Lifestyle

15 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

Sports

15 hours ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

15 hours ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

1 day ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

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13 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

City of Belleview Opens Submissions for Students’ ‘If I Were the Mayor’ Essay Contest

The annual essay contest is broken down into three grade categories, and winners will be announced in conjunction with Florida City Week in October.

2 days ago in Business, Local

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open Membership Center Ahead of Forthcoming West Ocala Club Location

The company is hyping up deals ahead of the new store opening in West Ocala this fall.

4 days ago in Equine, Features, Local

Listen Closely: Ocala Animal Communicator Distills 30 Years of Lessons into New Book

Veteran equestrian and vet tech Joanie Floethe Morrison shares her unique journey in "Are You Talking to Me?"

4 days ago in Community, Local, State

Independent Candidate Mike Klein Highlights Veteran Healthcare Gaps at Ocala Briefing

Veterans and National Guard members face preventable risks when civilian providers never learn they served, speakers emphasized at an Ocala healthcare briefing.

5 days ago in Business, Community, Local

Marion County Locks in Fawn Lake Estates: 329 Homes Outside the Growth Boundary, Inside the Springs Overlay

The final master plan follows a rezoning that decreased the potential number of houses on the property.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Local

352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS AUG. 21-23: Books, Elvis, Burlesque and More

This weekend has plenty to offer with delectable bites and lively celebrations.

5 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala recovers most of $277K email scam loss, 2 employees gone, procedures tightened

The city of Ocala received a $250,000 insurance check related to an email scam, cutting the net loss to $27,799 as two employees left and new safeguards take effect.

6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports

Pickleball Kingdom Brings a Year-Round Game—and a Community—to Ocala

Pickleball Kingdom Ocala brings 13 climate-controlled indoor courts, open play, lessons, leagues, tournaments and community events to Ocala, giving pickleball players a year-round place to play, learn and connect.

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7 hours ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.

15 hours ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts

Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.

15 hours ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.