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HCA Healthcare Foundation present’s a $25,000 Check to the United Way of Marion County

HCA Healthcare Foundation's Healthier Tomorrow Fund presented the United Way of Marion County with a check for $25,000 at the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital on Aug. 26, 2025. Courtesy: Ben Baugh/352today

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.

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Wall Street holds steady just below recent records

Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.

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Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall

Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.

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Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark

Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.

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Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers

Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula 1 lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez.

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Masters will take winners of six national opens and eliminate invitations to PGA Tour fall winners

The Masters is making a rare change to its qualifying criteria by eliminating invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall and joining the R&A in recognizing winners of six national opens on every main tour in the world.

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Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street

Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week.

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Fall Movie Guide: Here are the films coming out from September to Christmas

Summer may be known as sequel season, but part twos, and threes, will play big roles this fall at the movies. That goes not just for the likes of Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," "Wicked: For Good" and "Zootopia 2," but for new installments in family sagas, ranging from the Crawleys ("Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale") to the Na'vi ("Avatar: Fire & Ash").

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V of K-pop sensation BTS thrills fans with first pitch at Dodgers game and meets Shohei Ohtani

V of K-pop sensation BTS threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday night after meeting two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Fish Hawk Spirits weighs $250K investment to stay in Marion County

Ocala-based Fish Hawk Spirits faces tough choices after its special use permit expired, with county officials pressing for major upgrades. The distillery has invested more than $4 million locally and employs six people, but meeting conditions could cost an additional $250,000.

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Stolen Vehicle, Profanity Filled Texts, Concealed Drugs and Contraband Results in Multiple Felonies

A woman's car is stolen and leads to more than grand theft auto charges, with her nefarious activities including three other felonies including drug possession.

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Marion County grants continuance for Fish Hawk Spirits permit amid compliance concerns

The Marion County Commission voted unanimously to give Fish Hawk Spirits more time to address compliance issues after the company’s special use permit expired in 2024.

A sign outside of a grey, concrete pub on a street corner reads, "Pints 4 Paws," advertising a charity event at the pub in the background. A light pole, construction site, trash can and a tree stand in the background behind and in front of the building.

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Pints 4 Paws Serves Hops for Hounds

The Black Sheep on Broadway hosts a Pints 4 Paws charity event for the Humane Society of Marion County.

A white, hanging sign with blue accents reads, "Girls Night Out" on the top line and "Friday 6 p.m. Barbie" on the bottom. The sign hangs outside of a theatre with signs advertising the theatre with red double doors toward the right leading into the lobby.

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Girls Night Out: Dressed in Barbie Best

The Barbie movie receives live audience engagement during screening at Marion Theatre Girls Night Out: Barbie Movie event.

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Drugs, Weapons and Batteries Lead to String of Arrests in Marion County

Marion County deputies made multiple arrests in separate cases last week involving drugs, suspended licenses, batteries and illegal weapons, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.

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Vehicle Collision in Ocala Leads to Motorcycle Fatality

A vehicle collision between a sedan and a motorcycle during the early morning hours on, Aug. 23, 2025, would lead to a fatality as the result of the incident.

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Marion County Commission Unanimously Approves Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage on Old Elks Lodge Site

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for outdoor storage on the site of an old Elks Lodge on, Aug. 19.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.

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Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.

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Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump's efforts to fire her.

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Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history

Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.

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Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.

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Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league's season opener Thursday night.

22 hours ago in National

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Kiko was creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii even as the system weakened just to the north of the islands, forecasters said.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.