David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

Blake Lively's lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after 'It Ends With Us' settlement

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home

Lifestyle

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

Sports

21 hours ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

4 days ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.

News from 352today

12 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Blue-Green Algae Health Alert Issued for Orange Lake in Marion County

Crew member on a boat reaches into the water with a gloved hand, holding a small brown rectangular device near the surface.

Health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with water near the Eagles Nest Dock area of Orange Lake after harmful algae toxins were detected.

16 hours ago in Community, Local

More Overnight I-75 Ramp Closures at SR 40 and HWY 27 in Ocala Starting May 11

A construction site has multiple warning signs posted including an orange sign with a black arrow and black text reading, "Detour" and another white sign with text reading, "Road Closed."

Expect more work and overnight ramp closures on I-75 in the Ocala area this week.

17 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Sumter County Waives Yard Debris Fees During Burn Ban

A colored image of yard debris on a lawn.

Sumter County is temporarily waiving fees for residential yard debris disposal at the Citizens' Drop-Off Area in Lake Panasoffkee.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Sand and Sun Festival Brings Unique Fun to Citizen’s Circle in Ocala

A large, brick building features stairs line with black metal railings and short, red walls. Over the entrance is a smaller overhang with red letters on the front reading, "citizen's circle." Picnic tables with umbrellas are around the area. A flagpole waves the American flag and the City of Ocala flag. A statue of a butterfly stands in the center. A small splash pad can be seen encircled by the red walls.

Citizen's Circle will be host to the Sand and Sun Festival where guests can watch nationally acclaimed sand sculptures create masterful pieces.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Citrus County Awarded $4.14 Million for Cambridge Greens Septic-to-Sewer Project

Citrus County has been awarded $4.14 million in an effort to alleviate the assessment cost of the Septic-to-Sewer project in Lecanto.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Spring Guide

352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS MAY 8-10: Outdoor Activities and Mother’s Day Celebrations

Outdoor festival in a park with pink zinnias in the foreground and people visiting tents and banners in the background, sunny day. In the foreground is a brown box with a green border. White and green text inside of the box read, "Bull Riding | Mother's Day | Wetlands | Symphony. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."

The top picks of the weekend in the 352 are here with outdoor activities and Mother's Day events to keep the weekend lively.

5 days ago in Community, Local, Spring Guide

Ocala Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau Unveils Winning Postcard Designs

With the upcoming America 250 anniversary Ocala/Marion proudly presents the winners of the "Find Your Freedom Here" postcard contest.

7 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Org Announces Public Meetings May 12

The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization is meeting next Tuesday, and it's open to the public.

News

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

21 hours ago in Sports