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
2 months ago
Dunnellon American Legion Post Requests Special Use Permit that allows for Community Flea Market

An American Legion Post just north of the City of Dunnellon is requesting a special use permit, and will be heard by the Marion County Planning and Zoning Board Sept. 29. 2025.

Local
2 months ago
Ocala-based Ponies for Patriots and Pint Size Therapy Provides Stress Relief for Veterans

Ponies for Patriots and Pint Size Therapy are helping veterans and those who have gone through traumatic and untoward situations, relieve stress through interacting with horses.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Fruitland Park Man Found Guilty of Sexual Battery on a Minor

TAVARES, FL (352today.com) – Jurors found Jerry Lynn Adams, 48, Fruitland Park, guilty of […]

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
UPDATE: Missing and Endangered: Man Wanders Off from Treatment Center

A man suffering from mental illness wandered off from a treatment facility and is considered missing and endangered.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Update: Silver Alert: Elderly Woman Driving Toyota Yaris Reported Missing

Elderly woman driving a silver Toyota Yaris reported missing.

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Local
2 months ago
Ribbon Cutting for Reddick Park Sees Vision come to Fruition

A ribbon cutting was held by Marion County Parks and Recreation celebrating the opening of Reddick Park on Sept. 24, 2025.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
UPDATE: Vehicle Collision in Ocala leads to Fatality

A vehicle collision on E. Silver Springs Blvd. near NE 25th Ave, resulted in a fatality Sept. 24, 2025.

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Local
2 months ago
Ribbon Cutting Held for Ocala’s Zone Health and Fitness on S. Pine Ave.

The Ocala Metro CEP held a ribbon cutting for the reopening and improvements of Zone Health and Fitness on S. Pine Ave, on Sept. 23, 2025.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
UPDATE: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian in Ocala

A 76-year-old man was killed Sept. 23, at the intersection of SR 200 and SW 60th St. The driver fled the scene of the incident.

Community
2 months ago
Update: Overpass Near Mile Marker 370 on I-75 Damaged Causing Road Closure

A dump truck with its bed raised hit an overpass off of CR 320 in Micanopy causing significant damage and a road closure.

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