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Ocala Art Festival: Love at first art
Ocala Art Festival: Love at first art
Thousands were out and about in Ocala this weekend for the 58th annual Ocala Art Festival
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Gainesville man charged with simple battery, battery on police officers
Gainesville man charged with simple battery, battery on police officers
A Gainesville man was arrested Saturday on multiple battery charges, including battery on police officers.
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One killed in fatal Columbia County crash
One killed in fatal Columbia County crash
A pedestrian was killed in a car crash Saturday night in Columbia County.
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Hampton celebrates its 100th birthday
Hampton celebrates its 100th birthday
The city of Hampton celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday in style.
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What you need to know about major category Hurricane Melissa
What you need to know about major category Hurricane Melissa
Several Caribbean islands are under hurricane watches and warnings for the impacts of Hurricane Melissa, according to the National Hurricane Center. Melissa has already had deadly impacts on communities in the Caribbean.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire early Saturday
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire early Saturday
Gainesville Fire Rescue says crews responded to a fire at the 2900 block of Southwest 4th Court early Saturday morning.
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WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 22h
HCA collects 277 pounds of prescription drug take-backs for ‘Crush the Crisis’
HCA collects 277 pounds of prescription drug take-backs for ‘Crush the Crisis’
HCA facilities in North Central Florida collected 277 pounds of prescription drug take-backs for its 7th annual ‘Crush the Crisis’ on Saturday.
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Sports Overtime: Buchholz, Williston win big on Thursday and Lafayette makes a statement
Sports Overtime: Buchholz, Williston win big on Thursday and Lafayette makes a statement
Watch Sports Overtime every Friday night with Jake Rongholt and Olivia Eisenhauer for all the action under the Friday night lights.
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Gainesville man arrested after filing false police report, stealing tip jar
Gainesville man arrested after filing false police report, stealing tip jar
At 2:52 a.m. Saturday, officers were approached at the Chevron Gas Station on West University Avenue by 21-year-old Bennett Stringfellow, who claimed he was robbed.
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Forward Focus initiative aims to take on challenges in Eastern Alachua County
Forward Focus initiative aims to take on challenges in Eastern Alachua County
Forward Focus is targeting some of the challenges facing Eastern Alachua County
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Brotherhood Ride continues in North Central Florida
Brotherhood Ride continues in North Central Florida
A group of bicyclists riding in honor of fallen first responders made their way through Bradford County on Friday.
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Rotary Club hosts 13th annual Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards
Rotary Club hosts 13th annual Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards
People in Gainesville are honoring the legacy of Wes Skiles, the diver and conservationist from North Central Florida who advanced the art of underwater cinematography.
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Florida Gateway Fair raises prices, attendees express mixed reactions
Florida Gateway Fair raises prices, attendees express mixed reactions
Some people TV20 talked to off-camera say they were sticker-shocked to learn it’s $12 to get in and $30 for a wristband to ride the rides.
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North Florida students attend journalism workshop at the University of Florida
North Florida students attend journalism workshop at the University of Florida
Annual Florida Scholastic Press Association event draws participants from 25 counties in North Florida to the University of Florida
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High Springs revises alcohol sales rules near churches
High Springs revises alcohol sales rules near churches
High Springs city commissioners unanimously approve changes to 500-foot buffer zone requirements for alcohol sales near churches
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Ocala horse industry leader returns as association president
Ocala horse industry leader returns as association president
Valerie Dailey elected to lead Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association
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Officers search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian dies crossing ‘dangerous’ road in Ocala
Officers search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian dies crossing ‘dangerous’ road in Ocala
According to OPD officials, the crash happened on Northwest Blitchton Road near the 3700 block in Ocala.
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Alachua County teacher accuses state of violating her due process in ‘dictator’ award complaint
Alachua County teacher accuses state of violating her due process in ‘dictator’ award complaint
Gainesville High School history teacher Lauren Watts filed a motion on Friday to have the administrative complaint accusing her of bullying thrown out
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‘It’s so much fun’: Fest 23 kicks off in Gainesville, runs through weekend
‘It’s so much fun’: Fest 23 kicks off in Gainesville, runs through weekend
Fest is an annual punk rock music festival, which will be taking place throughout Gainesville all weekend.
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High Springs leaders vote to change law on alcohol sales
High Springs leaders vote to change law on alcohol sales
High Springs city leaders changed the rule restricting alcohol sales near churches.
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WCJB TV20 could be dropped from YouTube TV in dispute with ABC
WCJB TV20 could be dropped from YouTube TV in dispute with ABC
YouTube TV is threatening to drop WCJB TV20 from its service beginning on Oct. 31 due to a dispute between Google and Disney
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New High Springs soda shop prepares for grand opening
New High Springs soda shop prepares for grand opening
A piece of history is set to return in High Springs as a long-awaited soda shop plans to open its doors this weekend.
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Gunman sentenced for role in deadly home invasion robbery
Gunman sentenced for role in deadly home invasion robbery
A man accused of shooting and killing a woman during a home invasion robbery in Gainesville in 2022 was sentenced to prison
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Ocala Police searching for suspect after deadly hit and run crash
Ocala Police searching for suspect after deadly hit and run crash
According to OPD officials, the crash happened on Northwest Blitchton Road near the 3700 block in Ocala.
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13 people arrested after FDLE 5-day undercover sting
13 people arrested after FDLE 5-day undercover sting
FDLE officials say Operation 12 Parsecs was a five-day undercover sting designed to catch child predators.
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