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
11 months ago
Coca-Cola Ocala Distribution Center supports local youth and litter-free initiatives

Coca-Cola’s new Ocala center funds community initiatives, including the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County and the county’s anti-litter initiative.

Weather Updates
11 months ago
Hurricane Rafael gathers strength, no threat to North Central Florida

Hurricane Rafael nears Cuba, bringing heavy rain; North Central Florida sees higher humidity, rain chances.

Elections
11 months ago
Ocala voters share hopes and concerns on Election Day |PHOTOS & VIDEO

Ocala voters emphasize civic duty, unity, and local issues in 2024 presidential election turnout.

Business
11 months ago
Belleview invests in future with wastewater treatment plant expansion

Belleview awards $26M contract for wastewater treatment plant expansion, ensuring future growth.

Elections
11 months ago
ELECTION RESULTS: Key victories and voter decisions in Florida

Find out the election winners and see which amendments passed—and which didn’t.

Local
11 months ago
Heagy-Burry boat ramp to close for construction and improvements

Improvements include a new two-lane boat ramp and paved parking lot.

Community
11 months ago
Appleton Museum hosts festive community tree display

Festive community tree display at Appleton Museum brightens the holiday season.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Ocala hospitals ranked best in Florida for orthopedic, spine, and vascular surgeries

HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion Hospitals named top in orthopedic, spine, vascular care.

Community
11 months ago
New activities add holiday magic to Light Up Lake Lillian

Belleview’s Light Up Lake Lillian festival expands with cookie decorating, ornament making.

Local
11 months ago
Marion County and Ocala Fire Rescue crews battle NE Ocala structure fire

Firefighters battled a late-night house fire Sunday, Nov. 3, bringing it under control within 15 minutes.