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
UPDATE: Florida’s turnpike northbound moving again, bad wreck stalled traffic for hours in Lake County

Florida’s turnpike northbound was gridlock for hours on Friday due to a bad wreck.

Local
2 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Some cloud cover for Saturday eclipse-viewing and festival-going

You’ll still need eye protection even though we’ll only see a partial eclipse on Saturday in north-central Florida.

State
2 years ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis issues executive order to rescue Floridians stranded in Israel on same day he files paperwork for GOP Presidential Primary in New Hampshire

The governor’s order enables the Florida Division of Emergency Management to bring Floridians home and transport necessary supplies to Israel.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Lake County man considered armed, dangerous in custody

Deputies say they captured 37-year-old David Flores on Wednesday.

Photos
2 years ago
PHOTOS: Confirmed tornado destroys homes, businesses and uproots trees, lives in Crystal River

It’s been less than two months since Hurricane Idalia flooded the tourist town of Crystal River. Now, Mother Nature deals the Citrus County community another blow – a tornado.

Community
2 years ago
White Cane Day events aim to increase awareness about people with visual impairments

“So much of the time we’re invisible,” said Donna Evans, President of The Villages Visually Impaired Persons Group. She helped organize a White Cane Walk for Friday, Oct. 13, at the Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Ocala police looking for suspect wanted in downtown shooting

Ocala Police say they are looking for 31-year-old Anthony Reagan in connection with the weekend shooting.

Community
2 years ago
How you can help make the dying wish of a 12-year-old girl continue to come true

Stop Children’s Cancer has set a goal to raise $10,000 during Bonnie’s Birthday Bash this month. Donations are down this year and the nonprofit is asking for your help.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rain, severe weather possible tonight and tomorrow

The National Weather Service office in Jacksonville says showers and storms will begin this afternoon and continue into the overnight hours through Thursday.

Photos
2 years ago
Are you ready for the eclipse this weekend?

NASA says an annular eclipse will occur on Saturday, Oct. 14, and a total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. Where’s the best place to view them? Check out the map we have linked.

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