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
2 years ago
Workweek Forecast: Thunderstorms Monday, pleasant remainder of the week

The National Weather Service says storms will roll into North Central Florida by Monday afternoon.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Marion County animal shelter has urgent need for adopters after rescuing 53 dogs in animal cruelty case

The dogs that were rescued from a home filled with filth and feces earlier this month are not available for adoption yet. But the additional animals have caused an even more critical need for adoptions. See our featured Pets of the Week.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: 21-mile section of SR 471 in Sumter County reopened after smoke from prescribed burns shut it down

The Florida Department of Transportation says SR 471 has now reopened.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Severe Weather Awareness Week: The dangers associated with the extremes of Florida’s temperatures

The extremes of Florida’s temperatures can not only be uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous – even deadly.

Community
2 years ago
Weekend Top Picks: Super things to do in the 352 in addition to watching the Super Bowl

From sipping bourbon to picking strawberries, milking cows to watching horses, cosplay to rocking out… there are wide variety of things to do in the 352 area this weekend.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Super weather for Super Bowl Sunday and all other weekend plans

The National Weather Service doesn’t have any rain in the weekend forecast.

Equine
2 years ago
ICYMI: Horses and hitches. Highlights from draft horse event at WEC | PHOTOS & VIDEO

See the photo gallery and video of the 3-day event held at the World Equestrian Center.

Community
2 years ago
2024 Bear-A-Thon breaks one-day fundraising record with $125,916 donations

North Central Florida Media and Stop Children’s Cancer would like to thank the community for your generous support!

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Severe Weather Awareness Week: How to prepare for hurricane season

The Florida Division of Emergency Management says nearly 40% of all hurricanes that strike the United States make landfall in Florida.

Local
2 years ago
GPD: Death investigation at UF Shands parking garage

There’s a large law enforcement presence at the UF Health parking garage on Southwest 13th Street.

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