Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast
A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.
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Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order
Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day during the peak summer travel season.
OBG Lions Club Sponsors First Annual District 35-O Golf Tournament to Support Disaster Relief Efforts
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club Inaugural District 35-O Golf Tournament to raise money for disaster relief initiatives is scheduled for Oct. 4.
Work Week Weather: Sunshine, Afternoon Shower Chances Return to Ocala
Ocala can expect a mix of sun and storm chances through the work week, with highs around 90–92 °F and scattered afternoon thunderstorms likely midweek and later.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital welcomes new resident physicians in high-demand medical specialties
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital welcomed 60 new doctors who are starting residencies and fellowships in one of seven in-demand specialties.
Ocala City Council to vote on Project Hometown Hotel and Parking Garage Agreements
The Ocala City Council will vote at the Aug. 19 meeting on the redevelopment agreement for Project Hometown, the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC, between the City of Ocala and Domach, LLC. Council will also vote on parking agreement for the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC for the dedicated parking spaces in City Parking Garate No. 2, that will number 225.
Marion County Commission to Consider Special Use Permit Request for Private School
A special use permit for a private school, kindergarten through 5th grade on a church campus will be considered by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 19.
The Dandelion Project’s H.O.P.E. Lives On Banners to be Displayed in Ocala
The Dandelion Project’s Picking up the Pieces Annual Overdose Awareness Event will be held Aug. 30 at the Compassion United Methodist Church in Ocala, where the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit’s banner will be on display.
Verizon Outage Temporarily Disrupts 9-1-1 Texting in Marion County
A fiber line cut has disrupted Verizon users’ ability to text 9-1-1 in Marion County. Emergency officials urge affected residents to call instead of texting during the outage.
From Traffic Alerts to TikTok Challenges: Top 10 Stories in Ocala This Week
From back-to-school milestones to public safety warnings, Marion County residents were engaged with a wide range of headlines this week. Here’s a look at the 10 most-read stories on 352 Today between August 9 and August 15.