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Food & Drink
9 hours ago
Spice, Tea and A Fresh Start: Brownwood Shop Marks 10 Years with Grand Reopening

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Brownwood is marking a decade in The Villages with a refreshed space, expanded tea selections and a weekend-long grand reopening celebration.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Closure of Old Eustis Road in Lake County Scheduled for Gas Line Repairs

A portion of Old Eustis Road will be closed from April 2-13, 2026.

Community
1 day ago
Belleview Announces Expanded 2026 Founder’s Day Celebration at Lake Lillian May 2

The City of Belleview in Marion County announces an expanded Founder’s Day in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

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Local
1 day ago
Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission to Hold Public Hearing for Vision 2050 Draft in April

The City of Ocala’s Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a public hearing in April regarding the municipality’s Vision 2050 draft, an update to Vision 2035.

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Community
1 day ago
Lake County Animal Shelter to Host ‘Fosterology 101’ Class Ahead of ‘Kitten Season’

Lake County Animal Shelter will teach a class on how to foster new kittens as breeding season approaches.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Sumter County to Construct Roundabout at EC 470 and CR 527 South

Construction on the new roundabout in Sumter County will begin April 1.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Dirt Bike Driver Killed in Collision Near Newberry

The rider of the dirtbike was not wearing a helmet when a collision with an SUV occurred.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Wildwood Encourages Water Conservation During Declared Shortage

The City of Wildwood is encouraging residents to practice the enhanced conservation measures that come with a Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage.

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