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Five Things You Might Not Know About Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is on Sunday. Most people just get hammered without knowing what they’re actually celebrating. So here are […]

It’s National Salad Month: The Strangest Salad Toppings People Use

If you’re thinking about reining in your diet before summer, this could be the nudge you need: May is National […]

Four Things to Look Forward to in May

We’ve turned the calendar again. Here are four things to look forward to in May . . . 1. In […]

Taylor Swift’s New Album Has 5,600% More Profanity Than Her First Album

Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department”, has a 5,600% increase in profanity from her first album. She swears […]

Ten Things Everyone Does but Never Talks About

What’s a common human experience that no one ever discusses for some reason? Something we’ve all done, but don’t talk […]

Some of the Biggest Animal Stars of All Time

Who are the biggest ANIMAL stars of all time? MentalFloss.com put together a list of 14 of them. Here are […]

Lifestyle

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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.

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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.

Sports

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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.

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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.

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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.

Alachua County’s Rawlings Elementary moving to year-round calendar but no change for Metcalfe Elementary

Under the new year-round schedule, the first day of school for students at Rawlings Elementary will be Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Entertainment News

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