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

Marchers bundled up during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March in Ocala, FL on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Community
8 months ago
Ocala honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with unity march and reflections on his legacy | PHOTOS

Local leaders, churches, and community groups gather to celebrate Dr. King’s message of nonviolence, equality, and unity, emphasizing his enduring impact on civil rights and education.

Features
9 months ago
The Wright Stuff: Boots Wright races into the new season at Florida Horse Park

The veteran combined driver reflects on her lifelong passion for horses and four-decade journey in combined driving.

Flooding on SW 27th Ave. in Ocala, highlighting the city's vulnerability to severe weather events and the need for a comprehensive flood risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Local
9 months ago
Severe weather events and flood risks addressed in Ocala

Ocala seeks public feedback on flooding vulnerability to guide future adaptation and mitigation plans.

Visitors explore the Ma Barker House on Carney Island during the 90th anniversary of the infamous 1935 shootout.
Features
9 months ago
Remembering the Bradford-Ma Barker House 90 years later | PHOTOS

Marion County commemorated the 90th anniversary of the historic FBI shootout with Ma and Fred Barker at the Bradford-Ma Barker House on January 16, 2025. The preserved landmark stands as a powerful reminder of law enforcement’s victory over organized crime.

Ocala Metro CEP President and CEO Kevin Sheilley accepts a plaque and key to the city from former Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn and current Mayor Ben Marciano.
Business
9 months ago
Kevin Sheilley honored for transformative leadership in Ocala

The visionary leader bids farewell after 12 years of driving economic growth in Ocala and Marion County.

Valerie Buck and Donna Blem’s collaborative program, ACTT Naturally and Evolution Horsemanship, hosted its first equine-assisted therapy session in Marion County on Jan. 15, 2025, at Evolution Horsemanship in Citra. The program aims to help veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors heal through their connection with horses.
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Healing through horses: Hearts and Harmony brings equine therapy to Marion County

The equine therapy program combines healing and personal growth for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors.

The Nest is a town center project spearheaded by the Colen Built team that will bring an entertainment area to Calesa Township.
Business
9 months ago
Build it and they will come: Colen Built Team celebrates growth and community impact

The Colen Built Development team was the featured panel and they shared their story at the Ocala Metro ExCEPtional Morning Breakfast Jan. 15, 2025.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Ocala Symphony Orchestra meets dressage at Bridlewood Farm

Dressage meets classical music in a unique benefit performance supporting working equines worldwide.

Anna Loschiavo and Stephanie Jackson, co-owners of Chase Hollow Farm in Bradford, Vt., and Ocala, participate in the USEA 3-Day Eventing Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks on Jan. 12, 2025
Equine
9 months ago
Upper-level eventer Anna Loschiavo shines at Majestic Oaks Horse Trials

Anna Loschiavo reflects on Ocala’s top-tier equestrian facilities and the promising future of her competition horses.

Portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Betsy Graves Reyneau, 1888-1964
Community
9 months ago
Honoring Dr. King: Ocala celebrates community and progress

Dr. Dwanette Dilworth reflects on Ocala’s progress and the enduring impact of Dr. King’s dream ahead of this year’s commemorative events.

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