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

Entrance sign for the College of Central Florida surrounded by greenery and flowers on the Ocala campus.
Education
2 years ago
Preview academic life at the College of Central Florida’s campuses

In a special offer to students at Preview, CF will waive the $30 application fee for anyone who applies during the event.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Levy County deputies say ATV rider who tried to outrun them has multiple felony convictions

Florida law states ATVs may only be operated on unpaved roadways where the posted speed limit is less than 35 mph and only during daylight hours.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala couple arrested on charges of hiding body in North Carolina

Police in North Carolina say they searched a home in Lowell where the couple used to live and found human remains there.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office: Deputy shoots, kills 81-year-old woman they say lunged at him with a knife

The sheriff’s office says the incident happened at the Rails End Mobile Home Park in Wildwood.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Murder suspect remains on the run in Marion Oaks shopping plaza shooting

MCSO says deputies and detectives continue to search for Arias who has a warrant for Lopez’s murder. 

Local
2 years ago
Levy County deputies rescue couple from submerged truck in frigid Gulf of Mexico

The sheriff’s office says the couple tried to swim to shore and were quickly overcome.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam

Deputies say scammers “spoof” or disguise their number to make it look like it’s coming from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

State
2 years ago
Florida’s Great Outdoors Initiative for deeply discounted state parks passes, hunting and fishing licenses ends with record numbers sold

The state says more than 23,000 of the hunting and fishing licenses purchased were by first-time license holders.

Community
2 years ago
World Equestrian Center growing, adding jobs and helping drive area economy | VIDEO

WEC plans to hire an additional 100 team members this year.

Community
2 years ago
New video provides sneak peek at the expansion plans for the World Equestrian Center

WEC says it will add a new hotel, indoor arena, seven additional outdoor arenas and a family medicine center to its property in 2024.