Lifestyle
6 hours ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
Sports
6 hours ago in Sports
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.
7 hours ago in Sports
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
22 hours ago in Sports
Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030
The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.
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7 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local
Flyers Cafe Reopens in New Citra Location
Flyers Cafe has reopened after relocating to a new space in Citra. The popular local restaurant resumed business July 21 at Sam's Plaza, just down the road from its longtime location.
9 hours ago in Community, Features, Local
Ocala Activist to Camp on Streets Aug. 4-7 to Raise Awareness of Unhoused
A Mother’s Love Ministries founder Raven White will sleep in Ocala encampments with only 10 items to spotlight the crisis and raise money for transitional housing.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local
352Eats: The Flame Indian Kitchen Brings Bold Flavors and Global Inspiration to Ocala
From classic butter chicken and freshly baked naan to Indo-Korean fusion dishes, The Flame Indian Kitchen brings a diverse menu of traditional and contemporary flavors to Ocala.
4 days ago in Community, Election Guide, Elections, Local
The 2026 Primary Election in Marion County: A Rundown
Here's a look at the primary ballots for registered Republicans and Democrats, and unaffiliated or independent voters, in Marion County.
What Data Centers Could Mean for Marion County: An Explainer
This explainer examines data centers, the AI boom driving their rapid growth and what they could mean for Marion County ahead of the Sept. 1 workshop.
Diggers Antique Mall in Ocala Closing After Nearly 12 Years
The North Pine Avenue building sold for $1.15 million to a steel company, and Diggers owners the Atchisons plan a new auction house after years of local and Hollywood sales.
1 week ago in Business, Features, Local
Adopting a Pet in Marion County? What to Know Before You Go
Learn the real costs, rules, and steps involved in adopting a pet from the primary shelters and rescues in Marion County.
1 week ago in Local, National, Sports
Marion County Youth Flag Football Team Wins NFL Sponsored National Championship
The Marion County NFL FLAG league's under-14 boys' division took home the title after a four-day elimination final in Westfield, Indiana.
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6 hours ago in Sports
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.
7 hours ago in National
Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company
Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.
7 hours ago in Sports
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
22 hours ago in Sports
Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030
The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.