LIST OF STORE CLOSURES. With stores choosing to close on the big day, take the opportunity to plan ahead, savor the holiday moments, and celebrate with a heart full of gratitude.
Ocala Fire Rescue says cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.

AAA will offer its “Tow to Go” service in Florida for the long, holiday weekend. Call 855-2-TOW-2-GO (855-286-9246) instead of driving under the influence this Thanksgiving weekend.

Check out the forecast: The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a chance of rain for parts of the 352 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Officers blocked the area until trappers could wrangle the large gator and relocate it.
The cost to travel is down from last Thanksgiving. Research indicates airfares are down 14% and gas prices are down about 45 cents a gallon from this time last year.
The city says it’s one of just a few municipalities in the state, and the first in north Florida, to make the switch to the 24/72 model.
Medical experts say the drugs are shifting not only what users eat, but also the way they think about food.

Jordan Travis is a fifth-year senior who has led a turnaround at Florida State from five victories in 2021 to College Football Playoff contender this year.
MCU says customers in the Fort King Forest, Hi Cliff, Sleepy Hollow, Delcrest, Bluefields and Regency Estates neighborhoods are no longer under a boil water order.