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The exterior of a candy store features a gray door with two large windows on either side of the door with gray borders. In front of the window on the right is a tall table with three tall seats around it. A palm plant pokes into view in front of the shop. Above the door is a green, wooden sign that reads, "Wilderness Trading Post." On either side of the sign are colorful signs reading, "Sweet Janes Candy Store."

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352Eats: Sweet Jane’s Candy Store Handcrafted and Nostalgic Treats

Sweet Jane's Candy Store and Trading Post features all essential and delicious items need for staying at the Wilderness RV Resort.

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Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

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After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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The Marion County Public School Board Receives an Athletic Update During their Work Session

Marion County Public Schools Athletic Director Donnie Tucker gave an update on athletic projects at the March 6, 2026, MCPS workshop session.

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Dinner to Commemorate Inaugural Inductee Class for Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame Set for March 19

The Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame has become a reality, and will induct its first 12 members on March 19, 2026, at a dinner and ceremony at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

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Faith, Music and Community Take the Stage at Wayfest 2026 in Dunnellon

A free Christian music festival in Dunnellon will bring national and local artists together for a day of live performances, faith and community at Wayfest on March 14.

A woman in a red shirt stands in front of a large RV with the door open and stairs down. The RV stands in a grass field.

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Ocala RV Show Starts Off Strong this Weekend | PHOTOS

The Ocala RV Show is showcasing a wide variety of motorhomes and trailers for guests to explore and discuss with representatives.

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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

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Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

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Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

Several Silver Springs glass-bottom boat tours are docked on the Silver River as another boat floats toward the building at the edge of the river. In the foreground is a brown box with a green border. White and green text inside of the box read, "Art Walk | Spring Hoppers | Gala | Festival | Market | Carnival. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."

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WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Local Artistry, Strawberry Festival and Carnival

Celebrate the weekend with local artistry, a strawberry festival and a carnival celebrating its 20th anniversary.

In foreground, a paved parking lot, green grass, with sidewalks in front of a building, with windows, columns and door, with the background of a brick-colored wall, a facade featuring letter, numbers and insignia.

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Marion County Commission Hears Funding Options for Parks and Recreation Department

The Trust for Public Land made a presentation in relation to funding options for the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department at a Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop session on March 3, 2026.

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Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."

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What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

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‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.

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What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

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Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.

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Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

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The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.

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A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

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Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

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March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

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Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.