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3 weeks ago in National
Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch
Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked
Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.
3 weeks ago in Sports
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.
A Man Who Robbed a Summerfield Internet Cafe Seven Years Ago Will Remain in Prison for Life
A man who committed a robbery in Summerfield had his appeal denied and will spend his life in prison.
3 weeks ago in World
Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says
The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
3 weeks ago in World
Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival
Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019
Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome first child via adoption
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. "We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy," the couple wrote in a social media statement.
UPDATED: Ocala Man Arrested for Felonious Child Abuse After Victim is Hospitalized
Gregory Blackmon, 36, Ocala, was arrested and charged with a felony for aggravated abuse on a child.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives
OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall
Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.
Debunked Ocala: Did UF Really Create Lovebugs?
Florida’s twice-yearly swarms of lovebugs have long fueled a myth that they were created in a University of Florida lab, but experts confirm the insects migrated naturally from Central America decades before genetic engineering was possible.
Crime Roundup: Warrants, Drugs, Weapons and DUI Lead to Multiple Arrests in Marion County
Marion County deputies made multiple arrests in separate cases involving drugs, weapons, indecent exposure, burglary, and impaired driving, according to sheriff’s reports.
Weekend Top Picks: Menagerie, Scrimmage, Games and More for Interactive Fun
This weekend in Ocala offers interactive fun for all ages with Barbie-themed glam, thrilling games, rock tributes, a roller derby showdown, and 90s nostalgia events.
On the Cutting-Edge, the College of Central Florida’s Innovative Programs Prepare Students for the Future
The College of Central Florida's President Dr. James Henningsen was the featured speaker at the Ocala Metro CEP's ExCEPtional breakfast, sharing the innovative program's that has made the higher learning institution one of the best in the nation.
Two Arrests Close 2024 Homicide Cases in Ocala
The Ocala Police Department announced that two men have been charged in separate 2024 homicide cases, officially clearing all homicide investigations for the year.
3 weeks ago in National
Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein 's sex trafficking case, joining two other judges in denying the public release of material from investigations into the late financier's decades-long sexual abuse of young women and girls.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season
José Caballero hit two home runs in 86 games with the Tampa Bay Rays this season. The speedy utilityman matched that total in one night Tuesday as the New York Yankees put on quite a power show.
Marion County Rundown: Warrants, Drug Arrests and $43K Theft
Marion County deputies responded to a string of incidents this week, making arrests for outstanding warrants, drug possession and theft while also investigating two separate burglary cases, including the reported $43,000 theft of a utility vehicle.
