Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.
Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it’s not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. “It’s time. Honestly, I’ve been working on this album for almost five years,” said the R&B-pop superstar.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy,” the couple wrote in a social media statement.
Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) has been selected as one of just 80 departments nationwide to participate in a national field assessment of the Qwake C-THRU Helmet Mounted System. The groundbreaking technology, developed in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, is designed to give firefighters enhanced visibility and situational awareness in smoke-filled, low-visibility environments.
Organizers of the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival presented $160,000 in proceeds to three local nonprofits during a check presentation held August 20 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
Gregory Blackmon, 36, Ocala, was arrested and charged with a felony for aggravated abuse on a child.
The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau’s third quarter report highlights record-setting media exposure, with national features like Southern Living delivering more than 160 million impressions and over $1.4 million in value.
OK, sure, maybe it wouldn’t be rational to say there’s no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men’s championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he’s healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.
Beatles fans will be feeling some “real love” for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.
The Marion County Litter Task Force awarded Miguel Sanchez the Community Impact Award for his leadership in keeping Marion Oaks clean and beautiful. Miguel founded the Marion Oaks Community Beautification Crew, organizes monthly cleanups, and partners with local schools to involve students in community service.
