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

Horse Farms Forever promotes the preservation of Ocala, FL horse farms.
Local
1 year ago
Horse Farms Forever adds new Founder Member to support heritage farms

Bartow McDonald IV and SVN | McDonald & Company have joined the deep roster of Horse Farms Forever’s Founder Members.

Business
1 year ago
Starbucks and Chipotle to add flavor to the “City with Small Town Charm”

“Hopefully, the next step will be a steakhouse chain or something similar that so many people are asking for,” said Belleview mayor Christine Dobkowski.

Souls Harbor Christian Academy has expanded in Belleview, FL.
Education
1 year ago
Belleview faith-based school celebrates expansion with ribbon cutting

Generations have attended Souls Harbor Christian Academy and students now have a little more room to grow.

Kids participating in PE and STEAM.
Education
1 year ago
Elevate your Homeschooling with PE and STEAM Programs

The Homeschool PE and STEAM programs for children ages 9 to 15, will start Sept. 3 at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center.

United States' Aaron Vale on Carissimo 25 competes during the Nation Cup at the Grand Prix competition at Rome's Piazza di Siena International Horse Show, Friday, May 24, 2024. Courtesy: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia
Equine
1 year ago
Williston horseman hoists trophy as part of winning U.S. show jumping team in Ireland

Williston’s Aaron Vale was part of the U.S. show jumping team that placed first in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup in Dublin earlier this month.

Body camera footage as deputies chase Joshua Comer through the produce section at the Dunnellon Walmart.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Deputies dart through Dunnellon Walmart in pursuit of man wanted on multiple felonies

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of the arrest of 35-year-old Joshua Comer in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday.

Image shows a patriotic background with the Levy County Election Supervisor's logo and the words "Vote Recount."
Elections
1 year ago
Vote recount yields same election results in two Levy County races

The winners remain the same after a recount of election results for Williston City Council Group C and Levy County Commission District 5.

Sports
1 year ago
Dunnellon’s LJ Woods’ athletic versatility makes him a tiger on the field

You might say Dunnellon High junior LJ Woods is genetically predisposed toward athletics. The multi-sport athlete is the son of Regas Woods, two-time member of the U.S. Paralympic team.

Community
1 year ago
Work of an Ocala artist celebrates the city’s diverse history

Artist Charles Eady painted a series of portraits highlighting the African American community’s contributions to the city. The public art installation creates a historic trail in West Ocala.

Mugshot of Morani Hopkins.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala man arrested on 56 charges of sexual exploitation of children

Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Morani Hopkins gave narcotics to teen girls and produced sex videos with them.

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