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.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Boat ramps closed along the Suwannee River due to rising water

Levy County says floodwaters have made the boat ramps unsafe and navigation of the river dangerous due to floating debris.

Local
1 year ago
Motorcycle crash kills man and woman on Friday night

The Florida Highway Patrol says the accident happened on Friday at 10 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 25 and SE 104th Trail.

State
1 year ago
Florida to allow chaplains to counsel children at school despite opposition from various groups including 200 chaplains

200 chaplains from around the nation opposed the legislation stating they’re not qualified to address the needs of public-school students.

Local
1 year ago
No injuries on Marion County school bus involved in accident

A school spokesperson says there were 18 students on the bus. None were injured.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Near 90-degree temps the next few days may break records

The National Weather Service says a chance for rain returns this weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Sanitation worker hit, killed while loading garbage in Marion County

Troopers say the accident killed a 25-year-old man.

Equine
1 year ago
Levy County horse named Florida-bred Horse of the Year

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association named Speed Boat Beach of Caperlane Farm in Morriston, Florida, Horse of the Year.

Entertainment
1 year ago
As reality cooking competition heats up, local kid chef stays cool under pressure | PHOTOS

SPOILER ALERT: This story reveals specifics about 11-year-old Michael Seegobin’s performance in the reality cooking show starring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Abraham Lincoln Middle School placed in “secure status” as Gainesville police searched for suspicious people in area

Officers say they found a loaded 9mm handgun in the waistband of a suspect who is 13 years old.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala Breeders’ Sales executive arrested following alleged confrontation with PETA investigator

PETA says the confrontation happened as an investigator was recording the euthanasia of a thoroughbred after an accident that severely injured the horse during the under tack show.

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