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.
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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.
Ocala Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Ocala man convicted in a sexual assault case of a minor.
352Eats: Three Six Bistro Brings West Coast Culinary Craft to Ocala
Three Six Bistro in Ocala, opened by chef-owner Sean Langan, offers a modernist, locally sourced dining experience that engages all the senses and showcases seasonal, high-quality ingredients.
Ceremony Celebrates Certification of the Marion County Sexual Assault Center
The Marion County Sexual Assault Center provides critical services to those who’ve experienced sexual violence.
From Tarzan to James Bond: 22 Movies and TV Shows Filmed at Silver Springs
For over a century, Silver Springs has been a top Florida filming location, attracting Hollywood legends from Tarzan to James Bond. Its crystal-clear waters and lush scenery have doubled as jungles, lagoons, and fantasy worlds. Here are 21 movies and TV shows that made Silver Springs a star.
Upcoming Open House for State Road (S.R.) 50 Multi-Use Path
The Florida Department of Transportation is advancing another section of the Coast-to-Coast Trail, with work planned along State Road 50 from Villa City Road to north of American Legion Road. Residents can learn more at an in-person open house on Wednesday, August 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Mascotte Civic Center or explore the project online at cflroads.com starting the same day.
Catch the Purple Wave Pep Rally on Aug. 27 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Ocala
Get ready to cheer for a cause! The “Purple Wave” Pep Rally rolls into Ocala on Aug. 27, rallying excitement and support for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Join the community for an afternoon of energy, inspiration, and unity as we take steps toward a world without Alzheimer’s.
Private Plane Crash on S. Airport Road in Inverness, Two Patients Transported to Trauma Center
A fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft crashed on South Airport Road in Inverness. Two patients were transported to the local trauma center, and another to a local hospital.
Firehouse Friday: Liberty Station #32 Honored for Service, Strength, and Selflessness
On Ocala’s southwest side, the firefighters of Liberty Station #32 are doing more than answering calls—they’re answering a community’s need for courage, care, and commitment.