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Children with backpacks stand near a yellow school bus on the first day of school.
Weather Updates
11 months ago
Backpacks, Bells & Afternoon Thunderstorms: Your First Week of School Forecast

Ocala’s first week of school brings hot, humid days with daily chances for afternoon thunderstorms.

Man experiencing homelessness sitting on sidewalk receiving money from passerby.
Local
11 months ago
Marion County leaders push for broader homelessness definition to capture hidden cases

Advocates say school-based McKinney-Vento data offers a more accurate picture than HUD’s Point-in-Time count.

Collage of images from Ocala, 352 Today's Top stories
Local
11 months ago
Top 10 Stories You May Have Missed This Week on 352 Today (8/2-8/8)

From viral BBQ to crime alerts and traffic delays, here are the top 10 most-read stories in Ocala and Marion County this week, according to Google Analytics.

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Community
11 months ago
Free breakfast and lunch provided to all students in 56 school locations

The Food and Nutrition Department of Marion County Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of family income, within 56 school sites for the 2025-2026 school year.

Community
11 months ago
City/County Bowling League Donates to Animal Services

The City/County Bowling League, organized by Marion County Property Appraiser Jimmy Cowan, wrapped up a spirited season by donating $2,275.10 to Marion County Animal Services. What began as friendly competition between local government teams turned into a heartwarming act of community giving.

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Community
11 months ago
New school year brings new schools, principals, and procedures

Marion County Public schools’ welcome new procedures and principals as the new school year begins.

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Community
11 months ago
Ocala woman’s casino petition fraud scheme results in 13 count conviction

Ocala woman convicted by a trial jury for 13 double-felony counts of fraud may face more than 200 years in prison.

Local
11 months ago
Ocala high school student shines on the national stage on sports entertainment program

Ocala High School student Nacssa Garemore continues his amazing run on American Ninja Warrior 17.

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Community
11 months ago
Temporary lane closures along Buena Vista Boulevard in Marion County– Aug. 13-14

Pavement preservation work begins Aug. 13 on Buena Vista Boulevard from CR 42 to the Marion County Line. Expect lane closures and delays through Aug. 14.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Five taken to jail in Marion County on charges ranging from DUI to battery

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Wednesday in separate incidents involving drug possession, trespassing, theft, and battery across the county.