Lifestyle
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
Sports
13 hours ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.
21 hours ago in Sports
Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss
The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.
21 hours ago in Sports
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Spring Guide
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS MAY 8-10: Outdoor Activities and Mother’s Day Celebrations
The top picks of the weekend in the 352 are here with outdoor activities and Mother's Day events to keep the weekend lively.
20 hours ago in Community, Local, Spring Guide
Ocala Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau Unveils Winning Postcard Designs
With the upcoming America 250 anniversary Ocala/Marion proudly presents the winners of the "Find Your Freedom Here" postcard contest.
3 days ago in Community, Local
Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Org Announces Public Meetings May 12
The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization is meeting next Tuesday, and it's open to the public.
Watershed Moment, Cherie DeVaux Becomes the First Female Trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux makes history by become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
6 days ago in Community, Local
The 10th Annual Interfaith Emergency Service High Tea Raises Nearly $100,000 for Women and Children in Need
The Interfaith Emergency High Tea Fundraiser raised over $92,000 to help women and children in need.
6 days ago in Community, Local
Thousands Turn Out to Support President Donald Trump at The Villages High School
President Donald J. Trump came to speak at The Villages Charter High School and thousands turned out to support the nation's president.
1 week ago in Community, Local
World War II Veteran from Ocala Enjoys Honor Flight Trip to Nation’s Capital Celebrating his 102nd Birthday
Howard Mautner celebrated his 102nd birthday in style as the World War II veteran had the distinction of going on an Honor Flight Tour on April 25, 2026.
1 week ago in Community, Local
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will Help Families Struggling with Food Insecurity
Interfaith Emergency Services and the National Association of Letter Carriers are doing their part with the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Marion County on May 9th.
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13 hours ago in National
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
13 hours ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.
13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.