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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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Lake County sheriff says Eustis woman claimed to be God and was the architect of the deadly ambush on his deputies

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Julie Ann Sulpizio in connection with the attack that killed one deputy and injured two others. The sheriff says her husband and two adult daughters died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds during Friday’s standoff in Eustis.

Local
2 years ago
NEW INFO: Cedar Key businesses just rebuilt from Hurricane Idalia. Now, the clam capital is underwater again

Hurricane Idalia hit the island of Cedar Key on August 30, 2023. The tourist town was just bouncing back as Hurricane Debby sent water through the streets again.

Image shows the Marion County Board of County Commissioners at an emergency meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Local
2 years ago
Marion County declares local state of emergency ahead of tropical weather

Important information on how you can stay informed as the tropical weather intensifies.

Business
2 years ago
Two Ocala hospitals receive awards for care of stroke patients

National awards for HCA Florida Ocala and HCA West Marion Hospitals signify fast, efficient care for stroke patients.

Photo shows Ocala's Jill Henneberg (center right) with fellow Team USA eventing riders David O’Connor (left), Karen O’Connor (center left), and Bruce Davidson (right) on the podium in Atlanta with their silver medals.
Equine
2 years ago
A $600 horse and a silver medal. The Olympic Games in Paris conjure up memories for Ocala equestrian

Ocala resident Jill Henneberg recounts her Olympic experience, capturing silver in team eventing on her first horse, Nirvana II, a mare she bought for $600.

Local
2 years ago
Aerial images show force of an explosion that destroyed a laundromat and rocked an Ocala strip mall

Four people were injured in the blast. Emergency crews transported two to the hospital. Remarkably, no one died.

Business
2 years ago
Ocala Electric Utility customers may receive a credit on accounts starting in August

Ocala Electric Utility customers have to meet eligibility requirements in order to receive the credit on your bill.

Community
2 years ago
Temporary lane closure to impact traffic on Pine Road at SE Maricamp Road on Wednesday

Commuters will face a different traffic pattern because of a temporary lane closure on Pine Road at SE Maricamp Road on Wednesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sports
2 years 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
2 years 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.

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