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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
WATCH: Ocala police hold news conference regarding arrest of Paddock Mall shooting suspect

Ocala police chief Mike Balken updated the community on the arrest of 39-year-old Albert Shell Jr. and vows to do everything possible to make sure Shell spends the rest of his life behind bars.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Severe Weather Alert: High winds, heavy rain and threat of tornadoes expected on Tuesday

National Weather Service meteorologists say to expect wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph on Tuesday along with heavy rain and isolated tornadoes.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala’s First Friday event blends art and awareness | PHOTOS

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The participatory art installation of Ocala’s Red Sand Project raises awareness about the issue.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Ocala police increase reward to $20k for info that helps police locate and apprehend suspected mall shooter

The Ocala Police Department has upped the reward to $20k for information that leads to the arrest of 39-year-old Albert Shell.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Anonymous tip leads to arrest of second person wanted in connection with deadly shooting outside Burger King

Deputies located 21-year-old Jaylin Johnson at a home on Northeast 40th Place this morning.

Local
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Goodyear blimp makes an overnight pit stop in Marion County | PHOTOS

The famous Goodyear blimp had a “layover” at the airport in Dunnellon on Thursday to refuel.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Stay weather aware for a stormy Saturday

The National Weather Service says isolated severe storms are possible Saturday.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
REMINDER: Ocala police department offering resources to anyone traumatized by mall shooting

The Florida Crisis Response Team will hold an informational session on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for anyone suffering from the deadly shooting at Paddock Mall.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
MCSO deputy’s dashcam footage shows the moments leading up to a New Year’s Eve crash that left a driver dead and an office building destroyed | VIDEO

The driver crashed into an office building on East Fort King Street that housed a Berkshire Hathaway Realty office and an Edward Jones financial advisor.

Local
2 years ago
Citra homeowner says wood stove caused fire at her house

Marion County Fire Rescue battled a fire at a one-room house on NW 186th Place.

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