Lifestyle

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.

22 hours ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

1 day ago in Sports

Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix

The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.

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2 hours ago in Community, Local

UF Emergency Pet Hospital in Ocala Relocating Services to WEC Facility in June

The UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services of Ocala will close its current SW 27th Avenue location June 15 and relocate emergency veterinary services to the World Equestrian Center.

4 hours ago in Education, Local

Beacon College in Leesburg Makes Forbes Accessibility 200 List for Second Time

The college focused on educating neurodivergent students and those with other learning differences has been recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Features, Local

“A Land Remembered” Brings Georgia to Micanopy for New Television Series

Micanopy is one of many Florida locations for filming of new television series, "A Land Remembered."

1 day ago in Community, Local

Marion County Commissioners Receive Updates on Major Road and Stormwater Projects

County officials highlighted progress on several major Marion County transportation and stormwater projects, including the SW 80th Ave. widening, SW 49th Ave. extension and Lake Weir-area drainage improvements.

1 day ago in Business, Local

Ocala Marion Visitors & Convention Bureau Opens Online Merchandise Store

Now you can give an enviable gift or show your pride in Ocala and Marion County with an item from the Visitors & Convention Bureau's new online shop.

1 day ago in Community, Local

Marion County Commission Approves Oxford Downs Expansion Amid Buffer Debate

Marion County commissioners unanimously approved amendments May 19 for the Oxford Downs property in Summerfield.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Marion County Denies Request for Goats, Ducks and Geese at Dunnellon-Area Property

Marion County commissioners unanimously denied a request to keep goats, ducks and geese at a Dunnellon-area home after neighbors raised concerns about noise, odors and animal roaming onto nearby properties.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Memorial Day 2026 Events and Commemorations around the 352

Memorial Day commemorations are taking over Marion County, Gainesville and North Central Florida this week.

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5 hours ago in Sports

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’

In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

22 hours ago in Entertainment

As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought

After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

22 hours ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

1 day ago in Sports

Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix

The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.