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
Marion County educator is finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year

Marion County hasn’t had a Teacher of the Year in the state finals since 2017.

Community
1 year ago
Duke Energy customers should see lower electric bills soon

Duke Energy says the average residential customer’s monthly bill will drop by almost $6.

State
1 year ago
Tax relief on the way for Floridians

The tax package provides a one-year exemption on taxes on residential property and flood insurance premiums.

Education
1 year ago
“She is our hero!” Alachua County food service assistant honored with state award

Chiles Elementary School food service assistant Angela Kelly was selected as one of five School Lunch Heroes statewide for 2024.

Education
1 year ago
Newberry charter school supporters claim vote victory for elementary school conversion

The Alachua County Public School district says it has not received notification from the state changing the results of the Newberry Elementary School conversion vote. The district previously indicated the vote had failed.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Marion County’s MASTERCHEF JUNIOR contestant survives a sizzling semi-final

11-year-old Michael Seegobin advances to the finale which airs in two parts starting on Monday, May 13, at 8 p.m. on FOX.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Temps in the 90s all week

The National Weather Service says there’s a slight chance for spotty showers to start and end the week.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Marion County issues rabies alert in response to two confirmed cases in raccoons

The health department says the racoons were captured in the Rainbow Lakes Estates and southwest Ocala areas in Marion County in late April.

Local
1 year ago
NEW INFO: Florida’s Turnpike reopened following severe crash involving multiple vehicles

At one point Friday evening, traffic was backed up for at least three miles in Sumter County near the U.S. Highway 301 exit for Wildwood.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Chance of rain could impact Kentucky Derby watch parties

Whether you’re derby watching or taking part in other activities around the 352, be prepared for the chance of rain in the forecast.

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