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Voter Registration Comes To A Close

[Feb 15th 2010] Many Floridians proudly cast their ballots each presidential election but it's the local races that directly impact our day to day lives. As Gainesville mayor Pegeen Hanrahan serves her last few days in office, five candidates are cam... - read on...

Video Gainesville Makes Top 20 List of America's Most Romantic Cities

[Feb 14th 2010] Amazon.com released it's list of the top 20 most romantic cities in the nation... and Florida had four on the list. Gainesville made it high on the list as it's ranked number six. Miami took the highest spot from Florida taking number 2. Orla... - read on...

Embracing History

[Feb 14th 2010] It's a history lesson up close and personal. A civil war reenactment showed spectators what it was like in Columbia County in the 1800s during the Battle of Olustee. It started Thursday, people young and old setting up union and confederate cam... - read on...

Weirsdale Man Dies, After Crashing Car Into Tree

[Feb 14th 2010] A Weirsdale man died after he lost control of his car and collided with a large tree early Sunday morning. Christopher T. McCaskill, 31, was driving his 2004 Ford King Ranch westbound on SE 175th Street when he crossed the double yellow cente... - read on...

Runners Participate In Five Points Of Life Marathon

[Feb 14th 2010] It's a way to remind people of the five ways to share life with others, and the runners who participated in this weekend's Five Points of Life marathon did their part to raise awareness for the cause. Thousands of people participated in the 5th... - read on...

Two Face Attempted Murder Charges In Brutal Beating Incident

[Feb 14th 2010] Two people are behind bars after police say they severely beat a man and put him in the hospital with serious injuries. Gainesville police say Anthony Lee Fox and Beverely Kay Thorton went to the victim's tent that sits in the woods off of 16th... - read on...

Two People Found Dead In Ocala Apartment

[Feb 14th 2010] Ocala police say they are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found inside the Park Place of Ocala apartment complex. A friend of a resident of the apartment, who was visiting from Jacksonville, called police after finding the man and ... - read on...

North Central Florida Residents Brave The Cold Weather

[Feb 13th 2010] Temperatures were in the thirties Friday night and early Saturday morning, but that didn't stop North Central Florida residents from participating in some of the hottest events. "This is the coldest I've been since last year when i was here," s... - read on...

Video Ocala Ice Skater To Compete In Winter Olympics Sunday

[Feb 13th 2010] One local Olympian is taking in the sites and sounds of Vancouver during the first day of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Skater Caydee Denney, who is from Ocala, and her partner will hit the ice starting Sunday competing against the best figure... - read on...

Candelight Vigil Held To Honor Former Gainesville Police Officer

[Feb 13th 2010] Friends, family and fellow law enforcement held a candlelight vigil Friday night for former Gainesville Police Department Officer Scott Baird on the ninth anniversary of his death. Organizers set up a wreath to honor baird. His mother, who is a... - read on...

Video Levy County Sheriff's Office Launches New Investigation

[Feb 12th 2010] Another day, another Levy County Sheriff's Office investigation. Three days after Colonel Mike Johnson's retirement under pressure and one day after Deputy Chuck Johnson's resignation, now it's Susan Everette, Colonel Johnson's daught... - read on...

Barbecue Festival Held To Raise Scholarship Money For Students

[Feb 12th 2010] Those who are looking for comfort food in this nasty weather may want to turn to the "Boots and Barbeque" cookoff this weekend. Organizers say the show will go on despite the weather. 76 contenders from all over florida and across t... - read on...

More Details Emerge In Levy County Sheriff's Office Investigation

[Feb 12th 2010] More action is being taken against a high profile family at the Levy County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Johnny Smith says that an investigation has been launched into a complaint against Susan Everett. Everett is the daughter of the number ... - read on...

Marion County Opens the Doors to its New Courthouse

[Feb 12th 2010] There were a lot of smiles today at the ribbon cutting of the new Marion County Judicial Center. Rapid growth and an increase in county cases prompted the five-story expansion project. The courthouse includes five additional courtrooms... - read on...

Video Gainesville Man Arrested For Luring Woman Through Craigslist Ad

[Feb 12th 2010] With an unemployment rate of almost 12 percent in Florida, people are looking for work everywhere. But, some places may be more dangerous than others. One University of Florida student almost got more than she bargained for when she applied f... - read on...

Gas Leak Prompts UF Housing Complex Evacuation

[Feb 12th 2010] An early morning gas leak left some people out in the rain and cold at the University of Florida. Construction crews working near the Corry Village housing complex hit a gas line. Corry Village serves as graduate and family housing. UF... - read on...

Video Weekend Spotlight 2-12-10

[Feb 12th 2010] It's a cold, wet and miserable night outdoors, so what is going on around North Central Florida this weekend. To start your Valentine's Day weekend off right, go to a cooking class for a date night. Starting Friday at 6 p.m., Dine by Design ... - read on...

State, National Leaders Team Up To Create Jobs In Rural Areas

[Feb 12th 2010] The Florida Farm Bureau is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to find ways to create jobs in rural areas. At the Farm Bureau state office in Gainesville, state and national leaders held a public forum on job creation. They loo... - read on...

Gainesville Looking For An Accurate Count In Census

[Feb 12th 2010] Doing something as simple as filling out a ten question survey could help secure funding for schools, roads and health care and give north central Florida a stronger voice in Congress. The 2010 census is about more than the numbers....... - read on...

Video Another Johnson Steps Down From Levy County Sheriff's Office

[Feb 11th 2010] After yet another internal investigation found more misconduct, a Levy County deputy has resigned. Sheriff Johnny Smith confirms that Chuck Johnson has turned in his badge. A TV20 investigation found a long list of transgressions tha... - read on...

Video 11-year-old Fights for Horse

[Feb 11th 2010] A young Georgia girl is determined to save her best friend, a horse who needs surgery. 11-year old Eva Omstead of Georgia says she saw a weak and malnourished horse four months ago, and was determined to help. She bought the horse, ... - read on...

Food Co-op Urges Residents Buy, Eat Local

[Feb 11th 2010] You've heard the saying "You are what you eat." And if that's true, then about 500 people want to make you a better person. Once a week, the downtown Gainesville farmer's market is full of fun, fresh food and farmers. "Really the object... - read on...

Students hold winter Olympics

[Feb 11th 2010] Every two years the Olympics capture the attention of people from all over the globe, as nations compete for the title of World's best. Teachers at Brentwood Elementary School are using the games to encourage kids to strive to be the ... - read on...

Video Grocery Store Minus The Middle Man

[Feb 10th 2010] The saying goes "you are what you eat," and if you believe that, then about 500 people want to help make you a better person. Their plan is to get North Central Floridians farmer's market food with grocery store convenience. For the ... - read on...

Video Valentine's Day Shopping Tips

[Feb 10th 2010] Imagine a Valentine's Day card that is 60 feet high, 100 feet long, and 62 feet deep. That's what $14 billion would look like all stacked up and that is what Americans spent on Valentine's Day last year. With four days left a lot of people s... - read on...

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