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Ben Baugh

Ben Baugh was 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.

Exterior of the community center in Reddick which is the polling place for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Elections
2 years ago
Two husbands and wives running for two races in Reddick election

Reddick voters will elect a mayor and decide who will hold two town council seats on Tuesday, August 20.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Business
2 years ago
New assistant chief nursing officer named at HCA Florida Ocala and HCA Florida West Marion Hospitals

Brooke Haddix previously served in several leadership capacities at the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital community in Gainesville since 2017.

Jobs
2 years ago
HELP WANTED: Employers hiring for wide variety of positions at Citrus County job fair

CareerSource CLM is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Lecanto.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala calls for artists to create new mural for the downtown ground storage tank

The tank is located at the intersection of the Southeast Third Avenue and Southeast Fifth Street.

Image of the County Road 484 bridge and the stormwater pipes that people hang off of and jump into the water below.
Local
2 years ago
Marion County passes trespass ordinance in hopes of keeping people off the pipes below the bridge on County Road 484

Marion County says a new ordinance will allow for trespass enforcement in problem areas.

Sports
2 years ago
34 Olympians competed at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center in 2024

The World Equestrian Center proved to be a great venue for equestrian athletes to prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Sign outside Ocala Police Department on a sunny day, promoting ocalaPD.gov.
Community
2 years ago
Ocala Police Department fights to eliminate pedestrian and bicycle deaths with new program

Target Zero is a statewide initiative with the goal of reducing crash-related fatalities to none

Education
2 years ago
On a mission, bus brigade serves as vehicle for learning for homeless and impoverished students

The Marion County Public Schools’ “MISSION: Bus Brigade” provides school supplies for homeless and needy students.

Local
2 years ago
Lake County deputy released from hospital, survives being shot in ambush attack

41-year-old Deputy Harold Howell was greeted with cheers and applause as he left the hospital on Tuesday.

Sports
2 years ago
After a Hurricane Debby delay, Cal Ripken 8U World Series action begins at Ocala Rotary Sportsplex

The Cal Ripken 8U World Series is underway after Hurricane Debby delayed its start. Teams with pint-sized players from around the nation are hoping to be in the championship game Saturday.

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