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1 day ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

Sports

29 minutes ago in Sports

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.

32 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

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Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

8 hours ago in Sports

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

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News from 352today

1 day ago in Business, Community, Features, Food & Drink, Local

Small kitchens in Marion County: What “getting by” looks like when the owner’s books have to absorb the cost of living

Cristina’s Deli and Smokey Drew’s BBQ in Ocala raised prices this year as wholesale food costs climbed and customers already stretched thin.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Marion County Girl Scouts get first look Saturday at cookies for allergy-friendly families and for the family dog

Marion County Girl Scout families can preview 2027’s first allergy-friendly cookie and first cookie for dogs at Saturday’s Girl Scout Fest in Wesley Chapel.

1 day ago in Local

District to hold hog hunts in 2026-2027 to manage feral hog population

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a series of hog hunts during 2026-2027. Permits will be available online starting in early October 2026.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Ocala weighs $500,000 downtown retail and restaurant grant after storefront closures

Ocala would replace its $50,000 downtown commercial grant with awards of up to $150,000 for retail and restaurants, but the CRA Board still has to adopt the program before anyone can apply.

2 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Rabies advisory issued by Department of Health in Marion County

The DOH-Marion issues a rabies advisory after a confirmed case of rabies in wildlife in the area near Rainbow Park on September 15, 2026.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Local

4th Annual Ocala Film Derby showcases Marion County student filmmakers

The 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby brings Marion County student filmmakers together for five days of workshops, downtown production and career connections before their original short films premiere on the big screen at the Marion Theatre, where awards and a record-setting scholarship total will be revealed.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home

The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

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2 hours ago in 352today Fall Guide, Entertainment

Brown’s Adventure Farm hosts 7 (themed) Weekends of Fall in Oxford starting Sept. 26

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Brown's Adventure Farm Fall Festival Oxford Sumter County Florida

The farm on the Marion-Sumter County Line that's famous for having stuff to do is going big over the next seven weekends.

5 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Native Advertising

Stars, Strings and Swings: Ocala veterans’ music festival to benefit Combat Veterans to Careers 

Get ready for Stars, Strings and Swings on Oct. 23 in Ocala, featuring Craig Morgan and Love & Theft while benefiting Combat Veterans to Careers.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’

When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Silver Springs Invites Volunteers for National Public Lands Day

Silver Springs State Park invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26, 2026.