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Ocala roommates shot to death after dispute over eaten ice cream, police say

Ocala Police say a fight over ice cream ended in a double homicide Wednesday evening. Investigators arrested 69-year-old Mark Robinson after police say he admitted to fatally shooting his roommates, Charles Etheze, 69, and Michael Menkes, 78.The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Southeast 8th...

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Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson...

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Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86.Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body...

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More than 300,000 space heaters sold at popular retailers recalled over fire risk

As temperatures drop, many people turn to space heaters to warm their homes—but one popular model is now subject to a major safety recall.

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‘An attack on our community’: Orlando gay bars wiped from Instagram after Pride posts

Queer-owned businesses across the country have had their social media accounts wiped this year without explanation. The post An attack on our community : Orlando gay bars wiped from Instagram after Pride posts appeared first on Orlando Weekly.

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Detroit Red Wings are suspending Dylan Larkin without pay after he says he will no longer play for them

Detroit Red Wings are suspending Dylan Larkin without pay after he says he will no longer play for them.THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP's earlier story is below.The Detroit Red Wings might be one step closer to trading Dylan Larkin.Detroit coach Todd McLellan told reporters...

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Epic Universe is bringing new visitors to Orlando, new report says

Epic Universe is changing how many people visit Central Florida’s theme parks, and a new report has the numbers.The Themed Entertainment Association, or TEA, says Epic helped lift combined attendance at Central Florida’s leading theme parks by 4.3 percent in 2025.Epic opened in May, and TEA...

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ICON Park getting new Build-A-Bear experience with Pokémon, Hello Kitty and more

Build-A-Bear is opening three themed shopping experiences at ICON Park, including its first-ever Pokémon Workshop.

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