Two elderly veterans salute during a Memorial Day event in Ocala, surrounded by fellow attendees.
Community
4 months ago
Stand down, lift up: Ocala event offers vital support for struggling veterans

Free dental care, showers, counseling, and more will be available June 7 during a community-wide effort to honor and assist local veterans in need.

Three Arc of Marion clients wearing matching orange "Hear Us Roar" shirts stand with AIHOM artist Christopher Hershberger in front of colorful animal paintings.
Entertainment
4 months ago
HEAR US ROAR II: Arc clients take the stage in heartwarming fundraiser

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, joy, and […]

Businessman in handcuffs faces judge in court
Education
4 months ago
Judge jails two Marion County parents over extreme school absences

One student missed 120 days; officials say Truancy Court is making a difference in attendance.

A large group of people gathers on a grassy field for a Memorial Day tribute. Two fire trucks extend ladders to display a giant American flag high in the sky. Attendees sit on lawn chairs facing a black silhouette statue of a kneeling soldier beside a cross and American flag, honoring fallen heroes. Trees, a small brick building, and a partly cloudy sky complete the backdrop.
Entertainment
4 months ago
Your ultimate Memorial Day weekend planner: Events, fun, and tributes

Discover Memorial Day weekend events near year that will be fun for the whole family.

Body cam footage captures a lady in a blue shirt and fellow officers with black uniforms helping out a collapsed man.
Local
4 months ago
Bodycam footage captures paramedics performing CPR on marathon runner

The footage shows paramedics successfully resuscitating a runner who collapsed during a local 5K.

Florida black bear partially hidden among tall brush and foliage in a natural setting.
Community
4 months ago
FWC moves forward with black bear hunt proposal to support balanced wildlife management

Commissioners say a regulated hunt could help sustain bear population health, reduce conflicts in fast-growing areas.

A man in a business suit stands at a podium with a microphone in front of a panel of sitting behind a platform, with a room full of people behind the man is an auditorium full of people.
Community
4 months ago
Ocala ends decade-long prayer vigil lawsuit with unanimous vote

City Council settles controversial First Amendment case tied to 2014 OPD-led prayer event as former mayor urges continued legal fight.

American cash money and yellow paper note with text Jobs with question mark in black color aerial view
Jobs
4 months ago
Summer job fair brings hiring heat to Citrus County

Dozens of local employers will offer on-the-spot interviews June 10.

Mugshot of a teenage male with curly hair, wearing a black shirt, provided by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
17-year-old Belleview High School student arrested for bringing gun onto campus

A school resource officer arrested 17-year-old Camren Moisell after witnesses say he showed firearm to classmates, then tried hiding it in woods behind school parking lot.

Collage of nine Marion County Public Library System branches, including Belleview, Dunnellon, Freedom, Sankofa, and others, showcasing a mix of historic and modern library buildings under sunny skies.
Community
4 months ago
Silver Springs Shores to welcome new public library this fall

County leaders finalize name for long-awaited branch, promising expanded access to books, programs, and community resources.

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