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.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely

We’re in the typical Florida summertime weather pattern where later afternoon downpours can and should be expected.

screenshot of I-75 southbound from the states FL511 traffic cameras show an empty roadway.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-75 all southbound lanes in Marion County blocked

The state’s FL511 real-time reporting network says the right lanes of I-75 are blocked due to police activity.

Community
1 year ago
Famed Apollo Theater searching for talent, auditions in Gainesville this weekend

Performers from the top two acts will receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Rabies alert issued in Marion County following confirmed case in cat

The rabies alert is for 60 days. If an animal bites your pet, seek veterinary assistance immediately.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: The search for ways to escape stifling summer heat

See the chances and timing for rain this weekend.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala police arrest man who they say was part of a scam that convinced a 74-year-old woman to liquidate her life savings to gold

Authorities say scammers from an Asian call center convinced the elderly woman that her computer had a virus and they could help her fix it. They convinced her to convert $500,000 into gold.

Local
1 year ago
NEW DETAILS: Missing Belleview man got out of jail just weeks before his disappearance

Deputies say 51-year-old Daniel King’s family received messages about his disappearance that have them concerned for his well-being.

Business
1 year ago
352eats: Smallcakes Ocala promises to make every occasion sweet

Smallcakes Ocala bakes and frosts a dozen signature flavors fresh every morning.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Reward increased for info in deadly Ocala shooting

The reward for information that leads to an arrest has been increased from $3,000 to $5,000.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala Police arrest two women on charges of street racing and child neglect

Ocala police say they clocked the drivers going 93 mph in a 45-mph zone.

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