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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.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala aquatic venue brings you closer to the Olympic Games in Paris

Watch and cheer on your favorite Olympic swimmers at the 2024 Paris games in Ocala as “France comes to FAST.” The Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training center is hosting two water sport watch parties.

Image shows a woman carrying a dog during a training exercise involving dozens of emergency response agencies in Marion County.
Community
2 years ago
Simulation helps Marion County emergency responders prepare for large-scale disaster | PHOTOS

A full-scale exercise this week simulated a train derailment with an ethanol spill, fire and evacuation including livestock and domestic animals.

Community
2 years ago
World Equestrian Center named one of the world’s greatest destinations by TIME Magazine | PHOTOS

WEC is one of only 50 hotels and resorts that made the list of 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay.

Equine
2 years ago
Fellowship-based rider is traveling reserve for U.S. Olympic eventing team

Equestrian Liz Halliday will be ready to step in and mount up, if necessary, at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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.

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