Lady Lake Man Wins $1 Million from Florida Lottery Scratch-Off
James Bostik purchased his winning “Giant Bucks” scratch-off ticket at a BJ’s Wholesale in Lady Lake.
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These Businesses Closed Across North Central Florida in July 2026
Five businesses across the 352 closed their doors in July, including independent retailers and local eateries.
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL’s newest highest-paid running back.
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should’ve drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit “vertical drinking,” a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
Ocala Fire Rescue Extinguishes Structural Fire at Local Business
The agency praised the company and its employees for their preparedness and vigilance.
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST FOR AUG. 7-9: Temps and Rain Chances Both in the 80s
The National Weather Service forecast for North Central Florida says it’s going to stay wet, at least until Sunday.
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS AUG 7-9: Live Music and Markets
Enjoy live music, art exhibits, brunch and festive markets around North Central Florida this weekend.
City of Ocala Approves Development of Up to 590 Homes on Former Quarry Site
Ocala City Council unanimously approved a planned development that allows as many as 590 dwelling units and commercial space on an 82-acre former mining property along SW 52nd Street.