[Dec 31st 2011] “They’re calling for something like 2400 people here tonight or something like that," says Matt Brink, a chef at the Lunchbox downtown, "so we’re getting pretty geared up for it, doing a lot of prep work, hopefully it’ll be fruitful.” The... - read on...

[Dec 30th 2011] “I thought it was from the Susan Komen Foundation- it was for Breast Cancer Research," said Mary Bennett of Earleton, showing TV20 the envelope she pulled out of her mailbox on Thursday. “It makes me angry that people have given hard earned mon... - read on...

[Dec 30th 2011] Last year TV20 introduced you to the Johnsons, a family trying to adopt a little boy from Haiti during the earthquake there. But on Friday, the Johnson's three year journey ended and 4 year old Sam's adoption was finalized. Frozen yogurt... - read on...

[Dec 30th 2011] Whether you over ate, or over spent...chances are the holidays took their toll. If you choose a New Year's resolution that focuses more on the wallet than the waist line, look no further. I talked to an expert who is sharing tips on how ... - read on...

[Dec 29th 2011] It feeds the Santa Fe River, but can Poe Springs bring cash to it's city? On Thursday, city commissioners in High Springs voted to move forward with a plan to take over operations of Poe Springs Park from Alachua County. "It's free, right n... - read on...

[Dec 29th 2011] It is a shocking case of abuse. Three puppies are beaten to death in Marion Oaks. The man allegedly responsible is out on bail. The veterinarian who performed the necropsies confirmed the three dogs were killed because of brute physical trauma. O... - read on...

[Dec 29th 2011] A twenty nine year old church musician, Justin Thomas, is behind bars after he allegedly had sexual relations with a minor. To make matters worse he was a friend of the family. Police say the victim and Thomas would have relations before and after... - read on...

[Dec 28th 2011] Some say it's a money pit, but others see it as a wise investment. Alachua County's Poe Spring's Park may soon be under new leadership. On Thursday, commissioners in High Springs will discuss taking the public park from the county, something t... - read on...

[Dec 28th 2011] You've seen the videos of young people fighting, and throwing chairs in the Mall of America days after Christmas. TV 20 spoke to local law enforcement to find out if they're prepared if a flash mob could happen at the Oaks Mall. For more info chec... - read on...

[Dec 27th 2011] Consumer confidence is up among Floridians this month resulting in some optimism for the economy. David Denslow, a University of Florida economist says an increase in consumer confidence corresponds directly to our national economy. Click the vide... - read on...

[Dec 26th 2011] Two doctors and a pilot are dead after a helicopter mission to save a life went drastically wrong. Dr. Luis Bonilla and David Hines of Mayo Clinic were on a mission to retrieve a heart for transplant from Gainesville's Shands Hospital. They we... - read on...

[Dec 26th 2011] A man in Summerfield is dead after being shot in the head three times. Stevin Roopnaire, 23, was arrested Monday and is now charged with one count of capital murder and one count of robbery with a firearm. TV 20 News was the first to report on t... - read on...

[Dec 25th 2011] Saint Francis House made the holiday a little brighter for families on the streets in Gainesville on Christmas Day. The shelter provided food, toys and a family atsmosphere for anyone in need of a meal with company. Volunteers prepared a tradi... - read on...

[Dec 24th 2011] While many Gainesville residents are gathering with loved ones for the holiday season, local firefighters are making sure they can do so safely, working Christmas and Christmas Eve. But most firefighters I spoke to said they're a family, too..... - read on...

[Dec 23rd 2011] University police say they've identified the man who attacked a University of Florida student last month. DNA evidence brought the suspect's police sketch to life. Police are looking for Tommie Howard, 25 of Hawthorne. "If you ... - read on...

[Dec 23rd 2011] Happy Friday and happy Christmas eve - eve everyone! While there hasn't been any late December chill around Florida there are things going on around our area (besides shopping!) that will help you get in the mood. Ocala's Silver Springs i... - read on...

[Dec 23rd 2011] Ecstasy was the drug, agony is the jail time. The Ocala home where the bust took place attracted visitors even a day later. - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2011] They don't have the money right now, but don't count them out. Cornerstone Academy has been raising money to purchase the Dove World Outreach Center in Northwest Gainesville. They hoped to have at least half a million dollars by no... - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2011] They'll be home in time for Christmas, and not only in their dreams. The Caldwell Family of Southeast Gainesville called TV20 on December 1st after finding toxic black mold in their newly purchased home. TV20 brought in a specialis... - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2011] A serious car crash could have taken his life...but instead, this Alachua County Sheriff's deputy has more life than ever. On October 29th Deputy Matthew Bugg was on his way to the scene of a crash on Williston Road when he was hit head o... - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2011] Consumer Reports Magazine says 25 percent of Americans have not yet started shopping yet. The reason, procrastination. We asked several shoppers why they haven't started buying gifts yet. - read on...

[Dec 21st 2011] It really is the saddest part of the store, layaway- where presents are held until they can be paid off in full; but it turns out a growing number of those debts are being paid by total strangers. You may never see them, but they d... - read on...

[Dec 21st 2011] He's gearing up for college in January, as most other kids his age are gearing up for the second half of fourth grade. Cooper Collier could write his name by 2 years old and could read a Doctor Seuss book by himself before age 4. Now he's pr... - read on...

[Dec 21st 2011] Deputies say its like the Grinch who stole Christmas. They say a man broke into a home, stole Christmas presents underneath a tree. He then gave the Christmas presents to the mother of his children. The mother knew of the break in and reported it... - read on...

[Dec 21st 2011] A man driving a stolen car is pulled over and takes off on foot near SW 20th street in Ocala. Alberto Echevarria was pulled over by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper after he couldn't read Echevarria's tag--which had expired in 2002. "So I ini... - read on...