WCJB Staff
Gainesville, Fla.
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A portion of University Ave. in Gainesville was shut down Saturday night due to multiple people being hit by a car. This is a developing story and we’ll pass along updates as they come out.
The Marion Minute is a new podcast created by the County Board of Commissioners to provide a platform for county officials to communicate with the community.
Those interested in the property can call ownership for pricing. Official offers to buy the building must be submitted by Feb 26.
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The association goes on to say the proposed bill is unconstitutional, violating peoples 1st Amendment rights, and that there are already laws in place that address the governors concerns.
A man accused of planning violence at the State Capitol appeared before a federal magistrate Friday afternoon.
The new Kirbo Innovation and Learning Lab uses simulation technology to mimic environments and experiences that could otherwise only be achieved in the real world.
While investigators and family wait on the cause of death from the medical examiner’s office, police are trying to piece together Garret Cook’s last two days alive.
A woman in Alachua County is facing charges after deputies say she swindled an elderly woman out of nearly $6,000 to take care of a horse.
Numerous people are behind bars after a massive crime bust on Wednesday in Levy County.
A Marion County elementary school teacher is behind bars for touching a student in a sexual manner.
Starting at 9 am, the church will be handing out food on a first-come, first-serve basis to anyone who needs it.
From 11 am to 2 pm on Friday, people are invited to the EP Powers county park and boat ramp as the county plants multiple trees.
Researchers will study 28 compounds that could be used to destroy bacterial pathogens.
The new store will be at 1330 SW Main Blvd is next to Ken’s BBQ. It opens on Tuesday, Jan 26.
The utility advisory committee met Thursday night and voted to reach out to Columbia Co. officials to possibly work together to solve such questions as ensuring the county jail has a consistent water supply.
Michael Curzio was arrested last week and on Thursday he had his first appearance in court in the Middle District of Florida on charges of unlawful entry.
North Central Florida Representative Neal Dunn is joining the House Energy and Commerce Committee, a committee that has the broadest set of responsibilities.
The Gainesville city commission approved the Urban Forest Management Plan which provides a comprehensive method to protect urban forests in the city.
Find out what's going on in this week's Columbia County Report!
The first bill approved by a newly created legislative committee on the pandemic would make it a felony for someone to fraudulently charge someone for offering to put them at the front of the vaccine line.
State lawmakers are facing a $2.1 billion pandemic-induced budget shortfall for the budget starting in July, and that’s the best case scenario according to state economists.
FHP is trying to identify the victim of a hit and run and is looking for the public’s help.
The jury returned a True Bill for Kivi Ellis on two counts of first degree murder, attempted murder, two counts of child abuse, and resisting arrest.
Everything you need to know about where/how you can sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine and the latest news concerning the vaccination distribution efforts in the state of Florida.
According to the DOH, the staff are currently contacting those residents that are eligible and that have signed up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes.
Columbia County sheriff’s deputies escorted young Mikhiya home after spending the holidays in the hospital.
Taylor Hill-Miles was chosen for the honor by the Martin Luther King Junior Commission because of her academic achievement and volunteer work.
Detectives say Eileen Jones was found dead in her home at the Wind Meadows Mobile Home Park on January 13th in 1990.
Anthropologie hosted a grand opening at the Butler Town Center on Wednesday.
Chloe MacLaren's accomplishments on the field and in the classroom have earned her TV20 Meldon Scholar Athlete of the Week.
Sprowls spoke with TV20 about what the legislation covers.
The State Capitol and surrounding community are bracing for potentially violent protests in the coming days leading up to next week’s inauguration.
It could take more than a year to vaccinate all Floridians based on the number of vaccine doses the state is currently receiving on a weekly basis.
Friends of the Library prepare for Bag of Books sale
Two Marion County residents could face life in prison or the death penalty if found guilty of several charges, including the murder of a government witness.
Christopher Bairan was arrested on Tuesday on charges of aggravated child abuse and drug possession.
The Publix Vaccination Program is expanding due to its success.
Bullaro is the CEO of the West Marion Community Hospital.
Fred Levin, the name-sake of the UF Levin College of Law, died Tuesday at the age of 83.
21 year old James Clark was arrested on charges of robbery and possession after a crime spree that started on December 14, for the robbery of a Dollar General
In an investigation Alachua County Public Schools found grounds for termination of Buchholz band director Shawn Barat.
The ACPS COVID-19 Dashboard was created to provide data to families and staff about the COVID-19 cases in the schools.
State lawmakers heard from the head of the Florida Department of Children and Families Tuesday morning.
The US Attorney, the Florida Department of Law enforcement, Capitol Police and local officials are all on alert for potentially armed and violent protests beginning Sunday and lasting through Inauguration Day at the State Capitol.
A woman in Lake City is recovering from injuries to her face and head after she was attacked and robbed.
Lake City Police arrested a man who threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend if she did not take him back.
Our friends at the Alachua County Farm Bureau explain what’s included in the new round of help for farmers in this week’s farm fact.
The Alachua Conservation Trust and North Florida Land Trust have reached an agreement with partners to protect a 512-acre parcel in western Columbia County.