WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Events to Kick Off September
Weekend events to kick off September include a market, concert, guided tour and kart racing for family-friendly fun.
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For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year’s French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they’ve been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the team doesn’t improve its outlook.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
Marion County Road Project Overcoming Hurdles and Moving Forward
The SW 49th Ave. Project sits on top of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners infrastructure priority list.
Cedar Key Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Multiple Violations of State’s Sex Offender Registration Requirements
A Cedar Key sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Ocala Woman Arrested on Child Neglect Charges after a Fire in an Adjacent Apartment
An Ocala woman has been charged with counts of child neglect after giving her children special sauce, so she could go out.
Ocala Firefighters Honored for Life-Saving Response in July Cardiac Arrest Case
Two Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics were recently recognized for their swift and effective response to a cardiac arrest call that led to a patient’s full recovery. The life-saving efforts took place on SE 17th Street on July 10.