South Ocala Elementary School welcome back over 700 students.
Local
2 months ago
First day of school brings smiles to South Ocala Elementary | PHOTOS

South Ocala Elementary School welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025–26 school year with bright smiles, new backpacks, and an unmistakable sense of excitement.

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Local
2 months ago
Temporary lane closure for Buena Vista Boulevard scheduled for Aug. 13

A pavement preservation treatment of a roadway in south Marion to extend the life of the roadway surface will begin Aug. 13,

Juvenile found with gun aboard school bus
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Deputies make multiple arrests in assault, vandalism and burglary cases

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported several arrests this week tied to separate cases of battery, fleeing law enforcement, attempted burglary and property damage.

Local
2 months ago
Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Ocala buyers

Ocala homebuyers just got a break. Mortgage rates dropped to 6.57%—the lowest in 10 months—saving buyers up to $81 a month compared to rates earlier this year. With more homes for sale than buyers, now may be the perfect time to negotiate a deal before the market shifts again.

Worker in safety gear operating a wood chipper to remove tree branches.
Local
2 months ago
Tree removal along CR 103 in Oxford to close road during daytime hours for safety improvements

OXFORD, FL (352today.com) – The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners has approved the removal […]

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Local
2 months ago
Man charged with second degree murder in shooting death of woman in Homosassa Springs

A man shot is being charged with second degree murder after a woman was found shot and dead in a dwelling in Homosassa Springs.

Children with backpacks stand near a yellow school bus on the first day of school.
Weather Updates
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.

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