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Despite closures in The Villages and Leesburg, Red Lobster in Ocala holding strong
Despite the closure of another Red Lobster last week in The Villages, no plans have been announced on the future of the chain’s location in Ocala, which is one of the last remaining locations in north central Florida. Last week, Villages-News.com reported that Red Lobster closed its restaurant in...
$37 million deal: Cannabis company buys huge industrial building in Marion Oaks commerce park
A new building in the Florida Crossroads Commerce Park in Marion Oaks has been sold to a Chicago-based cannabis company, which will use it for cultivation and processing. Here is what we know: Where is the building located? ...
Florida woman arrested for ignoring Walmart ban in search of favorite Diet Pepsi, deputies say
OCALA, Fla. - A woman who was banned from visiting Walmart in Ocala was arrested last week after she returned to the store on the hunt for a specific pack of Diet Pepsi, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Kathleen Hagan, 65, was arrested for trespassing after the incident...
6 primary care centers for seniors to open at Walmarts around Tampa
Six senior-focused primary care centers will be opening in the Tampa area in the next year adjacent to Walmart Supercenters. CenterWell, the health care services business of Humana, will operate the centers under the brand names CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Centers. The centers will be located in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart Health, according to a statement.
Suspect arrested after attack on woman at Lake Okahumpka Park
A suspect has been arrested after an alleged attack on a woman at Lake Okahumpka Park in Wildwood. The woman reported she had been arguing with 50-year-old Shawn Timothy Byrne of Lady Lake when she wanted to get away from him and traveled on foot at about 11 a.m. Saturday to Lake Okahumpka Park on State Road 44, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. She said Byrne, who was arrested in 2021 after allegedly swinging a baseball bat at a woman, followed her to the park and began pushing and shoving her. The Illinois native pulled the woman’s hair and when deputies arrived they found “a large chunk of hair extensions lying on the ground.” He also punched her in the face and broke her necklace.
Tropical update, possible Florida impact: Everything you need to know in less than a minute
Tight on time? This story is for you. It's an abbreviated, fewer graphics look at what's happening in the tropics. Click here for more details. Tropical wave could become depression or storm as it moves toward Florida, US ...
Florida First Lady Hosted Cooking Class for Youth in Foster Care
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which...
Families hope Florida school grades stall campus closures
The big story: Florida’s recent release of school and district grades based on student performance prompted a new round of questions for communities faced with school closures. Some Duval County residents argued the strong results demonstrated why their district should not shutter their children’s schools. “They need to...
How many housing units? When will building start? New owner explains Winding Oaks Farm plan
The sale of Winding Oaks Farm was reported last week. Now a representative of the buyer, a newly formed company affiliated with Palm Beach County-based The Kolter Group, has provided answers to some of the Star Banner's questions about plans for the site. How many homes (single-family, multi-family) do you plan to eventually build on this site? ...
Ocala man accused of selling cocaine, fentanyl to undercover detective for months
A 52-year-old Ocala man who allegedly sold tens of thousands of dollars in cocaine and pressed fentanyl pills to an undercover detective was arrested after a multi-month investigation into his activities. According to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, a man, identified as Alberto Ayala, began communicating with an undercover...
HYL 12U Softball Team Wins State Title
Brandon Garcia believes the identity of his softball team is that it doesn’t give up, never laying down against an opponent. On June 30 in the Florida Babe Ruth Softball State Championships final, the Hernando Youth League 12U All-Stars proved their head coach correct. Trailing 6-0 against Santa Fe in the bottom of the third inning, HYL rallied for a combined nine runs over the next two frames and hung on for a 9-8 victory.
Beloved St. Pete dive bar and restaurant Dead Bob's to relocate to bigger space this winter
A month after celebrating its 10-year anniversary, beloved St. Pete dive bar and restaurant Dead Bob's will continue its legacy at a new, expanded location in west St. Pete. The down-to-earth neighborhood hangout, known for its affordable menu and late hours, is typically buzzing with locals chowing down on comfort food and watching everything from live sports to mullet hair competitions.
Tampa sets the World Record for longest Cuban Sandwich, and feeds hundreds of those in need
On July 28, Tampa made history by setting the world record for the longest Cuban sandwich outside the Buccaneer’s practice facility. Volunteers, chefs, and organizers collaborated to create a massive sandwich measuring an impressive 365.9 feet in length, surpassing the previous record set by festival organizers in Kissimmee. The...
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