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.

A rendering of the design for two new elementary schools in Marion County. One in Marion Oaks. The other in Winding Oaks.
Education
1 year ago
Ground breaks this week for two new schools in Marion County

The price tag for each school is $47 million and each will serve up to 860 students.

Elections
1 year ago
Today is Election Day in Florida… but, only for some

Only Republicans are voting today. The Democrats only put President Joe Biden on its ballot, effectively canceling its primary.

Local
1 year ago
Maintenance repairs will cause nightly ramp closures along I-75 in Ocala

FDOT says nightly ramp closures along Interstate 75 will take place March 17-28 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Equine
1 year ago
World Equestrian Center’s new Riding Academy Hotel opens just in time to host international riding event

Rooms at the World Equestrian Center’s new Riding Academy Hotel are sold out for this weekend as competitors from around the world arrive for the Longines League of Nations qualifier.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala police arrested three illegals they say attempted to steal a safe filled with guns, jewelry, money worth $50k

Officers say a neighbor saw three masked men breaking into a home and reported the crime in progress.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Stormy start to the work week and temps dip back down

The National Weather Service says overnight low temperatures will be back down in the 40s.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
The luck of the Irish should be with us for this weekend’s weather

Some parts of North Central Florida could see isolated severe storms Friday evening but then the National Weather Service says the forecast improves for the rest of the weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Low-flying helicopters will be active over Lake Weir area the next two days

Marion County says the activity is related to a “private event” being staged at the Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Wildwood’s dog park reopens with a caution to users | PHOTOS

The city has posted signs to warn visitors about insects and wildlife and have fenced off the area of greatest bee activity.

Jobs
1 year ago
City of Ocala offering a $1,000 bonus to help recruit lifeguards to work this summer

Starting pay for the position is $19/hour. See the requirements you have to meet to qualify for the position and to receive the bonus in our story.

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