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Old Florida Dinner Still Means Fried Catfish And Cheese Grits At The Yearling Restaurant Near Cross Creek
Down a quiet county road outside Hawthorne, there is a restaurant that does not look like much from the parking lot. That plain exterior has fooled plenty of first-timers, and they are always glad they gave it a chance. Inside, the walls are packed with old books, vintage decor, and...
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Hundreds of Dealers Turn This Florida Antique Mall Into an All-Day Treasure Hunt
Right on US-301 in the small town of Waldo sits an antique mall packed with booths, aisles, and an upstairs most people forget to check. Waldo’s Antique market shares its home with the famous Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market, so one stop can turn into a whole day of browsing. Every booth is run by a different seller, which means the shelves change all the time and surprises are everywhere.
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8 Florida Diners Near Gainesville Where $10 Still Gets You a Real Breakfast
Finding a hearty breakfast that doesn’t drain your wallet can feel impossible these days. But around Gainesville, a handful of local diners are keeping the tradition of affordable, satisfying morning meals alive and well. These spots serve up everything from fluffy pancakes to crispy bacon without charging tourist prices, and they’ve been feeding locals for years with the kind of home-style cooking that makes you want to come back every weekend.
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This Small-Town Florida Bakery Makes Fluffy Donuts That Draw Massive Weekend Crowds
Florida has no shortage of places promising the perfect donut, but some of the sweetest discoveries don’t come with flashy signs, trendy toppings, or a marketing budget bigger than the bakery itself. Sometimes, all it takes is a warm glazed donut, a paper bag, and a recipe that has kept generations coming back for more.
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People Drive From All Over Florida for the Giant Burgers at This Classic Spot
On College Road in Ocala sits a burger joint that has people making special trips from Orlando, Tampa, and beyond. Jaws Jumbo Burgers isn’t your typical fast-food stop. It’s a family-run spot where husband-and-wife team Darrell and Yolanda grind fresh sirloin daily, fry everything in beef tallow, and serve burgers so massive they live up to the shark-themed name plastered across every wall.
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This Veteran-Owned Florida Grocery Outlet Is a Goldmine for Stocking Up on a Budget
Sgt’s Bargain Outlet in Inverness gives budget-conscious shoppers a reason to slow down and check every aisle. This veteran-owned Florida store is known for closeout groceries, frozen foods, pantry staples, and changing deals that can make stocking up feel more like a treasure hunt than a routine grocery run. The appeal is in the unpredictability.
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WingHouse permanently closes Ocala restaurant
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – WingHouse Bar & Grill has permanently closed its Ocala location, ending the restaurant’s run in the area. The restaurant, located at 2145 E. Silver Springs Blvd., announced the closure Thursday, Oct. 1, in a statement to the community. The company thanked customers who visited the restaurant, celebrated there and became familiar faces during its time in Ocala.
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State temporarily closed one Ocala restaurants after inspection
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 Sept. 21-27, 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 Sept. 21-27 inspections and no violations were found. Cracker Barrel #63 ,
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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Fried Catfish At This Rustic Riverside Shack In Florida
There’s a little wooden restaurant in Dunnellon, Florida, that smells like fried catfish and river air, and honestly, that’s all the introduction it needs. Stumpknockers is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something the rest of the world hasn’t figured out yet, and the locals would very much like to keep it that way.
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Well-known artist from Ocala dies in Nashville at 93
Phil Ponder left Ocala as a young man, but he never really left it behind. The boy who grew up around Silver Springs and the old-town rhythms of Marion County carried that sense of place all the way to Nashville — then spent a remarkable second career giving another city its memory back, one brick, one window, one beloved old building at a time.
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What Makes the Fried Chicken at This Chiefland, Florida Restaurant So Hard to Resist?
Bar-B-Q Bill’s in Chiefland has the kind of old-school Florida charm that makes a simple meal feel memorable. While barbecue may be in the name, the fried chicken has become the kind of comfort-food order that keeps people coming back. The appeal starts with the contrast: a crisp, golden coating on the outside and juicy, tender chicken underneath. Add classic Southern sides, hearty portions, and a relaxed dining room, and it becomes the sort of meal that feels familiar in the best possible way.