Ashley Brace

Ashley is a student at the College of Central Florida and Editor-In-Chief of The Patriot Press, with experience in journalism, media and student leadership.

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352 Fall Guide
9 hours ago
352 After Dark: Phantoms in the Fort Brings Grim Tales and Ghostly Fun to an Ocala Landmark

Families gathered for Fort King’s “Phantoms in the Fort,” a free evening of eerie storytelling, live demos and fairy-tale-themed tales under the stars.

A man stands behind a display counter with a variety of chocolate items on display in the case and on top of it, a vase of purple flowers and an old-fashion phone on a green and white wall behind the man. A girl stands on the other side of the counter with a chocolate truffle in her hand.
Food & Drink
3 days ago
352Eats: The Chocolate Station Brings Handcrafted Sweets to Williston

The Chocolate Station in Williston blends craftmanship and charm into local sweets.

An actor dressed as the character, Beetlejuice, poses in front of a sign reading, "Haunted Hay Ride" in red, dripping font posted on a wooden fence.
352 Fall Guide
3 days ago
352 After Dark: Peanut Patch & Corn Maze Blends Fall Fun and Frights

What began as a small family farm in 2017, the Peanut Patch & Corn Maze has grown into one of Gainesville’s most anticipated fall destinations, blending daytime farm fun with immersive, actor-driven haunted attractions that deliver both heart and heart-pounding scares.

A haunted attraction has a red facade with a large clown clown painted on it. The facade has words reading, directions, "Box Office" and "Scream a Geddon."
352 Fall Guide
1 week ago
352 After Dark: Scream-A-Geddon Turns Dade City into a Playground of Terror

Scream-A-Geddon returns this fall with six haunted attractions, local food vendors and a night of interactive horror.

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Features
1 week ago
Defunct Ocala: Black’s House of Phantoms, Ocala’s short-lived haunted attraction

Though short-lived and widely forgotten, the history of Black’s House of Phantoms remains in Ocala.

A large arch has a sign toward the top reading, "Universal Studios Florida" with a sign hanging from the middle of the arch reading, "Halloween Horror Nights 2025." To either side are small arches featuring the intellectual property houses featured at the event that recreate movie, show or game moments. Green and blue lighting provide an eerie atmosphere to the dark scene.
352 Fall Guide
1 week ago
352 After Dark: Venture into the Fog at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 turns fear into an art form with its 34th year of hauntings and scares.

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Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
352Eats: Swampy’s Bar & Grill Serves Up Cajun Flavor and Florida Charm on the Rainbow River

Nestled along the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Swampy’s Bar & Grill blends Cajun flavors, Florida charm and a laid-back riverside vibe that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more.

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352 Fall Guide
2 weeks ago
352 After Dark: All Aboard the Scary Train at Kirby Family Farm

WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – The whistle cuts through the hush of the pines as […]

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352 Fall Guide
2 weeks ago
352 After Dark: A Guide to North Central Florida’s Haunted Attractions

These local haunted attractions bring a night of frights to families and thrill-seekers alike this Halloween season.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Teen Fabricated Abduction, Shot Himself in Leg

Sheriff Billy Woods gave an update on the Caden Speight case Monday afternoon, determining the reported abduction was fabricated.

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