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The Sun Will Be Blocked Rock Block

Even though we’re only getting about 60% of the eclipse in North Central Florida, we’re still going to have fun […]

How You Can Thank A Navy Vet

  There’s an 89-year-old Navy vet who loves hanging out at the Scenic 90 Cafe in Pensacola. They posted a […]

People Are Renting Hotel Rooms To WHAT?!

A mom on TikTok is going viral for planning her third annual gift-wrapping getaway at a hotel.  She books two […]

New Warning: Don’t Decorate Your Steering Wheel

There was a time when all the COOL CARS had fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror . . . […]

Jeffrey Meldon Talks About Tom Petty

Tom Petty Weekend is October 20-22, 2023 at Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville. Jeffrey Meldon, Tom Petty’s first attorney, came to […]

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National News

11 hours ago in National

25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting

Hours after she escaped the Columbine High School shooting, 14-year-old Missy Mendo slept between her parents in bed, still wearing the shoes she had on when she fled her math class. She wanted to be ready to run.

12 hours ago in National

Biden scores endorsements from Kennedy family, looking to shore up support against Trump and RFK Jr

President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia on Thursday as he aims to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

1 day ago in National

Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87

Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks and as an early critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 87.

1 day ago in National, Trending

First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump’s hush money criminal trial; 11 more still needed

The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated Tuesday after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former president.

2 days ago in National

Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes

Tens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms Monday night through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in some states.

Sports

11 hours ago in Sports

NCAA allows transfers to be immediately eligible, no matter how many times they’ve switched schools

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.

11 hours ago in Sports

Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues

Jason Robertson, coach Pete DeBoer and the Central Division champion Dallas Stars took a breath when the regular-season finale was tied at the end of regulation. Their fans had been cheering throughout those closing seconds.

22 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

USA Basketball announces its men’s team for the Paris Olympics

USA Basketball studied every men's basketball game it has played for about two decades and a clear trend eventually appeared. When the defense isn't good enough, the Americans tend to get themselves into trouble.

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.

1 day ago in Sports

LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their supporting cast have the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a tougher out in the playoffs than they appeared to be just a few weeks earlier.

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

April 18  TODAY IN 1975 ZZ TOP RELEASE THEIR FOURTH ALBUM ‘FANDANGO!’ THE ALBUM’S FIRST SIDE CONSISTS OF SELECTIONS FROM […]

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Hunters seeking volunteers to pick up trash in Ocala National Forest during Earth Day weekend

The Central Florida Dog Hunters are organizing the clean up on Saturday starting at 7 a.m.

Former Marion County firefighter files lawsuit claiming county denied him cancer benefits

Phillip Shinn served as a paid and volunteer Marion County Fire Rescue firefighter for over 30 years.

Citrus County Girl Scout honored for heroic response that helped save another’s life

17-year-old Girl Scout Elizabeth Fiore sprang into action to help a drowning boy while on a paddling trip on the Colorado River.

Escape to Margaritaville Block Party: A night of burgers and Jimmy Buffett in downtown Ocala

The Ocala Civic Theatre is hosting a block party where you can blow out your flip flops in downtown Ocala to kick off the run of a Jimmy Buffett-inspired musical.

Sanitation worker hit, killed while loading garbage in Marion County

Troopers say the accident killed a 25-year-old man.

How CareerSource CLM helps businesses transform HR strategy into success

The Heart of HR Conference, co-hosted by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and the Ocala Human Resource Management Association, offers many sessions to help HR professionals facing the complexities of the modern workforce.

Lifestyle

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world's most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as "arabica."

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Got kids? Here’s what to know about filing your 2023 taxes

There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here's what to know.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.

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Entertainment News

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Hugh Grant says he took ‘enormous sum’ to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid

Hugh Grant accepted "an enormous sum of money" to settle a lawsuit accusing The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him, the actor said Wednesday after the agreement was announced in court.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

‘I was afraid for my life’ — Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series

Orlando Bloom wanted to test himself for his latest adventure project. Not by eating something gross or visiting a new country. He wanted to risk death — with not one but three extreme sports.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond

The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City, Utah, home. The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other U.S. locations to host the independent film festival starting in 2027, the organization said Wednesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Travis Kelce named host of ‘Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?’ for Prime Video

Travis Kelce's NFL off-season with the Kansas City Chiefs has been a busy one. The Super Bowl LVIII-winning tight end is the host of a new game show called "Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?" for Prime Video, the streaming service confirmed Tuesday.

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Escape to Margaritaville Block Party: A night of burgers and Jimmy Buffett in downtown Ocala

The Ocala Civic Theatre is hosting a block party where you can blow out your flip flops in downtown Ocala to kick off the run of a Jimmy Buffett-inspired musical.

2 days ago in

As reality cooking competition heats up, local kid chef stays cool under pressure | PHOTOS

SPOILER ALERT: This story reveals specifics about 11-year-old Michael Seegobin's performance in the reality cooking show starring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.