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.

Community
10 months ago
Robert Vass joins board of directors for Sheltering Hands and Arnette House to strengthen community impact

Belleview’s Events and Promotions Manager, Robert Vass, brings his passion for service to two vital nonprofit organizations, supporting animal welfare and youth in crisis.

Business
10 months ago
Smalls Sliders® expands in Ocala with second location

Smalls Sliders is expanding its footprint in Ocala with a second location, celebrating with a Can Drop event on January 30 and honoring Kimberly’s Center as its Smalls Town Hero for its dedicated service to children in need.

College of Central Florida President Jim Henningson speaks to attendees at the grand opening of the AdventHealth Center for Nursing, highlighting the facility’s impact on healthcare education and workforce development.
Education
10 months ago
AdventHealth Center for Nursing opens at College of Central Florida, expanding healthcare education

Ocala officials celebrate the grand opening of a $20 million, state-of-the-art nursing facility designed to train over 300 students and strengthen the local healthcare workforce.

Local
10 months ago
Combating sex trafficking: How Anew is rescuing and restoring lives in North Central Florida

Nonprofit organization Anew is leading the fight against sex trafficking with prevention, outreach, and survivor rehabilitation.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Marion County deputies arrest repeat DUI offender after citizen reports erratic driving

James Wilgor, a repeat DUI offender, was arrested after deputies found him exhibiting signs of impairment, with vodka bottles in his vehicle and a history of DUI convictions in Ohio.

Local
10 months ago
Overturned semi in Ocala causes fuel spill, closes I-75 NB ramp

A semi-truck carrying produce overturned on Blitchton Road at I-75 Exit 354, spilling fuel and prompting road closures as emergency crews responded.

A cast member from the Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend & reunion on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Kirby Family Farm in Williston.
Entertainment
10 months ago
Step back in time at the Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend this February

Kirby Family Farm revives the spirit of Ocala’s beloved theme park with gunfights, train robberies, and family fun on February 1-2, 2025.

Community
10 months ago
Belleview hosts free health screenings and blood drive on March 19

Join the City of Belleview, local Lions Clubs, and LifeSouth Community Blood Center for a free Health Screening Day with vision and glucose tests, plus a life-saving blood drive.

Elections
10 months ago
Jimmy Patronis, Randy Fine win GOP primaries in Florida special elections to replace Gaetz, Waltz

Patronis secures GOP nomination in Florida’s 1st District, while Fine advances in the 6th District, which includes part of Marion County, as Republicans aim to maintain control in Congress.

Local
10 months ago
Two early morning house fires in Ocala leave one home destroyed, no injuries reported

Ocala Fire Rescue saved a mobile home in the first blaze, but lost a second house to flames hours later.

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