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.

Entertainment
1 year ago
WILD RIDE: New series “Chopper Cops” puts you in the cockpit with pilots from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit | PHOTOS

If you haven’t decided what to watch on tv tonight, the new series “Chopper Cops” featuring tactical flight officers from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is now streaming on Paramount+.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
14-year-old boy arrested in sexual attack on 91-year-old Reddick woman

“It came as a shock that any individual would commit such an act on a 91-year-old, but it is truly disturbing when we see the young age of the arrestee.” said Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Waterspout destroys family’s Citrus County fish camp but not the memories made there | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The destructive waterspout was well-documented on video and in photos by boaters and homeowners who witnessed it spin up on Sunday.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Tornado hits Citrus County homes without warning, leaving behind damage in its wake | PHOTOS

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says residents didn’t receive any warning from the National Weather Service because the tornado was too small to register on the agency’s radar.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Workweek Forecast: Potential tropical activity could bring rain this week

The National Weather Service is forecasting an 80% chance for rain by Thursday and Friday.

Local
1 year ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office aviation team members are the stars of new reality show Chopper Cops | VIDEO

“In Chopper Cops, what you will see in the series is real, unadulterated, and completely authentic to the ethos of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office,” said the Executive Producer for the show which debuts on Tuesday, June 18, on Paramount+.

Sports
1 year ago
Florida and Florida State ready to play ball at College World Series

Florida State plays Friday and Florida on Saturday. Both games are at 7 p.m.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sizzling and showers in forecast for Father’s Day

The National Weather Service says heat indices will be between 100-105 degrees this weekend.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Traffic moving again on I-75 southbound in Marion County

The area that was backed up near mile marker 343 has cleared up.

Local
1 year ago
No injuries from fender bender involving a Marion County school bus

The bus was carrying about a dozen students from Osceola Middle School.

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