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

Sports
1 year ago
Sprinter who moved to Ocala to train secures second Paralympic berth

Jonathan Gore was a once able-bodied athlete who lost his leg following a lawn-mowing accident.

Elections
1 year ago
YOUR VOTE: League of Women Voters hosting candidate meet and greets

The League of Women Voters is hosting events in Sumter, Marion and Lake Counties ahead of the August 20 primary election.

Community
1 year ago
Ocala aquatic venue brings you closer to the Olympic Games in Paris

Watch and cheer on your favorite Olympic swimmers at the 2024 Paris games in Ocala as “France comes to FAST.” The Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training center is hosting two water sport watch parties.

Image shows a woman carrying a dog during a training exercise involving dozens of emergency response agencies in Marion County.
Community
1 year ago
Simulation helps Marion County emergency responders prepare for large-scale disaster | PHOTOS

A full-scale exercise this week simulated a train derailment with an ethanol spill, fire and evacuation including livestock and domestic animals.

Community
1 year ago
World Equestrian Center named one of the world’s greatest destinations by TIME Magazine | PHOTOS

WEC is one of only 50 hotels and resorts that made the list of 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay.

Equine
1 year ago
Fellowship-based rider is traveling reserve for U.S. Olympic eventing team

Equestrian Liz Halliday will be ready to step in and mount up, if necessary, at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Local
1 year ago
Melrose Babe Ruth League baseball teams claim state titles

Melrose teams won the Babe Ruth League baseball state titles in the 13U and 14U divisions earlier this month in Live Oak.

Uri Mansur jumps during the second round of the Longines League of Nations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Business
1 year ago
World Equestrian Center’s growth adds to its reputation as a global destination

The World Equestrian Center in Ocala is expanding its footprint. Senior leaders say a series of additions make it a tourist destination, while strengthening its position as a global equestrian sport venue.

Image shows paralympic athlete Marshall Zackery on the track at Dunlap Field at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala.
Sports
1 year ago
Ocala sprinter’s chance meeting in a gym set him on Paralympic journey

Marshall Zackery has set multiple national marks and earned a Paralympic berth to compete for Team USA in Paris later this summer.

A picture of a circle with letters and an insignia with images and lettering, with flags to the left and right.
Local
1 year ago
Marion County Commission unanimously approves health freedom bill of rights ordinance

The Marion County Commission adopted an ordinance unanimously that it says will safeguard residents’ rights against medical mandates like those imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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