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.

Large sign welcoming guests to the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo.
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Outdoor Expo Returns to Ocala for a Family-Friendly Weekend of Outdoor Adventure

The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo packed the World Equestrian Center with thousands of attendees, 150+ vendors, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun celebrating the region’s outdoor lifestyle.

A man in a black chef's uniform standing in front of a brick-front underneath a sign that reads, "Three Six Bistro".
Features
3 weeks ago
352Eats: Three Six Bistro Brings West Coast Culinary Craft to Ocala

Three Six Bistro in Ocala, opened by chef-owner Sean Langan, offers a modernist, locally sourced dining experience that engages all the senses and showcases seasonal, high-quality ingredients.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Marion County Arrests Include Impaired Drivers, Narcotics and a Louisiana Fugitive

Marion County deputies made multiple arrests Wednesday in separate cases involving impaired driving, drug possession, and the capture of a fugitive wanted in Louisiana for armed robbery and attempted murder.

Local
4 weeks ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: multi-vehicle crash at I-75/SR 40 and I-75/SR 200

A multi-vehicle crash has shut down all northbound lanes of I-75 near S.R. 40 in Marion County, forcing drivers onto a detour via U.S. 301 and U.S. 27 and causing major traffic delays.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Warrants, drugs and $165K burglary part of recent Marion County arrests

Marion County deputies made multiple recent arrests tied to outstanding warrants, drug possession, burglary, and fleeing law enforcement, including cases involving stolen firearms valued at $165,000.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Marion County detectives investigating local wealth advisor for alleged fraud

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating financial advisor Michael Hainsworth over allegations of an investment fraud scheme that cost one local resident nearly $200,000, with authorities suspecting additional victims.

BB Graphics and The WrapPros team members pose in front of their logo with a framed 2025 Best of the 352 award.
Features
4 weeks ago
BB Graphics & The WrapPros: Central Florida’s leader in vehicle wraps and branding for over 30 years

BB Graphics & The WrapPros, a Central Florida leader in vehicle wraps and branding for over 30 years, combines craftsmanship, speed, and community commitment from its Ocala and Crystal River locations.

Ellianos Coffee's new drive-thru location on SW 60th Avenue in Ocala, featuring the building, parking lot, and roadside sign under a clear blue sky.
Local
4 weeks ago
Ellianos Coffee to open second Ocala location this month

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ellianos Coffee is preparing to open its second Ocala location […]

A man wearing sunglasses and work boots stands beside a bright red Devil Dog Bin Wash truck, watching as a green trash bin is lifted into the machine’s yellow hydraulic arms for cleaning.
Local
4 weeks ago
Father–Daughter Duo Launches Devil Dog Bin Wash in Ocala

Ocala father-daughter duo are bringing a new kind of clean to Marion County with Devil Dog Bin Wash, a specialized service that sanitizes and deodorizes trash bins and dumpsters for homes and businesses.

Firefighters in full gear work amid heavy smoke and debris at the site of a house fire.
Local
4 weeks ago
Marion County Fire Rescue battles Belleview mobile home fire

Marion County Fire Rescue crews swiftly contained a Belleview mobile home fire Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes and trees.