National News

3 days ago in National

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.

3 days ago in National

Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold. The situation is reaching a breaking point for the elderly and those with medical conditions who lack electricity, some of whom are trapped by roads made impassable by ice and fallen trees.

4 days ago in National

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.

Sports

2 days ago in Sports

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

2 days ago in Sports

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics

Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like on the circuit.

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2 days ago in Business, Features, Local

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open First Ocala Location as Part of Winding Oaks Development

BJ's Wholesale Club is planning its first location in Ocala, anchoring the retail portion of an upcoming residential and retail development.

2 days ago in Community, Features, Local

Fresh Finds and Friendly Faces Fill Circle Square Commons Farmers Market

Flowers are displayed on a table under a canopy with a market in the background.

The Circle Square Commons Farmers Market continues each Thursday, giving locals a weekly opportunity to enjoy a relaxed community gathering centered on fresh, locally made goods.

4 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization to Launch New Website Friday

Shrubbery on the left, a fiberglass horse in the foreground on a concrete platform, trim and columns in the background, and in the far background, brick, windows and doors.

The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization will be launching their new website on Jan. 30, 2026.

5 days ago in Community, Equine, Local

Horse Farms Forever Director Shares the Importance of Safeguarding Marion’s Equine Traditions

A woman standing behind a podium with an insignia, with a microphone in front of her face, with a dark wall and curtain in the background.

Horse Farms Forever's Executive Director Sara Fennessy shared her insights about the importance of protecting Marion County's horse farms and rural character at Belleview on the Rise.

5 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County Commission Workshop Emphasizes Strategic Planning for Fiscal Year

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida

A workshop saw staff and the Marion County Board of County Commissioners begin discussing the strategic planning for the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Spokes European Circus: Timeless Entertainment Comes to Ocala at the End of January

Ring master, juggling clown and large horse graphics are standing in front of a circus tent graphic. A red and gold marquee above has white letters inside that read, "Spokes European Circus." Below the marquee are white letter reading, "Jan. 30-Feb. 1 & Feb. 4-8."

The Spokes European Circus brings history and classic entertainment to Ocala.

Lifestyle

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century.

Entertainment News

2 days ago in Entertainment