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
2 years ago
Meet the songwriters behind the hits at the K-Country Songwriter’s Showcase

K-Country’s Songwriters Showcase features Nashville songwriters Colton Venner, Adam James, and Brett Tyler. It will be at the Ocala Civic Theatre on November 3. Tickets are on sale now.

Education
2 years ago
Hillcrest School teacher captures statewide art educator award

Marion County Public School teacher Zanita Hendry was recently honored with a statewide award from FAEA.

Community
2 years ago
Pain at the pump is (slightly) less painful

Florida gas prices have dropped to their lowest levels in three months. As of Sunday, pump prices statewide averaged $3.33 per gallon, declining 15 cents last week.

Community
2 years ago
Boo at the Zoo returns to Santa Fe College on Halloween

Get ready for Gainesville’s “wildest” Halloween event that the whole family can attend: Boo at the Zoo! This not-so-scary evening is in its 27th year at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Entry costs just one canned good or non-perishable food item per person.

Photos
2 years ago
PHOTOS: K-Country Acoustic Concert 2023

Photos from the 37th K-Country Acoustic Concert featuring Dalton Dover, Conner Smith, Josiah Siska, and Brian Kelley.

Entertainment
2 years ago
K-Country dazzles again with its 37th Acoustic Concert | PHOTOS

The 37th K-Country Acoustic Concert was a sold-out hit with country music fans!

National
2 years ago
Get ready to get your java on. It’s National Coffee Day

While the U.S. imports the most coffee, we don’t even rank among the top 20 countries in terms of per capita coffee consumption. Get the facts about coffee and where to score a free cup.

Community
2 years ago
Ben Marciano shares his unconventional path to Ocala mayor’s office

Ben Marciano will be sworn in as Ocala’s mayor on December 5 at 4 p.m. In this interview, he talks candidly about his battle with addiction and how it shapes his vision and priorities for being mayor.

Community
2 years ago
The time to Give4Marion is now through 7 p.m. tonight

Give4Marion returns Sept 19-20 for a 33-hour donation blitz to raise funds for area nonprofit organizations.

Community
2 years ago
The Appleton presents ‘Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design from the Permanent Collection’

The Appleton Museum prepares for an Art Deco display from their permanent collection