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

Equine
1 year ago
THOROUGHBRED RACING: King’s Equine in Ocala played role in Dornoch earning a crown jewel

Dornoch’s win Saturday at the Belmont Stakes is the first classic victory for Raul Reyes of King’s Equine in Ocala.

Community
1 year ago
Art center in Ocala celebrates first anniversary with exhibition of creativity and gala reception

The Chelsea Art Center has an anniversary art exhibition featuring the work of 20 artists now through August 30.

Equine
1 year ago
Sierra Leone’s Williston trainer says Belmont Stakes favorite has heart and desire

Sierra Leone was broken and trained at Oak Ridge Training Center by David Scanlon in Williston.

Education
1 year ago
Miniature horse named Officer Magic helps kickoff free summer reading program in Ocala | VIDEO

Children can get a free book each week at the Ocala Downtown Market during the Heroes and Helpers summer literacy program and get to see a different miniature horse that matches each week’s featured book.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Marion County deputies say a Belleview man led them on chase that hit 121 mph

Deputies say they had to use stop sticks to end the car chase and a taser to stop 34-year-old Alexander Luis Jimenez-Torres from running away.

Features
1 year ago
Full of Grace: Former pro women’s basketball player now plays for the all-mighty coach

From the hardwood to hard knocks… how former professional athlete Grace Daley is making a difference for foster kids in Marion County.

Local
1 year ago
Iconic Belleview restaurant closes after a half century of satisfying the community’s appetite for Italian food

Belleview Pizza, a family owned and operated business, has closed after 50 years in business.

Sports
1 year ago
Belleview teen is a triple threat, excelling in academics, athletics and music

Ethan Craig, was a state champion in flag football, excels on the hardwood, plays guitar and piano and is a math wizard.

Community
1 year ago
Squeezed out: Cutrale to close Leesburg packing plant leaving more than 100 without jobs

Cutrale will be moving it’s citrus packing to plant to one of its other locations this fall, laying off the workforce in two phases and closing the plant. See links to resources for workers who will soon be jobless.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Law enforcement in Dixie County say they shot, injured man who ambushed them

The Cross City Police say they along with Dixie County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an armed man suffering from a mental health crisis.