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The Grove at Ocala, 329-Unit Multifamily Community, Completed
FaverGray announced the successful delivery of The Grove at Ocala project, a luxury apartment community located on approximately 36 acres in Ocala, Florida. The Grove at Ocala encompasses an impressive 448,645 square feet and features seven buildings. The development consists of 329 apartment units spread across two 3-story Type A apartment buildings, as well as five 3-story Type B apartment buildings.
New interior design, furniture store restores 78-year-old Ocala building
A new interior design and furniture store that has restored a 78-year-old building near downtown Ocala will open its doors on Friday. Alva House of Style will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 30, and a grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 31, at its new shop, which is located at 507 SW 10th Street.
Vertical Aviation International’s Jim Viola Guest Speaker at Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral Event
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The August Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral luncheon guest speaker was Jim Viola, the President and CEO of Vertical Aviation International, which was started 75 years ago in Anaheim, CA. As the President of Vertical Aviation International, Viola leads a global organization that...
Unlicensed driver arrested on DUI charge after overturning truck
An unlicensed driver was arrested on a drunk driving charge after crashing a truck into a guardrail. Hugo Leonel Caal De Los Santos, 36, of Bushnell, was driving a white 2022 Ford F-250 pickup at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday westbound on County Road 48 east of County Road 319 when he failed to navigate a left curve and collided with a guardrail, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The truck rolled onto its right side and then onto its roof. The crash caused the vehicle’s airbag to deploy.
DeLand historian searching for a permanent location to display World War II tugboat
DeLand, Fla. – A trip down the St. Johns River can be like going back in time. And for Dan Friend, the clock stops in 1944. Friend sat at the front of a pontoon boat as it glided across the glassy surface of Lake Beresford in DeLand. “It’s always...
Harrison Burton wins a wild NASCAR Cup race at Daytona for a playoff berth no one saw coming
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Out of his ride and far removed from the playoff picture, Harrison Burton changed his fortunes with a lap to remember Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Burton passed two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on the final lap in overtime to pick up...
Clear the Shelters: Humane Society nearly double capacity, urgently needs adoptions
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Animals are everywhere at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, but space for them to stay is hard to find. “It’s been a really tough time for us," said Liz Smokowski, the humane society's CEO. "We like to average around 170 animals in the shelter at once, and right now, we’re over 300."
Airline Files for Bankruptcy, Grounds All Flights: Orlando Airport Braces for Disney Guest Fallout
An airline filing for bankruptcy might affect your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation. While several airlines benefit from the ongoing surge in travel demand post-pandemic, others are grappling with significant challenges such as soaring jet fuel costs, aircraft supply chain disruptions, and a limited customer base, particularly for regional carriers. In 2024, several airlines, including Air Malta, Armenia’s FlyArna, Canada’s Lynx Air, and Antigua and Barbuda’s LIAT, either sought bankruptcy protection or ceased operations entirely. Air Vanuatu abruptly canceled all its flights in the South Pacific in May, leaving numerous tourists and locals stranded.
DeSantis unveils $5.8M plan for park, Space Coast Regional Airport project
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced $5.8 million in state money to help connect a new industrial park to the Space Coast Regional Airport in Brevard County. DeSantis said the money, which will come from the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund, will be used for roads....
Jymel Dejuan Smith, 49, Of FL Killed In Crash: PSP
Jymel Dejuan Smith of Clermont is a trucker, according to his social media, he had pulled his tractor-trailer over on I-78 West near mile marker 41.5 in Greenwich Township at 4:54 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, PSP Hamburg Trooper Brian Roland detailed in the release. While standing next to the...
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