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.

Education
1 year ago
Alachua County students recognized as stellar scientists

The district says the students competed against 2,000 other students from around the world.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Levy County deputies make major narcotics bust

The Levy County drug task force says 62-year-old Thomas Weber was selling large quantities of meth and fentanyl out of his home in Rainbow Lakes Estates.

Local
1 year ago
A ramp to I-75 southbound in Marion County will be closed overnight Thursday

The Florida Department of Transportation says you won’t be able to get on I-75 from County Road 484 overnight Thursday.

Entertainment
1 year ago
SPOILER ALERT: Kid cook from Central Florida learns if he’s the next MASTERCHEF JUNIOR | PHOTOS

We know the fate of 11-year-old Michael Seegobin in tv’s reality cooking show. Read on… if you want to know if he won.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEATHER THIS WEEK: Temps heat up as kids countdown to summer vacation

High temps will be in the upper 80s and low 90s all week with scattered showers Monday and Tuesday afternoons.

Community
1 year ago
Gainesville city leaders recognize Florida’s emancipation with month-long series of events

Journey to Juneteenth kicks off Monday, May 20, at 9 am with a flag-raising ceremony at Gainesville’s City Hall.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
NEW INFO: Ocala police shoot man who they say was armed with pepper spray and a knife

Ocala Police say the man was in the process of being admitted to a mental health and addiction treatment facility when he ran away from family members.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storm that damaged Texas headed our way | PHOTOS

ALERT: The National Weather Service says to expect strong to severe storms throughout the weekend and triple digit heat on Saturday!

Local
1 year ago
RAPID RESPONSE: Dash & body cam video provides insight into what first responders faced at the bus crash scene

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released two video clips that show the chaos of the mass casualty crisis from the point of view of one deputy who responded to the scene of the bus crash.

Local
1 year ago
REAL-TIME REPORTING: State Road 40 reopens following deadly bus crash

The crash scene was cleared around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

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