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
2 years ago
Buchholz High math team reclaims state champ title

The Buchholz High School math team will now prepare for the national championship where it will defend its 2023 title.

Local
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Detours will add a few minutes to commute for some Sumter County residents

Starting Monday, April 29, Sumter County says C-462 from CR 209 to U.S. 301 will be closed.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Burglar fails but Lady Lake police hope to successfully identify criminal

Police say the man tried to break-in to the Best Buy by using a sledgehammer to try to create hole through the wall in the adjacent business.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County school employee named the state’s best

The Department of Education selected Edward Lanza, a paraprofessional at Saddlewood Elementary School, for the top honor.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Local kid cook ends up at the top of the stack (again)

11-year-old Michael Seegobin is getting closer to winning the title of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR and a $100,000 prize.

Community
2 years ago
OTOW residents can’t stop apartment complex from being built but developer makes neighborly concessions | VIDEO

The county voted 4-1 to approve the zoning change and avoid what it believed would be a costly lawsuit they would ultimately lose because the developer had vested rights dating back to 1973.

Local
2 years ago
UF and Gainesville negotiations over new bus contract appear to be moving along

One of the main issues UF raised was how much university riders pay versus non-riders. The city says UF is mistaken and does not pay more than non-UF riders pay. The city’s data indicates UF pays approximately 40% below the current full cost of transit service.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
WEATHER FORECAST: Bright, bright sun shiny days ahead this week

Like the lyrics from the 1970’s era song, this week you’ll be saying, “I can see clearly now that the rain has gone.”

Local
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect ramp closures and slowdowns on I-75 Monday evening

State transportation officials say the tie-up is to allow Duke Energy to remove a fiber optic cable.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two die when vehicle crashes while being chased by troopers

The Florida Highway Patrol says they were chasing a Honda said to be stolen from Alachua County.

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