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
WEATHER FORECAST: What you’ll need this week… sunglasses, sunscreen, hats

Sunny skies and low humidity set us up for a fantastic week.

Sports
1 year ago
Assessing the Gators’ potential during Orange & Blue game

“I think we’re going to look back and we’re going to say one of the best things that happened to the University of Florida is Graham Mertz came back for another year, while DJ Lagway was a true freshman,” said head coach Billy Napier.

Local
1 year ago
BUS BUDGET BATTLE UPDATE: UF tells Gainesville mayor “threats of closures are unnecessary and unhelpful”

The University of Florida has proposed a month-to-month agreement with the city for bus transportation for students, staff and faculty. The Gainesville mayor says that would slash about $6.8 million from the bus budget and threaten other funding.

Local
1 year ago
Dozens voice concerns about impact of UF proposal to reduce funding of Gainesville’s bus system | POLL

The City of Gainesville says it would have to cut 11 bus routes, including all routes serving UF under a proposal from the university to slash its RTS funding.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Fantastic forecast for your weekend weather

Ahhh! It’s almost the weekend. Check the weather here.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT BLOG: Severe threat diminishes, wind advisory remains in effect

As the storm system moves through the area, we’ll continue to update this post with timely, relevant information. Check back frequently for new information.

Local
1 year ago
Alachua County deputy’s bodycam video shows dramatic rescue of horse from pond

The sheriff’s office says the horse was exhausted and drowning when they got on the scene.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe storms possible Thursday

Marion County emergency managers warn that wind gusts Thursday could hit 50 mph.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Man considered missing and endangered has been found safe

Deputies say 56-year-old Mark Walker had a gun when he left his home on Monday on an ATV. UPDATE: The sheriff’s office is no longer looking for Walker.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman arrested on charges of shooting at cars along Interstate 10, bullet hits driver in neck

Troopers say the woman told hotel staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.

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