Kathy Dugan

Kathy is what is called a "River Rat" from Dunnellon, spending a lot of time on the beautiful Rainbow River growing up. She's spent 18+ years in radio news and more than 30 years as a journalist. She holds an AA in Mass Communications from the College of Central Florida.

Local
12 months ago
NEW INFO: More counties added to mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Check for new counties being added – the latest is Lake County.

Local
12 months ago
North Central Florida races to clear Hurricane Helene debris ahead of Milton’s landfall

Closing times for landfills and satellite stations may vary based on changing weather conditions.

Local
12 months ago
RTS bus service updates: Routes, reduced services, and free fare amid storm conditions

RTS will provide transportation to local storm shelters, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center.

Community
12 months ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival canceled due to hurricane-related issues

This is one of the rare occasions in the festival’s history when it has been canceled, including the cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Local
12 months ago
Florida mobilizes 8,000 troops in preparation for Hurricane Milton

Governor DeSantis was at Florida Horse Park earlier today to talk about the preparation efforts ahead of the monster storm.

Local
12 months ago
City officials consider curfew with Hurricane Milton’s approach

The city says that the curfew would focus on the times when the storm is expected to be the most dangerous.

Local
12 months ago
Comcast opens 261,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

Comcast says that these hotspots are open to everyone, not just Xfinity customers.

State
12 months ago
Governor DeSantis urges final preparations as Hurricane Milton nears Florida landfall

Governor Ron DeSantis pressed Florida residents to finalize their hurricane preparations by Tuesday as Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast with landfall expected Wednesday night.

Weather Updates
12 months ago
NEW INFO: Milton back to a Category 5 hurricane posing major threat to Florida

Milton is expected to move northeastward, reaching the Florida Gulf Coast within the next 24 hours.

Local
12 months ago
How to secure your boat before Hurricane Milton: 7 essential tips for boaters to prepare for the storm

The FWC urges boat owners to secure their vessels immediately as Hurricane Milton approaches, sharing critical tips for safeguarding boats against storm damage.