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
Road work will cause delays on Northeast 36th Avenue for several days

Temporary lane closures will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting today through Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Education
2 years ago
New aviation program takes off at Sparr Elementary School

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office landed its helicopter at Sparr Elementary to mark the launch of the Future Aviators Academy.

Community
2 years ago
New non-stop flight from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale starts Monday

Silver Airways says the new daily route caters to the growing demand for convenient and efficient travel options between the two cities.

Community
2 years ago
MCPS Careers and Colleges Expo makes it easy for students and parents to explore options for the future

Marion County Public Schools and the College of Central Florida present the 2023 Careers and Colleges Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Missing man in Sumter County found, safe

UPDATE: Morgan has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL: Deputies say Joseph Rocky Morgan, 33, was last seen in the area of Northwest 31st Street in the Lake Panasoffkee area.

Local
2 years ago
Wildwood officials investigating possible sinkholes in The Villages

City of Wildwood officials are investigating potential causes and remediation for ‘pavement depressions’ in the Village of Monarch Grove.

Community
2 years ago
Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but judges crown Dunnellon man the prince of Elvis tribute artists

A Dunnellon man left the Graceland Soundstage in Memphis on Saturday night he strutted out with an impressive title: 2023 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Police need your help identifying a man wanted in connection with a car burglary in downtown Ocala

If you have information that can help police identify this man, call 352-369-7000.

Equine
2 years ago
Rabies alert issued for Marion County after horse tests positive

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the brain of warm-blooded mammals, including humans.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County considers first day of school a ‘great success’

The first day of classes in Marion County Public Schools came and went without any major issues.