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2 days ago in Sports
Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida.
Ocala Swim Program TekMasters Produces Swimmers Who Succeed on National and Global Stage
TekMasters swim program in Ocala places an emphasis on scholarship, citizenship and sportsmanship.
Fall Frights: Haunted Attractions for Terrifying Fun
Get ready for spine-tingling thrills this fall with haunted houses, ghost tours, and creepy corn mazes across Marion County and beyond.
5 days ago in National
Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.
5 days ago in Sports
MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races
The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us
For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."
City of Ocala Hosts Public Meeting Promoting Safer Streets and Roads
A public meeting was held by the City of Ocala for the municipality's initiative for Safe Streets and Roads for all on Sept. 4.
Marion County Commission Adopts Resolution for Tentative Millage Rates and Budget at Public Hearing
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted by resolution the tentative millage rates and budgets at the first of the two public hearing on Sept. 4, 2025.
A Night of Laughter at the Joke Joint: Vince Taylor Headlines in Belleview
The Joke Joint in Belleview delivered a lively night of music, stand-up and headlining laughs, giving audiences an unpredictable yet unforgettable comedy experience.
5 days ago in Sports
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
5 days ago in Sports
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final
On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.
Morriston Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Including Sexual Assault on Minor Less than 12 Years Old
A Morriston Man was charged with multiple felonies including sexual battery on a minor 12 years of age or younger.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday
Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
The Spirit of Altruism, Give4Marion Provides a Window of Opportunity to Help Nonprofits in the Community
It's an opportunity to show your support for the community by donating to the nonprofits of your choice as Give4Marion's Day of Giving begins Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Events to Kick Off September
Weekend events to kick off September include a market, concert, guided tour and kart racing for family-friendly fun.
6 days ago in Sports
For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
6 days ago in National
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
