WCJB TV20 News
Mindy Osteen sentenced to 100 years in Bradford County daycare shooting death
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- Mindy Osteen sentenced to 100 years in Bradford County daycare shooting death
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- A Starke woman has been sentenced to 100 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in the shooting death of her children's father at a Bradford County daycare
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- Cyclospora ‘explosive diarrhea’ cases reported in Alachua, Columbia counties
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Health officials are tracking cases of Cyclospora, a parasite that has been identified in both Alachua and Columbia counties as part of a multi-state outbreak
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- Elderly woman drowns in pool, Alachua County deputies say
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Sheriff’s deputies say they responded to a home on Southwest 79th Drive, near the Longleaf Village neighborhood, on Friday afternoon, on reports of an unresponsive woman in a pool.
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- Woman arrested after coffee shop crash was at fault in deadly 2015 crash #floridanews #wcjbtv20
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Report: Woman arrested after coffee shop crash was at fault in deadly 2015 crash in Marion County
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- According to court records, Florida Highway Patrol troopers say Moore was behind the wheel during a 2015 crash that killed a child
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- North Central Florida lakes remain in deficit as extreme drought persists
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Pipeline project aims to replenish lake levels in Keystone Heights area
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/15/north-central-florida-lakes-remain-deficit-extreme-drought-persists/
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- Man arrested for setting grandfather’s house on fire, Ocala police say
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Officers have now arrested a man accused of intentionally setting his grandfather’s home on fire in Ocala earlier this month
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/14/homeowner-still-loves-grandson-accused-burning-down-family-home-ocala-he-took-my-whole-life/
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- Man drowns in community pool, child survives, Alachua County deputies say
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies have identified the man who drowned at a community pool on Saturday
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/13/alachua-county-deputies-investigate-drowning-incident/
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- 11-year-old loses hand in alligator attack at Marion County fish camp, family says
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy has returned home after losing his right hand in an alligator attack at Nelson’s Fish Camp near Umatilla in Marion County, Fla.
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- Officials identify man killed in Marion County deputy-involved shooting during domestic incident
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Officials say Marion County deputy shot a man named James Cherry, 39, after being threatened
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- Volusia County sergeant arrested on felony battery charges
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- On Monday, a Volusia County sergeant was arrested on felony battery charges. He was released later that night. Sheriff Mike Chitwood apologized for the "soon-to-be former" sergeant's behavior.
#wcjb #wcjbtv20 #volusiacounty #newsmyrnabeach #floridanews
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- Inglis town leaders work to restore public water system, residents deal with discolored water
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Inglis officials say a series of issues damaged many water filters
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/06/inglis-town-leaders-work-restore-public-water-system-residents-deal-with-discolored-water/
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- ‘He wanted a better life’; Family honors Lake City shooting victim
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Family members are remembering a 24-year-old Lake City man as a devoted father with big dreams after he was shot and killed last week.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/03/he-wanted-better-life-family-honoros-lake-city-shooting-victim/
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- Downtown Ocala landmark The Lodge closes temporarily after city deems building unsafe
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A longtime downtown Ocala building that houses The Lodge is temporarily closed after city officials posted an unsafe structure notice.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/03/downtown-ocala-landmark-lodge-closes-temporarily-after-city-deems-building-unsafe/
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- Live Oak realtor, mother of 2 dies in boating accident on Suwannee River; FWC investigates
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A mother of two was found dead in the Suwannee River after a nearly six-hour search following a boating accident Wednesday night.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/02/live-oak-realtor-dies-boating-accident-suwannee-river-dive-teams-recover-body-fwc-says/
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- Florida woman killed by alligator while swimming with friends
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A 31-year-old Florida woman who was fatally bitten by an alligator while swimming with friends is being remembered as an outgoing, amazing and fun-loving person.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/01/woman-31-killed-by-alligator-while-swimming-with-friends-was-fun-loving-spirit/
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- Alligator bites boy fishing in Marion County; FWC investigates deadly attack in Seminole County
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- FWC officials say two people were attacked by gators this weekend, one in Marion County and another, fatally, in Seminole County.
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- Mother of 2 dies after boat crash on Suwannee River
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Reports indicated a 17-foot vessel struck a dock, knocking two people into the water, just north of Rock Bluff Conservation Area. One of the passengers, Amber P. Buda, 44, did not surface.
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- Commissioners, residents push back on Boys and Girls Club plans to sell Gainesville property
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida announced the organization is selling its 51st Street property in Gainesville.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/23/commissioners-residents-push-back-boys-girls-club-plans-sell-gainesville-property/
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- Gainesville streatery project draws mixed reactions from residents
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Construction fencing still lines Southwest First Street as work continues on the city’s $4.5 million streatery project.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/21/gainesville-streatery-project-draws-mixed-reactions-residents/
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- Skydiver killed in plane crash identified as University of Florida alum; parents speak
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- One of the twelve people killed in a plane crash in Missouri on Sunday graduated from the University of Florida and participated in the Fightin’ Gators marching band
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- Alachua County School Board votes against purchasing Citizens Field
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Alachua County School Board members voted not to sign a proposed plan to purchase Citizens Field from Gainesville city leaders
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/17/alachua-county-school-board-votes-against-purchasing-citizens-field/
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- Levy County commissioners consider restrictions on AI data centers
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- County commissioners scheduled a workshop to take place sometime in the next four to six weeks to discuss how to handle data centers in Levy County.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/16/levy-county-commissioners-consider-restrictions-ai-data-centers/
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- Lake City first responders honored for rescuing man who had heart attack on Christmas Eve
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Lake City first responders honored for rescuing man who had heart attack on Christmas Eve
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/16/lake-city-first-responders-honored-rescuing-man-who-had-heart-attack-christmas-eve/
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- Alachua County approves UF golf course development plan
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The unanimous vote allows university to move forward with championship course and conservation land in southwest Alachua County
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/10/alachua-county-commissioners-approve-zoning-change-open-door-uf-golf-course-plan/
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- Ocala father and son accused of defrauding people of cash and RVs
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A two-year investigation by the Ocala Police Department revealed dozens of victims of a father-son duo.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/09/ocala-father-son-accused-defrauding-people-cash-rvs/
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- Local cancer survivor shares message of hope on National Cancer Survivors Day
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On National Cancer Survivors Day, one local survivor is sharing her message of hope after spending years in treatment and recovery.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/08/local-cancer-survivor-shares-message-hope-national-cancer-survivors-day/
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- Boho-themed Ocala Downtown Market gives new vendors a chance to connect with the community
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- New vendors found a spotlight Sunday afternoon at one of Ocala’s most popular community events.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/07/boho-themed-ocala-downtown-market-gives-new-vendors-chance-connect-with-community/
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- Tom Petty Park makeover becomes official in Gainesville
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A park older generations may still call Northeast Park is getting a fresh start.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/06/tom-petty-park-makeover-becomes-official-gainesville/
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- Grand jury indicts Gainesville mother accused of drowning baby in bathtub
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A grand jury in Alachua County indicted a mother accused of drowning her infant in a bathtub in January.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/04/grand-jury-indicts-gainesville-mother-accused-drowning-baby-bathtub/
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- Union County district leaders discuss budget plans with financial board
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Union County school leaders met with a state-appointed emergency financial board again Thursday afternoon.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/04/union-county-district-leaders-discuss-budget-plans-with-state-financial-board/
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- Family seeks justice for teen found dead in Suwannee River
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two arrests have been made, and his family is hoping Junior’s story can prevent future tragedies.
“He always took care of us,” Junior’s younger sister said.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/02/family-seeks-justice-teen-found-dead-suwannee-river/
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- Trenton High School valedictorian on autism spectrum delivers graduation speech
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Kenadee Langord, A graduate of Trenton High School, is being praised for a valedictorian speech centered on inclusion, identity, and perseverance.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/01/trenton-high-school-valedictorian-autism-spectrum-delivers-graduation-speech/
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- What to expect for this year's Atlantic Hurricane Season - WCJB TV20 Hurricane Special
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- 39:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- TV20's First Alert Meteorologists break down the expectations for this year's hurricane season and reporters showcase communities preparing for tropical weather.
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- UF/IFAS expert discusses how drought conditions may play a role in the upcoming hurricane season
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- 4:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- TV20 First Alert Meteorologist AJ Willy spoke with Carrie Stevenson, a coastal sustainability agent with UF/IFAS
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- Ward’s Supermarket celebrates 75 years in Gainesville
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The owners of Ward's Grocery say they owe their success to their local product and great customer service
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/26/wards-supermarket-celebrates-75-years-gainesville/
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- Family seeks answers two years after deadly Ginnie Springs shooting
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Marco Mandujano, 26, was shot in the head on May 25, 2024, and died two days later
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/25/family-seeks-answers-two-years-after-deadly-ginnie-springs-shooting/
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- Marion County deputies arrest man for tampering with evidence in Dunnellon homicide investigation
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Son of missing man arrested after human remains found on property
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/20/marion-county-deputies-arrest-man-tampering-with-evidence-dunnellon-homicide-investigation/
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- Wells in North Central Florida reaching dangerous levels
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In some cases the lack of water is causing wells to become completely depleted.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/19/wells-north-central-florida-reaching-dangerous-levels/
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- Alachua residents voice concerns over potential data center development
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Dozens speak out at city meeting after online real estate listing sparks rumors
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/19/alachua-residents-voice-concerns-over-potential-data-center-development/
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- Historic Ocala church condemned after electrical fire: ‘We ask for continued prayers’
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ocala Fire Rescue officials say the fire at St. Paul AME Church was accidental and started from an electrical issue.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/18/historic-ocala-church-condemned-after-electrical-fire-we-ask-continued-prayers/
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- Man faces attempted murder charges after he ambushed and stabbed a Marion County Sheriff’s deputy
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Heriberto Medina Marquez was arrested on the charge of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer after attacking Deputy Robert Fitch.
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- North Florida water project canceled after senator calls for new approach
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- State Sen. Corey Simon wants developers to return with better long-term solution for aquifer system
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/13/north-florida-water-project-canceled-after-senator-calls-new-approach/
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- Alachua County leaders at odds over how to support homeless youth
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A request by County Commissioner Ken Cornell does not specifically ask to house students in vacant schools
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/12/alachua-county-leaders-odds-over-how-support-homeless-youth/
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- Two separate homicides in Gainesville are under investigation
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- One shooting and one stabbing leave two dead over the weekend
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/12/two-separate-homicides-gainesville-are-under-investigation/
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- Horse Plus Humane Society opens new Florida hub for Horse Welfare, community outreach
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Horse Plus Humane Society is establishing a new presence in Anthony with a mission centered on community outreach.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/10/horse-plus-humane-society-opens-new-florida-hub-horse-welfare-community-outreach/
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- Dixie County restaurant offers free Mother’s Day meals
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Organizers said the goal was to welcome mothers who may be spending the day away from family and give them a place to feel appreciated.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/10/dixie-county-restaurant-offers-free-mothers-day-meals/
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- UF Health epidemiologist discusses hantavirus outbreak as CDC issues level 3 emergency
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a level 3 emergency response in connection with the cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak that has left three people dead
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- UF Health epidemiologist discusses hantavirus outbreak as CDC issues level 3 emergency
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Nicole Iovine, Chief Epidemiologist at UF Health Shands, speaks about the hantavirus outbreak
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- Report: Daycare employee abused baby in Lake City, causing skull fracture, brain bleed
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- TV20 has obtained the arrest report for a daycare worker in Lake City accused of abusing an infant, resulting in the baby’s being hospitalized.
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