The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida

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Published: Jul. 6, 2026 at 2:59 AM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the murder trial of Fisher Watts, accused of killing Koty Stewart at Ginnie Springs on Memorial Day 2024. His brother has been convicted as an accomplice and his stand your ground defense has been rejected by the judge.

It isn’t directly on the agenda but on Tuesday, High Springs commissioners may discuss fate of police chief Antoine Sheppard. He has been suspended for unknown reasons and the city manager will be making remarks at the commission meeting.

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The people at Columbia County Senior Services celebrate their 54th birthday on Thursday. They’ll have a free lunch, silent auction, and a Pie in the Eye fundraiser

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine hold its Healthy horses conference all day on Friday. It’s for anyone who wants to learn more about successful horse health care and management.

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