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6 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.
Marion County Commissioners Approve Injunction to be Filed Against Defendants in Dunnellon Fire
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved filing an injunction against those defendants who should be held accountable for last weekend's railroad tie fire in Dunnellon.
The Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire: A Timeline
A timeline regarding the railroad ties in Dunnellon, leading up to the railroad tie fire Feb. 1, 2026, was presented at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on, Feb. 3, 2026.
Ocala’s Brittany Bowe Looks to Add to Enduring Legacy with Final Bow at 2026 Winter Olympics
Brittany Bowe will be competing in her fourth Winter Olympics in Milan- Cortina d'Ampezzo. The speed skater has won two Olympic Bronze medals, appearing on the podium in 2018 and 2022.
7 days ago in World
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
7 days ago in World
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
7 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
7 days ago in National, Trending
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
Ocala Mardi Gras Market Brings Vendors Downtown Despite Cold Weather
Despite the chilly conditions, the Mardi Gras Market at Ocala Downtown Market brought over a dozen vendors and light crowds.
Ocala’s Erin Jackson, First Black Woman to Win an Individual Gold Medal at the Winter Olympic Games, Returns to the World Stage
Ocala's Erin Jackson became the first Black woman ever to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics, will attempt to bring home the gold again at the 2026 games.
Ellianos Coffee to Expand Ocala Presence with Two New Drive-Thru Locations
The Southeast-based coffee brand plans additional drive-thru locations near downtown Ocala and the College of Central Florida.
1 week ago in National
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.
1 week ago in National
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
1 week ago in National
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Prioritizes Infrastructure with Patience and Progress
Working toward objectives with a patient and steady approach, the Marion County Office of the County Engineer keeps traffic flowing.
Defunct Ocala: Florida’s Rattlesnake Canning Craze and Its Curious Legacy
From the early 1930s through the mid-20th century, the operation of rattlesnake harvesting and canning dominated Florida until wildlife protection initiatives took hold.
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open First Ocala Location as Part of Winding Oaks Development
BJ's Wholesale Club is planning its first location in Ocala, anchoring the retail portion of an upcoming residential and retail development.
