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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
Transportation grant awarded to Alachua County for streets project intended to pave a path to opportunity

Alachua County says a new federal grant will help provide much needed infrastructure improvements in an underserved area.

Equine
2 years ago
Show jumping equestrian bound for Olympics, laid foundation for success in Ocala

Erynn Ballard who grew up and started her career as a professional equestrian in Ocala, makes the Canadian Olympic team.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Fruit’s symbolism takes on added meaning in Ocala art exhibit

Artist April Fitzpatrick uses color, textures, composition, and pineapple, to explore the consequences and traumas of slavery and the stress caused by inequity and racial disparities.

Education
2 years ago
Horse community corralled to raise funds for equine-inspired literacy campaign

North Central Florida’s equine community came together this week to raise funds for the Black Stallion Reading Project which provides the acclaimed book to 4th grade students in Marion County and exposure to horses and equine-related opportunities.

Local
2 years ago
Temporary road closure to impact commuters in Wildwood

Huey Street from Gamble Street to St. Clair Street will close to through traffic beginning July 2.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Arrest eases anxiety for family of man killed in Leesburg convenience store

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement tracked down 25-year-old Alex Lopez at a motel in Kissimmee and arrested him Wednesday evening.

Community
2 years ago
Prayer vigil at Reddick church to show love for 91-year-old victim of violence

“We may not be able to erase the pain, the anguish or the memory, but what we can do is what we’re going to do here, letting her neighbors know that she’s one of us, she belongs to us, and we belong to her,” said Rev. Milford Griner, senior pastor at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Reddick.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County temporarily suspends intake and adoptions of cats due to virus

Marion County Animal Services hopes to lift the suspension in about a week. The shelter says dog operations are not impacted.

Community
2 years ago
Drone show to dazzle Marion County residents and visitors during 4th of July spectacular

Patriotic Skies: a Fourth of July Drone Experience is a free light show featuring 300 drones forming patriotic images, synchronized to music on 4th of July.

Community
2 years ago
Renovations and revival slated for Belleview’s Cherokee Park

Cherokee Park on Belleview’s west side will be renovated and improved.

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