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Entertainment
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Gainesville to Kick Off America’s 250th Anniversary with Play Honoring WWII Postal Unit

The City of Gainesville and Star Center Theatre will stage ‘Six Triple Eight’ to open the year of America’s 250th anniversary Jan. 3-5, 2026.

Holiday Guide
1 day ago
Ringing in Luck: Common New Year’s Superstitions and What They Mean

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.

Cars lined up by a blue building with a drive-thru.
Food & Drink
1 day ago
Dutch Bros Coffee Soft Opens in Ocala

Ocala’s awaited Dutch Bros Coffee shop located in Six Gun Plaza in Ocala has commenced its soft opening.

Marion County Growth Services building exterior with department names listed on facade.
Community
1 day ago
Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission to Consider Development Rezoning Request

A rezoning request by the applicant for a development will reduce the number of homes that would’ve been allowed on the subject property to a lesser number.

Weather Updates
2 days ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Freeze Watch for the 352

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and National Weather Service are warning of freezing temperatures in the region Monday and Tuesday nights.

State
2 days ago
Here Are the Florida State Laws Going into Effect Jan. 1 That Most Impact the 352

A number of new Florida state laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and some may impact the North Central Florida region more directly than others.

Features
2 days ago
The Roller Barn in Inverness to Close After More than Four Decades

After more than four decades, the Roller Barn in Inverness will close at the end of the year.

Weather Updates
2 days ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER DEC. 29-JAN. 2: A Chilly Start to the New Year

The Marion County region’s weather forecast calls for at least one night below freezing as we head for New Year’s Day.

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