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WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 5h

Florida bill seeks to restore cursive writing to school curriculum

Florida bill seeks to restore cursive writing to school curriculum

Florida representative proposes bringing back handwriting instruction after 15-year absence

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 6h

Rabies alert issued for Marion County after raccoon tests positive

Rabies alert issued for Marion County after raccoon tests positive

The Florida Department of Health has issued a rabies alert for Marion County after a raccoon tested positive for the deadly virus

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 7h

Publix allows open carry following Florida court ruling, gun restrictions in schools remain

Publix allows open carry following Florida court ruling, gun restrictions in schools remain

Grocery chain Publix updates policy after appeals court overturns open carry ban, while bringing guns on school grounds remains illegal

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 8h

Marion County deputies arrest child killer from Kentucky for failing to register

Marion County deputies arrest child killer from Kentucky for failing to register

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 42-year-old Ronald Exatnus after they say he failed to register as a convicted felon in Florida within a 48-hour window.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 9h

Gainesville commissioners offer to sell Citizens Field to Alachua County School Board

Gainesville commissioners offer to sell Citizens Field to Alachua County School Board

The sale comes with a stadium preservation requirement as part of $84 million facilities plan

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 10h

Marion County woman sentenced in voter fraud scheme

Marion County woman sentenced in voter fraud scheme

A woman was sentenced after being convicted of voter fraud in Marion County.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 11h

Florida House names Sam Garrison as Speaker Designate

Florida House names Sam Garrison as Speaker Designate

The Clay County Republican will replace Rep. Daniel Perez as House Speaker after the 2026 election.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 12h

Congressional women’s caucuses call on Republicans and Democrats to end government shutdown

Congressional women’s caucuses call on Republicans and Democrats to end government shutdown

The Republican Women’s Caucus sent a letter to Democratic women in the Senate urging them to end the ongoing government shutdown

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 13h

Putnam County deputies confirm dog that attacked woman was euthanized

Putnam County deputies confirm dog that attacked woman was euthanized

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced that the dog that bit and seriously injured a woman last Thursday, Oct. 2, was euthanized on Friday, Oct. 3.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 14h

GPD requests public’s help in locating missing and endangered adult

GPD requests public’s help in locating missing and endangered adult

60-year-old Shawn Way has been missing since Oct. 3.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 15h

Father, 11-year-old son killed in Levy County plane crash; fundraiser launched

Father, 11-year-old son killed in Levy County plane crash; fundraiser launched

A father and his 11-year-old son were the two passengers killed when a plane crashed into a field in Levy County

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 16h

Marion County Search and Rescue group responds to concerns about search costs

Marion County Search and Rescue group responds to concerns about search costs

Frank Marino is the Director of the Search and Rescue team, and told TV20 that when he heard this, he was bothered because their work is all from volunteers and donations.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 17h

Renovations set to start at Gainesville City Hall plaza

Renovations set to start at Gainesville City Hall plaza

City leaders say this is not expected to impact public access to city hall, the library building or parking in the lot adjacent to the plaza.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 18h

Marion County woman arrested after jumping into a car, attacked another woman, posts bail

Marion County woman arrested after jumping into a car, attacked another woman, posts bail

Sheriff’s officials say Carol Jeanne, 62, hopped into a car that didn’t belong to her, spat on another woman, threw a drink at her, and attacked her.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 19h

Marion County man arrested after beating a man with a table leg

Marion County man arrested after beating a man with a table leg

Deputies say the victim had injuries to his face and head.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 20h

Day 2 of OBS October Yearling Sale nets more than $3.6 million

Day 2 of OBS October Yearling Sale nets more than $3.6 million

A Bay Colt sired by Jackie’s Warrior sold for $180,000 to top the final day of the sale.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

‘I was disappointed’: Veterans group says Gainesville memorial site could be painted over

‘I was disappointed’: Veterans group says Gainesville memorial site could be painted over

A purple curb established in 2021 to honor Veterans along Northwest 8th Avenue in Gainesville could be the next piece of artwork to be painted over.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

Family identifies pilot in deadly Levy County plane crash

Family identifies pilot in deadly Levy County plane crash

One of the three people killed when a small plane crashed into a field in Levy County on Sunday evening has been identified

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

Suwannee County joins petition for no-wake zone on Ichetucknee River

Suwannee County joins petition for no-wake zone on Ichetucknee River

Suwannee County commissioners are now joining an effort to protect one of North Central Florida’s most popular springs.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

Levy County Animal Services hires first full-time veterinarian in more than 2 years

Levy County Animal Services hires first full-time veterinarian in more than 2 years

Dr. Victoria Caccavone of Morriston is taking on the role, becoming the first full-time veterinarian at the facility since July 2023

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

Florida Secretary of State seeks funding for statewide election audit system

Florida Secretary of State seeks funding for statewide election audit system

Byrd outlined his proposal to members of the House Government Operations Subcommittee as the state prepares for statewide elections in 2026, emphasizing the need for uniform election procedures across all 67 counties.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

Children’s Trust seeks clarity on violence interruption program effectiveness in Gainesville

Children’s Trust seeks clarity on violence interruption program effectiveness in Gainesville

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County is demanding greater transparency about how city leaders are using funds to reduce gun violence in Gainesville

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

FDOT activates new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons in Ocala

FDOT activates new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons in Ocala

The Florida Department of Transportation has activated new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons along S.R. 200 in Ocala.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

UF Women’s Basketball team hosts fashion show fundraiser

UF Women’s Basketball team hosts fashion show fundraiser

The Florida Women’s Basketball team is hosting a Runway to the Rim Elevé 352 fashion show fundraiser supporting Florida Victorious and mental wellness organizations.

WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 1d

Bill proposed to name roads at Florida universities, colleges after Charlie Kirk

Bill proposed to name roads at Florida universities, colleges after Charlie Kirk

A state representative has proposed a bill requiring the redesignation of state university roads to honor Charlie Kirk following his assassination in September.