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
NEW COUNTIES ADDED: Mandatory evacuation orders are underway for several coastal counties in the 352

Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, and Levy counties are currently under evacuation orders from emergency management.

Duke Energy trucks lined up for Hurricane Helene 2024 Florida
Local
1 year ago
Duke Energy mobilizes for Hurricane Helene: 8,000 workers ready to assist

Duke Energy states that it is boosting its workforce by bringing in teams from its Midwest operations in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, along with local crews.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County Animal Services is in urgent need of pet fosters during Helene

MCAS reports that its shelters are at capacity and is looking for temporary foster homes for pets during the storm.

Entertainment
1 year ago
CF students present “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”

With nearly 30 CF student performers and four faculty members stepping into roles, the energy promises to be contagious.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UDPATE: Driver arrested after police chase and shooting near Ocala diner

The incident took place in the parking lot of Darrell’s Diner on E. Silver Springs Blvd. and is currently under investigation.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Business
1 year ago
AACN honors HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals for outstanding patient care

These are the only hospitals in Marion County with Beacon Awards for Excellence

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Tropical Cyclone 9 set to strike Florida’s Big Bend area as a major hurricane

The NHC predicts that this storm, expected to be called Tropical Storm Helene, could develop Tuesday and could strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday morning.

Business
1 year ago
Florida gas prices remain stable amid rising oil costs

AAA states that Florida’s average gas price was $3.13 per gallon on Sunday.

Gus and Grizz cool off in their backyard pool as Ocala braces for near-record heat and dry conditions this week.
Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Welcome to “hotumn” in North Central Florida

With September coming to an end and the fall equinox already in place, most of the country is already starting to see cooler temperatures.  Not so much here in the 352.

Police vehicle to assist in 911 call
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
University Police detain two following gunfire incident

Gunfire was reported early Sunday morning at 1800 W. University Ave.