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3 weeks ago in Sports
Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays
Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.
Marion County Commission Unanimously Approves Change to Proposed Subdivision
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes for the Martingale subdivision, increasing both residential units and commercial space.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world with its audacity and scale.
The Ocala Polo Club Brings Seasonal Fun to the Game with Polo-Ween
The Ocala Polo Club's Polo-Ween returns to the Florida Horse Park on Oct. 25, 2025.
Member of Marion County’s Florida Legislative Delegation Honored by Florida Farm Bureau
The Florida Farm Bureau has recognized Rep. J.J. Grow, whose district includes part of Marion County, as one of its legislators of the year.
352 After Dark: Phantoms in the Fort Brings Grim Tales and Ghostly Fun to an Ocala Landmark
Families gathered for Fort King's "Phantoms in the Fort," a free evening of eerie storytelling, live demos and fairy-tale-themed tales under the stars.
Marion County Approves Special Use Permit for Flea Market at Dunnellon American Legion Post
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit allowing for an outdoor community flea market and other events at an American Legion Post.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Red-hot Mbappé, Kane and Haaland lead Madrid, Bayern and City as Champions League returns
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester City return to the Champions League with Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland enjoying red-hot starts to their seasons.
3 weeks ago in National
Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services
A problem at Amazon's cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening
The horror sequel "Black Phone 2" topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
3 weeks ago in World
Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum
In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world's most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre 's facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.
Dunnellon Man Charged with Six Felony Counts over Burglary, Copper Theft
Adam Eugene Davis, 36, of Dunnellon, was arrested on six felony counts on Oct. 16, 2025, by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
352Eats: The Chocolate Station Brings Handcrafted Sweets to Williston
The Chocolate Station in Williston blends craftmanship and charm into local sweets.
Tavares Annual BOO! Fest is Back for Festive Fun
The City of Tavares hosts annual BOO! Fest for the community to come together and join fun festivities suitable for the whole family.
352 After Dark: Peanut Patch & Corn Maze Blends Fall Fun and Frights
What began as a small family farm in 2017, the Peanut Patch & Corn Maze has grown into one of Gainesville’s most anticipated fall destinations, blending daytime farm fun with immersive, actor-driven haunted attractions that deliver both heart and heart-pounding scares.
Marion County School Board Weighs Options for Northside Schools
Concepts for how to use facilities on the north side of Marion County, particularly the four elementary schools, were discussed at a Marion County Public School Board administrative briefing and work session on Oct. 16, 2025.
