FWC expands Lake George eelgrass restoration with 1 million new plants
Habitat restoration efforts include 34 fenced enclosures to protect eelgrass, improve fishing, and support native wildlife in the St. Johns River system.
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Ocala’s Noah Hunton lands nationwide sponsorships after standout CMA Fest appearance
From beer deals to big-stage performances, the rising country star is turning heads from Florida to Michigan.
Air India faces turbulence as plane crash prompts deeper checks and disruptions
Air India is facing fresh turbulence following last week’s fatal crash as additional safety inspections on its Dreamliner fleet have led to flight delays, cancellations and growing passenger anxiety.
UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women
British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy.
Purdue Pharma’s $7B opioid settlement could advance after all 50 states back it
All 50 U.S. states have agreed to the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
A judge on Wednesday is being asked to clear the way for local governments and individual victims to vote on it.
Anne Burrell, TV chef who coached the ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ dies at 55
TV chef Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday at her New York home. She was 55.
Yankees searching for answers after 3rd straight shutout
The New York Yankees’ offense is drifting toward uncharted territory — and not in a good way. The team tied a franchise record by getting shut out for the third straight game Tuesday night, when the Yankees went 0 for 10 with runners on base in a 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games
Stanley’s stay in South Florida is getting extended. The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century.
Horse Farms Forever opposes proposed Ocala sports complex near World Equestrian Center
Group says 236-acre indoor/outdoor venue would threaten low-density zoning, farmland preservation, and equestrian character of the area
New gym, renovations underway at Osceola Middle School in Ocala
Marion County Public Schools updates include new gymnasium, waterproofing, and HVAC improvements at Osceola; minor updates at Eighth Street Elementary.