Lifestyle

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

Sports

19 hours ago in Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season

Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.

19 hours ago in Sports

Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.

5 days ago in Sports

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.

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15 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

U.S. Navy Blue Angels confirmed for Wings Over Ocala Florida air show next spring

The Navy's premier demo squadron has been confirmed for the event scheduled for April 20-May 2, 2027.

19 hours ago in Features, Local

The 352Today 2026 Fall Guide is here: Events, concerts, food, and more

Your calendar is about to get even hotter than a September afternoon in North Central Florida.

1 day ago in 352today Fall Guide, Features, Local

Fall, Florida style: How autumn looks different across the 352

From wildflowers and changing leaves to cooler evenings and a new growing season, fall in the 352 looks a little different.

2 days ago in 352today Fall Guide, Business, Local

TEDxOcala announces 2026 speaker’s passing, new documentary film ahead of September event

One of the featured speakers, Norene Thomas-Davoren of New York, recently passed away.

5 days ago in Business, Equine, Local, Sports

A Marion County Thoroughbred racetrack is a dream 15 years in the making

Following Gilligan Racing's announced intent to build a Thoroughbred racetrack in Marion County, industry advocate Lonny Powell shares the full story of how it came to be.

6 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County advances SW 80th Avenue widening, approves leftover land authority

Commissioners on Tuesday authorized staff to complete leftover Segment 1B purchases for the west-side corridor meant to ease traffic off SR 200 and I-75.

7 days ago in Community, Local

Give4Marion campaign to support Marion County nonprofits with annual donation drive

The 33-hour drive has been a community staple in the 352 since the days of the pandemic shutdown.

7 days ago in Business, Local

Ocala City Council approves liquor licenses for La Quinta’s hotel bar and the new BJ’s store

Neither business can sell until its state license is in place; police did not object to either site.

News

19 hours ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

19 hours ago in Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season

Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.

19 hours ago in Sports

Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice

A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.

5 days ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.