Florida’s Tiniest Historic Town Has More Charm Per Square Foot Than Almost Anywhere In...
Tucked along a shaded boulevard in Alachua County, Micanopy is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets — a town so small you can walk its entire historic district in under twenty minutes. Founded in the 1820s, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest inland towns in...
Ocala courts: Jurors set in case of 16-year-old charged with murder
For the remainder of the week of March 2, eight people will listen to evidence presented by the state and the defense in the trial of a 16-year-old defendant charged in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man. Because of his age the Star-Banner is not publishing the defendant's name. Here's what we know: Who's the...
DUI suspect arrested after walking into City Fire and taking seat at outside bar
A man was arrested after walking into a popular night spot in The Villages and taking a seat at the outside bar. George Michael Barrett, 51, of Wildwood, was driving a black pickup at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Old Mill Run and Canal Street at Lake Sumter Landing, according to an arrest report from the...
Next ‘No Kings’ protest in Ocala rescheduled due to hot weather, impact on elderly...
Organizers for the Ocala Blue Dots have announced that the upcoming “No Kings 3.0” protest later this month will start earlier to protect elderly participants from rising temperatures. The “Day of National Defiance” demonstration, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, will now take place from 10 a.m. to 12...
Pregnant woman attacked at apartment complex in Leesburg
A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman whose children shared a father with hers. An officer responded to a fight between 23-year-old Maria Mullor Urbina and a pregnant woman at The Rosewood Apartments, located at 1223 Pamela St., around 11:40 p.m. Friday, according to an...
Man previously convicted of stealing golf cart in The Villages back in trouble again
A Wildwood man previously convicted of stealing a golf cart in The Villages has landed in jail again. An officer monitoring traffic on Central Parkway spotted 35-year-old Nevada Allen Migan riding a blue dirt bike eastbound around 6:55 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Even more Central Florida restaurants close over health issues
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, ten more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, pests, and storage violations. [BELOW: These foods have the most...
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in February 2026
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Welcome to the latest installment of our monthly shout-out to all the new businesses in the area. So what came to the 352 in February? A new location for the region’s favorite Indian restaurant, “dirty soda,” and kick-butt barbecue, among several others.
This Tiny Burger Barn In Hawthorne Has Floridians Claiming It’s The Best Burger In...
Blink and you might miss it, but the little red Burger Barn on US-301 has people driving hours for a bite. Low prices, big flavor, and pure roadside charm have turned this tiny spot into a Florida legend. Reviews rave about juicy smash burgers, curly fries, and shakes worth the detour.
SR 200 is bad, but CR 484 is worse
You complain about the recent concerns of SR 200, but roadwork on CR 484 has been going on since we moved here in 2020 and no improvements to the road work is noticed. Getting through the light at the corner of CR 484, when approaching (about a half a mile before the light) where the RaceTrac and Cracker Barrel meet...
