265-unit BTR Community Coming Soon to Wildwood
Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a leading build-to-rent (BTR) general contractor, announces that land development is underway at Summerfield Cottages, a 265-unit build-to-rent community in Wildwood, Florida. Vertical construction is expected to begin in fall 2026, with first move-ins anticipated in spring...
Marion County extends mandatory burn ban amid dry weather conditions
CITRA, Fla. — Marion County has extended its county-wide mandatory burn ban until at least March 3 as dry weather conditions continue to persist. County officials said the extension is due to insufficient rainfall, dry vegetation, and the weather, which have all put the county at fire risk. The ban prohibits...
Leesburg mourns Ellen’s owner as GoFundMe aims to keep cafe open
A mom and a maternal presence in the downtown Leesburg restaurant scene, Ellen Bruce, died on Nov. 16 from cardiac arrest. She was 63. "Our community has lost a truly special soul," Leesburg Commissioner Alan Reisman told the Daily Commercial. "Ellen Bruce wasn’t just the heart behind Ellen’s Café; she was a friend...
Raising Cane’s to Open First Ocala Location with March 3 Community Celebration
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Chicken finger fans in Ocala won’t have to wait much longer. Raising Cane’s will open its newest restaurant Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2410 SW College Rd, marking the brand’s first location in the city. The restaurant will host a community celebration...
Two residents injured in Ocala house fire, dog dies
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Two people were taken to the hospital due to injuries sustained in a house fire in Ocala that claimed the life of a family pet on Thursday morning. Ocala Fire Rescue crews say they were called out on reports of a house on fire on Southwest Fourth Street around 1 a.m.
Suspicious woman with wrench arrested in development in Leesburg
A Clermont woman with a wrench was arrested for burglary after being detained in the Hawthorne development in Leesburg. Dispatchers got a call about a suspicious vehicle parked behind a residence in the Hawthorne development in Leesburg around 2:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, according to an arrest report from the Lake...
Sandwiches Worth the Drive: Why O’Steen’s Market & Farm Is a Go-To Lunch Spot...
SUMMERFIELD, FL (352today.com) – In a small-town setting where quality still matters, O’Steen’s Market & Farm has built a loyal following for one simple reason: great food made fresh. While the country market shelves are stocked with farm-fresh finds and grocery staples, it’s the sandwich counter that truly steals...
The Developer is too busy counting his money
The Developer does not care about The Villagers and has not for a long time. He is too busy counting his millions of dollars.
Renovations finally underway at closed Bojangles in Ocala
Bojangles in Ocala is officially undergoing a $400,000 renovation after being closed for several months following multiple failed health inspections last year. Located at 4828 SW College Road, the restaurant was granted a building permit in January to begin “Level 2” alterations to the existing one-story facility....
Ocala firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home
Fire rescue officials say crews responded to reports of a structure fire at the 1600 block of Southwest 3rd Street just before 8:30 p.m.
