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Teacher denies abuse allegations as Ruth Raines case escalates to NAACP and state court
Teacher denies abuse allegations as Ruth Raines case escalates to NAACP and state court
The teacher at the center of abuse allegations involving special needs students at a Dixie County elementary school is now publicly sharing her side of the story
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January 30, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Teacher denies abuse allegations as Ruth Raines case escalates to NAACP and state court
Marion County man arrested after vehicle chase for robbing 3 stores at gunpoint
Marion County man arrested after vehicle chase for robbing 3 stores at gunpoint
Marion County deputies say the suspect robbed a Family Dollar, a Shoe Station, and a Murphy Oil at gunpoint
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January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Marion County man arrested after vehicle chase for robbing 3 stores at gunpoint
World Equestrian Center adjusts show times for cold weather while keeping horses safe
World Equestrian Center adjusts show times for cold weather while keeping horses safe
Staff at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) say horses adapt well to temperature changes as the Grand Prix moves to an earlier time
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January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
World Equestrian Center adjusts show times for cold weather while keeping horses safe
Florida Senate passes Officer Jason Raynor Act with life sentences for manslaughter of police officer
Florida Senate passes Officer Jason Raynor Act with life sentences for manslaughter of police officer
The legislation also prohibits resisting, using force or threatening force against police officers as long as the officer is acting in good faith.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Florida Senate passes Officer Jason Raynor Act with life sentences for manslaughter of police officer
Space heater causes house fire in Lake City, firefighters say
Space heater causes house fire in Lake City, firefighters say
Lake City firefighters respond to a blaze while the family was at school
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January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Space heater causes house fire in Lake City, firefighters say
Gun advocates and protesters debate Florida legislation that would lower gun purchase age to 18
Gun advocates and protesters debate Florida legislation that would lower gun purchase age to 18
Anti-gun protestors discussed the dangers of recent gun bills passed by the House. These include lowering the gun purchase age from 21 back to 18 and allowing “campus carry” at colleges.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Gun advocates and protesters debate Florida legislation that would lower gun purchase age to 18
Suwannee County deputies arrest man in barricaded standoff
Suwannee County deputies arrest man in barricaded standoff
Suwannee County sheriff’s deputies said a brief standoff with a domestic violence suspect is over.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Suwannee County deputies arrest man in barricaded standoff
Florida lawmakers discuss minimum wage bill
Florida lawmakers discuss minimum wage bill
A North Central Florida state lawmaker is getting support in Tallahassee for his bill to allow workers in Florida to opt out of the state minimum wage.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Florida lawmakers discuss minimum wage bill
Marion County firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
Marion County firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
Marion County Fire Rescue officials are sharing video of their response to a vehicle fire.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Marion County firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
Ocala roads to close due to railroad maintenance
Ocala roads to close due to railroad maintenance
Ocala city leaders say roads will be closed while CSX crews perform maintenance on several railroad crossings.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ocala roads to close due to railroad maintenance
LaCrosse town leaders meet to discuss possibility of having a police department
LaCrosse town leaders meet to discuss possibility of having a police department
Officials are holding a meeting Thursday morning to discuss starting possibly starting their own police department.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
LaCrosse town leaders meet to discuss possibility of having a police department
2 dead after shooting at home in Starke
2 dead after shooting at home in Starke
Bradford County Sheriff’s officials say the Bradford County Communications Center received a 911 hang up call at 15265 NE 6th Lane in Starke just after 5 a.m.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2 dead after shooting at home in Starke
Dual enrollment application window opens next week at Santa Fe College
Dual enrollment application window opens next week at Santa Fe College
The dual enrollment application window opens Monday, February 2nd.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Dual enrollment application window opens next week at Santa Fe College
Draft Alachua County school boundary maps to be presented at several public meetings
Draft Alachua County school boundary maps to be presented at several public meetings
Three rezoning maps will be presented during eight community sessions.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Draft Alachua County school boundary maps to be presented at several public meetings
‘I feel proud of myself’: Cedar Key third grader raises money for baby in need of new heart
‘I feel proud of myself’: Cedar Key third grader raises money for baby in need of new heart
Third grader Scarlett Rowland brought her flower cart to the Cedar Key Oyster Roast so people could build bouquets, with all proceeds going to Baby Jude, who needs a heart.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:31 AM
‘I feel proud of myself’: Cedar Key third grader raises money for baby in need of new heart
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Norah Pancoast (P.K. Yonge)
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/29/tv20-meldon-law-scholar-athlete-norah-pancoast-pk-yonge/
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/29/tv20-meldon-law-scholar-athlete-norah-pancoast-pk-yonge/
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Norah Pancoast (P.K. Yonge)
The P.K. Yonge goalkeeper keeps the faith by donating her time by giving back internationally and winning in the net.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:30 AM
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Norah Pancoast (P.K. Yonge)
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/29/tv20-meldon-law-scholar-athlete-norah-pancoast-pk-yonge/
STORY: https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/29/tv20-meldon-law-scholar-athlete-norah-pancoast-pk-yonge/
Education Commissioner aims to deny legal reimbursement for Gainesville teacher
Education Commissioner aims to deny legal reimbursement for Gainesville teacher
Florida’s top education official is making a legal argument for why the state should not be on the hook for paying a Gainesville high school teacher’s attorneys’ fees.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Education Commissioner aims to deny legal reimbursement for Gainesville teacher
Live Oak man found guilty of brutally beating puppy, ‘Sweet Pea’
Live Oak man found guilty of brutally beating puppy, ‘Sweet Pea’
A Live Oak man was found guilty of animal cruelty on Wednesday in connection with the brutal beating of a 10-week-old puppy in late March
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January 29, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Live Oak man found guilty of brutally beating puppy, ‘Sweet Pea’
Florida families eligible for federal Education Freedom Tax Credit next year
Florida families eligible for federal Education Freedom Tax Credit next year
The program allows taxpayers to get a credit of up to $1,700 per year
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January 28, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Florida families eligible for federal Education Freedom Tax Credit next year
Florida lawmakers propose YaYa Alert system for school threat notifications
Florida lawmakers propose YaYa Alert system for school threat notifications
The YaYa Alert would create a statewide alert and protocol system.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Florida lawmakers propose YaYa Alert system for school threat notifications
2 Levy County men arrested after several copper wire thefts
2 Levy County men arrested after several copper wire thefts
Detectives arrested McCrae and Michael Earnhardt 25, who both admitted to stealing the copper wire.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
2 Levy County men arrested after several copper wire thefts
Marion County high schools to receive 19 metal detectors
Marion County high schools to receive 19 metal detectors
School board members voted Tuesday evening to spend $400,000 on 19 Opengate Weapons Detection Systems.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Marion County high schools to receive 19 metal detectors
OBS Winter Mixed live sale nets more than $3.5 million
OBS Winter Mixed live sale nets more than $3.5 million
OBS is also running online bidding for their January horses of racing age and two-year-old sale.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
OBS Winter Mixed live sale nets more than $3.5 million
Suwannee Chamber of Commerce to host 2026 Chili Cook Off on Saturday
Suwannee Chamber of Commerce to host 2026 Chili Cook Off on Saturday
The 2026 Chili Cook Off is on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marker 29.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Suwannee Chamber of Commerce to host 2026 Chili Cook Off on Saturday
Neighbors rescue resident from burning apartment in Ocala, firefighters put out fire
Neighbors rescue resident from burning apartment in Ocala, firefighters put out fire
Fire rescue crews say the fire broke out on the 1st floor at Harvey’s Fellowship Home on Northwest 13th Terrace around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Neighbors rescue resident from burning apartment in Ocala, firefighters put out fire