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.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Reducing barriers to getting help to overcome drug addiction: Unique approach in Ocala puts all services in one place

Beacon Point in Ocala is a one-stop campus that offers a wide variety of services to Marion County residents. Treatment is free.

Community
2 years ago
Marion Theatre hosts free sci-fi movie marathon, ‘Gift to the community’ celebrates theatre upgrades

The theatre says the movie day celebrates the installation of a new screen and laser projector in the downstairs theatre.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two men from Wisconsin who said they were ‘scrappers’ arrested in Horseshoe Beach on drug charges

Horseshoe Beach currently has a curfew in effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. 

Local
2 years ago
Tropical Storm Lee forms in Atlantic, forecast to become major hurricane heading to the Caribbean

Preliminary forecasts are not predicting any landfall, although the center warned that it is too early to determine exactly how close this system will be to the Leeward Islands.

Local
2 years ago
Advice to hurricane victims: ‘You don’t need to sign anything.’ Florida CFO warns about scam artists

If you have any questions, call the state’s insurance assistance hotline at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236). Agents are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Efforts to re-energize Florida following Hurricane Idalia touted as quickest in state history

By Monday, the governor said fewer than 23,000 remain without power across the state of Florida.

Local
2 years ago
Way to make an entrance! NASA crew returns to Earth in stunning show | VIDEO

Four astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule wrapping up a six-month mission to the International Space Station. This video of their re-entry was captured in Alachua County.

Local
2 years ago
Gov. DeSantis tours hurricane damage in Crystal River, Meets with business owners and residents | PHOTOS

The governor spent nearly two hours seeing and hearing about the impact of Hurricane Idalia on the tourist town known for its manatee tours.

Community
2 years ago
For at least a day, all the world is ‘Margaritaville’ in homage to Jimmy Buffett

Key West plans a remembrance Sunday along Duval Street which fittingly will begin at 5 o’clock.

Local
2 years ago
Biden tells Idalia’s Florida victims ‘your nation has your back.’ DeSantis skips meeting with him | PHOTOS

Gov. Ron DeSantis was noticeably absent from the President’s tour of hurricane-ravaged areas of Florida. On Friday, DeSantis said he told the President his security detail would be “very disruptive” to the recovery efforts.

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