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3 weeks ago in Sports
Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million
Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.
3 weeks ago in National
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Markets, Spooks, Trivia and Horses
This weekend has a mix of seasonal festivities and family events from ghost stories and haunted trails to horse shows and trivia.
Ocala/Marion County Transportation and Planning Org Presents Draft of Plan
Kittleson and Associates presented a draft of the Ocala/Marion County Active Transportation plan at the Ocala/Marion County Transportation and Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee Meeting.
Marion County Public School Board Hears Parents’ Concerns over Potential School Merger
Marion County residents voiced their concern regarding the possible merger of the Fordham Early Learning Academy with Reddick Collier Elementary School.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
4 weeks ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
Ocala City Manager Touts Prosperity, Adaptability in State of the City Address
Ocala City Manager Pete Lee delivered the State of the City Address on Oct. 15 during the Ocala Metro CEP's ExCEPtional Mornings at the Reilly Arts Center.
Miller’s Ale House Celebrates Ocala Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
Miller's Ale House opened a location on SR 200 on Oct. 14 and celebrated the watershed moment with a ribbon cutting.
4 weeks ago in National
Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress
The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
4 weeks ago in National
Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks
The NFL is more wide open than it's been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
Leesburg City Commission Denies Developer’s Zoning Requests
The Leesburg City Commission voted to deny GKO Development's request to have property annexed into the municipality and to have the comprehensive plan amended, so they could move forward with a development.
Lady Lake Hosts Spooky Park’s Haunted Trail and a Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash
Lady Lake hosts two Halloween events to get the community into the spirit of the season with Spooky Park's Haunted Trail and the Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer
With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.
