Bill Cummings

Bill Cummings is a seasoned journalist with 30 years' experience as a reporter, photographer and news manager. Bill grew up in central PA and later started his media journey in WV, AZ, TN and several areas around the country including Tallahassee. He says experiencing many different regions of our nation has provided some great perspective in sharing people’s stories. Bill is proud to call Ocala home now and continue to report on important local issues in Central Florida in the 352! Send story ideas and news tips to wcummings@352today.com

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Rainy weather could bring out the yellow if the Daytona 500 can be run at all on schedule

The million-dollar question going into this weekend is will rainy weather delay or even possibly postpone Sunday’s Daytona 500. Check the latest forecast in the story.

Local
2 years ago
NHC report out on Hurricane Idalia shows it’s the third strongest to affect Big Bend region

The National Hurricane Center has released its tropical cyclone report for Hurricane Idalia which indicates the 2023 storm was responsible for 12 fatalities and an estimated $3.6 billion in damage in the United States.

Community
2 years ago
Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: Cedar Key community knows a few feet can make a big difference

Cedar Key has moved its city hall to higher ground to reduce the impact from future storms.

Equine
2 years ago
Grandview World Nights merch a big seller at WEC event | PHOTOS & VIDEO

It’s a night many want to remember and people attending can take home a wearable souvenir from a stand just inside Arena 5.

Community
2 years ago
Clam farmers to learn about Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance

Meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 13, will provide clam farmers with information about the disaster assistance available to them.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Parents of 12-year-old who died from Leukemia make plea for you to help Stop Children’s Cancer

A $40 donation provides a stuff teddy bear or chemo duck for children going through cancer treatment at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. It also helps fund the ongoing research.

Education
2 years ago
Buchholz High School student selected as a finalist in U.S. Navy music competition two years in a row

Madelyn Urbine will be traveling to Washington D.C. in March to compete in the final round of the competition.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County Spelling Bee champs go 22 rounds

The 22nd annual event ended after 22 rounds, including the last 18 with just two students battling it out for the title.

Local
2 years ago
Student art to go on display at College of Central Florida exhibition

You can see the student work on Monday, March 25 through Tuesday, April 30, at the CF Webber Gallery in Ocala.

Community
2 years ago
Natalie McComb to bring new harmony to Reilly Arts Center

Natalie McComb will replace Pamela Calero Wardell as the Executive Director for the Reilly and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.