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6 hours ago in Business, Equine, Local
Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County
Things are speeding up on the development of a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County.
7 hours ago in Community, Local
Marion County commissioners approve amendment to interlocal agreement for medical examiner services
On Nov. 3, 2026, Marion County approved an amendment to a medical examiner cost-sharing agreement.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
The 352Today 2026 Holiday Guide is here
North Central Florida is ready for its schedules and its bellies to be full.
4 days ago in Community, Education, Local
Ocala Film Derby students spotlighted at Marion County Public Schools meeting
Marion County students who competed in the 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby were recognized at Tuesday's school board meeting after creating short films in just hours during a downtown Ocala challenge. The event awarded a record $22,500 in scholarships.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Local
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS OCT. 30-NOV. 1: A ball, a carnival and a fair walk into a weekend
Enjoy plenty of spooky and family-friendly fun this weekend.
1 week ago in Business, Features, Food & Drink, Local
Local chocolatier sees import costs triple as Halloween candy prices stay elevated
Higher cocoa prices raise costs for a Williston chocolate maker as well as Halloween candy.
1 week ago in Business, Features, Local
Crystal River worker creates app to connect residents with local trade pros, companies
Ryan Hoffland built Find-A-Pro to help smaller businesses find local customers at a smaller price than the big platforms.
1 week ago in Education, Local
Marion County’s School Choice Magnet and Community Resource Expo hits WEC Nov. 12
The annual expo helps Marion County parents navigate the wide array of educational options available in the district.
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6 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
6 hours ago in National
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
13 hours ago in Sports
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.
13 hours ago in Sports
Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.
13 hours ago in National, Trending
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.