Why We Love to Be Scared: The Story Behind Halloween’s Frights
From the earliest ghost houses to massive theme-park events, why Halloween’s scares still thrill.
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WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny Mornings with Scattered Afternoon Storms Expected this Weekend.
Ocala can expect mostly sunny skies during the mornings this weekend, with a chance of scattered thunderstorms each afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 80s.
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather.
The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh’s 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain’s Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch’s London home, the first time they’ve met in well over a year.
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: A Mashup of Fall-Themed Fun, Live Shows and More
This weekend features fall fun, live shows and markets for everyone to enjoy early fall celebrations and lively events.
Marion County Firefighters Honor 9/11 Heroes with Memorial Stair Climb
Marion County Fire Rescue personnel gathered at the Florida State Fire College to complete a symbolic 110-story stair climb, honoring the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001.
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
Marion County Public School Board Unanimously Approves MTC Purchase of Lab Equipment for Radiography Program
A unanimous vote by the Marion County Public School Board for Marion Technical College to go forward with a project where they will be able to offer an Associate’s of Science degree in radiography was approved at the MCPS board meeting Asept. 9, 2025.