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
Advanced crosswalk system installed at East University Avenue in Gainesville. Goal to improve pedestrian safety

FDOT says pedestrian hybrid beacons are effective in locations where a full traffic signal is not warranted, but traditional crosswalk signage isn’t deemed to be the most effective.

Community
2 years ago
Are you the face that symbolizes Ocala/Marion County? Show up for an open casting call

OMCVCB is hosting an open casting call on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its offices on 109 W. Silver Springs Blvd., in Ocala.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Hernando County 15-year-old girl reported missing found safe

Deputies say 15-year-old Alessandra Brown was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, around 4 p.m. getting off a school bus on California Street.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Dark comedy ‘Witch’ coming to the Reilly Arts Center

Ocala Civic Theatre presents a bewitching dark comedy WITCH, October 5-15 at the Reilly Arts Center.

Community
2 years ago
Volunteers needed for cleanup day at Greenwood Cemetery

The volunteer cleanup day at Greenwood Cemetery will be on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon.   

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
SCAM ALERT: City of Gainesville warns residents about fake DocuSign email

If you received this email, city officials recommend you report the phishing attempt to the Federal Trade Commission before deleting the message.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office: Undercover drug bust seizes enough fentanyl to kill 52,000 adults

Detectives from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit conducted a covert operation and purchased a large quantity of methamphetamine and later arrested two men at a Denny’s in Crystal River.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Troopers release information about vehicle suspected in hit & run

Troopers are looking for a 2018-2024 dark-colored GMC Terrain with a missing right-side mirror in connection with a hit & run on State Road 40 on Monday, Sept. 11. If you have info, call the FHP Communications Center at 1-800 387-1290.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police arrest horse trainer on charges of soliciting a child for sexual conduct via text messages

OPD arrested Jerry Aguilar, 39. They say he is a horse trainer and coach with children under his supervision.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Autumn starts Saturday morning, weekend temps will feel fall-like in morning

We’ll usher in the autumnal equinox on Saturday at 2:50 a.m. EDT and our days will get shorter.

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