A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun
It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage to perform at an open-air music festival in the Finnish village of Utsjoki, north of the Arctic circle…
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Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo’s hacked X account after racist posts
Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and…
The UK says thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain under a secret resettlement program
Thousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their…
Vehicle collision in Marion Oaks leaves one dead
A three-vehicle collision in Marion Oaks resulted in a fatality July 15, 2025.
The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that despite frequent conversations with Big Ten counterpart Tony Petitti, the two leagues have yet…
Officials warn of New DMV text message scam targeting residents
A new text message scam claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating and tricking people into giving away money or personal information. Authorities urge residents not to respond to suspicious messages and to verify directly with the DMV.
Body found at First Federal Bank; Ocala Police investigating
Ocala Police Department is currently on the scene at First Federal Bank after a body was discovered. Forensics teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ocala fire and rescue help man and dog from dwelling after tree falls on home
Ocala Fire and Rescue responds to and helps free a man and dog from a dwelling after a tree falls on a duplex.
Special Election to be held for Ocala mayor and council seats as none of the candidates qualify
City of Ocala to hold a special election on Sept 16, after all seven candidates failed to meet the requirements for payment of their qualifying fee.
Chair Kathy Bryant to deliver state of the county presentation at multiple locations
Marion County Commission Chair Kathy Bryant will be delivering the State of the County address at multiple locations in the coming weeks.