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1 week ago in Entertainment
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.
Dog Days: World Equestrian Center Ocala Hosts Chinook Specialty 2025
The World Equestrian Center Ocala hosted the annual Chinook Specialty competition, celebrating the American sled dog breed, on Dec. 15 & 16, 2025.
Marion Commissioners Get Update on Belleview Health Department Project
The Belleview Health Department may be getting a facelift in the near future, increasing its size to keep up with the region's growth and offer additional services.
1 week ago in National
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.
1 week ago in Sports
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.
1 week ago in Sports
Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers, a person with knowledge of the quarterback change told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
Debunked Ocala: Examining Ocala’s Dark Man Legend
Long shared through local folklore, the Dark Man of the Ocala National Forest remains an enduring legend--despite the absence of any verified proof.
Ocala City Council Approves Historic Landmark Where a Young Tom Petty Met Elvis Presley
The Ocala City Council approved an ordinance designating a historical marker celebrating two rock legends.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season
Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.
1 week ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.
1 week ago in Sports
Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.
1 week ago in World
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.
Ocala’s Office of Homelessness Prevention Makes a Difference in Improving Lives
The city is working toward solutions to prevent homelessness, and making homelessness a brief, rare and non-reoccurring experience for all residents of Marion County.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
1 week ago in World
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
1 week ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
