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Video 911 Calls Released in Deadly I-75 Crashes

[Jan 30th 2012] Alachua County Sheriff's Office released the 911 calls made early Sunday morning in connection to the series of crashes on a smokey stretch of Interstate 75. The crashes involved nearly two dozen vehicles and left at least ten people dead. ... - read on...

Video Traffic Accidents Close I-75

[Jan 29th 2012] I-75 Conditions: http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/crs_h808.htm BECAUSE OF SMOKEY CONDITIONS...THE ALACHUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ACTUALLY MADE THE DECISION TO SHUT DOWN *BOTH* I-75 AND HIGHWAY 441 AROUND 1-30 THIS MORNING....AFTER SOME ACCID... - read on...

Video Clearing the Wreck on I-75

[Jan 29th 2012] It was all hands on deck to help clear the wreckage and warn unsuspecting drivers of the cloud of smoke they were about to hit in the early morning hours on I-75. Both Shands Hospital and the Alachua County Sheriff's Office employed extra staf... - read on...

Southbound Lanes of I-75 Remain Closed After Deadly Crashes

[Jan 29th 2012] GAINESVILLE -- The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 have reopened after a series of early morning crashes left at least ten people dead. Southbound lanes remain closed from Gainesville to Reddick. Fog and heavy smoke from a brush fire clo... - read on...

Video Children's Week 2012

[Jan 28th 2012] Children's Week 2012 is right around the corner and the Early Learning Coalition kicked things off with information on how to keep kids healthy and safe. Sara Hand, an intern at Child Development Services in Gainesville, was teaching children t... - read on...

Video Changes in Hawthorne

[Jan 27th 2012] The city of Hawthorne is facing an increase in their monthly bill, and some had concerns this was sudden. The increase comes after a study by Florida Rural Water that revealed the city had a shortfall in revenue...because of the rates they wer... - read on...

Video 2nd High Springs Police Chief Resigns

[Jan 27th 2012] In less than a year another High Springs Police Chief, William Benck, has resigned. TV 20 spoke to Benck and he says he and the city manager didn't see eye to eye. High Springs residents say they're annoyed at the current shape the city is in and... - read on...

Video Small Plane Crashes in Marion County

[Jan 27th 2012] A plane crash in Marion County leaves the newly-named CEO of Ocala Health System, Allen Golson dead and two others in the hospital. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. Friday just south of the Ocala International Airport. A 1978 Cesna 340 crash... - read on...

Video Weekend Planner

[Jan 27th 2012] Happy Friday everyone! All sorts of things to do this weekend...whether you like 70's rock and roll....or maybe you'd like to step further back in time....to the middle ages, perhaps. Of course we're talking about the Hoggetowne Medieval... - read on...

Video 4 to 1 Vote in Favor of Prayer

[Jan 26th 2012] The City Commission in High Springs voted 4 to 1 in favor of prayer at public meetings. The only commissioner to oppose was Sue Weller. They wanted to make clear they didn't want to discriminate against other religions. In the meantime they'll pul... - read on...

Video School Bus Brawl: Video Released

[Jan 26th 2012] Parents and students alike are outraged by the violent actions of a group of teens who beat a classmate unconscious while riding the bus to Liberty Middle School in Ocala. The disturbing video of the fight was released by the State Attorney's Of... - read on...

Video Silencing Prayer Before City Meetings

[Jan 26th 2012] It's a time honored tradition at government meetings from congress to city hall... opening public meetings with a prayer. However, a federal court ruling has sharpened the definition of what can be prayed, and what can't. In High Springs, some ... - read on...

High Radon Levels in Alachua County

[Jan 25th 2012] Alachua County Health experts say there are high levels of radon along I-75 and University Ave. Radon is tasteless, odorless and is the second cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Experts say test your home to give yourself peace of mind. - read on...

Seath Jackson Murder Suspects in Court

[Jan 25th 2012] Three suspects in the murder of 15-year-old Seath Jackson appeared before a Marion County Judge Wednesday. Amber Wright, 15, her Kyle Hooper, 17, and 21-year-old Justin Soto in court. Judge David Eddy decided the siblings will have separate, six... - read on...

Boom In Blueberries Could Be Impacted By Rain

[Jan 25th 2012] The success of blueberry farms have other growers green with envy. Dry conditions, however, may limit this year's crop. Developments in technology and irrigation have created a boom in blueberries, but rain has been an issue. ... - read on...

Video Graffiti Arrest

[Jan 25th 2012] Gainesville police arrested two men Michael Steele, and Charles Delong, who they think are responsible for tagging several businesses in the area. Police say they're part of tagging group called "sons of graffiti." - read on...

Video Storm Spotters

[Jan 24th 2012] They're now an important part of a team of severe weather spotters. A group of local residents took part in the National Weather Service's spotter class. The three-hour class is held at the Alachua County Health Department auditoriu... - read on...

Video County Defends Home Rule

[Jan 24th 2012] "We have people that will spend whatever it costs to get their boat certified," said Jerry Wetherington, an air boater in support of a state decal that would allow certified air boats to be operated on all state waterways anytime-day or night. ... - read on...

Video Campaign Signs

[Jan 24th 2012] The republican primary is just around the corner for Florida, with all eyes on the sunshine state. Our cameras went out looking for signs advertising the potential republican candidates, but it was hard to find any signage. It would seem p... - read on...

Video Counting Gainesville's Homeless Population

[Jan 24th 2012] Since the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry began surveying the area's homeless population in 2005, the number has steadily increased. Fifty surveyors from the ACCHH spent the day getting a better grasp of how many hom... - read on...

Video Deadly Walking & Jogging

[Jan 23rd 2012] Talking on the phone or wearing headphones while walking, jogging, or running can be deadly- yet everybody does it. A recent study found headphones were the cause of 116 reported pedestrian deaths and injuries in a seven year period. However... - read on...

Video North Central Florida Schools Rank High On FCAT

[Jan 23rd 2012] North Central Florida students are earning high marks, according to a new ranking system that was released by Florida's Department of Education earlier today. The list was compiled for the first time in the state's history at the request... - read on...

More Jobs Flying In

[Jan 20th 2012] It appears to be good news, in the wake of unemployment numbers released Friday, that are slightly better but not ideal. Silver Airways, based out of Fort Lauderdale, is moving it's maintenance facility to the Gainesville Regional Airport. D... - read on...

Video Real Life Redtail

[Jan 20th 2012] In an era of racial segregation, their skin was black but they were known for a different color: Red. The exploits of a famous American military unit is returning to the public eye. A motion picture recounting the history of the "Redtails" opened ... - read on...

Dr Cornel West Visits Gainesville

[Jan 20th 2012] The occupy movement is beginning its second 100 days in Gainesville today. The number of protesters has been dwindling. But organizers are hoping a nationally known speaker will bring more people to the cause. Hundreds from across North Central F... - read on...

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