TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Duke Energy Announces Work to Impact Ocala Traffic Dec. 15-18
Duke Energy Florida will be upgrading a transmission line in Ocala Dec. 15-18, bringing in a helicopter and necessitating some traffic disruption.
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Gainesville Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Ocala & Beyond This Weekend
Gainesville’s vaunted nonprofit company Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing ‘The Nutcracker’ to The Villages and Ocala Dec. 12-15.
352Eats: The Gathering Cafe Blends Fresh Flavors and Community Vibe in Downtown Ocala
The Gathering Cafe brings fresh-made food, handcrafted drinks and a warm neighborhood vibe to downtown Ocala, offering a cozy spot for breakfast, lunch and lingering moments.
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances.
Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families
Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.
Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Pine Ridge Estates for Dec. 15
Residents of Pine Ridge Estates are on notice that planned maintenance may produce interruptions in water service on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia walked away after a scheduled appointment at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Friday to the cheers of a crowd assembled outside. A federal judge had ordered that immigration officials could not detain him.
Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it’s important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.
It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy
This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.
Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.