National News
21 hours ago in National, Trending
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
21 hours ago in National
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
5 days ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports
21 hours ago in Sports
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.
21 hours ago in Sports
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles' Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.
21 hours ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics title
Hezly Rivera listened more than she talked two summers ago in Paris when she was the "wait, who?" member of the star-laden U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team. Those days are over. Long over.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
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News from 352today
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Ocala Fire Rescue Extracts Trapped Passenger from Single-Vehicle Collision (PHOTOS)
Responders had to cut the roof off a pickup after it became wedged between a tree and a fence line before sunrise on Saturday.
20 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Here’s What We Know About the Alligator Attack on the Silver River in Marion County
Social media was crowded with conflicting stories and misinformation immediately after the incident was reported.
4 days ago in Community, Local
Marion County Awards $22.9 Million Contract for NW 80th Avenue Road Improvements
Art Walker Construction of Ocala will reconstruct and widen 3.3 miles of the corridor between West HWY 40 and North U.S. HWY 27.
4 days ago in Local
Lady Lake Man Wins $1 Million from Florida Lottery Scratch-Off
James Bostik purchased his winning "Giant Bucks" scratch-off ticket at a BJ's Wholesale in Lady Lake.
These Businesses Closed Across North Central Florida in July 2026
Five businesses across the 352 closed their doors in July, including independent retailers and local eateries.
5 days ago in Community, Local
City of Ocala Approves Development of Up to 590 Homes on Former Quarry Site
Ocala City Council unanimously approved a planned development that allows as many as 590 dwelling units and commercial space on an 82-acre former mining property along SW 52nd Street.
Lifestyle
21 hours ago in Lifestyle
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Blink-182’s Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after
The inferno rages onscreen three minutes into " Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear." Dashcam footage lifted from a police car shows the blaze: It's 2008, and Barker has survived a plane crash in South Carolina. Four others did not.
15 hours ago in Community, Entertainment
Central Florida Master Choir to Hold Auditions for Winter 2026 Schedule September 1
The 28-year-old Ocala nonprofit is auditioning new voices for concerts to be held in mid-December.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher's sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland trivializes violence against women.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" set a new high for the director.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
A Weekend of Music and Community: Meldon Law Offers Rock The Country VIP Experience
Rock The Country is coming to Ocala’s Florida Horse Park, and Meldon Law is giving one winner and a guest the chance to experience the festival with VIP tickets, hotel accommodations, dinner, transportation and more.