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.

Local
2 years ago
Woman dies in motorcycle collision with pickup truck in Ocala

The accident happened at the intersection of Northwest 10th Street and North Pine Avenue on Tuesday.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Adopting an animal could be the accountability partner you need to keep your New Year’s resolution to get active

Marion County Animal Services is waiving adoption during the Home for the Pawlidays promotion.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Paddock Mall reopening today. Shooting suspect still on the loose

Due to the shooting, the mall did not reopen on Sunday for the traditional last-minute Christmas Eve shopping scramble.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Christmas lights video spreads holiday cheer

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office posted its annual light show video on the Thursday before Christmas. Based on the department’s Facebook stats, the video is not only viral but also receiving rave reviews.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Headed to the mall to return unwanted gifts? You might want to ‘exchange’ this week’s weather forecast for a better one too

The National Weather Service is predicting patchy, dense fog Tuesday morning followed by the threat of rain.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: Ocala police plead for the return of important piece of evidence, threaten arrest if not turned over

Police identified the person killed as 40-year-old David Nathaniel Barron. They believe the shooter targeted him.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala woman gives Christmas decorations a unique ‘twist’

Denise Myford of Red Dog Balloons partnered with other creative spirits to show a different approach to holiday decor.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Mall gunfire sends shoppers, employees scrambling for safety | PHOTOS

If you have video of the incident, Ocala police want to see it. How to share your video with detectives in the story.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirms at least one dead in shooting at Paddock Mall in Ocala

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirms at least one person is dead and the shooter is still on the run.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police Department makes arrest in deadly shooting at Burger King

Police say 28-year-old Jose Valliant died in the shooting which they say stemmed from a drug deal.

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