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.

Photos
2 years ago
Stormy Sunday brings heavy rain, high winds, and hail | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The National Weather Service says the threat for severe weather should end by 8 p.m. Sunday.

Community
2 years ago
Farm in Williston transports families back in time with historic railroad and western-themed performances | VIDEO

The Kirby Family Farm recreates the magic of a once-popular 1960s Florida theme park known as Six Gun Territory.

Community
2 years ago
Businesses in Belleview have a new partner to help spur economic development | PHOTOS

The newly created Belleview Chamber and Economic Partnership will host monthly events to be a catalyst for growth in the community.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
FHP arrests 30-year-old man in connection with death of trooper and big rig truck driver

FHP says Trooper Zachary Fink made a U-turn to go after a suspect who was driving in the wrong direction on I-95. That’s when he collided with a semi-truck.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why

Researchers hope the finding could lead to better ways to detect a long list of diseases that are hard to diagnose and treat.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Troopers looking for driver in hit-and-run that left a 74-year-old motorcyclist critically injured

Troopers say the motorcyclist is a 74-year-old man from Dunnellon who was riding a 2019 Harley Davidson.

Dense fog limits visibility on I-75 near Ocala, Fla., early Monday, April 7, 2025. Motorists were urged to drive with caution as low visibility affected morning commutes across the region.
Weather Updates
2 years ago
WEATHER ADVISORY: Dense fog limiting visibility Saturday morning | PHOTOS

Driving conditions can be hazardous this morning due to the low visibility.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police arrest 14-year-old student in case of school shooting threat posted on Snapchat

Police say the child’s post on social media threatened a shooting at Howard Middle School.

Community
2 years ago
Weekend Top Picks: Clydesdales, cowboys and country music

Things to do in the 352: Clydesdales at Florida Horse Park, a country music concert at Silver Springs State Park and cowboys at Kirby Farm.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff: “Moron” who stole deputy’s SUV causing deadly wreck should have been behind bars

During a news conference, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods showed body cam footage of 33-year-old Kendra Boone stealing the deputy’s SUV. Woods emphatically told reporters the deputy did nothing wrong.

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