WCJB Staff

The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of demolishing and rebuilding both rest areas on I-10 west of Columbia County.

Bradford County deputies and Starke police officers are teaming up to investigate an armed robbery.

A missing family pet so beloved by a family that they offered a two thousand dollar reward has been found by a TV20 News viewer.

A motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle crash yesterday in Columbia County.

TV20′s Lisa Sacaccio and Meteorologist Mike Potter check in with our friends at K-Country to see what’s up!

Friday marks the deadline for applicants who want to be Williston’s next city manager.

A newly released community health assessment shows how Alachua County residents compare to the state averages and years past.

Amazon Logistics signed several leases that would permit the company to open a second delivery station.

Florida Gateway College announced students can enroll in a new Bachelor’s of Science degree in elementary education for grades kindergarten to 6th grade.

The owner of the world's smallest dog is suing the University of Florida's Small Animal Hospital for the death of her pet.

The Levy County Health Department hosted a free COVID-19 testing at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Williston.

The Alachua County Sheriff's office says one additional inmate, and one additional contract employee, tested positive for the COVID-19.

A 911 caller reported a man was threatening a family and firing a gun at a home near the Ocala International Airport. After several hours of negotiations, he surrendered and was charged with aggravated assault.

The money to fund the program was donated by Walmart and will support operational and infrastructure improvements at rural food banks, which often don’t receive the same level of federal assistance as food banks in more urban communities.

A viral picture was taken in north central Florida of a deputy’s kind gesture.

With nearly 40% of U.S. households yet to complete the 2020 census, local community partners are teaming up to increase participation by holding a virtual three-day Census-A-Thon.

The council agreed to pay a little more than two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars and the contract can be renewed in two-year terms.

In a statement released Wednesday, Senior Academic Affairs Vice President Joe Glover said international students should have “Sufficient in-classroom coursework to continue to maintain a legal presence”.

With COVID-19 canceling weddings, proms, and graduations, flower shops in NCFL are adapting to stay in business.

Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes.

The businesses joined 900 others around the country in a “Black is Beautiful” collaboration brew organized by a black owned brewing company in San Antonio, Texas. The mission of the initiative aims to bring awareness for racial injustice and to create an inclusive space for the Black community in the brewing industry.

Sheriff’s deputies in Alachua County announced they’re putting a bounty on illegal guns used in violent crimes.

Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out his plan for establishing facilities specifically for COVID-19 patients.

As Confederate statues fall across the county, in north central Florida the discussion around a monument is being put on hold due to the pandemic.

The USDA awarded $100,00 to the organization, Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, to fund local initiatives offering access to fresh local produce for students or developing agricultural educational programs.

Construction crews completed improvements to the runway at the Lake City Gateway Airport. Crews milled and replaced the airport’s main runaway by replacing the road with Federal Aviation Administration-grade asphalt.

UF has more than 5,000 students that may be affected by these new guidelines, according to university leaders.

A 45-year-old man from Lake City was driving south on U.S. Highway 441, when he crossed over the centerline for unknown reasons, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.

Ocala Police officers are asking for the community’s help in solving a car burglary after officers found the car in Gainesville.

The FLDOE issued an emergency order requiring school districts to reopen brick and mortar schools at least five days a week.

MCSO deputies spotted a stolen Hyundai Elantra driving on Southeast Abshire Boulevard near Belleview Sunday.

The Greater Gainesville Chamber partnered with the School Board of Alachua County to sponsor a virtual three-day community Census-A-Thon.

After being closed for about a month and a half, the Florida Museum of Natural History is ready to reopen to the public, officially starting up again on July 3.

District One Commissioner David Moore, who is also a pastor at Grand View Baptist Church in Dunnellon, says he was exposed to the virus at his church after learning a member of the congregation had tested positive.

Organizers of The Fest 19 postponed the event which was supposed to take place from October 29 to 31. Now the annual festival will take place on the same dates in 2021.

So far, 8 inmates have tested positive, 52 tested negative, 13 are awaiting results, and one inmate refused to get tested.

Our friends at Gainesville Health and Fitness have your Monday morning yoga routine with some breathing exercises.

A new proposal is coming to Lake City that could affect utilities and candidates in Dixie County are gearing up for election season.

The Florida Museum of Natural History reopened on Friday.

A woman in Hawthorne tried kidnapping a boy from is home.

The town of Branford has held a Fourth of July celebration for 39 years and they were not going to let the pandemic stop it.

The show must go on! Guests were able to view a concert in person in Ocala.

The three-year early childhood music education pilot program will help school districts implement music education for kindergarten through 2nd grade.

The $34-million project can go forward thanks to special facilities funding included in the budget signed by the governor.

$41 million in unused funds was cut from the program that pays law enforcement agencies to train armed school staff or volunteers to act during a shooting.

With protests going on across the country, GPD released an informatory statement on their use of force and their plans for the future.

The sound of fireworks this weekend can affect the behavior of your four-legged family member.

The Alachua County School Board is asking for the community's help in renaming J.J. Finley Elementary School.

Residents in Alachua County who have a disability can use a website that meets their needs if they need help from the sheriff's office.