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

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Local
1 month ago
Ocala Police’s Seventh Cops and Cars Event Brings the Community Together

The Ocala Police Department’s Cops and Cars event raised money for the Marion County Sexual Assault Center and brought the community together.

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Local
2 months ago
Dr. Temple Grandin Shares ‘How Horses Think’ at Horse Farms Forever Conservation Summit

Dr. Temple Grandin was the keynote speaker at the 2025 Horse Farms Forever Conservation Summit on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Education
2 months ago
Marion School Board Discusses Protocol for Contractor Delays

The Marion County Public School Board talked about procedures for change orders and timelines.

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Education
2 months ago
Marion County School Board Discusses Pedestrian Safety in Wake of Tragedy

Safety was a topic discussed by the Marion County Public School Board at their Nov. 11, 2025 meeting, with the recent fatality of Forest High School student Shannon Rushing, who was struck by a vehicle while walking to school.

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Community
2 months ago
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack Talks REINS Act, Government Accountability in Ocala

U.S. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed with her constituents a bill that she introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in April, the REINS Act, and the need for greater government accountability.

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Education
2 months ago
Marion County Public Schools Honor All Who Served During Veterans Day Ceremony

Marion County Public Schools presented its 19th consecutive Veterans Day program at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, Honoring All Who Served.

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Education
2 months ago
Marion County Schools Board to Take a Closer Look at Efficient Facility Use

A attendance boundary advisory committee may be formed to look at the utilization of district facilities across the district. The Marion County Public School Board will vote on an agenda item at its Nov. 11 meeting.

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Sports
2 months ago
Ocala Athlete Andre Palmer: from Becoming a Walk-On Gator to International Powerlifting

Ocala-based Andre Palmer will be competing on the international stage this month in the United Kingdom. The powerlifter overcame bullying to become an inspiration to others.

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Education
2 months ago
Hard Conversations Loom as Marion County Public School District Moves into a New Era

The Marion County Public School district will be facing a number of challenging conversations in the coming years.

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Sports
2 months ago
Ocala Athlete Lifts More than Weights with an Inspirational Story that’s Transformed Lives

Ocala’s Andre Plamer overcame bullying to be a standout athlete who’s now competing internationally, inspiring others transform their lives.

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