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
Where to best view UF’s homecoming parade today | MAP

If you don’t want to get caught in the parade traffic, check out the map of roads to avoid. And, how to watch the parade on tv.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Troopers seeking information in mysterious death of motorcyclist

Troopers found motorcyclist Alexander “Ozzy” Osborne, dead from gunshot wounds on November 13, 2021, on the Florida Turnpike in Okeechobee County.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Troopers say bad wreck on SR 44 was caused by man driving a stolen truck | PHOTOS

FHP says the driver of the stolen pickup is a 20-year-old Gainesville man who suffered serious injuries and the driver of the tractor trailer, a 57-year-old Dade City man, was treated for minor injuries.

Jobs
2 years ago
Training for high-demand, broadband infrastructure jobs will be available for Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy County residents

The free, training will support jobs in renewable energy, transportation, and broadband infrastructure sectors. Registration is open now.

National
2 years ago
Emergency Alert System test to come across all phones, radio, TV today at 2:20 p.m.

The national test is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Work week weather: Warm days, crisp nights, slight chance of showers most of the week

As you start your work week, you’ll want to keep an umbrella handy. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the slight possibility of rain much of this week. 

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
26-year-old Citrus County man killed in hit & run early Sunday morning. Troopers tracked down the vehicle involved

The Florida Highway Patrol says investigators have tracked down the vehicle involved in the fatal crash and identified a person of interest.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: GPD locates vehicle involved in deadly hit and run near Butler Plaza

Gainesville police say the person driving this light green 2010 Hyundai Sonata hit and killed a pedestrian in a parking lot in Butler Plaza on Sept. 15. If you have information, call GPD at 352-955-1818.

Local
2 years ago
Alachua County Fire Rescue takes over fire service in Micanopy starting today

ACFR says this new service agreement will benefit Micanopy property owners’ insurance rates.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County deputies say missing 20-year-old woman has been found safe

MCSO says Kalsey Mitchell Munoz has been found safe.

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