National News
20 hours ago in National
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
4 days ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
5 days ago in National
A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways
On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.
20 hours ago in Sports
Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say
The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JUNE 2 ON THIS DAY IN 1976 ‘WINGS’ SET A NEW WORLD RECORD WHEN THEY PERFORMED IN FRONT OF 67,100 […]
News from 352today
7 minutes ago in Community, Local
Citrus County to Break Ground on New Animal Services Facility June 15
Citrus County will break ground June 15 on a new Animal Services facility in Lecanto, a project officials say will expand services and improve care for animals throughout the community.
44 minutes ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Marion County Commission Approves $50K Grant to Rock The Country Music Festival Organizers
The grant is being awarded as part of the Tourist Development Council's program for helping fund events that raise Marion County's profile as an event destination.
2 hours ago in Community, Local
City of Ocala to End Curbside Recycling, Launch Drop-Off Program July 6
Ocala will end curbside recycling services July 6 and replace it with a citywide drop-off program aimed at reducing costs while maintaining recycling access for residents.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Marion County Deputies Search for Missing Endangered Ocala Woman
Authorities are asking for the public's help locating an endangered Ocala woman who is diabetic, insulin-dependent and may be experiencing memory loss.
There’s Only One Month Left to Submit for Marion County Stormwater’s Calendar Contest
The clock is ticking on your chance to share your love of Marion County's lovely natural resources and have your photo featured in next year's calendar.
3 days ago in Food & Drink, Local
Gainesville’s Afternoon Restaurant Earns Michelin Recommendation in First Statewide Florida Guide
Afternoon Restaurant in Gainesville was among 38 Florida eateries recognized with a Michelin recommendation as the guide expanded statewide for the first time.
Lifestyle
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
1 week ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
Entertainment News
44 minutes ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Marion County Commission Approves $50K Grant to Rock The Country Music Festival Organizers
The grant is being awarded as part of the Tourist Development Council's program for helping fund events that raise Marion County's profile as an event destination.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married
Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
1 day ago in Entertainment
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Equine, Features
Stubborn as a Mule, Inaugural Donkey Daze Festival Defies Weekend Weather in Williston
Donkey fans from across the North Central Florida region and beyond flocked to Tree Line Farm to celebrate all things donkey.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Features, Health & Wellness
Southern Hammock Provides Comfort and Care for “Wellness RV Travelers” in Reddick
Southern Hammock brings plenty of wellness activities to guests in Reddick.