Lifestyle
6 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
Sports
2 hours ago in Sports
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
3 hours ago in Sports
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
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1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Two Gainesville Police Officers Injured, Shooting Suspect Killed, Victim with Fatal Wound Found Nearby
A shooting suspect has been killed, and two Gainesville Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident on Jan. 14.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Ocala Marion County Transportation & Planning Recommends Adoption of State’s Target Zero for Cycling and Pedestrian Fatalities
The Ocala/Marion County TPO at their Technical Advisory Committee meeting Jan. 13, voted to recommend adopting the state target of zero for fatalities and serious injuries in 2026.
2 days ago in Community, Local
Is Swimming Coming Back to Silver Springs? A Marion County Commissioner Says It’s Time
It's up to the State of Florida to make the return of swimming to Silver Springs a reality.
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.
6 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.
7 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
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2 hours ago in Sports
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
2 hours ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
3 hours ago in Sports
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.