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4 days ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

5 days ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

6 days ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

Sports

19 minutes ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

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After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

27 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

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Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

7 hours ago in Sports

Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.

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Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

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6 hours ago in Business, Local

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open Membership Center Ahead of Forthcoming West Ocala Club Location

The company is hyping up deals ahead of the new store opening in West Ocala this fall.

3 days ago in Equine, Features, Local

Listen Closely: Ocala Animal Communicator Distills 30 Years of Lessons into New Book

Veteran equestrian and vet tech Joanie Floethe Morrison shares her unique journey in "Are You Talking to Me?"

3 days ago in Community, Local, State

Independent Candidate Mike Klein Highlights Veteran Healthcare Gaps at Ocala Briefing

Veterans and National Guard members face preventable risks when civilian providers never learn they served, speakers emphasized at an Ocala healthcare briefing.

3 days ago in Business, Community, Local

Marion County Locks in Fawn Lake Estates: 329 Homes Outside the Growth Boundary, Inside the Springs Overlay

The final master plan follows a rezoning that decreased the potential number of houses on the property.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS AUG. 21-23: Books, Elvis, Burlesque and More

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4 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala recovers most of $277K email scam loss, 2 employees gone, procedures tightened

The city of Ocala received a $250,000 insurance check related to an email scam, cutting the net loss to $27,799 as two employees left and new safeguards take effect.

Lifestyle

7 hours ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

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Entertainment News

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Features

Ocala Pair in ‘America’s Favorite Couple’ Contest Asking for Help Getting to Next Round

These Ocala influencers are spreading the love across America and could take the whole thing.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink

Gator Joe’s Beach Bar & Grill in Ocklawaha Celebrates 100th Anniversary

A water slide, gator tacos, and 100 years of family memories took center stage as Gator Joe’s celebrated its centennial on Lake Weir Saturday.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Air Show Could Bring the Blue Angels to Ocala International Airport in April 2027

Ocala City Council approved the contract on Tuesday, and there's already a website up promoting the event.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

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