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1 week ago in Features

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival. "I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.

1 week ago in Sports

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women's tennis player in the world.

1 week ago in Sports

Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Monday night's hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can't just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she’s still in charge

Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere.

1 week ago in World

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400

The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.

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Ocala Community Activist Johnson Recognized for His Contributions as a Manager

Larry Johnson, a community activist, was recently recognized for 15 years of service as a manager.

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UPDATE: Dunnellon Woman is Missing and Endangered

A Dunnellon, who has been diagnosed in the early stages of dementia, was last seen in the yard of her residence on Aug. 30.

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Longtime Belleview Church Breaks Ground on New Sanctuary

Souls Harbor First Pentecostal Church broke ground on their new sanctuary on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Spooky Season Arrives: Spirit Halloween Opens in Ocala

Spirit Halloween has returned to Ocala with two locations, bringing costumes, décor and spooky thrills just in time for the season.

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Archer Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2024 Murder

An Archer Man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his wife.

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Inglis Man Sentenced to 35 Years for 2024 Murder

An Inglis man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering a man in 2024.

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WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Recurring Events to Keep Your Holiday Weekend Calendar Busy

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – From a captivating rodeo to fireworks on a lake, this weekend promises to be action-packed…

2 weeks ago in World

Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.

2 weeks ago in Sports

F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show

Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.

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Ocala Artist Seth Benzel’s One-Man Show to Open at Appleton Museum of Art on Aug. 30

Ocala-based artist Seth Benzel one-man show is set to open Aug. 30 at the Appleton Museum of Art. Deconstructing Self will be on display until Jan. 4, 2026.

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City of Ocala Celebrates Groundbreaking on Skate Park Expansion

The City of Ocala and the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership celebrated the expansion of the city's skate park with a groundbreaking ceremony.

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25 minutes ago in National

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

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A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump's efforts to fire her.

27 minutes ago in Sports

Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history

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Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.

40 minutes ago in Entertainment

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

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Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.

17 hours ago in Sports

Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league's season opener Thursday night.

17 hours ago in National

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Kiko was creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii even as the system weakened just to the north of the islands, forecasters said.

17 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.

1 day ago in National

Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday for an unexpected visit as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.