
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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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