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Williston, FL · Lifestyle

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The Massive Florida Flea Market Where Bargain Hunters Can Shop All Day On Just $40

Forget the mall, forget the big-box stores, and definitely forget paying full price, because the Market of Marion in Belleview, Florida is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever shopped anywhere else. This is a flea market that takes its job seriously, and it wants you...

Belleview, FL · 20d

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Four Old Florida Diners Where The Waitresses Have Known Your Order Since The 40s

Some Florida restaurants open with big signs and bigger crowds, then vanish in a year. The diners on this list took the slower road, and they are still flipping burgers and pouring coffee decades later. One dates to 1932, another to 1950, one to 1951, and the youngest opened in...

Florida · 7d

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The 10 Best Bakeries Guy Fieri Ever Visited On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

When it comes to good food, Food Network chef Guy Fieri knows a thing or two. The mayor of Flavortown has visited some incredible eateries over the years.

Gainesville, FL · 10d

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Winter Is Manatee Season, and These 9 Florida Spots Put You Closest to Them

A manatee weighing more than a small car can get into real trouble in water colder than about 68 degrees. So when winter hits, these huge, gentle grazers go looking for a heater. In Florida, they find two kinds. Natural springs pump out water that stays near 72 degrees all...

Chiefland, FL · 9d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Commission hires new ACAR Director, looks for ways to regulate “problematic” healthcare provider

At the October 27 meeting, the Alachua County Commission confirmed Meredith McLean as the new Animal Resources & Care Director and asked the Sheriff to end an agreement with a healthcare provider after hearing concerns from people who work with homeless individuals. The post Alachua County Commission hires new ACAR Director, looks for ways to regulate “problematic” healthcare provider appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 9d

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Celebrate the Year's Biggest Bass at FWC's TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) TrophyCatch program is recognizing the top eight bass of the past season with incredible prizes. This event celebrates anglers who caught and released Florida bass weighing 13 pounds or more. Watch the awards ceremony, celebrate these outstanding catches and then hear from the TrophyCatch team about exciting new updates for the upcoming landmark Season 15 of the popular program.

Florida · 9d

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BJ’s Wholesale Club officially opens new location in Ocala

BJ’s Wholesale Club officially opened the doors to its first Ocala warehouse on Friday, welcoming shoppers to Marion County’s second membership-based wholesale club. Located at 7351 SW 60th Avenue within the Winding Oaks development near State Road 200, the new location features a full grocery department with fresh produce, meats, a bakery, and a deli, alongside general merchandise, household essentials, and consumer electronics.

Ocala, FL · 13d

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Dog’s death, director’s resignation spark questions about Marion County Animal Services

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Allegations of animal mistreatment and the recent resignation of Marion County’s animal services director are raising questions among local animal advocates. Jayne Nessif, a member of an animal advocacy group, says her organization has spent years pushing for changes at the county’s animal shelter.

Marion County, FL · 11d

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Santa Fe College celebrates 30 years of Boo at the Zoo

A student dressed as a werewolf hands out candy to a toddler trick-or-treater in the Monster Mash zone at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event while laughing about their matching baskets on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (David Caine/WUFT News) Marina Menendez paints her 11- to...

Santa Fe, FL · 8d

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Paige’s Kitchen: Ghosts in a Blanket

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Who knew ghosts could be so delicious?. These little ghouls are wrapped up in golden pastry blankets and waiting to be part of your Halloween party, movie nights, or whenever you want to add a little magic to the night. Ingredients:. 1-2 packages Crescent Rolls. Your...

Gainesville, FL · 9d

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Restaurant Is Home To An Epic 1.5-Pound Burger

There are restaurants you find because someone told you about them, and then there are restaurants you find because the universe decided you needed them, and Pudgee’s Eatery and Market in Floral City, Florida is firmly in the second category. It’s a small-town gem hiding in plain sight, and...

Floral City, FL · 18d

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Cuddle Rescued Cows and Pigs for Free at This Gentle Animal Sanctuary in Florida

A shaggy Highland cow named Jett will happily lean into your lap while you brush his coat. Yes, really. A cow cuddle is an actual thing you can book in Florida, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The cows are only the start. Pigs, turkeys, sheep, and peacocks...

Melrose, FL · 10d

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Records, cookies and condoms: Fest offers more than music

Since 2002, Fest has brought punks from all over the world to Gainesville. Attendees of Fest 24, held Friday to Sunday, flooded downtown as they migrated from show to show. Beyond the music, Fest serves as an opportunity to build community within the subculture, and patrons can find everything from records and food trucks to nonprofit organizations. Vendors set up tables in closed-off streets, Bo Diddley Plaza and First Magnitude Brewing Company’s Flea Market.

Gainesville, FL · 9d

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Learn to Throw a Cast Net From Old-Time Fishermen on This Florida Pier in Cedar Key

A fishing pier that never closes, never charges a dime, and comes with dolphins cruising the channel below? That got my attention fast. Pelicans perch on old weathered posts nearby like they’re waiting for their close-up. The deck sits a good 12 to 18 feet above the water, depending...

Levy County, FL · 9d

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New McDonald’s planned across from future ALDI in Silver Springs

Plans have been submitted to construct a new McDonald’s restaurant along East Highway 40 in Silver Springs, situated across the street from the former Winn-Dixie that is slated to become an ALDI. The project was formally presented for review to the Marion County Development Review Committee during its regular...

Silver Springs, FL · 11d

Alachua Chronicle

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Matheson History Museum presents ‘When the Sky Speaks and the Body Trembles: Timucua Spiritual Practices in Colonial Florida’ with George Aaron Broadwell, PhD

The Matheson History Museum welcomes back Dr. George Aaron Broadwell on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. to share about the spiritual practices of the Timucua people in colonial Florida. The post Matheson History Museum presents ‘When the Sky Speaks and the Body Trembles: Timucua Spiritual Practices in Colonial Florida’ with George Aaron Broadwell, PhD appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 11d

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The Bull turns to local support to stay open through financial struggle

Inside The Bull, patrons will find an intimate space filled with everything from nautical-themed decorations to a revolving display of local art. Almost every night, the bar is occupied with some event or show, ranging from trivia to indie and punk musicians. The Bull opened in January 2011, making it...

Gainesville, FL · 11d

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This No-Frills Florida Café Makes Some Of The Best Cuban Sandwiches In The State

Somewhere in Gainesville, Florida, a sandwich is waiting for you, and it’s been waiting patiently. Mi Apá Latin Café is the kind of place that doesn’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to get your attention, because the food does all the talking. Let’s...

Gainesville, FL · 14d

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County commissioners approve contract for new Alachua County Animal Resources director

County commissioners without comment approved a contract for Meredith McLean, currently director of Collier County Animal Services.

Alachua County, FL · 9d

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Wild Horses Graze Near Empty Trails At Paynes Prairie, Just Outside Gainesville

A herd of wild horses, a colt tucked among them, can wander across a trail in North Central Florida while the path ahead sits nearly empty. That scene is not a movie set or a ranch tour. It plays out on a sprawling public preserve just south of Gainesville, where...

Gainesville, FL · 13d

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