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47 minutes ago in National

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

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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.

55 minutes ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

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Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

8 hours ago in National

Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.

Sports

50 minutes ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

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Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

51 minutes ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

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Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

8 hours ago in Sports

George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2

Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

MARCH 9  TODAY IN 1976, QUEEN’S “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA,” THE ALBUM THAT FEATURES “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY,” WAS CERTIFIED GOLD.   […]

News from 352today

2 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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 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.

4 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County Commission Hears Funding Options for Parks and Recreation Department

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.

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.

5 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County Commission Approves Abrogation for Abandoned Tract of Land

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The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved an abrogation for a tract of land in the Carriage Hill subdivision.

Lifestyle

9 hours 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.

4 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.

5 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.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

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Entertainment News

54 minutes ago in Entertainment

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

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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.

8 hours 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.

8 hours 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.

8 hours 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.

3 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.

3 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.