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Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

5 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

7 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

Sports

4 hours ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

4 hours ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

1 day ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

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1 hour ago in America 250 in the 352, Community, Entertainment, Local

City of Wildwood Leans into Nation’s 250th with Happy Birthday America Celebration July 3

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The city's Friday night patriotic party features live music, a pie eating contest, fireworks and more.

3 hours ago in Business, Community, Local

Alachua County Updates Residents on Data Center Policy and Processes

The county reminds the community that large-scale data centers are not allowed under current codes, and any amendment allowing them must go through the public hearing process.

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Boy Bitten by Alligator While Fishing at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Umatilla

The incident was one of three "attacks" by alligators in Central Florida in eight days.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Exhibition of Photographs by Randal Levenson on Display at Ocala’s Appleton Museum of Art Starting July 4

The late photographer traveled extensively for his work but made homes in both Gainesville and Miami.

24 hours ago in Business, Community, Local

DeSantis Creates Uplands Stewardship District for Massive Planned Development in Western Marion County

The new district allows owner control of a large new community just to the west of On Top of The World.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports

Registration for Crystal River Fishing Tournament Fundraiser “Hooked up for Tata’s” Now Open

The annual event has raised more than $100,000 for breast cancer awareness and local fighters.

Lifestyle

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

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1 hour ago in America 250 in the 352, Community, Entertainment, Local

City of Wildwood Leans into Nation’s 250th with Happy Birthday America Celebration July 3

Fresh

The city's Friday night patriotic party features live music, a pie eating contest, fireworks and more.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Exhibition of Photographs by Randal Levenson on Display at Ocala’s Appleton Museum of Art Starting July 4

The late photographer traveled extensively for his work but made homes in both Gainesville and Miami.

22 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Native Advertising

Celebrate Jamaican Independence Early at Ocala Jerk Fest with Food, Reggae and Island Culture

Get into the food, fun, entertainment and culture just in time for Jamaican Independence Day.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports

Registration for Crystal River Fishing Tournament Fundraiser “Hooked up for Tata’s” Now Open

The annual event has raised more than $100,000 for breast cancer awareness and local fighters.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.