National News
10 hours ago in National, Trending
Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
1 day ago in National
Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Sports
1 day ago in Sports
Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
1 day ago in Sports
Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles
Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
1 day ago in Sports
LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JULY 1 ON THIS DAY IN 1971, JETHRO TULL RECEIVED A GOLD RECORD FOR SELLING A HALF A MILLION COPIES […]
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3 hours ago in Education, Local
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.
4 hours ago in Community, Local
Alachua County Fertilizer Ban Goes into Effect Today
Multiple counties in North Central Florida prohibit the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus for at least part of the year.
7 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Marion County Land Development Regulation Commission to Discuss Smoke Shops, Food Trucks at Wednesday Meeting
The LDRC will discuss clarifying changes and additions to Marion County's Land Development Code tonight.
8 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local
2 Ocala Hospitals Warned by Federal Government Over Price Transparency Noncompliance
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Florida and the Vines Hospital were among 21 Florida facilities sent letters.
10 hours ago in Community, Education, Local
10 Years of The Rock: From One Pair of Shoes to 30 Schools Across 3 Counties
The youth outreach program is celebrating 10 years of quietly meeting hidden needs in North Central Florida schools with shoes, supplies, dignity and hope for students facing hardship.
1 day 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
The city's Friday night patriotic party features live music, a pie eating contest, fireworks and more.
Lifestyle
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
2 days 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?
1 week 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.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.
10 hours ago in Entertainment
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute
Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
1 day ago in Entertainment
Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman
Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."
1 day 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
The city's Friday night patriotic party features live music, a pie eating contest, fireworks and more.
1 day 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.