National News
3 hours ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
19 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.
1 day 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.
Sports
2 hours ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
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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4 hours ago in Education, Local
Lake Weir High Graduate Awarded $5,000 Leadership Scholarship by Spherion Ocala
Katiana Delien was one of five students across the country to receive the prize.
18 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.
21 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.
22 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.
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.
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Entertainment News
1 hour ago in Community, Entertainment
‘Biggest Yard Sale Around’ Junk in the Trunk at Brown’s Country Market in Oxford this Saturday
The semi-regular "flea market out of the backs of cars" event returns to Oxford this weekend.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
18 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.