WCJB Staff
Gainesville, Fla.
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Legislation signed by the Governor seeks to block websites from profiting from official mugshots. The aim is to stop companies from profiting when bad things happen to good people.
Following the Florida Supreme Court upholding the state’s seed-to-sale medical marijuana model, the Department of Health is preparing to issue 15 new treatment center licenses.
They ask anyone with info on the suspects to call the police department.
Wilcox has served on the executive committee since 2017.
Professor and researcher Jamie Foster worked with NASA and SpaceX to send the mollusk into orbit for research.
Former Alachua County School Board Member Diyonne McGraw is filing her own lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging the legality of her removal from her seat.
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services researchers make a breakthrough while studying a deadly equine disease that prevents horses from producing sweat.
Our friends at the Alachua County Farm Bureau tell us about aquaculture in this week’s farm fact.
The Plaintiffs are requesting a voluntary dismissal of some counts in the lawsuit against former Alachua County School Board Member Diyonne McGraw
A rabies alert has been issued for Marion County after county health department officials say a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Deputies from the marine recovery team were able to tow the boat back to the Cross Creek's boat ramp safely.
After serving in the position for just two months, Fields was suddenly terminated
Check out what Steve talked about in this week's Russell Report.
The state made the decision to end the payments, which could have lasted until September, early because many believe the checks are keeping people from working.
Atleast two North Central Florida sheriffs says they hope to join Rep. Kat Cammack to visit the crisis at the southern border next month.
Our friends at Gainesville Health and Fitness give us some fun ideas on how to help kids stay in shape.
The program helps at-risk girls develop hands-on skills with horses, including riding, grooming, feeding, and caretaking.
The crash caused the corrections van to end up in a ditch, sending six inmates to Advent Health with minor injuries.
The Greater Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Ocala, held a Father’s Day lunch.
Deputies say Anderson drove her to Watermelon Pond Park in Newberry where he told her he would kill her and throw her in the water.
Morrison first told officers that she was only helping the teen get food, but later confessed after evidence was presented to her.
Forty-seven teams around Florida came to participate in the State Small League Tournament in Fort White Saturday.
In Marion County a deadly crash claimed the lives of 2 people, and injured a third.
the Humane Society of Marion County shelter is asking for donations of cat food due to an influx of kittens and pregnant cats.
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Multiple events are being held across North Central Florida in commemoration of Juneteenth
NCFL high school football teams compete in summer scrimmages to showcase their talents.
Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried is threatening to levy fines on an organization associated with a former Trump attorney.
Helen's daughter says the secrets to her long life are good genes and an adventurous spirit.
A Gainesville man is behind bars after deputies said he shot and killed the woman he had a child with.
The school will use the money to create Hawk Connect which will give students access to technology to learn STEM skills.
High Springs company ThemeWorks will create new signs.
Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes.
Entrepreneur Frederick Washington has come up with a $7M project to bring an updated grocery store and market space to east Gainesville.
Dylan Akers is ready to continue his athletic and academic career with the Trinity College Tigers.
Helfenberger told TV20 that he can not speak to personnel matters but said he released Fields because she was “not a good fit for the city.”
The Governor's executive order says he will fill the District 2 seat on the Alachua County School Board.
With two out of three initiatives out of the running, the odds of legalization any time soon are dimming.
The phenomenon is called a ‘dry down’ by environmentalists and happens every decade or two.
To be eligible you must: 1) live in Marion County, 2) experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic, 3) and be at or below 80% of the average median income.
The former Lake City HR director claims she was wrongfully terminated by Joe Helfenberger.
Anyone interested can call the Sheriff’s Office to be added to the Summertime Extra Patrol List.
Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Alachua County.
Wednesday evening residents were warned of a major law enforcement presence in the area of Timucuan Road and Ocale way, which is on bird island.
Alachua County Fire Rescue officials tell us it appears he died of electrocution, but the cause of death is still under investigation.
The Aces In Motion teen center was damaged in a fire this past weekend.
Governor DeSantis called their arrests an overreach.