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.

Robert Vass, Events and Promotions Manager for the City of Belleview, proudly joins the Board of Directors for Sheltering Hands and Arnette House, bringing his dedication to community service and leadership to two impactful nonprofit organizations.
Community
8 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.

Smalls Sliders employees and community members celebrate the opening of the brand’s newest location in Ocala.
Business
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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.

A produce-filled semi-truck lies on its side after crashing near Exit 354, prompting road closures and hazardous material cleanup.
Local
8 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
8 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
8 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.

FILE - Rep. Randy Fine, R-South Brevard County, closes on a gambling bill during a special session, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Elections
8 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.

Ocala firefighters battled a fire at a single-story home in the 700 block of SW Fifth Street early Wednesday morning.
Local
8 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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