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1 week ago in Entertainment
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’
Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.
1 week ago in National
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.
Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Lake Bryant
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is warning residents and visitors to avoid contact with water near the Lake Bryant Resort Dock after a blue-green algae bloom was detected and water testing began.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
Ocala Collectorfest Brings Collectors to Hilton Ocala
Florida Toy Shows brought Collectorfest to Ocala for an afternoon of unique and vintage collectibles.
Man in Pink Suit Arrested After Traffic Stop in Lady Lake
Officers conducting a traffic stop in Lady Lake arrested a speeding trike rider wearing a bright pink business suit and discovered he was driving with a suspended license and an unregistered vehicle.
1 week ago in Sports
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.
1 week ago in World
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.
Ocala 18-Year-Old Arrested on Solicitation Charge Involving Minor
An 18-year-old Ocala man was arrested on a Marion County warrant charging him with using a computer to solicit a child for unlawful sexual activity.
Rider Sues Ocala Training Center After Horse Steps in Hole, Causing Crushing Injuries
A Marion County rider has filed a negligence lawsuit against an Ocala horse training facility, alleging he suffered serious back injuries when his horse stepped into a large hole on a training track and fell on top of him.
Williston Watermelon Festival Returns with Free Family Fun, Live Music and Local Flavor
The annual Williston Watermelon Festival is set to bring hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of free watermelon to downtown Williston this weekend.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Elvis: The Summer Festival Rocks the Stage in Ocala
Elvis: The Summer Festival brings full weekend of tributes, classics and high-energy experiences to Marion County.
