National News
3 days ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
4 days ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
5 days ago in National
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.
Sports
7 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.
7 hours ago in Sports
Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene
Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.
3 days ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JUNE 8 IN 1974, PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS WENT TO THE TOP OF THE SINGLES CHART WITH “BAND ON THE […]
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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Marion Theatre Might Need a Bigger Boat for its One-Night-Only Celebration of ‘Jaws’ July 8
One of America's first and favorite summer blockbusters is getting a fittingly toothsome tribute in downtown Ocala next month.
6 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
RavenFest Returns to Ocala with Three Days of Music, Fundraising and Mental Health Awareness
The three-day RavenFest music festival returns to Ocala June 26-28, raising money for suicide prevention and mental health organizations while showcasing more than 20 bands across three venues.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
The Villages Will Try to Break Its Own World Record with Trump Birthday Golf Cart Parade
This Sunday's golf cart parade in The Villages will not only celebrate the president's birthday, but also attempt to set a new world record.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Local
These Businesses Closed in North Central Florida in May 2026
Several businesses across North Central Florida permanently closed during May 2026, including a longtime family-owned gas station, a popular Gainesville nightclub and local eateries.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Features, Local
More than 360,000 Votes Decide the Best of the 352
The Best of the 352 celebrates businesses and services from across the spectrum and the North Central Florida region with its fifth edition for 2026.
3 days ago in Community, Education, Local
Marion County School Board Announces New Principals, Leadership for 2026-27 Year
Marion County Public Schools has announced new principals for several schools, along with multiple district-level leadership changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Lifestyle
8 hours 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.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Marion Theatre Might Need a Bigger Boat for its One-Night-Only Celebration of ‘Jaws’ July 8
One of America's first and favorite summer blockbusters is getting a fittingly toothsome tribute in downtown Ocala next month.
6 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
RavenFest Returns to Ocala with Three Days of Music, Fundraising and Mental Health Awareness
The three-day RavenFest music festival returns to Ocala June 26-28, raising money for suicide prevention and mental health organizations while showcasing more than 20 bands across three venues.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
The Villages Will Try to Break Its Own World Record with Trump Birthday Golf Cart Parade
This Sunday's golf cart parade in The Villages will not only celebrate the president's birthday, but also attempt to set a new world record.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Features, Photos
Ocala Downtown Market Hosts Boho Holiday Market
The Ocala Downtown Market hosted the Boho Holiday Market with unique craft and food vendors.