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

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
9 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.

Community
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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.

Local
10 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.

Education
10 months ago
Danielle Brewer officially approved as interim superintendent of Marion County schools

School board vote finalizes leadership transition as Brewer prepares to take full reins in July.

Community
10 months ago
Fourth graders dive into Marion County’s horse heritage at Black Stallion reading event

Students and parents experience hands-on lessons about horses, literacy, and career paths at Ocala Breeders’ Sales.

Student-athletes from Dunnellon High School gather outside Ocala First Assembly of God during the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Night of Champions on April 25, 2025, in Ocala, FL.
Community
10 months ago
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Night of Champions unites Marion County athletes in faith and fellowship

More than 600 students and coaches gather at Ocala First Assembly of God to share a night of worship, encouragement, and community.

Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diane Gullett addresses community members during an outreach meeting at North Marion Middle School Auditorium, March 26, 2025.
Education
10 months ago
Historic school is safe for now: Marion County School Board halts closure talks for Fessenden

Marion County Public Schools stated that while focusing on budget balancing, the board has decided not to close any schools at this time, responding to community feedback.

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