Lifestyle
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.
20 hours ago in Sports
Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.
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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Marion Cultural Alliance’s ‘Art in the Attic’ Returns with VIP Shopping Event and Two-Week Public Sale
From original artwork and vintage treasures to handmade creations and creative supplies, Marion Cultural Alliance's annual Art in the Attic yART Sale returns to downtown Ocala this July.
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
NE 212th Street Road in Marion County to Close for Repairs Beginning July 13
The Marion County thoroughfare will be completely closed to all traffic in both directions for at least a week.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Art Center of Citrus County to Stage All-Ages Production of ‘Mary Poppins’
The play, premiering July 17 in Hernando, features players from eight to 78.
24 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Agenda for July 7 Ocala City Council Meeting Includes Booze Sales, Rezoning Request
The agenda for this week's Ocala City Council meeting has been released and includes several items of interest to the public.
1 day ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local
Here Are Some of the New Businesses that Opened in the 352 in June 2026
Coffee, grocery and restaurant brands are all among the businesses to open their doors in the North Central Florida area in June.
1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Senior Health Expos Return to Marion, Sumter and Lake Counties
From free health screenings and giveaways to Medicare information and wellness resources, Senior Health Expos are returning to Marion, Sumter and Lake counties with opportunities for older adults and caregivers to connect with local experts throughout 2026 and into 2027.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports
4 Municipalities in the 352 Make Boatmart’s List of the Top 7 Lake Towns in Florida
The national boating website's ranking is full of--and topped by--North Central Florida hotspots.
4 days ago in Business, Community, Features, Food & Drink, Local
Black Sheep on Broadway: Woman-Owned Ocala Gastropub Thrives Amid Economic Challenges with Inclusive Events and Smart Specials
The Downtown Ocala restaurant started with a barroom focus in 2019 but now boasts a full menu and multiple weekly events.
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3 hours ago in Sports
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.
3 hours ago in National
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
20 hours ago in Sports
Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.