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Purrs and Pages Set to Open Unique Cat Café and Bookstore in Ocala

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – For cat lovers, bookworms and anyone looking for a cozy new hangout spot, Purrs and Pages is preparing to open its doors and welcome the community one purr at a time. The new cat cafe and bookstore, located at 1216 E Silver Springs Blvd., will...
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This middle-of-nowhere Florida restaurant secretly serves some of the best steaks in the state

Tucked along a quiet country road in Hawthorne, Florida, The Yearling Restaurant is the kind of place you almost drive right past without noticing. But those who stop discover something truly special: a restaurant packed with history, charm, and food so good that people drive two hours just to eat there.
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Lanes reopen on U.S. 441 in Marion County after sinkhole forces closure

Southbound lanes on a major Marion County highway officially reopened on Sunday after a large sinkhole opened up alongside the roadway the previous afternoon. Lanes on U.S. Highway 301/U.S. 441, at the roadway’s intersection with Highway 329, were temporarily closed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday aft
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Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says

ORLANDO, Fla. - A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner. Lettelier Brangus, a private cattle breeding operation in northern Marion County, said the animals were...
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Woman Found Deceased by Bridge in Central Florida

A woman was found deceased by a bridge in Central Florida. The post Woman Found Deceased by Bridge in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
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Memorial Day stays mostly dry across Central Florida, but tropical moisture ramps up later...

ORLANDO, Fla. – After a fairly active stretch of weather recently, Memorial Day is shaping up to be one of the quieter days of the week across Central Florida. A mix of sun and clouds is expected today, with only isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms developing inland later today. Rain coverage stays fairl
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Ocala couple seeking permission to keep mini horses on 1.5-acre property

A local family’s request to keep two miniature horses on their residential property will head to the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission for review next week. Stefan and Cathy Mehrl have filed an application for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to house two miniature horses for personal, non-commercial use on their
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Fruitland Park man apprehended in theft of beer and ice from Walmart

A Fruitland Park man was apprehended for alleged theft of beer and ice from Walmart. Officers arrived to Walmart, situated at 2501 Citrus Blvd., for a theft at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. During the initial call, they discovered that 55-
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Villager can ditch GPS and return home after domestic violence arrest

A Villager has been allowed to remove a court-ordered GPS device and return home following a domestic violence arrest. Steve Weherley, 73, was arrested April 27 on a felony charge of battery following an alleged attack on his wife at their home in the Village of Country Club Hills. He was released from jail two days af
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Developers seek to annex, rezone 82-acre former mining site in Ocala

A real estate investment group is looking to annex over 80 acres of former mining land into the Ocala city limits to facilitate the construction of a new planned residential development. The Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposed project during its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May...

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