Lifestyle

2 days 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.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games

Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

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1 day ago in Community, Local

Mentorship Program The VERB Kind Impacts At-Risk Youth in Marion, Alachua, Beyond

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Mentors make all the difference in a program that helps reduce the recidivism rate for incarcerated young people.

1 day ago in Education, Local

Marion County School Board Approves Funding for Osceola Middle School Project

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.

The Marion County Public School Board approved funding for a construction project that will transform Osceola Middle School's Building No. 2.

1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local

The Reilly Arts Center: 50 Years of the Ocala Symphony

Front view of the Reilly Arts Center, featuring a gray and purple art deco facade with arched doorways and palm trees.

The Reilly Arts Center celebrates 50 years of community music initiatives with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Road Resurfacing and Future Projects Aim to Improve Infrastructure in Marion County

On the left a grassy median, in the background, live oak trees with Spanish moss, in the foreground a tanker, and in the middle a paver laying down asphalt and resurfacing the road.

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer is involved with a number of projects that will make life easier as people navigate their way around the county.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County Office of the County Engineer Works Toward Connecting the Corridors

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Flyovers and interchange projects would make life much easier for commuters to get from one side of the county to another. The good news is that there are some projects planned, but they do take time.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Features, Local, Photos

Raney’s Truck Parts Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation at Ocala Truck Show (PHOTOS)

Two awards sit on a table with a black tablecloth with a black and white background. The awards read, "Road to Wishes Truck Show" with categories reading, "Kids Choice" and "Lights Out."

Raney's Truck Parts hosted their second annual Road to Wishes Truck Show in Ocala to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

6 days ago in Community, Local, State

Equine Groups Fight Decoupling Legislation that Endangers Marion County Legacy Industry

Tall buildings, cranes, palms, turf and tapeta courses in the background, with horses racing over a dirt racetrack in front of a sizable finish line marker.

A bill has moved forward in the Florida State House of Representatives that would allow Florida thoroughbred tracks to cease racing while keeping their other gambling facilities in operation.

1 week ago in Community, Local

Liberty Lives Here: How Marion County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

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A host of activities will be part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration with Liberty Lives Here, America 250 Marion County, FL.

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6 hours ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

6 hours ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games

Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.