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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Comprehensive Plan Returned by the State of Florida to Planning & Zoning for Reworking

The Marion County comprehensive plan will have to be transmitted to Tallahassee once again as the state found some of the policies burdensome because of minor language issues.

Sumter County Florida HWY 301 Florida's Turnpike
Local
1 month ago
Florida Dept. of Transportation Completes Improvements at 301 and Florida’s Turnpike in Wildwood

The through lanes and extended southbound turn lane onto Florida’s Turnpike are the first phase of a three-part FDOT project in Sumter County.

Features
1 month ago
Florida frozen pizza trends, according to Instacart data

Instacart reports on frozen pizza trends in Florida and across the country.

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State
1 month ago
Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Recent Freezes

The SBA is offering low interest disaster relief loans to Florida small businesses and private nonprofits affected by recent cold weather, including several eligible counties in the 352.

State
1 month ago
Coldest Marches in Florida since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Marches in Florida since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

florida is particularly susceptible to online scams around valentine's day
State
2 months ago
New Report Calls Florida One of the Riskiest States for Valentine’s Day Scams

A report by PasswordManager.com finds Florida to be one of the top three riskiest states in the nation when it comes to online Valentine’s Day scams.

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Local
2 months ago
Equine Groups Fight Decoupling Legislation that Endangers Marion County Legacy Industry

A bill has moved forward in the Florida State House of Representatives that would allow Florida thoroughbred tracks to cease racing while keeping their other gambling facilities in operation.

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Features
3 months 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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State
3 months ago
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to Restrict Driver License Exams to English Only

Beginning Feb. 6, 2026, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will administer driver license exams in English only.

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Community
4 months ago
Marion County Commission Provided with Update in Advance of 2026 Florida Legislative Session

Dr. Matthew Cretul, Marion County’s legislative manager provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a legislative update in advance of the beginning the of 2026 Florida legislative session.

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