Once a kitschy roadside attraction complete with underwater observatories and animal actors, Homosassa Springs has evolved into a Florida state park where echoes of Old Florida tourism now coexist with conservation and native wildlife protection.
Several Gainesville restaurants closed in 2025, marking a year of continued turnover due to rising costs, competition and changing consumer habits.
From lucky foods to midnight rituals and age-old superstitions, New Year’s traditions across cultures continue to symbolize hope, prosperity and fresh beginnings as the calendar turns.
Ocala’s awaited Dutch Bros Coffee shop located in Six Gun Plaza in Ocala has commenced its soft opening.
After more than four decades, the Roller Barn in Inverness will close at the end of the year.
Our series on dining destinations in the 352 continues. From casual patio bars and craft beverages to upscale cuisine, these local eateries highlight the variety of flavors and atmospheres available to diners looking for their next meal out.
For those planning to dine out, several local restaurants will be open while many others close for the holiday.
The Winter Wonderland Market turned the Ocala Downtown Market space into, well, a winter wonderland for weekend shoppers and foodies.
While the former version of the park may have moved on, the enchanting history of Weeki Wachee Springs ab-shell-utely lives on.
Paddock Market has quietly opened with limited operations inside Ocala’s Paddock Mall, offering early access to a handful of vendors while many others prepare to open as the long-planned marketplace continues to take shape.