Ben Baugh

Ben Baugh is a journalist who has worked across a variety of platforms during his career. A graduate of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, he has covered a variety of topics, including politics, public safety, education, religion, entertainment, equestrian sport and sports. Baugh has worked in Ohio, New York, South Carolina and Florida. A resident of Belleview, he can often be found at an equestrian sport venue on his days off. You can reach Ben Baugh at benbaugh@325today.com

Children pet a brown horse with a white blaze on its face during a school visit from the Ocala Horse Alliance.
Education
4 months ago
Right from the horses’ mouth: The more you read, the smarter you will be

Ocala Horse Alliance brings real horses to schools to spark summer reading with blue ribbons, big smiles, and a pledge to read every week.

Wild mustangs in pens at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion during Ocala adoption event.
Local
5 months ago
Final chance to adopt a wild mustang or burro in Ocala—event ends Saturday

More than 100 horses and burros are still looking for homes at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion this weekend.

Kim Hampton's decision to choose love over racism and adversity has shaped the life of her son, Vincent Hampton.
Community
5 months ago
From heartbreak to hope: Gainesville entrepreneur champions inclusion through hard conversations

Vincent Hampton draws strength from his mother’s moral courage to confront uncomfortable truths and build a more inclusive future through real estate and advocacy.

A group of nine people holding shovels pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony at a construction site under a sunny sky, marking the start of a new Jenkins Automotive Volvo/Subaru dealership project in Ocala.
Local
5 months ago
Jenkins Automotive expands again with new Volvo and Subaru dealerships on SR 200

Ocala-based company breaks ground on dual dealership project, reinforcing its commitment to local growth and jobs.

A historic flagpole lies on the ground next to a partially installed stone monument surrounded by caution tape at Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, with trees and parked vehicles in the background.
Local
5 months ago
Ocala honors WWII flight school with historic monument at Veterans Park

Local pilot and businessman Terry Crawford helps preserve legacy of Greenville Aviation School, once based at Taylor Field near SR 200.

A colorful sidewalk mural of a cyclist, featuring bold yellow and blue stripes, hearts, and safety-themed words, painted as part of FDOT’s Bike Lane Design Contest near Madison Street Academy.
Community
5 months ago
Award-winning road safety project is making Marion County streets safer for your family

Marion County and TPO honored for Safety Matters campaign that’s saving lives and changing how we drive.

Close-up of hands applying a bandage to a person's scraped knee on the ground, with a red first aid kit nearby on pine needles.
Education
5 months ago
Learn to save a life: Stop the bleed training coming to your high school

Free hands-on sessions teach students how to take action in emergencies and control bleeding before help arrives.

A chestnut-colored wild horse with a white blaze trots through a grassy area near pine trees on a wintery day.
Local
5 months ago
Bring the wild home: Adopt a mustang or burro in Ocala this week

BLM offers 140 wild horses and burros for adoption May 15–17 at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

A young man stands in front of a red brick and marble military flag display at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, with flagpoles and engraved memorial slabs visible behind him under a sunny sky.
Community
5 months ago
Forest High senior’s $60K Eagle Scout project honors veterans with lasting tribute

Nicholas Eggers turned his dream into a community legacy, revamping a key display at Ocala’s Veterans Memorial Park with marble, concrete, and heart.

Photo of three women in spectator hats at the Kentucky Derby.
Local
5 months ago
Local horses to watch in the Kentucky Derby: Ocala ties, Toby Keith’s dream, and where to catch the action this Saturday

From Summerfield training grounds to Churchill Downs, local horses with Marion County roots – including the late country star’s colt – are set to shine in this year’s Run for the Roses.

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