Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
Sports
2 hours ago in Sports
Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
3 days ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
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1 hour ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports
Registration for Crystal River Fishing Tournament Fundraiser “Hooked up for Tata’s” Now Open
The annual event has raised more than $100,000 for breast cancer awareness and local fighters.
2 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Horse Farms Forever Successfully Challenges WEC Permit Waiver Request
Golden Ocala's request to get permits before approval of its new Major Site Plan was shut down by Marion County's legal team.
23 hours ago in America 250 in the 352, Entertainment, Local
Belleview Sports Complex to Close All Week in Preparation for America 250 on July 4
The city is advising residents to prep for the big night while it does the same.
2 days ago in Elections, Local
Progress Marion Official Says Group Was Formed to Evaluate Candidates, Despite Conflicting Legal Language on Political Activity
Tillman intimated at the Marion County Candidate forum that Progress Marion would evaluate candidates, though its Articles of Incorporation prohibit such activity.
3 days ago in Community, Local, Project Pawsitivity
Project Pawsitivity: Social and Sweet in a Cappy Sized Package
Cappy is a one-year-old female brindle pup just waiting for a new owner to show her love and help her shed her energy.
3 days ago in Community, Local
Marion County to Host Annual PTSD Awareness Walk in Ocala on Saturday
Marion County is encouraging residents to wear teal and take part in the annual PTSD Awareness Walk on Saturday at the McPherson Governmental Campus in Ocala.
3 days ago in Features, Food & Drink, Local
Gator Joe’s Beach Bar & Grill on Lake Weir Gets a Colorful Makeover by Local Artist
Local artist Deborah Grant gave the beloved 1926 Lake Weir landmark a patriotic refresh with a bold blue gator and red-white-and-blue murals ahead of its centennial celebration
3 days ago in Education, Local
Ocklawaha Man Claims $10 Million Prize in Florida Lottery’s Powerball Game
Christopher Trail bought his winning ticket for the March 11 draw in Leesburg.
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2 hours ago in Sports
Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.
3 days ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
3 days ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"