Lifestyle
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
Sports
7 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
1 day ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.
1 day ago in Sports
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.
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5 hours ago in Community, Local
Marion County Commission Hears Funding Options for Parks and Recreation Department
The Trust for Public Land made a presentation in relation to funding options for the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department at a Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop session on March 3, 2026.
Marion County Commission Approves Abrogation for Abandoned Tract of Land
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved an abrogation for a tract of land in the Carriage Hill subdivision.
The City of Ocala’s Vulnerability Assessment Identifies At-Risk Areas for Flooding
The City of Ocala engineer and director of engineering and water resources made a vulnerability assessment presentation before the Ocala City Council identifying vulnerable infrastructure at risk of flooding and outlining a plan to mitigate those risks.
Ocala City Council Passes Rezoning of Two Parcels to Light Industrial
Two parcels that had previously been zoned planned development, will now be light industrial with the Ocala City Council unanimously voting to approve the ordinance amendment at their March 3, 2026, meeting.
3 days ago in Community, Local
Ocala City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance to Rezone Parcels
The Ocala City Council is holding a public hearing at their March 3, 2026, meeting in relation to an ordinance that would rezone parcels from vacant and single family residential to light industrial.
3 days ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local
Wolfy’s Ocala Now Under Scrambles Management
Wolfy's on Silver Springs Blvd. is now under the management of Scrambles Cafe, with renovations underway.
What salary do I need to afford a house in Ocala in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the salary required to buy a home in Ocala, FL.
3 days ago in Community, Local
Marion County Commission Workshop Will Focus on Parks and Recreation
A Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop will be held March 3 discussing options for funding for the Parks and Recreation department with a presentation being made by the Trust for Public Land.
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59 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.
1 hour ago in National
Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.
1 hour ago in National
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
1 hour ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
7 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."