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

Local
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.

Community
2 years ago
Fighting for Faith: Ocala city council votes unanimously to continue lawsuit over prayer vigil

Atheists who attended the event are suing the city saying it violated the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County anti-litter campaign bags national award

No Horsin’ Around with Marion ™ Anti-Litter Campaign has been recognized with a national award for being an innovative program.

Business
2 years ago
How nation’s worst mass casualty shooting prepared Alan Keesee for job as CEO of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital CEO Alan Keesee says he places an emphasis on team culture to provide best care for patients.

Community
2 years ago
Temporary lane closure to impact Southeast Maricamp Road Thursday

Duke Energy crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Thursday).

Image shows Dunnellon High senior seated in front of a long table as he prepared to sign his letter of intent to play fooball for Eastern Michigan University.
Sports
2 years ago
The best athlete leader Dunnellon High School has had in nearly a generation aims to glorify God on and off the field

Dunnellon High School’s Sean Martin signed a letter of intent to play football at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2025.

Sports
2 years ago
Dunnellon two-time Paralympian has always dreamed big

Dunnellon’s Regas Woods is seeking his third Paralympic berth as he prepares for the U.S. Paralympic Trials in Miramar, Florida, on July 18-21.

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