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5 hours ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

1 day ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

2 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

Sports

4 hours ago in Sports

Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

5 hours ago in Sports

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

5 hours ago in Sports

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?

News from 352today

1 day ago in Education, Local

Marion County Schools Hears Community Input on Northend Elementary Rezoning

People sitting at tables, in a school cafeteria, with overhead lights, pictures and mosaics on the wall, with the audience fixated on the speaker, just off to the far right.

A Marion County Public School community meeting was held March 9, 2026, at Sparr Elementary to gather input from the community regarding rezoning.

1 day ago in Food & Drink, Local

352Eats: Tacos Y Mas Brings Big Burritos and Bold Latin Flavor to Ocala

A mural with a red umbrella that reads, "Under One Umbrella - An Ocala favorite since 2008"

Tacos Y Mas opened as an expansion at the new Paddock Market, offering Latin street food and cuisine to market diners.

4 days ago in Features, Food & Drink, Local

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

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."

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

5 days ago in Community, Local

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

An American flag on the left, rifles to the left of the primary image of the head and upper of a soldier in combat gear, with planes to his right, and insignia in the lower right-hand corner.

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.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Local

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

Two colored images side-by-side of a male musician on the left and a female musician on the right.

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.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Ocala RV Show Starts Off Strong this Weekend | PHOTOS

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.

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

Lifestyle

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

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.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

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.

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Features

Swashbuckling Stand-Up: Brick City Comedy Turns Mondays Into Laughs at Mutiny

A vibrant, wooden sign reads, "Mutiny." Behind it is a line of stores on a sidewalk. On the right are palm trees.

Every Monday, Mutiny and Brick City Comedy join forces to bring comedy to the crow's nest.

5 days ago in Entertainment

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.