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An entrance to a restaurant features wallpaper with vibrant, green plants on them. A green, semi-circle hostess stand with a small device behind it stands in the center of the wall. A chandelier with white, faux flowers on it hangs above the hostess stand.
Business
3 hours ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in January 2026

A number of new businesses, from restaurants to online clothing sellers, emerged in the 352 in January.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital NICU day shift
Health & Wellness
11 hours ago
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Recognized for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Jewelry is displayed in boxes with velvet linings.
Features
1 day ago
Ocala Mardi Gras Market Brings Vendors Downtown Despite Cold Weather

Despite the chilly conditions, the Mardi Gras Market at Ocala Downtown Market brought over a dozen vendors and light crowds.

a major depression opened up along empire church road in lake county florida
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Empire Church Road in Groveland Closed due to Significant Depression

An assessment is underway to determine if a large depression that opened up along Empire Church Road in Lake County is a sinkhole.

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Food & Drink
1 day ago
Coney Island Drive-Inn in Wildwood Closed Permanently at the End of January

The Wildwood location of famous Florida footlong purveyor Coney Island Drive-Inn has sold its building to the Wildwood Soup Kitchen.

A vacant, cleared lot with a water tower for the town of Williston. It is a fenced area with a banner stating the upcoming Ellianos location.
Food & Drink
1 day ago
Ellianos Coffee to Expand Ocala Presence with Two New Drive-Thru Locations

The Southeast-based coffee brand plans additional drive-thru locations near downtown Ocala and the College of Central Florida.

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Community
1 day ago
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Prioritizes Infrastructure with Patience and Progress

Working toward objectives with a patient and steady approach, the Marion County Office of the County Engineer keeps traffic flowing.

A black-and-white photograph of a rattlesnake canning factory with workers posed outside.
Features
1 day ago
Defunct Ocala: Florida’s Rattlesnake Canning Craze and Its Curious Legacy

From the early 1930s through the mid-20th century, the operation of rattlesnake harvesting and canning dominated Florida until wildlife protection initiatives took hold.

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