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Weather Updates
3 weeks ago
Work Week Weather: Sunshine, Afternoon Shower Chances Return to Ocala

Ocala can expect a mix of sun and storm chances through the work week, with highs around 90–92 °F and scattered afternoon thunderstorms likely midweek and later.

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Community
3 weeks ago
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital welcomes new resident physicians in high-demand medical specialties

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital welcomed 60 new doctors who are starting residencies and fellowships in one of seven in-demand specialties.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council to vote on Project Hometown Hotel and Parking Garage Agreements

The Ocala City Council will vote at the Aug. 19 meeting on the redevelopment agreement for Project Hometown, the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC, between the City of Ocala and Domach, LLC. Council will also vote on parking agreement for the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC for the dedicated parking spaces in City Parking Garate No. 2, that will number 225.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission to Consider Special Use Permit Request for Private School

A special use permit for a private school, kindergarten through 5th grade on a church campus will be considered by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 19.

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Local
3 weeks ago
The Dandelion Project’s H.O.P.E. Lives On Banners to be Displayed in Ocala

The Dandelion Project’s Picking up the Pieces Annual Overdose Awareness Event will be held Aug. 30 at the Compassion United Methodist Church in Ocala, where the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit’s banner will be on display.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Verizon Outage Temporarily Disrupts 9-1-1 Texting in Marion County

A fiber line cut has disrupted Verizon users’ ability to text 9-1-1 in Marion County. Emergency officials urge affected residents to call instead of texting during the outage.

Articles that trended the week of 8/15
Local
4 weeks ago
From Traffic Alerts to TikTok Challenges: Top 10 Stories in Ocala This Week

From back-to-school milestones to public safety warnings, Marion County residents were engaged with a wide range of headlines this week. Here’s a look at the 10 most-read stories on 352 Today between August 9 and August 15.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Ocala Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Minor

Ocala man convicted in a sexual assault case of a minor.

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Features
4 weeks ago
352Eats: Three Six Bistro Brings West Coast Culinary Craft to Ocala

Three Six Bistro in Ocala, opened by chef-owner Sean Langan, offers a modernist, locally sourced dining experience that engages all the senses and showcases seasonal, high-quality ingredients.

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Community
4 weeks ago
Ceremony Celebrates Certification of the Marion County Sexual Assault Center

The Marion County Sexual Assault Center provides critical services to those who’ve experienced sexual violence.

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