Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

1 week ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

6 hours ago in Sports

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

1 day ago in Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

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6 hours ago in Features, Local

Defunct Ocala: The Carriage Cavalcade, a Forgotten Showcase of Transportation History

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During the height of Silver Springs' reign in Ocala, one of its many attractions blended natural wonders with transportation history.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Marion County Tourist Development Council Recommends Approving a Digital Media Campaign for the America 250 Commemoration Initiative

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The Marion County Tourist Development Council recommended approving a request for a communications campaign and strategic media commemoration initiative, for Liberty Lives Here: Marion County America 250.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Local

Permit Application for Commercial Canine Operation in Ocala Moves to Marion County Commission for Approval

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The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission approved recommending a special unit for a commercial canine training and boarding facility in Ocala. It will go before the Board of County Commissioners next month.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Local

Namaste with Nature: Animal Yoga & Zen Experiences Around the 352

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Add some animal energy to your practice at these novel yoga classes across the North Central Florida region.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Photos

The Silver River Museum Features Prehistoric Gems | PHOTOS

A man sits in front of a chikee hut with a wooden canoe in front of him. A rope is strung along in front of it to keep onlookers from touching it.

The Silver River Museum hosted to annual Knap-In and Prehistoric Art Festival from Feb. 21-22.

4 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala Woman Works Toward Educating the Community about Domestic Violence

On the left an American flag, the flag of the State of Florida, a woman behind a podium with a microphone, a large screen to the woman's right with writing and an image.

Darnitha Johnson has taken her own experiences, including being homeless and in abusive relationships, to help and empower women who are going through similar situations.

5 days ago in Local, Sports

Sports Psychology Consultant Mario Soto Helps Ocala-based Athletes and Others Up Their Game

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Sports psychology consultant Mario Soto is helping athletes of all levels, including some of Ocala's best, reach optimal results.

6 days ago in Community, Equine, Local

Children’s Charity Classic Connects the Community through Horses, Giving and Family Fun

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The United Way of Marion County's Children's Charity Classic presented by HCA Florida Healthcare at HITS Post Time Farm showcased the area's deep ties to the equestrian community, while providing much needed support to area charities that provide critical services.

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6 hours ago in National

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

6 hours ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

6 hours ago in Sports

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.