Lifestyle
18 hours ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
Sports
1 hour ago in Sports
Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.
18 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
1 day ago in Sports
Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix
The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.
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30 minutes ago in Education, Local
Beacon College in Leesburg Makes Forbes Accessibility 200 List for Second Time
The college focused on educating neurodivergent students and those with other learning differences has been recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Features, Local
“A Land Remembered” Brings Georgia to Micanopy for New Television Series
Micanopy is one of many Florida locations for filming of new television series, "A Land Remembered."
21 hours ago in Community, Local
Marion County Commissioners Receive Updates on Major Road and Stormwater Projects
County officials highlighted progress on several major Marion County transportation and stormwater projects, including the SW 80th Ave. widening, SW 49th Ave. extension and Lake Weir-area drainage improvements.
22 hours ago in Business, Local
Ocala Marion Visitors & Convention Bureau Opens Online Merchandise Store
Now you can give an enviable gift or show your pride in Ocala and Marion County with an item from the Visitors & Convention Bureau's new online shop.
Marion County Commission Approves Oxford Downs Expansion Amid Buffer Debate
Marion County commissioners unanimously approved amendments May 19 for the Oxford Downs property in Summerfield.
Marion County Denies Request for Goats, Ducks and Geese at Dunnellon-Area Property
Marion County commissioners unanimously denied a request to keep goats, ducks and geese at a Dunnellon-area home after neighbors raised concerns about noise, odors and animal roaming onto nearby properties.
2 days ago in Community, Local
Memorial Day 2026 Events and Commemorations around the 352
Memorial Day commemorations are taking over Marion County, Gainesville and North Central Florida this week.
2 days ago in Community, Local
Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization Issues Notice of May 26 Meeting
The TPO will cover multiple agenda items of interest to the public next Tuesday.
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1 hour ago in Sports
Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.
1 hour ago in Entertainment
Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’
In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."
18 hours ago in Entertainment
As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought
After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.
18 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
1 day ago in Sports
Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix
The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.