These Businesses Closed in North Central Florida in May 2026
Several businesses across North Central Florida permanently closed during May 2026, including a longtime family-owned gas station, a popular Gainesville nightclub and local eateries.
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17-Year-Old Accused in Southwest Ocala Vehicle Burglary Spree, Car Theft
A 17-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives linked him to a series of vehicle burglaries and the theft of a 2025 Nissan Sentra in southwest Ocala.
More than 360,000 Votes Decide the Best of the 352
The Best of the 352 celebrates businesses and services from across the spectrum and the North Central Florida region with its fifth edition for 2026.
Marion County School Board Announces New Principals, Leadership for 2026-27 Year
Marion County Public Schools has announced new principals for several schools, along with multiple district-level leadership changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration’s efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
Project Pawsitivity: Gentle Manatee is a Bundle of Sunshine
Two-year-old Manatee is as gentle and cute as his namesake, and is available for adoption now at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Collectorfest Returns to Ocala with More Comics, Games and Toys
Join Collectorfest for a new season of collections, toys, games and more.
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 5-7: Hot and Breezy
The highest daytime temperatures so far are on tap this weekend for North Central Florida, according to the National Weather Service.
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.