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.

Community
2 years ago
Get your family away from the electronics, step back in time at Saturday’s Cane Boil & Fiddle Fest

The city of Gainesville invites you to travel back in time this Saturday at its annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morningside Nature Center.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Shelter cats and dogs would be grateful to come home with you this Thanksgiving

The shelter is open today, Wednesday, Nov. 22, until 5 p.m. It’ll be closed Thursday and Friday. It will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Local
2 years ago
VIDEO: GPD releases bodycam footage of traffic stop turned water rescue, man dies despite attempts to save him

GPD says it’s releasing the unredacted video “in the interest of transparency and accountability.”

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Don’t get burned this Thanksgiving! Safe cooking tips from people who come to the rescue

Ocala Fire Rescue says cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Last-minute Thanksgiving preps could be soggy

Check out the forecast: The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a chance of rain for parts of the 352 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Local
2 years ago
Wildwood Police officers ‘detain’ unwanted visitor in The Villages’ Brownwood Paddock Square

Officers blocked the area until trappers could wrangle the large gator and relocate it.

Local
2 years ago
New work schedule of one day on, three days off approved for Gainesville firefighters

The city says it’s one of just a few municipalities in the state, and the first in north Florida, to make the switch to the 24/72 model. 

Sports
2 years ago
UPDATE: Following injury, Florida State QB Jordan Travis says his college career is over

Jordan Travis is a fifth-year senior who has led a turnaround at Florida State from five victories in 2021 to College Football Playoff contender this year.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Utilities lifts boil water order for six communities

MCU says customers in the Fort King Forest, Hi Cliff, Sleepy Hollow, Delcrest, Bluefields and Regency Estates neighborhoods are no longer under a boil water order.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
PHOTOS: Troopers looking for street-racing driver who left the scene of horrific accident, need your help identifying him

Troopers are looking for the driver of a new-model Mustang who they say stopped briefly to check on the driver of the Corvette he was racing.

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