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You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The Mount Dora City Council brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined. Councilmembers took up Ordinance 2024-15 at Thursday night’s meeting, called in part...
Leesburg’s Beverly Shores Elementary School Will Close For Renovations
The fall 2025 school year will be the last at the current iteration of Beverly Shores Elementary School. Lake County Schools has indicated that the school will close down for the 2025-2026 school year as Lake County seeks to replace older buildings from the 1960s and portables which have expanded the capacity of the school.
The Forge, featuring multiple restaurants, approaches opening date in midtown Ocala
The Forge at Madison Commons, a new dining and entertainment complex located in the former WMOP radio building, is set to open by Jan. 1, according to officials. The Forge complex is slated to contain the Blind Eye, a circa 1920s style “speakeasy” multilevel bar with “southern cuisine,” top entertainment and possibly Ocala’s...
Walk For A Cure - September 28th
The American Cancer Society Walk For A Cure is happening at The Villages Polo Field on September 28th from 8a-11a! The American Cancer Society Walk For A Cure brings people together to fight cancer. People from all over the country join in to walk and raise money. It’s a way to show support for those fighting cancer and to raise funds for research and help for those affected by the disease. With each step and every donation, we’re working towards a future without cancer. For more info on how to donate or sign up, click here. The Villages Polo Field is located at 703 N. Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162.
Some Florida cities are losing their Hooters restaurants. The Villages is getting three new locations
The Original Hooters management company, HMC Hospitality Group, announced has signed lease agreement for first of three planned Hooters, in Sumter.What else is opening nearby?. About a year ago, we found out that the grand-owl of the chicken-wing franchise model, Hooters, has three new locations coming to The Villages. Much...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.44 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.45 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 25 cents since last month. According...
Junior Balles: Top 10 potentially junior difference makers this Big Bend football season
We are under a month away from Friday night lights. As Big Bend football teams prepare for the coming season, rosters across the area have difference-makers who could be the winning factor in a tight game. While most of the time those players are seniors, but the junior class is able to...
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis said state is 'morally obligated' to keep funding My Safe Florida Home
MILWAUKEE — He is on the floor of the Republican National Convention, but Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has his eyes back on Florida, and hurricane season. Forecasters are predicting an extremely active season. Patronis is convinced it's not a question of if but when a storm's going to hit the state. Like other Florida officials, he has asked the state's 22 million-plus residents to have a plan and prepare ahead of an approaching yellow cone.
Brooksville man arrested after drug deal goes bad
BROOKSVILLE — A drug deal gone bad turned into a robbery, kidnapping, police chase across two counties and two men in custody, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said. On July 17 at approximately 5:19 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call advising an unknown man was attempting to flag down motorists in the area of Spring Lake Highway and Dallas Drive.
Decades before wrestler Hulk Hogan spoke at the RNC, he lived in Brevard. Find out where
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan worked the crowd last night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee by doing his signature move of ripping off his shirt. But did you know years before he made that move famous, Hogan was working the crowds in Cocoa Beach. In the late 1970s, back when he went by...
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Back-to-school, behind-the-scenes, and best hits on deck for the weekend
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – Happy Friday. Are you ready for a great weekend?. North Central Florida knows how to spend the summer, with weekends jam packed full of events from rockin’ concert lineups to local vendor markets to foodie festivities. If you’re overwhelmed by all of the options you have for weekend fun, let our top picks be your guide.
Rollover crash blocks intersection in Ocala
A rollover crash at an Ocala intersection is causing delays for motorists on Friday morning. Shortly before 6:40 a.m., the Ocala Police Department stated in a social media post that a collision occurred at the intersection of N Magnolia Avenue and NW 10th Street. One of the vehicles involved in...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.44 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.45 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 25 cents since last month. According...
Missing Florida siblings, 7 and 9, may be in Wake County
Two missing children from Florida may be in Wake County, according to law enforcement. Caden Barber, Jr., age 7, is described as 4 feet 3 inches tall and 65 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. His sister, Marina Barber, age 9, is described as 4 feet 11 inches...
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