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.

Vanessa Bastow is seen picking up debris and putting it in a wheelbarrow around the Faraway Inn in Cedar Key, FL, following Hurricane Debby.
Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Mother Nature will make clean up from Hurricane Debby difficult and dangerous

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Friday for North Central Florida and is expecting a heat index of 106-112.

Image shows Marion County-based equestrian, Elisabeth Halliday and her horse Nutcracker clearing a jumping hurdle while competing for Team USA in the equestrian jumping event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Equine
1 year ago
From Paddock to Podium: The role of nutrition in equestrian success

Angelo and Jan Berrettini, owners of Berrettini Feed specialists in Ocala, believe the foundation of any great performance starts with what’s in the feed. They’ve fueled award-winning performance in horses for 50 years.

Local
1 year ago
Alachua County bridge deemed in critical failure, shut down following Hurricane Debby

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office says State Road 26 is closed at the Hatchet Creek Bridge until further notice.

Local
1 year ago
Truck rolls over on Highway 441, spilling pesticide | VIDEO

The accident happened around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of Southeast 92nd Loop.

State
1 year ago
Gov. DeSantis tours Hurricane Debby damage in Steinhatchee, announces millions for small businesses needing help to recover

Small business owners needing help following Hurricane Debby can apply for a zero-interest loan from the state. Deadline to apply is September 30.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
MONDAY STORM UPDATES: Nearly quarter of a million without power in Florida from Hurricane Debby

Hurricane Debby is dumping water, downing trees, damaging property and delivering a host of other problems as the storm hits Florida.

Image shows trees down around a High Springs Police Department cruiser.
Local
1 year ago
High Springs police cruiser crushed by tree downed by Debby

An officer was inside the cruiser when the tree came down but was not injured.

Local
1 year ago
Wet weather from Debby likely caused deadly crash in Dixie County

Troopers say the accident killed a 38-year-old woman and 12-year-old boy. A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
SUNDAY STORM UPDATES: Debby upgraded to category 1 hurricane with 75 mph winds

See the list of schools that have decided to close on Monday due to the storm.

Local
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby’s impact in coastal communities that were underwater from Hurricane Idalia just one year ago

Coastal communities like Crystal River and Cedar Key were devastated less than a year ago from Hurricane Idalia. On Sunday, people were bracing for the impact from Tropical Storm Debby.