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.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands at a podium labeled “Hurricane Preparedness” inside a Home Depot, with gas cans and portable generators on display behind him.
State
3 months ago
What you need to know: Florida ends hurricane tax holidays, replaces with year-round exemptions on some items

TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) — Floridians stocking up for hurricane season will notice a big […]

Mugshot of Allen Svilhik wearing an orange and white jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Dunnellon man arrested for DUI after crash on E. Pennsylvania Avenue

Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy says driver showed signs of impairment; breath test registered .106.

Mugshot of Phillip Jones provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Man arrested for lewd exposure at Ocala Dollar General, deputies say

Marion County deputies identified Phillip Jones through surveillance video after he exposed himself at a Dollar General on SW 56th Lane.

Covered pedestrian hybrid beacon signal installed over State Road 200 near Ocean Buffet in Ocala.
Local
3 months ago
New pedestrian signals and safety upgrades coming to Ocala’s State Road 200

FDOT installing three pedestrian hybrid beacons and traffic improvements along SR 200 to enhance safety, reduce crashes, and improve pedestrian access near schools and businesses.

Digital display with American flag and Division of Emergency Management welcome message at Marion County EOC.
Weather Updates
3 months ago
Marion County earns StormReady status again – here’s why that matters to you

From AlertMarion to real-time weather alerts, local officials are stepping up safety efforts as storm season heats up.

Controlled burn with visible flames and smoke in a forested area of Goethe State Forest.
Local
3 months ago
Prescribed burn underway at Indian Lake State Forest

Florida Forest Service says 125-acre controlled fire helps reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat.

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Andrea swirling in the central Atlantic Ocean with cloud bands spiraling around a low-pressure center.
Weather Updates
3 months ago
Tropical Storm Andrea fizzles out in Atlantic with no threat to land

First named storm of the season quickly weakens, National Hurricane Center says.

Mugshot of Dennis Grundy following his arrest for organized fraud and grand theft in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft

Dennis Grundy, former executive director of Open Arms Village, faces felony charges after Ocala Police uncover financial scheme involving unauthorized checks, PayPal, and credit card misuse.

Surveillance image of theft suspect wearing a blue and orange Florida Gators cap inside Home Depot in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Ocala Police search for suspect in $2,100 Home Depot theft

OPD asks for public’s help identifying man caught on camera stealing from Ocala Home Depot on June 4; tipsters may earn up to $3,000.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a podium flanked by law enforcement and military officials during a press conference.
State
3 months ago
New Florida laws take effect July 1: Here’s what you need to know

From capital punishment changes to school safety rules, animal cruelty registries, and tenant rights, over 70 new laws will impact Floridians starting July 1.

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