Lifestyle

6 hours 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

1 day ago in Sports

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

1 day ago in Sports

UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Local

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

A colored photo of a llama sitting with the words, "Animal Yoga & Experiences in the 352" in the foreground.

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

2 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

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

Two women and two men stand on a mat, in front of plastic barricades with structures in the background.

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

4 days ago in Community, Equine, Local

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

A horsewoman dressed in costume, wearing a naval themed outfit, riding a horse and clearing a jumping effort, with the standard saying hits, in a ring, with trees in the background.

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.

5 days ago in Community, Local

Ocala Community Leader Celebrates Father’s Legacy at Florida State Capitol

A man standing in front of a circular rotunda, with glass, and flags suspended from the ceiling in the background. The man is to the left of a number of items, including a uniform, framed documents on the floor and on a table to the right of a man, and picture placards to the extreme right.

Ocala's Larry Johnson, celebrated the legacy of this father the Rev. Leroy Johnson with a presentation at the State Capitol in Tallahassee.

5 days ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local

Construction Underway on Wawa Planned for Williston

A construction site with supports for a gas station on-site.

Construction for the planned Wawa convenience store for Williston is underway.

5 days ago in Community, Food & Drink, Local

Ocala City Council Approves Paddock Market’s Request to Sell Alcohol on Premises

In the foreground is a blurred black light pole with autumn-colored leaves hanging around it. In the background is a white gazebo with an American flag standing on top of it. Further back are restaurants and shops lining a city street.

The Ocala City Council approved the request of Paddock Market to sell beer, wine and liquor for on-premises consumption.

News

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

1 day ago in Sports

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

1 day ago in Sports

UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

1 day ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.