WCJB TV20 News
Coach Jon Sumrall amped for first game, UF depth chart released
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- Coach Jon Sumrall amped for first game, UF depth chart released
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- For the first time ever, Jon Sumrall will do his official Gator walk and pat the Gator head as he walks into the stadium as head coach of the Florida Gators.
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- Florida sheriffs respond to order to remove Flock-style license plate reader cameras
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered license plate reader cameras such as Flock cameras to be removed from Florida’s state roadways within 30 days
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- TV20 Exclusive: One-on-One with Gators Center Harrison Moore
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- 11:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- TV20 Exclusive: One-on-One with Gators Center Harrison Moore
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- UF parent raises student safety concerns about homeless people; shelter leader pushes back
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- University of Florida parents question homelessness policies amid man’s death at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Grace Marketplace’s CEO pushes back on concerns.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/01/concerns-over-student-safety-put-spotlight-gainesville-homelessness-response/
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- Woman charged with murder after shooting boyfriend, Bradford County deputies say
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Bradford County Sheriff’s deputies charged Stephanie Michelle Johnson, 42, with murder in connection with the death of David James Wroblewski, 41
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/31/woman-arrested-killing-boyfriend-bradford-county-deputies-say/
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- Cedar Key clam farmers receive $500,000 in funding, hope to hire researcher
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Clam farmers in Cedar Key will soon get financial help after receiving $500,000 in funding. Farmers say hurricanes and hot temperatures have reduced how many clams they are able to harvest.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/31/cedar-key-clam-farmers-receive-500000-funding-hope-hire-researcher/
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- Florida mayor faces backlash after viral video accuses him of racism
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A video purporting to expose a North Central Florida mayor for racism has gone viral on social media this week.
In a comment to TV20, Isaac Young, the mayor of the town of Inglis, has apologized for the incident, which he said was an accident.
On Wednesday, Eric Bryan Stone, a popular social media content creator, posted a video exposing Young in an effort to “make racists scared again.” https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/28/florida-mayor-faces-backlash-after-viral-video-accuses-him-racism/
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- Commissioners to consider major changes to alcohol buffer zones
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The distance between alcohol establishments and local schools or places of worship in Gainesville could soon change under a new proposal being presented to city
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/27/gainesville-commissioners-consider-major-changes-alcohol-buffer-zones-near-schools-churches/
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- Cadaver dog helps locate human remains believed to be missing Bradford County woman
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A search for a missing Bradford County woman took a turn Tuesday morning when human remains were found along County Road 18 with the help of K-9 dogs.
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- Gov. Ron DeSantis unveils statue of Columbia in Lake City for America250
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue of Lady Columbia in downtown Lake City on Thursday, part of a statewide effort to commemorate American history during the country’s 250th birthday year.
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- FDOT plans $5.4M improvement project on University Avenue, seeks public comment
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has invited the public to attend meetings as it plans major improvements to University Avenue
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- Residents fight to save Family Dollar store in Melrose: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Residents say the store on State Road 21 keeps people in the community rather than traveling away to get their necessities.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/25/residents-fight-save-family-dollar-store-melrose-its-heartbreaking/
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- Three men face murder charge in death of 23-year-old woman years after cold case solved
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Three defendants charged with the first-degree murder of a Hawthorne woman in 2017 are now scheduled for trial.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/25/good-loving-daughter-trial-date-set-three-men-charged-christin-cassels-murder/
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- Residents divided over future of data centers
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Marion County could be at a crossroads as decisions on data centers will eventually have to be made.
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- Fugitive found hiding in shed; FDLE to investigate deputy-involved shooting
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Levy County Sheriff’s Office arrested a fugitive in connection with a deputy-involved shooting Monday morning
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- Disabled dog ‘Mr. Wiggles’ gets wheelchair, needs permanent home
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A disabled dog named Mr. Wiggles got a new set of wheels on Monday, and now he needs a permanent home.
Mr. Wiggles was born with a spinal issue that affects his hind legs. He received his new wheelchair at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital.
His visit with TV20 News was his first outing with the new wheelchair, and he is still learning how to walk with it. More: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/08/24/disabled-dog-mr-wiggles-gets-wheelchair-uf-needs-permanent-home/
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- Severe Weather Damages Homes Across Ocala
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Severe weather swept through Ocala Saturday, leaving behind downed trees, damaged homes and a major cleanup effort for residents.
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- High school teacher defends her license in court after giving dictator superlative
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Lauren Watts, a Gainesville teacher, was in court Thursday to answer questions and find out whether or not she will keep her teaching license or not.
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- Poe Springs has stopped flowing, water management officials say
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Hydrologists across North Central Florida are still monitoring the ongoing drought, and they’ve recommended that people conserve water.
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- ‘Like a disaster’: Tree falls on Ocala apartment building, no injuries reported
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- No injuries were reported after a tree fell on multiple apartment units in Ocala Tuesday night.
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- Best friends die in hit-and-run, families grieve: ‘There for the final moments’
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- A memorial site has been set up at the corner of Northwest Centurion Court and West U.S. Highway 90 in Lake City for three victims involved in a hit-and-run crash.
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- Krishna Lunch banned from UF campus after box truck crashes into student
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Krishna Lunch’s privileges are now revoked following a vehicle accident in February, according to a letter from the University of Florida.
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- New UF President Stuart Bell explains his plan for the university
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- 29:43
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- TV20 sat down with UF President Dr. Stuart Bell for an exclusive on-camera interview to find out his plans for the University of Florida
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- Community raises nearly $60k for elderly Ft. White man struggling to pay bills #floridanews
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A Columbia County community is rallying behind a local man whose severe health problems left him struggling to pay his bills.
Terry Small, 68, is semi-retired after chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) made it too difficult to continue running his lawn-care business.
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- Mother of teen killed during hunting trip seeks new investigation
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The mother of Malachi Lancaster says she does not believe the findings of an FWC investigation into his death.
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- Street racers arrested after deadly crash, FHP troopers say #floridanews #wcjbtv20
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested two men accused of street racing in Marion County and causing a deadly wreck.
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- Newberry High School football coach serves unique dishes at the concession stand
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The typical football game menu may be nachos and chicken tenders, but one local coach is cooking up something different.
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- Alachua County schools deploy wearable alert devices for staff
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Alachua County Public Schools has implemented a new wearable alert device for trained staff members.
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- Employee in training killed at Ocala Food Mart; suspect arrested
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Ocala Police identify victim, 19-year-old charged after ID dispute leads to shooting
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- Rodeo arena under construction collapses during storm
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A rodeo arena under construction at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City collapsed Wednesday afternoon.
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- Semi hits I-75 overpass in Gainesville; lanes reopen
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Emergency crews responded to a major roadway in Gainesville after a semi-truck collided with an Interstate 75 overpass
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- Deadly "flesh-eating bacteria" infection claims life of Florida resident #floridanews #wcjbtv20
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- One person from Marion County is reported dead after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, according to the Florida Department of Health.
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- Visitors wary after woman loses arm in Silver River alligator attack, family says
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The attack occurred at Ray Wayside Park and is the fourth alligator attack in Central and North Central Florida this summer.
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- Woman loses arm in Silver River alligator attack #floridanews #wcjbtv20
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A woman swimming in the Silver River was bitten by an alligator Saturday and later had her arm amputated, according to family members posting on social media.
The attack occurred at Ray Wayside Park and is the fourth alligator attack in Central and North Central Florida this summer.
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- South Marion High School football coach reacts to underground 'voids' beneath football field
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Students begin classes at South Marion High School Monday, but their first football game won’t be at home.
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- TV20 Sideline Spotlight: Gator DC Brad White on accountability, player leadership
- Runtime
- 6:50
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- TV20 Sideline Spotlight: Gator DC Brad White on accountability, player leadership
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- Marion County considers $13.9 million expansion of Shocker Softball Park
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Marion County commissioners are considering a proposed $13.9 million expansion that would transform Shocker Softball Park into a regional sports destination.
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- 18-year-old faces capital sex battery indictment as investigators seek additional victims in Mari...
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Investigators with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are working to seek a capital sex battery indictment against an 18-year-old Citra man.
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- Dixie County Bears to play on salvaged FSU turf this season
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The Dixie County Bears will take the field this season on grass salvaged from Florida State University’s stadium in Tallahassee.
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- Newberry restaurant’s 16% service charge sparks customer debate
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- A 16% service charge at a Newberry restaurant has drawn mixed reactions from customers.
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- Gainesville daycare teacher arrested for hitting student in face, officers say: ‘Deeply disturbed...
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A teacher at a Gainesville daycare was arrested after police say she physically abused one of her students.
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- Possible drowning at Ginnie Springs under investigation, Gilchrist County deputies say
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Authorities are investigating a drowning reported at Ginnie Springs on Sunday night.
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- Ocala man credited with helping deputies locate SUV during Amber Alert search in Belleview
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An Ocala man credited with helping Marion County deputies during an Amber Alert search, took precautions to avoid putting himself or the teen in danger.
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- Suspect dead after Amber Alert issued in Marion County; 13-year-old girl found safe
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say kidnapping suspect Jason Castillo has died following a chase and shooting
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- TV20 Exclusive: One-on-One with Ginny Sumrall
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- TV20 Exclusive: One-on-One with Ginny Sumrall
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- Suspect dead after Amber Alert issued in Marion County; 13-year-old girl found safe
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say Juliet Arioso, 13, of Ocala, was found shortly before 6 p.m. and taken to safety
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- Expert warns drivers after 11-foot alligator stops traffic on I-75 in Paynes Prairie
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- UF alligator expert says stop your car, the gator will do more damage to it than you will to the animal
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- ‘Repeat offender’: Woman arrested in coffee shop crash also killed boy in 2015, mother says
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A mother is speaking out after learning the woman she says killed her 8-year-old son in a 2015 crash was recently charged in a separate crash in Marion County l
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- Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward Louisiana, wind speeds increase |Tropical Update
- Runtime
- 14:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- First Alert Weather Forecaster Autumn Dancy gives the latest track update on Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf
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- Suwannee County animal sanctuary operators face child abuse charges in Ohio: ‘Hurts my heart’
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The couple who operate the Livin’ Like Larry Animal Sanctuary in Suwannee County are facing multiple child abuse charges in Ohio, which they call meritless
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