NFL training camps set to open with 10 new head coaches, several QB changes and plenty of hope
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there’s hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade.
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Stephen Curry to have a dedicated exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player
Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers.
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two “Godzilla” films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said. She was 18.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre’s Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.
Marion County Fire Rescue Extricates Trapped Passenger After Belleview Rollover Crash
Multiple individuals involved in the collision were transported to area hospitals yesterday afternoon.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
Ocala City Council Takes Strong Stand, Pushes Kratom Ban in Partnership with Marion County
The Ocala City Council directed the city attorney to draft a kratom sales ban ordinance in coordination with Marion County, citing addiction, overdoses, and risks to youth.
Marion County Commissioners Schedule Data Center Workshop Amid Strong Public Opposition
The Marion County Commissioners voted to schedule a September 1, 2026 Data Center Workshop amid strong resident opposition over water use, noise and rural character.
Ocala Police Dept. Hopes to Strengthen Relationship with Community via National Night Out
The OPD will be participating in this long-running national initiative promoting police-community relations.
Passionate Musicians and an HQ like Mutiny Keep the Ocala Punk and Indie Music Scene Vibrant
The underground music community that launched national bands in the early 2000s is alive and vibrant again, here’s how to plug in and why it’s growing in 2026.