National News

4 hours ago in National

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.

5 hours ago in National

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

Sports

21 hours ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

4 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

News from 352today

5 hours ago in Community, Local

Ocala World War II Veteran Celebrates Centenarian Milestone

In the background, a room festooned, with garland, ornaments, adults and children. to the left tables with centerpieces and plates, in the middle of the photo a man wearing a hat sits in front of cake with candles, and to his right more adults and children.

Norman Kenneth Schutt was honored by fellow service members and community leaders at his 100th birthday on March 16, 2026.

7 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

New Restaurant Dunnellon Grill Preparing to Open on Pennsylvania Avenue

A beige storefront with a sign that reads, "Coming Soon."

A new restaurant is preparing to open in the heart of Dunnellon in the previous location of Paige's Rootbeer.

21 hours ago in Equine, Local, Sports

Ocala’s Chester Weber Wins 23rd National Equestrian Title at Live Oak International

A jumping effort with flags to the left on the, a team of four horses with a driver holding in carriage seat, with navigators on the back, with live oak's with Spanish moss and tents in the background.

Ocala's Chester Weber once again showcased why he's one of the world's elite athletes, by winning his 23rd national four-in-hand championship this past weekend at the Live Oak International.

23 hours ago in Equine, Local, Sports

Williston’s Aaron Vale and Gray’s Inn Win the $200,000 Live Oak International Grand Prix

To the left a pot of flowers next to a standard, with a gray horse and rider in a light blue blazer jumping a vertical, with tents and live oak trees with Spanish moss hanging from them in the background.

Williston-based Aaron Vale and Gray's Inn won the CSI4* Live Oak International Grand Prix.

1 day ago in Equine, Local, Sports

Decoupling Bill that Could Devastate Marion Thoroughbred Industries Stalls in Senate

Tall buildings, cranes, palms, turf and tapeta courses in the background, with horses racing over a dirt racetrack in front of a sizable finish line marker.

A bill that had passed in the Florida State House of Representatives that would allow Florida thoroughbred tracks to cease racing while keeping their other gambling facilities in operation failed to get a hearing in the senate before the Florida Legislature's regular session came to a close.

1 day ago in Community, Local

U.S. Navy Veteran Kennedy Among those to Be Inducted into Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame

On the left a man dressed in a U.S. Army uniform wearing a beret and to his left a man dressed in a U.S. Navy uniform with trees in the background.

U.S. Navy Veteran Donald S. Kennedy is one of the 12 members of the Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame inaugural class. A 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, he continues his service as the Captain of the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard.

Lifestyle

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

6 days 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

Entertainment News

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet

Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Features, Local, Photos

Marion County Master Gardener Spring Festival: Rooted in Horticulture and Community

Potted flowers in varying shades of red, orange, yellow, pink and green stand in a line with people standing behind them.

The Master Gardener Spring Festival featured large crowds, vibrant plant life and a fun, interactive kids' zone.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.