A Dam Good Time: Touring the Rodman Reservoir Drawdown
Every few years, the drawdown of Rodman Reservoir on the Marion-Putnam County line gives a glimpse of what returning the Ocklawaha River to its original path could bring.
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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fort McCoy Man on 20 Counts of Child Porn
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Fort McCoy man on multiple charges related to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Belleview Community Center Expands Services and Amenities
The City of Belleview continues to enhance its residents’ experiences with upgrades to the Belleview Community Center.
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
Australia’s social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn’t know how he’ll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia’s world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday. Riley’s family lives 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Wudinna, a community of just over 1,000 in South Australia state. But some of his school friends live as far as 70 kilometers (43 miles) away.
Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.
How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids
It’s time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society.