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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 […]

National News

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Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others

Clarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and heard the person on the other end say they were calling from the White House.

1 day ago in National

Police clear encampments as US campus arrests exceed 2,300 amid pro-Palestinian protests

Police ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to clear out of a tent encampment at New York University early Friday, a move that follows weeks of demonstrations and police confrontations at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in more than 2,300 arrests.

2 days ago in National

Senators want limits on the government’s use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration, saying they are concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.

2 days ago in National

Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge

Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday.

2 days ago in National

‘What do we got to pay for this?’ Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call

Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer and personal fixer a plan to purchase the silence of a Playboy model who has said she had an affair with the former president.

Sports

1 day ago in Sports

Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6

With a frenzied Philly crowd clamoring for defense, Josh Hart hesitated for just a second after Jalen Brunson passed him the ball from the left wing before Hart realized the 76ers weren't playing any D on him.

1 day ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury

Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the Italian Open on Friday because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.

2 days ago in Sports

Average game time drops 1 minute to 2:36 in second season of MLB pitch clock

The average time of a nine-inning game is 2 hours, 36 minutes through the first full month of the major league season, down 1 minute from 2023 in the second year of the pitch clock.

2 days ago in Sports

Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason

With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like.

3 days ago in Sports

Brewers’ Uribe suspended 6 games for brawl, Peralta 5 and Murphy 2 while Rays’ Siri penalized 2

Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe was suspended for six games and starter Freddy Peralta for five on Wednesday for their roles in a brawl during a Brewers' game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

News from 352today

NEW INFO: Florida’s Turnpike reopened following severe crash involving multiple vehicles

At one point Friday evening, traffic was backed up for at least three miles in Sumter County near the U.S. Highway 301 exit for Wildwood.

“This is the way that God made this horse.” Ocala racehorse owners overlooked imperfections to see Derby contender’s potential

From imperfections to illness and incidents, Ocala thoroughbred Catalytic has overcome it all with courage and character.

Experience the Kentucky Derby at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center offers two ways to celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and is playing host to another type of horsepower with the Festivals of Speed Derby Edition.

Ocala area well represented in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Marion and Levy Counties play a large role in the horses composing the field for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Fiestas, Firsts, and the Force

From local art and entertainment to national celebrations, this weekend is full of vibrant festivities.

Parents arrested, charged in Ocala toddler’s death | VIDEO

The sheriff’s office says 15-month-old Daltin Miller died of an overdose of fentanyl, meth, and xylazine which is a tranquilizer used on horses.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits

The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits a bit, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says

About 680 women died last year during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to provisional CDC data. That's down from 817 deaths in 2022 and 1,205 in 2021, when it was the highest level in more than 50 years.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they are a headache when they stop working properly.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, the group said.