acre parcel at 16625 SE 91st Phillips Court, behind the Mulberry Grove Plaza and in front of the Phillips Villas.

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Philly Pretzel Factory coming to shopping plaza in The Villages

Here’s big news for those who hail from the City of Brotherly Love: A Philly Pretzel Factory is coming to a shopping plaza in The Villages. The new eatery will be located at Rolling Acres Plaza in the Lady Lake portion of The Villages. The Lady Lake Building Department...

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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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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 5d
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This Florida Farmers Market Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Out of Bed on Sunday

Fresh coconut water poured straight from the coconut is a real Sunday morning option here. That alone sounds like a better plan than hitting snooze. I like a market that starts with something that playful. The stalls don’t stay on one road, either. They stretch along a downtown main street...

Clermont, FL · 4d

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10 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

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 Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 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 Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 4d

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352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS NOV. 6-8: Art, music, theater and fall fun

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Artistry, music and festivals are coming together for a full weekend of exciting celebrations across the community. Here are the top pick events in the 352. FRIDAY, NOV. 6. First Friday Art Walk. What: Support local artisans while exploring plenty of art, music, and performance...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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5 Things to Know about Central Florida's hidden wolf sanctuary

ORLANDO, Fla. — We are deep into the spooky season, but some local howls aren't coming from animatronic monsters—they are coming from real wolves right here in Central Florida. So we went On The Town to look past the Hollywood stereotypes and find the heartwarming reality. Here are...

Orlando, FL · 8d

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Inspector finds live insects at seafood restaurant at Lake Harris Square

An inspector found numerous live insects during a visit to a seafood restaurant in Leesburg. Four to five small bugs flew by a three-compartment sink during an inspection at the Seafood Shack, located at 27405 U.S. Hwy. 27 Ste. 121, Leesburg, on Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a report on file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Leesburg, FL · 8d

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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 · 2d

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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 2d

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A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

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We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 13d

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Unsafe food temperatures and 12 violations found at Volusia County, FL, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Butter held at 68 degrees overnight and ham, cheese, and raw chicken held at unsafe temperatures led to a stop-sale order and several food and health citations at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Volusia County. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection on Oct. 20, 2026, at 1405 N Woodland Blvd in DeLand found 12 violations and resulted in a warning with a follow-up inspection required. The restaurant required two follow-up inspections to rectify the issues found.

Volusia County, FL · 12d

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 12d

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Sumter Landing district set to award $323,000 rebuild of Brinson-Perry Dog Park

The steeply sloped Brinson-Perry Dog Park is in line for a $322,947 rebuild, and the parking lot at Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center is set for a $365,527 repaving, under contracts headed to Sumter Landing Community Development District supervisors on Monday, Nov. 9. Both items first go before the Project Wide...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Lake County restaurant first to fetch Michelin Guide recognition

Did you know that 1921 Mount Dora, beloved for its "modern Florida cuisine," is an official Michelin Guide-recommended and selected restaurant ? It's a first for Lake County cuisine. The downtown Mount Dora hub for contemporary cuisine has been recognized for quality cooking and a farm-to-table focus. Celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken helped launch 1921 Mount Dora — named after the year the historic home housing the restaurant was built — about a decade ago and set a high bar for the future success before his 2018 departure. The restaurant's staff and culinary team played major roles in its recent recognition. Longtime manager Adam Crane's career in hospitality started early and has taken him to some of Central Florida’s most acclaimed dining rooms before joining 1921 Mount Dora — including The Ravenous Pig, Prato and Luma on Park. He's a UCF Rosen College alumnus and Certified Sommelier. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Orlando, Executive Chef Brenton Hillman , builds menus around the freshest local ingredients — working hand-in-hand with regional farmers such as Sugar Top Farms in Clermont and Far Reach Ranch in Tavares and many others to curate what he deems the best seafood, produce and meats and proteins

Lake County, FL · 8d

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Ocala nonprofit works to expand services amid Marion County's homeless pet crisis

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A local nonprofit is working to grow its footprint in Marion County as the homeless pet problem continues to strain the area’s resources. Voices of Change Animal League says an estimated 40,000 cats and dogs in Marion County are not spayed or neutered — overwhelming shelters and clinics alike. Now, the organization wants to expand its clinic to meet that growing need and prevent animals from being turned away without care.

Marion County, FL · 2d

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

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Dreamland Amusements brings rides, games and cirque to Marion County

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Dreamland Amusements was host to the annual I-75 Flea Market Fair from Wednesday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 4121 NW 44th Ave., Ocala. Dreamland Amusements visits multiple counties every year sporting vendors, food tricks, rides and live performances. Guests had the opportunity to explore...

Ocala, FL · 3d