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8 hours ago in National
George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased
Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.
3 days ago in National
Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
4 days ago in National
Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
Sports
8 hours ago in Sports
Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener
Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team's season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. "Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us," Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team's 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback, Matthew Stafford.
8 hours ago in Sports
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason.
8 hours ago in Sports
Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game
Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from Jennings to McCaffrey, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JANUARY 12 IN 1996, AC/DC PLAYED THE FIRST DATE ON THEIR ‘BALLBREAKER’ WORLD TOUR IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. THE WORLD […]
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Going Batty for Conservation: Lubee Bat Conservancy’s Mission in Gainesville
Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.
3 days ago in Community, Local
Marion County Proclaims Jan. 10 Capt. Steve Petty Day, Honoring the Veteran for His Service
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 10 Capt. Steve Petty Day for his service to the community and the nation.
4 days ago in Community, Local
Ocala City Council Approves Location Permit and Zoning Change
The Ocala City Council was busy at their Jan. 6, 2026, meeting listening to several public hearings, and voting on two of them.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Arrest Made In Homicide Investigation
An arrest was made by the Ocala Police Department in a homicide investigation that saw a 64-year-old Ocala man lose his life on the afternoon of Jan. 7, 2026.
5 days ago in Community, Local
Former Ocala City Councilwoman and Leader Mary Sue Rich Honored at City Council Meeting
The late former Ocala City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rich, known for her leadership and commitment to the community, was honored with a proclamation at the Ocala City Council meeting on Jan. 6, 2026.
5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Ocala Swimming Icon to be Honored with Plaque on City’s Walk of Fame
Ocala swimming legend Newton A. Perry is being honored for contributions to sport, the film industry and U.S. military with a plaque on the city's Walk of Fame.
Lifestyle
3 days ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year
Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
Entertainment News
5 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Features
Delayed First Friday Art Walk of the New Year Offers Entertainment, Art and Vendors in Ocala
The inaugural First Friday Art Walk of the new year was hosted on the second Friday of the month for festive fun without interfering with New Year's celebrations.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes
Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" pulled off an upset over "Sinners" to win best film, drama.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and marathon jams, has died. He was 78.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.