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Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
2 weeks ago
Marion County School Board Announces New Principals, Leadership for 2026-27 Year

Marion County Public Schools has announced new principals for several schools, along with multiple district-level leadership changes for the 2026-27 school year.

Project Pawsitivity
2 weeks ago
Project Pawsitivity: Gentle Manatee is a Bundle of Sunshine

Two-year-old Manatee is as gentle and cute as his namesake, and is available for adoption now at the Humane Society of Marion County.

A theatre with multiple rows of red seats and a large screen is dimly lit with pink and magenta stage lights. The theatre is red with blue stripes and a large stage just below the screen.
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS JUNE 5-7: Movies, Music and Markets

This weekend is host to a variety of summer series, music and markets.

Ellianos Coffee decorates exterior of building with festive flowers and scare crow decorations.
Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Ellianos Coffee Sets June 24 Opening Date for New Williston Location

The Florida-founded drive-thru coffee chain is rapidly expanding its footprint in the 352.

A vibrant, wooden sign reads, "Mutiny." Behind it is a line of stores on a sidewalk. On the right are palm trees.
Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Approves Outdoor Drinking for Two Downtown Bars

Downtown Ocala watering holes and entertainment venues Mutiny Ocala and The Tipsy Skipper will be able to let patrons drink out front.

Child holding a red lunch tray with a sandwich, apple, and bottle of milk at a school meal program.
Community
2 weeks ago
Marion and Alachua County Programs Offering Free Meals for Kids through Late July

Kids up to 18 years old can get free meals at multiple locations throughout Marion and Alachua counties through late July.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Commissioners Approve New Contracts with Marion County Firefighters’ Union

The agreements represent a major investment in recruitment, retention, compensation and care for Marion County Fire Rescue.

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Business
2 weeks ago
These New Businesses Opened Their Doors in the North Central Florida Region in May

A hospital, a beloved chain and a new dog-friendly watering hole are among the 352’s new businesses.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Northbound Off-Ramp at I-75 and CR 484 in Marion County to Close Overnight

After closing the southbound exit at the interchange for a few days, the FDOT will do a few nights’ work on the opposite off-ramp.

A black and white blueprint for a new building.
Community
3 weeks ago
Citrus County to Break Ground on New Animal Services Facility June 15

Citrus County will break ground June 15 on a new Animal Services facility in Lecanto, a project officials say will expand services and improve care for animals throughout the community.