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@352today.com

Local
6 months ago
Ocala high school student shines on the national stage on sports entertainment program

Ocala High School student Nacssa Garemore continues his amazing run on American Ninja Warrior 17.

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6 months ago
Game On! 2025 Building Products Expo brings top industry leaders to Disney’s Coronado Springs

From cutting-edge tech to keynote speakers and career networking, the Florida Builders and Materials Association’s annual expo promises three days of innovation, insight, and opportunity.

Local
6 months ago
Belleview police department promotes Miley to the rank of lieutenant

The Belleview Police Department has promoted Michael Miley to the rank of Lieutenant.

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Local
6 months ago
Marion County Board of County Commissioners approves road improvement project

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the East Lake-Woodmar Road Improvement Project. A public hearing was held regarding the project Aug. 6, 2025.

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Community
6 months ago
Stopping on red, saving lives and making Marion County’s roadways safer

Government entities and agencies combined their collective effort to get the word out about stopping on red and preventing accidents.

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Local
6 months ago
Ocala rail system to trail system, a change may be in the offing in the city’s future

The Ocala City Council discussed the rail line, the recent derailments, and is it necessary for the city’s future?

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Community
6 months ago
National event showcases the importance of the partnership between the OPD and the community

National Night Out brought out the community for an evening of fun in a wholesome and family-oriented environment, one that fostered the relationship between citizens and the Ocala Police Department.

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Community
6 months ago
Marion County Board of County Commissioners approves legislative priority list unanimously

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the legislative priority list for the 2026 legislative session.

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Community
6 months ago
Marion County Commission unanimously passes community services plan for coming fiscal year

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the community services annual action plan at the final public hearing for the plan on Aug. 5, 2025.

Local
6 months ago
Crash with injuries on I-75 in Sumter County closes southbound lanes.

Vehicle crash on I-75 near mile marker 332 slows traffic, shuts down southbound lanes.

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