WCJB TV20 News
Ward’s Supermarket celebrates 75 years in Gainesville
- Title
- Ward’s Supermarket celebrates 75 years in Gainesville
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 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
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 5 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
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 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
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 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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- 13-year-old killed in Bradford County camper fire, officials say
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The camper on Southwest 84th Avenue in the Sampson City area is almost completely leveled. Bradford County Sheriff’s Office officials say the 13-year-old who was home at the time appears to have died in the fire.
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- ‘An absolute tragedy’: 13-year-old killed in Bradford County camper fire, officials say
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Fire marshal investigating cause of blaze that leveled home in near Starke, claiming the life of a 13-year-old
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- World Equestrian Center opens new Equestrian Manor, adding restaurants and event space in Ocala
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The World Equestrian Center celebrated the grand opening of its new ‘Equestrian Manor.'
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/05/01/world-equestrian-center-opens-new-equestrian-manor-adding-restaurants-event-space-ocala/
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- Marion County Sexual Assault Center to expand services with CASA Marion
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Marion County Sexual Assault Center announced a major expansion to its services.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/30/marion-county-sexual-assault-center-expand-services-with-casa-marion/
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- Water bottling plant faces scrutiny as drought conditions force Santa Fe River business to adjust
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Water levels are running low at the Santa Fe River, and business owners say they have to change how they operate on the water because of it.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/29/water-bottling-plant-faces-scrutiny-drought-conditions-force-santa-fe-river-businesses-adjust/
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- High Springs family displaced after house fire, church community rallies support
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Canvas Church members working to find permanent housing, set up relief fund for family of four
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/28/high-springs-family-displaced-after-house-fire-church-community-rallies-support/
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- Target shoppers react to arrest of teens filming TikTok pranks at Ocala businesses
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Janek Szkaradek and LukJanek Szkaradek and Luke Charske face disorderly conduct charges after riding lawnmower through Target, using leaf blower at Culvers
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- 2 teens arrested for driving lawnmower into Target in Ocala for TikTok prank video
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Two 18-year-olds were arrested on Saturday for disorderly conduct after filming social media stunts for TikTok in multiple businesses in Ocala.
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- High Springs community collects donations for wildfire firefighters
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The High Springs Lions Club is collecting donations for firefighters battling wildfires in multiple counties, with a local business stepping in to help.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/24/high-springs-community-collects-donations-wildfire-firefighters/
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- Firefighters work to contain Cow Creek Fire in Levy County, grows to 1,850 acres
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- All of North Central Florida was under a fire weather watch and red flag warning on Monday as multiple wildfires burned in the region.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/23/levy-county-residents-offer-help-those-impacted-by-cow-creek-fire/
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- Bronson brush fire contained as neighbors offer support: ‘Community that cares’
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A brush fire that caused evacuations in Bronson is now contained, but for those living nearby, the impact is still being felt.
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- Evacuations ordered in Levy County due to fires
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- All of North Central Florida was under a fire weather watch and red flag warning on Monday, which was extended to Tuesday, as multiple wildfires burned in the region.
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- Evacuations ordered in Levy, Bradford County after growing wildfires
- Runtime
- 4:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- TV20's Ryan Hayes got up close to wildfires which are forcing people to leave home in Levy County
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- Poe Springs drowning victim dies, second victim in critical condition
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Poe Springs drowning victim dies, second victim in critical condition
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/19/two-people-found-unresponsive-water-poe-springs-park/
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- Title
- Bradford County commissioners reject sheriff’s immigration detention center proposal
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Bradford County commissioners decided not to move forward with the sheriff’s proposed immigration detention center after strong pushback from protesters.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/17/bradford-county-commissioners-reject-sheriffs-immigration-detention-center-proposal/
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- Gainesville considers changes to towing, booting rules after years of complaints
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A controversial issue for many Gainesville drivers, roam towing and booting, was back in front of city leaders on Thursday.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/16/gainesville-considers-changes-towing-booting-rules-after-years-complaints/
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- Fire Rescue crews emphasize importance of burn bans as 400-acre wildfire burns in Alachua County
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- For a second day, crews continued working to contain a 400-acre wildfire burning near State Road 26 in Alachua County that broke out Wednesday afternoon.
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- Florida Forest Service warns of wildfire risks as drought conditions worsen in North Central Flor...
- Runtime
- 5:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- TV20's Robert Bradfield discusses current wildfire conditions in North Central Florida with Florida Forest Service spokesperson Dr. Ludie Bond
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- FBI Most Wanted fugitive KaShawn Roper arrested in High Springs, police say
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- KaShawn Nicola Roper, 50, was booked into the Alachua County Jail just after noon on the charge of second-degree murder, among others.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/15/one-fbis-ten-most-wanted-fugitives-arrested-high-springs-police-say/
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- University of Florida golf course plans to go before Alachua County Planning Commission
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The University of Florida has released plans for a new golf course, and the Alachua County Planning Commission will weigh in on the project on Wednesday.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/15/university-florida-golf-course-plans-go-before-alachua-county-planning-commission/
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- 2 die after WWII-era plane crashes in Florida
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Federal agents have launched an investigation after a single-engine plane crashed in Levy County on Monday afternoon, killing two people.
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- Gainesville police investigate two hit-and-run crashes in 24 hours, couple stops to help one victim
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Good Samaritans stop to help scooter rider after driver flees scene on Northeast Waldo Road
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/08/gainesville-police-investigate-two-hit-and-run-crashes-24-hours-couple-stops-help-one-victim/
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- Ocala horse rescue operators arrested on animal cruelty charges
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Two people face dozens of charges after deputies find emaciated horses and unclean conditions at Happy Value Horse Rescue
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/06/69-horses-seized-after-marion-county-equine-rescue-owners-charged-with-animal-cruelty/
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- Title
- Residents continue pushing back against proposed ICE detention facility in Bradford County
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Dozens of residents and advocates spoke against a proposal to turn a county-owned warehouse into a temporary ICE detention facility
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/07/residents-continue-pushing-back-against-proposed-ice-detention-facility-bradford-county/
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- 69 horses seized and Marion County equine rescue owners charged with animal cruelty
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Marion County Sheriff’s deputies charged David Palacio, 57, and Janine Chaux, 58, with 22 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 16 counts of animal cruelty.
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- Animal lovers pack Lake City commission meeting casting doubt on Humane Society’s ‘No Kill’ status
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Former employees cast doubt on the Lake City Humane Society's ‘No Kill’ status and criticized its work environment
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/07/animal-lovers-pack-lake-city-commission-meeting-casting-doubt-humane-societys-no-kill-status/
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- Sargent fire burns 2,700 acres in Columbia, Baker; 50% contained: ‘All it takes is one little spark'
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Florida Forest Service officials say the Sargent Fire was 50% contained as of Monday morning.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/06/firefighters-battle-2700-acre-wildfire-columbia-baker-counties-50-contained/
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- Annie Mattox Park Easter celebration to feature increased security after last year’s shooting
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Last year’s Easter celebration at Annie Mattox Park was interrupted by gunfire, leaving families concerned.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/06/annie-mattox-park-easter-celebration-feature-increased-security-after-last-years-shooting/
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- Alachua commission candidates make case to voters at forum
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Candidates for Alachua City Commission answered questions about leadership, traffic congestion and growth management at a forum.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/04/alachua-commission-candidates-make-case-voters-forum/
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- Gainesville commissioners approve red light cameras for 2 intersections
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Changes are coming to some of Gainesville’s busiest intersections as the city prepares to roll out red light cameras
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/02/gainesville-commissioners-approve-red-light-cameras-2-intersections/
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- Title
- Cedar Key commission seat 2 candidates outline visions ahead of Tuesday election
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Both candidates want to focus on different topics when it comes to hurricane recovery.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/02/cedar-key-commission-seat-2-candidates-outline-visions-ahead-tuesday-election/
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- New synthetic turf field transforms unused space into hub for youth sports
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Marion County has completed a $5 million upgrade at the Rotary Sportsplex.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/02/new-synthetic-turf-field-transforms-unused-space-into-hub-youth-sports/
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- Title
- Newly unsealed affidavit details case against Columbia County man accused of killing girlfriend
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A newly unsealed 26-page sworn complaint details why investigators believe they can prove Aaron Hokanson killed his girlfriend, Martina Lundy, who disappeared.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/01/newly-unsealed-affidavit-details-case-against-columbia-county-man-accused-killing-girlfriend/
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- Residents in Gainesville neighborhood shocked about busy road being extended into their backyards
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Residents living in the South Pointe neighborhood say they didn't realize the extension was coming to their backyards until the trees started being cut.
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/01/residents-gainesville-neighborhood-shocked-about-busy-road-being-extended-into-their-backyards/
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- Gainesville gun violence prevention program expands with technology hub initiative
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The city of Gainesville expanded efforts to stop gun violence by making laptop computers available through a new technology initiative
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/03/31/gainesville-gun-violence-prevention-program-expands-with-technology-hub-initiative/
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