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Election Deadline Approaching

[Dec 21st 2011] You've probably seen the ads and researched the candidates, but if you haven't registered to vote you might not be prepared to cast your ballot in January. Florida's primary will be held on January 31st. To participate you must be... - read on...

Video Attempted Murder Close to UF East Campus

[Dec 20th 2011] Gainesville police continue their search for two men, that are armed and dangerous. Around 2:30 PM Tuesday, Tyrone Thomas, 19, and another man, were standing outside the home of Timothy Lawrence at 645 north east waldo road. Police say when... - read on...

Video State Attorney Says Plenty of "Sunshine" at Informal Alachua County Meetings

[Dec 20th 2011] The Alachua County Commission's controversial "informal meetings" have been given the stamp of approval by the State Attorney's Office. The commission was cleared of wrongdoing in a report released today by State Attorney Bill Cervone. A... - read on...

Video Traffic Stop Reveals Multi-State Crime Ring

[Dec 20th 2011] Better check what's in your wallet and what's not in your wallet. More people have found a way to beat the system that could amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud. But investigators say that's just the tip of the iceberg. ... - read on...

Commissioners Talk Trash

[Dec 20th 2011] It was all trash talk at Marion County's commission meeting Tuesday where officials finally decided what to do with the county's tons of garbage. Commissioners unanimously voted to sign a contract with A.C.M.S. Inc. to fund and dispose of wa... - read on...

Video Holiday Crime

[Dec 20th 2011] It's the most wonderful time of the year for...thieves. Alachua County Deputies say this is the prime time for criminals to break into your home while you're on vacation. Deputies offer a new tip when you're going on vacation. Don't publicize wher... - read on...

Video Hot Holiday Item: Gift Cards

[Dec 19th 2011] It's not just the hottest toys and electronics getting plenty of attention this holiday shopping season...gift cards are also a big part of promotions. Many businesses offer gift cards as a reward for making other purchases. Like at Harry's ... - read on...

Video Car of 23 yr old Missing Gainesville Man Found

[Dec 19th 2011] Gainesville Police are looking for a man who apparently left his family, job, cell phone, and everything else behind. He was last seen Friday December 16th and police say he is in danger. 23 year old James Boyle quit his job at Genghis ... - read on...

Video No More "Blue Laws"

[Dec 19th 2011] Sunday was the first day without "blue laws" in Gainesville, but it didn't bring in much more green than usual. City ordinances restricting alcohol sales on Sunday were repealed last week by commissioners. But alcohol sales weren't signi... - read on...

Video It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...at Area Stores

[Dec 19th 2011] It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... at area stores. But in some ways it has been for weeks. Holiday shopping numbers are better this year than last, but a lot of people still haven't started crossing items off their list. As ... - read on...

Video Holiday Shopping

[Dec 19th 2011] They're less than seven days left until the big day. Stores all across Gainesville did whatever they can to provide for people's needs like the Oaks Mall. The mall extended its hours and TV20's Duke Carter spoke to shoppers who took advantage of ... - read on...

Video Murdered Gainesville Teen's Case Not Cold

[Dec 16th 2011] It's a file that's not in the "cold case" pile just yet. Detectives are following new leads in the murder of Gainesville teen Sebastian Ochsenius. The 16-year-old was shot to death inside his house in June of 2010, and his killer is sti... - read on...

Video Teen Marijuana Use Up

[Dec 16th 2011] After nearly two decades of educating our teens on the dangers of alcohol and cigarettes, it appears to be paying off. Eastside High School Deputy Michael Cooper has seen it all after nearly a half decade as Deputy. He has seen the success of prog... - read on...

Video UF Students Cheating

[Dec 16th 2011] UF officials recently surveyed students and about 80 percent dont see online cheating as a problem. We spoke to some soon to be graduates and they would be upset if someone they knew got caught cheating. - read on...

Gainesville Home Invasion, Possibly Drug Related

[Dec 16th 2011] Police are still investigating the invasion that took place early Friday morning in southeast Gainesville. They haven't identified the suspects, but police say the victim may also be involved in shady dealings. Gainesville Police say at a... - read on...

Video Weekend Planner

[Dec 16th 2011] Happy Friday everyone! Whether you want to take in a play indoors....or just want to get outside, there are plenty things to choose from this weekend. Many local theatres have holiday shows to get you in the spirit. The Hipp in downtown G... - read on...

Video Newberry Festival Of Lights

[Dec 16th 2011] It's one of the most wonderful events of the most wonderful time of the year! Newberry's Festival of Lights kicks off in downtown Newberry Saturday from 2-8pm with a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6-8:30pm. Watch the ... - read on...

Video More Layoffs At Health Department

[Dec 15th 2011] It's not the ideal Christmas gift, but it's coming soon. More employees at the Alachua County Health Department will be laid off after the holidays. Health Department officials say for the past two and half years, federal and state grant... - read on...

Video Red Light Traffic Cams?

[Dec 15th 2011] The Gainesville City Commissioners are debating on a proposal to put cameras on traffic lights. They are close to signing a contract with a private company to operate the systems. One of the worst intersections from 2007 to 2009 is 13th Street and... - read on...

Video Dixon Retires

[Dec 15th 2011] 23 years after becoming a Principal... he says its time to retire. After 10 years as Principal of Gainesville High School, Dr. Wiley Dixon's last day will be Friday. Knowing he wont return in January is just starting to sink in. Click the video f... - read on...

Video Traffic Stop Solves 2010 Crime

[Dec 15th 2011] A traffic stop produced un-expected results Wednesday night in Gainesville. Police say 20 year old Denzell Smoaks and 26 year old Roosevelt Smoaks didn't stop at a red light on South Main Street and had illegal tint on their windows. They al... - read on...

Video Woman Escapes Police Car

[Dec 15th 2011] She was on her way to jail for shoplifting, but it's what she did on the ride over that led to more charges. 21-year-old Le'Tevia English was arrested at the Super Walmart on Waldo Road in Gainesville for shoplifting. She told the office... - read on...

Planting it Forward

[Dec 15th 2011] A group of Marion County students were hard at work Thursday morning-- not in the classroom, but out in the yard. It was all to make their school's courtyard a little nicer. North Marion Middle School in Citra received more than $9,000 worth of ... - read on...

Video Change of Address in High Springs

[Dec 14th 2011] The face of one small North Central Florida city may soon be changing. On Thursday, High Springs city commissioners will put together a committee to discuss the changing of street names. It's part of the deal they made with Alachua County Sher... - read on...

Video 155 Bradford County Kids "Shop with a Cop"

[Dec 14th 2011] It's possibly the biggest shopping spree in North Central Florida. Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around Bradford County took 155 needy children shopping today at Walmart in Starke. They spent over $18 thousand dollars on Chri... - read on...

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