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Hop to It: Easter Brunches Happening Around North Central Florida in 2026
Easter is fast approaching, and it's time to hop over to local brunches to celebrate the occasion.
Citra’s Farmland Preservation Festival Emphasizes the Importance of Rural Areas in Marion County
The Farmland Preservation Festival, a Marion County spring staple, offers something for everyone.
Dig Into Spring: Your Guide to Gardening in North Central Florida
Here's a quick guide to recommended plants and gardening tips to battle the Florida heat.
Germany Rallies to Win Longines League of Nations Ocala at WEC Ocala
Germany's flawless second round in the Longines League of Nations Ocala at the World Equestrian Center, propelled them to victory.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
4 days ago in National
Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
4 days ago in World
US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
4 days ago in Sports
Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win
Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
4 days ago in National
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
RV Show USA Showcases Motorhomes at World Equestrian Center Expo Center | PHOTOS
The RV Show USA ran from March 19-22 at the World Equestrian Center, showcasing more than 100 pre-owned recreational vehicles.
Pioneer Women’s History Days: Celebrating Women and their Skills at Ocala’s Fort King
Fort King National Historic Landmark featured historical reenactments, displays and entertainment to celebrate pioneer women's history.
7th Annual Duck Derby Draws Large Crowds to Ocala’s Tuscawilla Park | PHOTOS
The 7th Annual Ocala Duck Derby took place this weekend with large crowds, plenty of vendors and an intense rubber duck race on Lake Tuscawilla.
Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame Inducts Members of Its Inaugural Class
A ceremony featuring video presentations on both living and posthumous inductees, a dinner and featured speakers, highlighted the inaugural class of the Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on March 19, 2026.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...
7 days ago in National
Stocks sink on fears the war with Iran will keep interest rates high
Stocks are sinking Friday as hopes wither on Wall Street for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve this year because of the...
7 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...
7 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...
