WCJB TV20 News
Man carries AK-47 near University of Florida campus to protest open-carry stigma; safety alert is...
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- Man carries AK-47 near University of Florida campus to protest open-carry stigma; safety alert is...
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- University of Florida Public Safety officials warned students and staff about two people seen with rifles near campus on Wednesday.
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- Alachua residents frustrated after data center meeting gets postponed
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Residents who showed up for a public hearing Tuesday night expecting to weigh in on the City of Alachua’s proposed comprehensive plan instead left frustrated after the meeting was postponed.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/09/alachua-residents-frustrated-after-data-center-hearing-postponed-it-just-seems-be-pattern/
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- United We Stand: Remembering Bryan Berky 25 years after 9/11
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- TV20's Robert Bradfield speaks with the family of Bryan Berky, who died in 2009, just weeks before he was expected home after a deployment.
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- United We Stand: Remembering Wayne Vincent 25 years after 9/11
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Private First Class Wayne Vincent died on July 25, 2009, in Afghanistan. His parents, Lee and Betty Sue, welcomed Robert into their home in 2009 to talk about Wayne’s death and his relationship with his friends
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- Alachua residents push back against proposed data center rules ahead of planning meeting
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A proposed amendment to Alachua’s comprehensive plan that would establish regulations for data centers is drawing significant pushback from local residents.
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- Dead alligator, fish raise questions about Lochloosa Lake
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A dead alligator posted by Castles Mobile Bait Shop in Lochloosa is gaining attention online and raising new questions about the health of Lochloosa Lake.
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- Marion County nonprofit launches telethon to fund youth fairgrounds
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- All proceeds from the telethon go toward building a fairground and event center for the youth.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/07/marion-county-nonprofit-launches-telethon-fund-youth-fairgrounds/
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- Gainesville woman’s death highlights yearlong housing wait: ‘These people are human’
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A woman who jumped off a downtown Gainesville parking garage in August was homeless.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/03/gainesville-womans-death-highlights-yearlong-housing-wait-these-people-are-human/
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- Protesters gather outside Gainesville police department over immigration reporting policy
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Activists object to the new Gainesville Police Department requirement that officers report contact with suspected “unauthorized aliens”
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/03/protesters-gather-outside-gainesville-police-department-over-immigration-reporting-policy/
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- Gainesville turns off all Flock-style license plate reader cameras after FDOT order
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Gainesville city commissioners and Police Chief Nelson Moya say all Flock-style license plate reader cameras were turned off effective Thursday afternoon
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- Ivy House restaurant in Williston nears reopening after 2023 fire
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A restaurant in Williston is preparing to reopen this fall after closing in November 2023 due to an electrical fire that damaged the building. Renovations are underway at Ivy House. Workers still need to install flooring and add furniture and decorations. A new bar area is also included in the renovations. Staff will be serving alcohol for the first time.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/04/ivy-house-restaurant-williston-nears-reopening-after-2023-fire/
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- TV20 Florida football preview special
- Runtime
- 23:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- TV20's Jake Rongholt, Oliva Eisenhauer, and Julianna Reichenbach preview the 2026 Florida football season
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- Gainesville High School student-athlete detained by ICE approved for bond, returning home
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A 17-year-old Gainesville High School student-athlete and his mother, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/03/gainesville-high-school-student-athlete-detained-by-ice-approved-bond-returning-home/
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- Coach Jon Sumrall amped for first game, UF depth chart released
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 11:35
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 2 months 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’
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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’
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 29:43
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months 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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