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
1 year ago
PSC sends team of 6 to Asheville, NC in wake of Hurricane Helene

The six-member team left Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 a.m. to head to Asheville, and will join four telecommunicators from Ohio to help with emergency call taking and dispatch.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: High humidity remains in the 352 post-Helene

Hurricane Helene may have left the 352, but many are still feeling the effects of her visit.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be moving from Inglis to Chiefland, FL.
Local
1 year ago
How to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene

Florida homeowners and renters in counties like Citrus, Dixie, Levy, and others affected by Hurricane Helene might be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.

Rain could affect the 352 with potential TS Francine
Weather Updates
1 year ago
NHC monitoring the formation of Tropical Depression 12 in the Atlantic

According the NHC, TD12 is currently not expected to pose a threat to the United States.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fatal DUI crash in Marion County claims one life and leaves three injured

FHP says that William Hibshman’s truck collided with another vehicle that had four people inside near Belleview.

Education
1 year ago
What’s open: Some schools affected by Helene, check for updated information

Some school schedules in the 352 have been affected by Hurricane Helene.

Local
1 year ago
FEMA assistance and comfort stations offered to residents of Dixie County

The county is also offering “comfort stations” with laundry, showers, and restrooms.  

Photos
1 year ago
Cedar Key’s resilience: Rebuilding in the aftermath of hurricanes and fire | PHOTOS & Video

Still not recovered from Hurricanes Idalia and Debby, a fire took out a portion of Dock Street just last week before Hurricane Helene destroyed much of what was left of the coastal community.

Local
1 year ago
Gainesville debris removal update: What residents need to know

The City of Gainesville has shared that there will be a curbside pick-up for yard waste affected by Hurricane Helene.

Local
1 year ago
Crystal River residents mobilize for recovery after Hurricane Helene’s flooding

The hurricane has put parts of the city on pause until the water from high-level storm surge evaporates, according to Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast.