More Overnight I-75 Ramp Closures at SR 40 and HWY 27 in Ocala Starting May 11
Expect more work and overnight ramp closures on I-75 in the Ocala area this week.
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Sumter County Waives Yard Debris Fees During Burn Ban
Sumter County is temporarily waiving fees for residential yard debris disposal at the Citizens’ Drop-Off Area in Lake Panasoffkee.
Lake County to Host 2026 Hurricane Expo on May 16
Hurricane season isn’t quite here yet, but it’s definitely time to start getting prepared, and Saturday’s Hurricane Expo in Lake County is an excellent first step.
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That’s the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.
Ocala Police Seek Help Identifying Persons of Interest in Paddock Mall Altercation
Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying several individuals connected to a May 10 altercation at Paddock Mall.
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are headed back to one of the band’s most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company’s early headquarters.
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23
On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month’s draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league’s worst record this season.
2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game
The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Sand and Sun Festival Brings Unique Fun to Citizen’s Circle in Ocala
Citizen’s Circle will be host to the Sand and Sun Festival where guests can watch nationally acclaimed sand sculptures create masterful pieces.