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.

Local
1 year ago
Dunnellon man loses control of car on Highway 40, dies in wreck

The Florida Highway Patrol says the accident happened on Sunday afternoon in Levy County.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: River flooding, rip current risk exist from long gone and distant hurricanes

Hurricane Ernesto expected to create dangerous swells and rip currents on Atlantic Coast while some North Central Florida rivers are still experiencing moderate flooding from last week’s Hurricane Debby.

Photo of the scene on County Road 484 in Marion County where the deadly accident happened.
Local
1 year ago
24-year-old Belleview woman dies in wreck on County Road 484

Troopers say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car.

Local
1 year ago
Troopers say 93-year-old woman driving golf cart hits, kills 84-year-old Ocala man who was walking

The Florida Highway Patrol says the accident happened at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Damaged furnishings on Windsor Avenue are piled up outside a home, waiting to be picked up after Hurricane Debby passed Cedar Key, FL.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
SCAM ALERT: Beware of FEMA fakes trying to defraud you after Hurricane Debby

FEMA has received reports of people pretending to represent them.

news
1 year ago
Hurricane Debby contributing to rise in mosquito population

Gainesville’s Mosquito Control division is actively monitoring and treating more than 650 breeding sites for mosquito larvae including retention ponds, roadside ditches, low-lying regions and areas prone to flooding.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FORECAST: Here’s what to expect weather-wise at the bus stop this week

Summer vacation is over for kids. What you need to know about the weather this week as they head for homeroom.

Education
1 year ago
Record number of students expected in Marion County schools when classes start Monday

Marion County still has 83 teaching vacancies. Link to apply. Plus, a lot of other information to get your kid back to school successfully.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Citrus County student arrested, accused of making online threat against Crystal River Middle School

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says this an isolated incident and there is “no threat to the safety or staff or students at Crystal River Middle School or any other school campus in the district.”