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Features
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
5 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
6 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
6 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.

Traffic backs up along a two-lane road leading to the Rock the Country festival, with vehicles including a white Toyota sedan and a truck towing equipment stopped in a line. Law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights and cones are visible ahead, managing entry and flow. Trees with hanging moss arch over the shaded roadway, and a yellow traffic sign warns of a side road ahead.
State
6 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
7 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.

State
7 months ago
Florida Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore Ocklawaha River’s Natural Waterway

New bills filed in the Florida legislature aim to restore the Ocklawaha River’s original waterway, creating economic and environmental opportunities for counties including Alachua, Lake, Marion and Putnam.

State
7 months ago
Here Are the Florida State Laws Going into Effect Jan. 1 That Most Impact the 352

A number of new Florida state laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and some may impact the North Central Florida region more directly than others.