Lifestyle
1 week 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.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
Sports
14 hours ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
14 hours ago in Sports
First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
News from 352today
8 hours 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.
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.
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.
Ocala airport control tower gets a $220,000 facelift, city says flights won’t skip a beat
The Ocala City Council approved a $220,000 FAA grant to repair and upgrade the air traffic control tower at Ocala International Airport.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Marion County planning board recommends 12-month data center moratorium
After a packed Monday night hearing at McPherson Auditorium, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to send a one-year pause on new data-center applications to the Board of County Commissioners.
4 days ago in Election Guide, Elections, Local
Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds to Appear in The Villages Sept. 1
The Republican and running mate Byron Avila will host a Q&A at Brownwood Hotel & Spa on Tuesday.
5 days ago in Community, Local
Happy Birthday to Us: 352Today Celebrates 3 Years of Delivering Local News
Thanks to you, the readers, for the ride so far.
6 days ago in Community, Local
FDOT to Host Public Meeting on Improvements to Alachua County’s University Avenue
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking the public's input with a virtual meeting Sept. 1 and an in-person meeting Sept. 2.
News
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
14 hours ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
14 hours ago in Sports
First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
15 hours ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
1 day ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.