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Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.

21 hours ago in National

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he "won't negotiate" with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.

4 days ago in National

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says

A blast that leveled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.

Sports

4 hours ago in Sports

Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer

With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.

4 hours ago in Sports

Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener

Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 victory Monday night.

4 hours ago in Sports

No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody’s last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24

It wasn't quite the same drama as the Hail Mary that decided these teams' game a year ago, but Caleb Williams and the Bears did get the better of Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a final-play score Monday night, with Chicago defeating Washington 25-24 with a 38-yard field goal by new kicker Jake Moody.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

OCTOBER 14  ON THIS DAY IN 1966, GRACE SLICK MADE HER FIRST APPEARANCE WITH JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. THE PERFORMANCE WAS AT […]

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1 hour ago in 352 Fall Guide, Entertainment, Local

Lady Lake Hosts Spooky Park’s Haunted Trail and a Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash

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Lady Lake hosts two Halloween events to get the community into the spirit of the season with Spooky Park's Haunted Trail and the Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash.

3 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala’s Rev. Leroy Johnson Featured in British Documentary on Black History

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An Ocala business leader, community activist and one of the Marion County Sheriff's Office's first Black deputies was recently featured in a documentary that aired in the United Kingdom.

3 days ago in Community, Local

Dept. of Commerce Objects to Marion County’s Proposed Plan Amendment for WEC Sports Complex

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FloridaCommerce raised an objection regarding the large-scale comprehensive plan amendment transmitted to the state allowing sports facilities at the World Equestrian Center.

4 days ago in Community, Education, Local

Local Fundraisers Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer

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Join Ocala and surrounding communities this October in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with events, fundraisers, and organizations dedicated to supporting survivors, funding research, and ensuring every woman has access to life-saving care.

5 days ago in 352 Fall Guide, Community, Entertainment, Features, Local

WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Festivals, Murder Mystery and Animal Lovers

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This weekend has plenty of fall fun with three festivals, a Halloween themed girls' night out, murder mystery and a pet palooza.

6 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala City Council Hears “Rails-to-Trails” Proposal to Repurpose Unused Railways

A white gazebo with decorative trim and a metal roof stands near a street corner in Downtown Ocala. The top of the structure features a seal that reads “City of Ocala, Marion County, Florida.” The gazebo is surrounded by a white picket fence and sits on a concrete platform. In the background, there are commercial buildings, parked cars, trees, and street signs.

The Rails-to-Trails project would take inactive and abandoned pieces of railway and transform them.

Lifestyle

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan

More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways

As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

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1 hour ago in 352 Fall Guide, Entertainment, Local

Lady Lake Hosts Spooky Park’s Haunted Trail and a Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash

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A cloaked skull peeking out of the shadows against a dark background.

Lady Lake hosts two Halloween events to get the community into the spirit of the season with Spooky Park's Haunted Trail and the Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Guardian and a Thief’ for book club

Megha Majumdar's " A Guardian and a Thief," already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride" and "Something's Gotta Give."

3 days ago in 352 Fall Guide, Entertainment, Features

352 After Dark: Venture into the Fog at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 turns fear into an art form with its 34th year of hauntings and scares.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue

Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.