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MCPS, Marion County Public Schools adds two more schools to their evening food program, making 39 schools participating
Education
1 year ago
Marion County Public Schools Expand Afterschool Meals Program to 39 Sites

Marion County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Department is adding two more campuses to its Afterschool Meals Program this year, bringing the total to 39 locations serving free, nutritious meals to students in Marion Afterschool Programs.

Project Pawsitivity
1 year ago
Meet Dante: An Affectionate, Tennis-Ball Loving Gentleman Ready for His Forever Home

Meet Dante — a lovable 9-year-young boxer mix with endless energy, a big heart, and an obsession with tennis balls. He’s charming, clumsy, and ready to make his third adoption the one that sticks. Bonus: he’s a sponsored dog, so he’s free to adopt at the Humane Society of Marion County!

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Violent Felon Justin Bryant Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

A man who went on a violent stabbing spree in Morriston in the spring of 2024, was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Community
1 year ago
City of Belleview Thanks Local Resident for Generous Book Donation to “Story Time with the Mayor” Program

Shannon Edge-Bowen, a piercer at Diamond Tattoo and Body Piercing in Summerfield, is just as passionate about books as she is about her craft. Pictured here with one of her latest reads, Edge-Bowen recently donated more than 60 children’s books to Belleview’s Story Time with the Mayor program, helping spark a love of reading in young minds across the community.

352 Today is looking for our next Editor-in-Chief
news
1 year ago
Lead Local News in Ocala: 352Today Seeks Editor-in-Chief

352Today is hiring a dynamic editor-in-chief to lead its mission-driven newsroom in Ocala. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape how your community stays informed, engaged, and empowered.

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Community
1 year ago
Center of Hope, the Salvation Army of Ocala’s New Majors to Continue the Nonprofit’s Mission

The Salvation Army of Ocala welcomed to new majors this summer who look forward to the challenge of helping the community’s most vulnerable.

MCSO warns of a dangerous TikTok trend
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
TREND ALERT: Marion County Sheriff Warns Against Dangerous ‘Door-Kicking Challenge’ on TikTok

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning families about the viral “door-kicking challenge,” a TikTok trend that recently caused property damage in the area and poses serious legal and safety risks for teens and homeowners alike.

Should the Marion County School board change the start time for Kindergarden
Local
1 year ago
POLL: Should Marion County Public Schools Change the Kindergarten Cutoff Date?

What do you think? Marion County Public Schools is considering how a state statute could impact when children start kindergarten, possibly shifting the age cutoff from Sept. 1 to July 1.

Local
1 year ago
Commuter Confusion? Road Construction on SR 200 isn’t a City of Ocala Project, the Responsibility Falls with a State Agency

There seems to be a misunderstanding about the road construction on SR 200 in Ocala. It’s a Florida Department of Transportation project, not the cities.

Weekend Weather Graphic
Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Hot, Humid Days with Afternoon Thunderstorms Expected in Ocala

Ocala faces a steamy stretch from Thursday through Saturday, with daily highs in the mid-90s and high humidity fueling frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Residents should prepare for brief downpours, lightning, and heat-related health risks.