National News
4 days ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
4 days ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
4 days ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
3 hours ago in Sports
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
4 days ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JULY 6 TODAY IN 1973 THE FIRST SINGLE FROM QUEEN CAME OUT, “KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE.”  PHIL COLLINS WENT TO NO.1 […]
News from 352today
27 minutes ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local
Here Are Some of the New Businesses that Opened in the 352 in June 2026
Coffee, grocery and restaurant brands are all among the businesses to open their doors in the North Central Florida area in June.
3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Senior Health Expos Return to Marion, Sumter and Lake Counties
From free health screenings and giveaways to Medicare information and wellness resources, Senior Health Expos are returning to Marion, Sumter and Lake counties with opportunities for older adults and caregivers to connect with local experts throughout 2026 and into 2027.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports
4 Municipalities in the 352 Make Boatmart’s List of the Top 7 Lake Towns in Florida
The national boating website's ranking is full of--and topped by--North Central Florida hotspots.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Features, Food & Drink, Local
Black Sheep on Broadway: Woman-Owned Ocala Gastropub Thrives Amid Economic Challenges with Inclusive Events and Smart Specials
The Downtown Ocala restaurant started with a barroom focus in 2019 but now boasts a full menu and multiple weekly events.
3 days ago in Local, Project Pawsitivity
Project Pawsitivity: Bunny Rabbit the Happy Heart Stealer
Five-year-old border collie mix Bunny Rabbit is available for adoption now at the Humane Society of Marion County.
4 days ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local
The Lodge Ocala Forced to Close After City Declares Building Unsafe
The downtown Ocala favorite has reportedly been deemed unsafe for occupancy.
Lifestyle
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’
The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.
21 hours ago in America 250 in the 352, Community, Entertainment, Features
Citra Fireworks Display Caps Off Marion Celebrates America250 for North County
The northernmost of four fireworks displays marking the grand finale of Marion Celebrates America 250, Citra's spectacle thrilled a crowd of patriots.
1 day ago in America 250 in the 352, Entertainment, Features
Marion Celebrates America250 Culminates in Downtown Ocala Fireworks Spectacle (PHOTOS)
Ocala celebrated America250 at Ocala-Marion Veterans Memorial Park with live music, food and fireworks on the evening of the Fourth.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports
4 Municipalities in the 352 Make Boatmart’s List of the Top 7 Lake Towns in Florida
The national boating website's ranking is full of--and topped by--North Central Florida hotspots.