National News
3 hours 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.
1 day 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.
5 days ago in National
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.
21 hours 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.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JUNE 16 TODAY IN 1972, DAVID BOWIE RELEASED HIS LANDMARK ALBUM, ‘THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE […]
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2 hours ago in Community, Local
Wildwood to Hold Meeting on Future of Martin Theatre
The Martin Theatre was bought by the City of Wildwood in 2024.
Thousands Rally in The Villages on President Trump’s 80th Birthday (PHOTOS)
The block party on wheels rolled forth Sunday afternoon in The Villages to celebrate the president's 80th birthday and Flag Day.
2 days ago in Business, Local, National
Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership Receives National Award for Video Series
The Ocala Metro CEP's Weekly Buzz video series has garnered national recognition from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
4 days ago in Local, Project Pawsitivity
Project Pawsitivity: Fill Your Heart with a Serving of Miso
This loving, energetic 10-month-old girl is available for adoption at Marion County Animal Services.
4 days ago in Local
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.
4 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
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.
Lifestyle
21 hours 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.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
3 hours 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.
3 hours 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.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
More Than a Concert, More Than a Rodeo: Why Ocala Bull Bash Is One of Summer’s Most Anticipated Events
The Ocala Bull Bash brings rodeo excitement and a Gary Allan concert to Ocala June 20.
20 hours 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.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Features
Ocala Collectorfest Brings Collectors to Hilton Ocala
Florida Toy Shows brought Collectorfest to Ocala for an afternoon of unique and vintage collectibles.