National News

6 hours ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

6 hours ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

23 hours ago in National

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.

6 hours ago in Sports

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

23 hours ago in Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

FEBRUARY 11  ON THIS DAY IN 1963, THE BEATLES RECORDED TEN OF THE 14 TRACKS FOR THEIR FIRST BRITISH ALBUM, […]

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1 hour ago in Community, Local

Mentorship Program The VERB Kind Impacts At-Risk Youth in Marion, Alachua, Beyond

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Christmas tree in the background, blue and white on the wall in the background, with two rows of people standing in front of and next to one another.

Mentors make all the difference in a program that helps reduce the recidivism rate for incarcerated young people.

3 hours ago in Education, Local

Marion County School Board Approves Funding for Osceola Middle School Project

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.

The Marion County Public School Board approved funding for a construction project that will transform Osceola Middle School's Building No. 2.

9 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local

The Reilly Arts Center: 50 Years of the Ocala Symphony

Front view of the Reilly Arts Center, featuring a gray and purple art deco facade with arched doorways and palm trees.

The Reilly Arts Center celebrates 50 years of community music initiatives with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Road Resurfacing and Future Projects Aim to Improve Infrastructure in Marion County

On the left a grassy median, in the background, live oak trees with Spanish moss, in the foreground a tanker, and in the middle a paver laying down asphalt and resurfacing the road.

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer is involved with a number of projects that will make life easier as people navigate their way around the county.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Marion County Office of the County Engineer Works Toward Connecting the Corridors

A road sign with arrows pointing in different directions, in the background, vehicles, waiting at a traffic light, trees to the left and right, with a street sign to the right.

Flyovers and interchange projects would make life much easier for commuters to get from one side of the county to another. The good news is that there are some projects planned, but they do take time.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Features, Local, Photos

Raney’s Truck Parts Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation at Ocala Truck Show (PHOTOS)

Two awards sit on a table with a black tablecloth with a black and white background. The awards read, "Road to Wishes Truck Show" with categories reading, "Kids Choice" and "Lights Out."

Raney's Truck Parts hosted their second annual Road to Wishes Truck Show in Ocala to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lifestyle

23 hours ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

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Entertainment News

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.

9 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local

The Reilly Arts Center: 50 Years of the Ocala Symphony

Front view of the Reilly Arts Center, featuring a gray and purple art deco facade with arched doorways and palm trees.

The Reilly Arts Center celebrates 50 years of community music initiatives with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance translated into an immediate surge in global listening, with new data from Apple Music showing sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause

A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, as the immediate cause of the actor's Jan. 30 death at age 71. Rectal cancer was the long-term cause.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Features

Chrome, Community and a Cause: Road to Wishes Truck Show Rolls Back Into Ocala

A group of people stand together for a photo in front of a back drop that reads, "Road to Wishes Truck Show" and "Raney's."

The weekend's Road to Wishes event brought Raney's Truck Shop and the Make-A-Wish Foundation together to help raise money to grant wishes to children.