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20 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS NOV. 6-8: Art, music, theater and fall fun
Explore and experience art, music and a fall festival with the top pick events this weekend.
Niagara Bottling is closing Ocala plant, laying off remaining 57 employees
The California-based company bought the Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. plant just a year ago, and immediately laid off 85 workers; the new layoffs comprise the rest of the plant's workforce.
2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local
Ocali Country Days takes a step back to the 1800s this weekend
Ocali Country Days brings local history and educational fun to Silver Springs Nov. 7 & 8.
Ocala City Council approves rezoning, ends 2008 agreement for vacant SW 20th Street property
The unanimous vote changes the 2.8-acre lot from limited neighborhood business to standard neighborhood business zoning and lifts old restrictions that banned alcohol uses and capped building size.
2 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Gainesville’s strolling business and restaurant district The Streatery opens Nov. 6
The pilot project into creating a more walkable downtown gets a a ribbon cutting this week.
2 days ago in Community, Local
Ocala Council approves remaining grant funds for Foxwood Farms sewer project
Foxwood Farms, a 55-and-older mobile home community in Ocala, will switch from its package treatment plant to the city’s central sewer under a state-funded project expected to cut thousands of pounds of nitrogen from Rainbow Springs each year.
3 days ago in Business, Equine, Local
Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County
Things are speeding up on the development of a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County.
3 days ago in Community, Local
Marion County commissioners approve amendment to interlocal agreement for medical examiner services
On Nov. 3, 2026, Marion County approved an amendment to a medical examiner cost-sharing agreement.
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2 hours ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
2 hours ago in Sports
Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs
NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.
2 hours ago in Sports
Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games
With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.