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.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Downtown Ocala’s first First Friday Art Walk has been canceled

The City of Ocala has announced that this evening’s event has been canceled due to ongoing weather conditions.

Local
1 year ago
I-75 southbound rest area in Marion County to close for maintenance

If you need to stop, there are other rest areas 37 miles north at mile marker 382 in Alachua County and 39 miles south at mile marker 307 in Sumter County.

Gators tailgating at The Swamp
Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Bring that big umbrella for your Gator tailgating party

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. which means you could run into some wet weather.

MCPS Family FOCUS events help families communicate and succeed.
Education
1 year ago
Boost your family’s success with Marion County Public Schools’ Family FOCUS events

These events have free childcare, community resources, entertainment, and giveaways. Every child will get free books to take home, too!

Local
1 year ago
Local man dies after SUV collision in Alachua

FHP notes that both drivers were wearing seatbelts, but don’t know what caused one vehicle to veer from its travel lane.

Local
1 year ago
A Cross City woman dies in the hospital after wreck involving a semi

The semi driver, a 38-year-old man from Augusta, AL, was not hurt.

Drowsy Driving campaign underway in Florida.
State
1 year ago
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: It’s a wake-up call for Florida drivers

Throughout September, FLHSMV will focus on educating drivers on how to recognize the warning signs of fatigue, strategies to prevent drowsiness before driving, and the best actions to take if feeling tired behind the wheel.

Donated property for conservation efforts. WSPP, ACF
Local
1 year ago
Three Alachua County families preserve their legacies with a donation to conservation projects

Thanks to these collective efforts, 229 acres of environmentally significant land in Alachua County are now protected.

UF Health and United Healthcare no longer partners.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Clash between UF Health and United Healthcare affects healthcare access for thousands

UF Health stresses that it remains dedicated to serving patients with urgent medical needs, such as pregnancies, emergency care, cancer treatments, and other essential services.

Local
1 year ago
MCFR acts quickly to extinguish Ocala RV fire

No injuries were reported, but the RV was a complete loss