Lake County Animal Shelter Announces America250 Pet Adoption Special for July
The Tavares shelter is knocking adoption fees down to $2.50 (get it?) throughout the month of July.
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The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ‘ conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances
A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.
City of Belleview Adds Launch of School Supply Drive to America250 Events
The city, Gregg Smith Automotive and Ocala Premier Inflatables are teaming up for an elementary school backpack drive starting on the Fourth of July.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Power Couple Acquires Ocala’s Garden Works: From Ski Lift Chat to Revitalizing a Legacy Brand
How a chance ski lift conversation inspired Sunshine and Gabriel Chapman to acquire Ocala’s Garden Works, breathing new life into the 34-year American-made gardening brand.
Marion County Public Schools Drops to “C” Grade Despite 46 Percent More “A” and “B” Schools
The district’s drop was attributed to a tougher grading scale from the Florida Dept. of Education, and MCPS did improve on unique school and student testing scores.