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Entertainment
3 years ago
No Powerball winner Monday night. Jackpot rises to $1.2 billion

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The next drawing is Wednesday night.

Community
3 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office to host National Night Out event in Inverness tonight

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign which aims to promote police-community relationships. Tonight, Oct. 3, CCSO will host an event in the Inverness Depot District from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspect | VIDEO

The arrest of Le’Keian Woods has drawn national attention after the release of a passerby’s cellphone video showing officers beating him and appearing to slam him face first onto the ground after he was handcuffed.

Entertainment
3 years ago
$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

The prize is the ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.

Community
3 years ago
Ocala road closure in effect overnight through Oct. 15. Detour routes for 17th Street and Lake Weir Avenue

The closure began last night, Oct. 1, and will continue every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 15. The city of Ocala has provided a list and map of detour routes.

Education
3 years ago
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here’s what you need to know

Student loan payments resume in October after a three-year pause due to the pandemic.

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.

Equine
3 years ago
New looks, new experiences coming to HITS Ocala

All six HITS venues nationwide will undergo a multi-year improvement project, but Ocala equestrians will see a great difference in one of the county’s longest standing competition venues.

Weather Updates
3 years ago
Work week weather: Warm days, crisp nights, slight chance of showers most of the week

As you start your work week, you’ll want to keep an umbrella handy. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the slight possibility of rain much of this week. 

Community
3 years ago
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle

Apple says it is working on an update to the iOS17 system that powers the iPhone 15 to prevent the devices from becoming uncomfortably hot and is working with apps that are running in ways “causing them to overload the system.”