The City/County Bowling League, organized by Marion County Property Appraiser Jimmy Cowan, wrapped up a spirited season by donating $2,275.10 to Marion County Animal Services. What began as friendly competition between local government teams turned into a heartwarming act of community giving.
Marion County Public schools’ welcome new procedures and principals as the new school year begins.
Heavy rains in northwestern China caused flash flooding that killed at least 10 people and left 33 missing in Yuzhong County area of Gansu province, Chinese state media reported Friday.
Stocks rose on Wall Street, marking their third winning week in the last four. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Friday, leaving the index just shy of the record it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, and the Nasdaq added 1% to the record it set a day earlier.
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy’s strange eating habits to fans. Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a pancake out of his uniform pocket and taking a bite — sharing the flapjack with the reporter — as he detailed different ways he shoves food into his pockets to snack on in the dugout.
In Starz’s “Outlander,” Caitriona Balfe’s Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, is protective and empathetic. In a new prequel series out Friday, called “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” we see how they each got that way.
Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.
Ocala woman convicted by a trial jury for 13 double-felony counts of fraud may face more than 200 years in prison.
Ocala High School student Nacssa Garemore continues his amazing run on American Ninja Warrior 17.
Pavement preservation work begins Aug. 13 on Buena Vista Boulevard from CR 42 to the Marion County Line. Expect lane closures and delays through Aug. 14.
