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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
MCSO: ‘Please help us find this fowl felon’

MCSO needs help identifying the man captured on a home security camera. Deputies say he stole $2,100 worth of homing pigeons.

Community
2 years ago
North Central Florida Outdoor Expo generates $2,500 for charitable cause

North Central Florida Media hosts the outdoor expo and selected 10 CAN, Inc. as its charity partner for this year’s event. 10 CAN is a Christian adventure network for military and first responder families combatting PTSD.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County Fire crew rescues raccoon with its head stuck in a jar | PHOTOS

All in a day’s work! Marion County Fire Rescue crews respond to SRM Concrete for report of a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head in a tree.

Community
2 years ago
‘Barbie’ for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide

National Cinema Day will be Sunday, Aug. 27. For one day, all movies will be $4 at participating theaters.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Search for man wanted in Lady Lake area burglary ended with no arrests

Deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used a helicopter to search from the air and K-9 units to scour the area on foot.

Local
2 years ago
Crews respond to gas leak at China Lee Buffet Sunday during dinner, restaurant open for lunch Monday

Crews evacuated the restaurant as a precautionary measure Sunday evening.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala man arrested on child porn charges, detectives believe he victimized a child

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55-year-old James Robert Crafton, Jr. on 20 counts of possession of child pornography.

Local
2 years ago
Tracking the Tropics: The Atlantic getting active, three named storms develop

Tropical Storms Gert and Emily don’t pose any threats to land. Tropical Storm Franklin could become a hurricane this week.

Community
2 years ago
Lolita, the orca, dies at Miami Seaquarium after half-century in captivity

Park officials say the 57-year-old orca died from an apparent renal condition.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Purple Alert for Missing Wildwood Man

Purple Alerts are activated when the missing person has any combination of the following: an intellectual or developmental disability, brain injury; or another physical, mental, or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse.