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Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
J.J. Finley Elementary School, named after a Civil War General, will be renamed. County commissioners and school board members received hundreds of emails calling for the school to be renamed.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
The idea of forming a new county, called Springs County is gaining attention and support.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
A ceremony to remember Stephen Lawrence of the Tuskegee Airmen was held this morning at Gainesville Baptist Church.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
The scalloping season in Dixie and portions of Taylor County will run through labor day
Updated: Jun. 13, 2020 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
Residents started lining up in front of Dragonfly Graphics for free Black Lives Matter masks and shirts hours before the giveaway began.
Rotary club of Gainesville set to host conversation about helping the black community in Gainesville
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 5:06 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
A conversation with 7 generations of black men about ways that Rotary Allies can help the black community in Gainesville, FL will begin Friday at noon.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 1:16 PM EDT
|By Landon Harrar
As the nationwide effort to raise awareness for racial equality continues after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis late last month, another group is marching in North Central Florida Wednesday.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 7:52 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
A North Central Florida business is helping charities provide for people in need during the pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 4:30 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Stephen Lawrence served as a mechanic with the Tuskegee Airmen, the unit first comprised solely of African Americans.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
After being postponed for 2 months, the Ocala Breeders' Sales returned Tuesday
EXTENDED OUTLOOK
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 12:09 PM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
The City Hall in Lake City will be open on Monday. People can enter through the east door. Social distancing protocols will be in place. City officials also encourage people to wear masks.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 12:23 AM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
Gainesville City Commissioner Gail Johnson is releasing a Racial Justice Action Plan to address racial injustice in the community
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 4:51 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
As many struggle to pay their bills during the pandemic, Ocala city officials are again trying to provide relief.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
The 1st Amendment gives you the right to freedom of speech and the freedom to peacefully assemble, but there are some rules.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 4:57 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
A thrift store in Levy county is dusting off its shelves and reopening its doors.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
Protestors are seeking answers about three officer involved shootings in the last three months in the capital city.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 12:54 PM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
The city and county have jointly operated the county's aviation unit for 25 years.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 11:33 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
Micanopy Academy celebrated their graduating 8th graders and held a drive thru open house Wednesday night
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 11:29 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
Meadowbrook Elementary School hosted a drive thru appreciation event for their teachers Wednesday
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Food will be handed out to those in need starting at ten o'clock tomorrow morning until noon at the Frank Deluca ymca in southeast Ocala.
Updated: May. 26, 2020 at 5:15 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
Alachua County Commissioners discussed how to resume youth sports and summer camps in our area.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
People were able to pick up a bag of free clams in Cedar Key on Memorial Day
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 8:27 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
We caught up with our friends at WIND-FM Thursday morning and talked about Memorial Day memories and plans.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 5:45 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
High Springs has released its plan for reopening the City Hall. It will happen in three phases starting next week.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 12:06 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Ocala's Recreation and Parks department will offer summer camps at four facilities from June 8 to July 31.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
Local musicians in Gainesville banded together to honor healthcare workers on the frontlines battling COVID-19.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
TV20 was able to raise over $57,000 to help those in need pay rent and utilities during the pandemic.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 11:53 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The Union County School District is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide meals to students at all four Union County schools.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The North Central Florida YMCA announced it will open back up after Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed gyms to reopen Friday.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
The City of Gainesville is allowing restaurants to use parking spaces and streets for outdoor seating
Updated: May. 17, 2020 at 11:51 PM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
High Springs Fire and Police department surprised an elderly woman with a parade for her 92 birthday
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 8:43 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
We caught up with our friends at WIND-FM Thursday morning and wondered whether it's a good or bad idea to name a baby after a pet.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 6:12 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Wednesday night was the 32nd Annual Candlelight Vigil honoring fallen law enforcement officers, but due to the pandemic this year the ceremony was virtual.
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 12:32 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Ocala City Hall will see more foot traffic within its hallways than it has seen in the previous weeks.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Christopher Pinson
Alachua County Commissioners unanimously vote to send letter of intent to US Army Reserve to donate the former county fairgrounds to them, with a final vote set for the end of June.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 4:34 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
A public thank you for nurses was painted on the 34th street wall in Gainesville.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 4:26 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
"Touching Hearts at Home" is an in-home health care company. They are hosting a community car parade on Tuesday, the last day of national nurses week.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Christopher Pinson
The United Way of Marion County in partnership with Kimberly-Clark and Cottonelle donated 15,000 rolls of toilet paper to United Way of North Central Florida community partners.
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 8:03 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
We caught up with our friends at WIND-FM Thursday morning and shared stories about teachers who made an impact on "National Teachers Week."
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 6:25 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Churches are hosting spread-out and drive-in prayer events on this "National Day of Prayer."
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Christopher Pinson
Friday morning, families in need to put food on the table can receive food donations from the Alachua County Christian Pastors Association.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 8:05 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Alachua County students will have to find new forms of summer fun after the district canceled two programs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
TV20 has joined forces with Catholic Charities of Gainesville to raise money for those affected by COVID-19.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 12:21 AM EDT
|By WCJB STAFF
The Humane Society of North Central Florida is exchanging hand-made face masks for people who donate $10 to the organization.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
Phase One of reopening Florida was Monday and people were certainly excited to finally get to eat out again.
Updated: May. 3, 2020 at 8:40 PM EDT
|By Chris Pinson
The community of Dixie County donated $1,600 to buy posters for the 107 seniors of Dixie County High School
Updated: May. 2, 2020 at 2:33 PM EDT
|By Chris Pinson
The Levy County Commission proposed its own Phase 1 plan to reopen, but must delay acting due to Governor Ron Desantis' latest order.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 4:39 PM EDT
|By AJ Willy
As a family owned business who prides itself on fresh, local foods, Ward's Supermarket has been able to keep their shelves stocked thanks to help from local farmers
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 5:07 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
The Gainesville city commission will focus on the 'GNV Cares' program in Wednesday's telephone town hall.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Honks filled the empty streets of one Gainesville neighborhood as several students expressed appreciation for their teacher.