Denise Vickers

Denise Vickers brings more than 30-years of journalism experience to the team. She has been in leadership roles at news outlets in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Idaho, South Carolina, and Virginia. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri's College of Journalism and earned an MBA from the University of Alabama.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
$3,000 reward being offered for information in deadly shooting in Ocala on Sunday

24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. died in the shooting that happened Sunday in the 2800 block of NE 8th Terrace.

Local
1 year ago
Court date set for retired firefighter battling for cancer coverage

Lt. Phillip Shinn filed a lawsuit against Marion County seeking benefits he believes he’s entitled to under state law providing active and retired firefighters coverage for treatments for 21 types of cancers. Shinn has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma which is on the list of covered cancers.

Community
1 year ago
Lady Lake Library will waive late fees in exchange for school supplies

The Lady Lake Library will waive late fees in exchange for a donation of school supplies the entire month of July.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Steamy, sticky and stormy

The National Weather Service says heat index values could make it feel like 105 degrees this week.

Local
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two road resurfacing projects could impact your travel around the 352

Road resurfacing projects on State Road 24 in Waldo and Interstate 75 in Ocala will cause traffic delays starting this week.

Local
1 year ago
NO THREAT: Gainesville Police say claims of an active shooter at Oaks Mall are unfounded

Gainesville Police say they responded to the mall following a report of a hostage situation. They say there’s no evidence a hostage situation occurred.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Tropical activity creates hazardous conditions along Northeast Florida beaches this weekend

The National Weather Service says to expect high risk of rip currents and rough surf at the Northeast Florida beaches.

Entertainment
1 year ago
New docuseries “Chopper Cops” may make them feel like celebrities, but families keep Marion County Sheriff’s pilots grounded

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit pilots profiled in the new docuseries “Chopper Cops” have star power not because they’re Hollywood A-listers, but because of the badges they wear.

Local
1 year ago
ALL CLEAR NOW: Crews had to repair utility pole following crash near SW College Road | PHOTOS

An early morning accident at the intersection of SW 63rd Lane Road and SW 60th Avenue tied traffic up for hours. The road is now clear.

Sports
1 year ago
Florida, Florida State both knocked out of the College World Series

Texas A&M shut out Florida 6-0 while Tennessee knocked out Florida State with a 7-2 victory to win their brackets to move on to the championship.

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