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16 hours ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

24 hours ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

24 hours ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

Sports

23 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

24 hours ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs

Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.

2 days ago in Sports

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes

After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

AUGUST 6  TODAY 1996, AT THE PALACE IN HOLLYWOOD, ‘THE RAMONES’ PLAY THEIR FINAL CONCERT. THE SHOW FEATURED SEVERAL SPECIAL […]

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10 minutes ago in Education, Local

Lake Weir High Graduate Awarded $5,000 Leadership Scholarship by Spherion Ocala

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Katiana Delien was one of five students across the country to receive the prize.

15 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

8th Annual Outdoor Expo Returns to Ocala with Family Fun, Outdoor Gear and Hands-On Adventures

The 8th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo returns to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Aug. 15 with more than 100 vendors, family activities, demonstrations, outdoor gear, free parking and affordable admission for a full day of outdoor fun.

18 hours ago in Business, Local

Here Are Some of the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in July

Long-awaited food hall The Forge was among the businesses that opened last month in Ocala and beyond.

19 hours ago in Community, Local

(UPDATE: City Responds) Ocala Officials Clash over Transparency on Nearly $500,000 City Fraud Case Under Investigation

Ocala Councilman Jim Hilty questioned the city’s delay in disclosing a nearly $500,000 fraud case at yesterday's city council meeting.

22 hours ago in Community, Local

After Nearly Two Years, Lake County Begins Repairing Britt Road

More than 100 feet of roadway were washed away when Hurricane Milton struck North Central Florida in October 2024.

24 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

Mellow Mushroom Launches ‘Kids Eat Free’ Tuesdays Through October in Ocala and Beyond

Mellow Mushroom is making Tuesdays more affordable for families with a new Kids Eat Free promotion running through Oct. 27.

Lifestyle

24 hours ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

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15 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

8th Annual Outdoor Expo Returns to Ocala with Family Fun, Outdoor Gear and Hands-On Adventures

The 8th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo returns to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Aug. 15 with more than 100 vendors, family activities, demonstrations, outdoor gear, free parking and affordable admission for a full day of outdoor fun.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.