National News

6 hours ago in National

No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper

There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.

23 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

1 day ago in National

Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.

Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.

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6 hours ago in Community, Local

Liberty Lives Here: How Marion County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

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A host of activities will be part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration with Liberty Lives Here, America 250 Marion County, FL.

23 hours ago in Community, Local

Ocala City Council Denies Amendment to Ordinance to Allow for Aboveground Incinerator

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The Ocala City Council denied an applicant's request that would have allowed for an aboveground air curtain incinerator.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Marion County Board of County Commissioners Receives Update on Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire

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Agencies provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with an update on the railroad tie fire at the MCBOCC meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County Commissioners Approve Injunction to be Filed Against Defendants in Dunnellon Fire

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The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved filing an injunction against those defendants who should be held accountable for last weekend's railroad tie fire in Dunnellon.

2 days ago in Community, Local

The Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire: A Timeline

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A timeline regarding the railroad ties in Dunnellon, leading up to the railroad tie fire Feb. 1, 2026, was presented at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on, Feb. 3, 2026.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Ocala’s Brittany Bowe Looks to Add to Enduring Legacy with Final Bow at 2026 Winter Olympics

American Olympic speed skater Brittany Bowe from Ocala

Brittany Bowe will be competing in her fourth Winter Olympics in Milan- Cortina d'Ampezzo. The speed skater has won two Olympic Bronze medals, appearing on the podium in 2018 and 2022.

Lifestyle

1 day 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.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.

Entertainment News

60 minutes ago in Entertainment, Features

352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS FEB. 6-8: Live Performances and Shows Take Over the 352

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Live performances, shows and festive celebrations are taking over the 352 this weekend for exciting and meaningful fun.

6 hours ago in Entertainment