The inaugural First Friday Art Walk of the new year was hosted on the second Friday of the month for festive fun without interfering with New Year’s celebrations.
Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.
Markets, First Friday Artwalk, an outdoor expo and a lively tribute concert are here for a vibrant start to 2026.
Once a kitschy roadside attraction complete with underwater observatories and animal actors, Homosassa Springs has evolved into a Florida state park where echoes of Old Florida tourism now coexist with conservation and native wildlife protection.
This weekend is packed with a variety of events for an active start to the new year.
These Ocala businesses closed in 2025.
Ocala is home to beautiful and lively parks open to the community with unique features making each one worth a visit.
Several Gainesville restaurants closed in 2025, marking a year of continued turnover due to rising costs, competition and changing consumer habits.
These are the local stories that grabbed the 352’s attention this year.
From lucky foods to midnight rituals and age-old superstitions, New Year’s traditions across cultures continue to symbolize hope, prosperity and fresh beginnings as the calendar turns.