State
1 year ago
Boeing’s first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve

The earliest date liftoff of Boeing’s Starliner could take place is Friday, May 17.

National
1 year ago
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes | POLL

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization’s 115th birthday.

Education
1 year ago
“She is our hero!” Alachua County food service assistant honored with state award

Chiles Elementary School food service assistant Angela Kelly was selected as one of five School Lunch Heroes statewide for 2024.

Community
1 year ago
Butterfly release brings comfort to Marion County bereaved mothers

Mother’s Day can trigger pain and sorrow for moms who’ve lost their children. Bereaved Mother’s Day is marked on the first Sunday in May as a day of remembrance and support for moms coping with tragedy.

Education
1 year ago
Newberry charter school supporters claim vote victory for elementary school conversion

The Alachua County Public School district says it has not received notification from the state changing the results of the Newberry Elementary School conversion vote. The district previously indicated the vote had failed.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Marion County’s MASTERCHEF JUNIOR contestant survives a sizzling semi-final

11-year-old Michael Seegobin advances to the finale which airs in two parts starting on Monday, May 13, at 8 p.m. on FOX.

State
1 year ago
Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

The countdown was halted, just two hours before the planned liftoff.

Sports
1 year ago
Ocala’s World Equestrian Center offering youth soccer summer camps (and that’s just the beginning)

The World Equestrian Center announced the launch of Sports at WEC and plans to offer a variety of sports training programs in the future.

Local
1 year ago
Small plane makes belly landing after landing gear fails at Ocala airport

A small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday night after its landing gear malfunctioned.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala trainer not committing yet to run Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in the Preakness | PHOTOS

Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse’s ownership wouldn’t commit to whether the colt would race in the Preakness on May 18 in Baltimore, which requires a quick two-week turnaround.