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Dead Villager’s home in foreclosure becoming a neighborhood eyesore

An abandoned home belonging to a deceased Villager has fallen into foreclosure and is quickly becoming a neighborhood eyesore. The property at 2181 Marlboro St. in the Village of Liberty Park was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Tuesday before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.

The Villages, FL · 2d
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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.

The Villages, FL · 8d
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Amazon Opens Daytona Beach Same-Day Facility With 100-Plus Jobs

Amazon has opened a same-day delivery facility in Daytona Beach ahead of the holiday shopping season, the latest piece of a Volusia County footprint that already includes a robotics warehouse measured in millions of square feet. WFTV reported the opening on Nov. 12, citing the company. The station said the...

Daytona Beach, FL · 14h
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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 · 9d
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Georgia-Pacific Plans $150M Upgrade at Palatka, Florida, Mill

PALATKA, Fla. — Georgia-Pacific has approved a $150 million modernization project at its Palatka mill, investing in new tissue production technology to strengthen the North Florida facility’s long-term manufacturing capabilities. The project will replace an aging paper machine and improve production of Angel Soft® bath tissue. The investment...

Palatka, FL · 11h

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Developers sue Ormond Beach residents fighting Tomoka Reserve subdivision

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – A fight over a proposed subdivision in an Ormond Beach neighborhood has moved from City Hall into the courtroom. The developers behind the proposed Tomoka Reserve subdivision are now suing 12 residents who have been opposing the project, which would bring up to 254 homes to the former Tomoka Oaks Golf Course — a 147-acre property that has been at the center of community debate for nearly five years.

Ormond Beach, FL · 1d

WFLA

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 1d

ocala-news.com

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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 · 2d

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State launches investigation into financial advisor who has disappeared

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has confirmed that it has opened an investigation into financial advisor Gerald Baum, who last month abruptly closed his office in The Villages. A representative for the state office said the investigation was launched as a result of reporting by Villages-News.com on Baum and...

The Villages, FL · 2d

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Horse Farms Forever leaders hosting 2026 Conservation Summit

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Back for its seventh year, the 2026 conservation summit will return to Ocala. Leaders with Horse Farms Forever hope to inspire the community to get more involved in conservation. The purpose of the summit is for the community to come together to have important conversations about...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Former delivery driver opens St. Augustine Papa Johns, his 192nd total

Bajco Florida Papa Johns has opened its first St. Augustine location at 2303 N Ponce De Leon. Franchise owner Nadeem Bajwa, who works separately from corporate-owned locations, currently operates 28 Bajco Florida Papa Johns locations throughout Northeast Florida. Bajwa’s journey with Papa Johns began as a delivery driver in 1992. The Pakistani immigrant, who arrived in the United States just one year prior, progressed from driver to general manager to district manager, to his current status as franchise owner. Bajwa attributes his success to Papa Johns' “efficient and effective business model.” “Papa Johns’ simple operations and business model inspired me to pursue my entrepreneurial ambitions,” he said in a news release. “The streamlined processes allowed me to focus on what really mattered — delivering quality pizza and exceptional customer experiences.” Today, Bajwa independently owns Bajco Florida Papa Johns with 192 stores operating in 11 states. He plans to own and operate 500 restaurants nationwide. “The brand has made scaling the business manageable,” he said. “Papa Johns’ business model provided a strong foundation for growth, and I recognized the potential to replicate its success in multiple locations.” Bajwa also credits his accomplishments to a “robust” team of entrepreneurs who were willing

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

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Boomers Are Leaving Jacksonville And Moving To This Gulf Coast City With A Walkable Downtown 5 Hours Away

Retirement doesn't have to mean moving across state lines in search of better weather and quality of life. Baby boomers in Florida who are content with staying in their sunny state may find that moving to a new city provides a welcome change of scenery and some added conveniences. In Jacksonville, the emerging trend among boomer residents seems to be moving about five hours away to Pensacola in northwestern Florida. U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report found that Pensacola was the top net-gain metro area for baby boomers moving out of Jacksonville. Sitting along Florida's Gulf Coast, Pensacola pairs a beach-town atmosphere with a historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown, in a less-populated setting than Jacksonville.

Pensacola, FL · 9h

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Jacksonville Council Clears Path for Publix Revival at Normandy and Chaffee

11351 Normandy Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Grocery Development. Jacksonville City Council voted 16-0 to approve a rezoning that puts a grocery-anchored shopping center back on the table for a stretch of West Jacksonville, undoing a 2022 plan that had allowed apartments on the site. The vote covers the property at 11351 Normandy Blvd., where the new entitlements are expected to pave the way for a Publix-anchored development near Chaffee Road.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Shady Rays Opens First Florida Store at St. Johns Town Center This Friday

Shady Rays is opening its first Florida store and ninth location nationwide at St. Johns Town Center, with the grand opening set for Friday morning at 9:40 a.m. The Kentucky-founded sunglasses brand is skipping a traditional ribbon-cutting in favor of a celebration built around local groups, including a youth fishing program it plans to support with a cash donation.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Pared-back downtown Jacksonville Publix project approved with narrow votes

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday backed a scaled-down taxpayer subsidy package for a private developer’s plans to build an apartment high-rise and Publix downtown. But the high-stakes decision, which involved a direct multimillion-dollar grant to the builders, required two separate and closely divided votes. The incentive package initially...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

First Coast News

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Jacksonville considers new rules for community gardens and urban farms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A proposal years in the making is moving forward in Jacksonville, where local farmers and community advocates are pushing for clearer rules to make it easier to grow and sell locally produced food. The proposal, now called the Pathways to Urban Agriculture, was the focus of...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

News4Jax.com

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JTA’s former CEO’s $219K travel expenses draw investigators’ attention

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Expensive hotel stays, costly airline tickets and thousands of dollars in travel expenses — all billed during the tenure of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s former CEO Nat Ford — are now in the hands of investigators. Three separate investigations into JTA’s finances are currently...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Trade Up: Goodwill’s free trades program helps North Florida students build new careers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new set of skills can open doors to a career — and help fix a leaky sink along the way. Bruce Lee graduated from Northeast Florida Goodwill’s Good Trades program after completing a plumbing class. The tuition-free program gives adults hands-on training for careers in construction and the skilled trades.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d