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2 children, 2 adults found dead during welfare check at home in Marion County
2 children, 2 adults found dead during welfare check at home in Marion County
Four people, including two adults and two children, were found dead during a welfare check at a home on Banyan Track Way, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said
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February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
2 children, 2 adults found dead during welfare check at home in Marion County
TV20 Coach’s Spotlight: Gator softball coach Tim Walton on why playing in the SEC is a benefit (Part 3)
TV20 Coach’s Spotlight: Gator softball coach Tim Walton on why playing in the SEC is a benefit (Part 3)
The championship-winning Gator softball coach tells you why playing in the SEC has its advantages.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
TV20 Coach’s Spotlight: Gator softball coach Tim Walton on why playing in the SEC is a benefit (Part 3)
‘Living in a firepit’: Putnam County brush fire 75% contained, residents express concerns
‘Living in a firepit’: Putnam County brush fire 75% contained, residents express concerns
A Putnam County fire is still 318 acres and 75% contained, but the smoke on Friday morning impacted roadways and cancelled elementary school.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
‘Living in a firepit’: Putnam County brush fire 75% contained, residents express concerns
State officials provide updates on cleanup after fire at Dunnellon railroad site
State officials provide updates on cleanup after fire at Dunnellon railroad site
Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection updated TV20 today on the response and cleanup efforts at the scene of the railroad ties fire from a few days ago.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
State officials provide updates on cleanup after fire at Dunnellon railroad site
Replica ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ truck, Trans Am loaded up and truckin’ in Ocala
Replica ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ truck, Trans Am loaded up and truckin’ in Ocala
A Florida man says he’s living his “dream life” driving a replica of Snowman's legendary big rig around America
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February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Replica ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ truck, Trans Am loaded up and truckin’ in Ocala
Chris Janson headlines ‘Never Give Up on Country’ concert in Ocala benefiting veterans
Chris Janson headlines ‘Never Give Up on Country’ concert in Ocala benefiting veterans
Multi-platinum country artist performs at “Never Give Up on Country” event in Ocala, supporting injured veterans
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February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Chris Janson headlines ‘Never Give Up on Country’ concert in Ocala benefiting veterans
21-year-old faces new charges after fleeing deputies in Northwest Gainesville
21-year-old faces new charges after fleeing deputies in Northwest Gainesville
Alachua County Sheriff's deputies share new details about man who fled custody after hospital visit
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
21-year-old faces new charges after fleeing deputies in Northwest Gainesville
State attorney declines to prosecute 1 firefighter, officially charges 3 others involved in hazing
State attorney declines to prosecute 1 firefighter, officially charges 3 others involved in hazing
One of four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees arrested in connection with a violent hazing incident will no longer face charges
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
State attorney declines to prosecute 1 firefighter, officially charges 3 others involved in hazing
Students at Buchholz High School protest ICE policies for the second week in a row
Students at Buchholz High School protest ICE policies for the second week in a row
For the second week in a row, students at Buchholz High School walked out of class to protest ICE policies, drawing scrutiny from state education leaders.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Students at Buchholz High School protest ICE policies for the second week in a row
“Smokey and the Bandit” big rig to be displayed at National Parts Depot
“Smokey and the Bandit” big rig to be displayed at National Parts Depot
Fans of “Smokey and the Bandit” in North Central Florida have a short way to go and a short time to get there.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“Smokey and the Bandit” big rig to be displayed at National Parts Depot
Marion County Man receives 20 life sentences after being convicted on child pornography charges
Marion County Man receives 20 life sentences after being convicted on child pornography charges
A Marion County man was sentenced to 20 life sentences after a jury found him guilty of nearly two dozen counts of possession of child porn back in December last year.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Marion County Man receives 20 life sentences after being convicted on child pornography charges
Files show Jeffrey Epstein stayed in Lake City, visited Gainesville
Files show Jeffrey Epstein stayed in Lake City, visited Gainesville
Newly released credit card statements from notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein suggest he spent time in North Central Florida in the mid 2000s
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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Files show Jeffrey Epstein stayed in Lake City, visited Gainesville
Man arrested in Lake City during undercover child exploitation operation
Man arrested in Lake City during undercover child exploitation operation
An undercover operation by Internet Crimes Against Children detectives in Lake City led to the arrest of a man accused of attempting to exploit a child online.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Man arrested in Lake City during undercover child exploitation operation
Retired Marion County Fire Rescue employee dies
Retired Marion County Fire Rescue employee dies
Denise DelVisco, who had been with the department for nearly two decades, died on Thursday.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Retired Marion County Fire Rescue employee dies
Brush Fire in Putnam County causing poor visibility, 1 elementary school closed
Brush Fire in Putnam County causing poor visibility, 1 elementary school closed
Robert H Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School is closed today due to the poor visibility.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Brush Fire in Putnam County causing poor visibility, 1 elementary school closed
Brush Fire in Putnam County causes roads to close due to poor visibility, 1 elementary school closed
Brush Fire in Putnam County causing poor visibility, 1 elementary school closed
Robert H Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School is closed today due to the poor visibility.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Brush Fire in Putnam County causes roads to close due to poor visibility, 1 elementary school closed
Gainesville Police Department holds celebration for Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Gainesville Police Department holds celebration for Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Friday is Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, and this day is to thank all the school crossing guards for ensuring students’ safety.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Gainesville Police Department holds celebration for Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Marion County firefighters put out fire at Ocala home, 1 cat dies
Marion County firefighters put out fire at Ocala home, 1 cat dies
Marion County Fire rescue officials say crews responded to the 10,000 block of Southwest 52nd Court just after 8:30 p.m.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Marion County firefighters put out fire at Ocala home, 1 cat dies
Suwannee River Water Management District issues voluntary water reduction letter
Suwannee River Water Management District issues voluntary water reduction letter
Extended drought conditions are leading to water shortages across our area.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Suwannee River Water Management District issues voluntary water reduction letter
Columbia County commissioners express concerns over Fort White dissolution proposal
Columbia County commissioners express concerns over Fort White dissolution proposal
Columbia County officials want involvement in Fort White's potential dissolution process
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February 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Columbia County commissioners express concerns over Fort White dissolution proposal
University of Florida confirms measles outbreak in Alachua County, on campus
University of Florida confirms measles outbreak in Alachua County, on campus
The University of Florida issued guidance to students and staff after the Florida Department of Health confirmed two cases of measles in Alachua County
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
University of Florida confirms measles outbreak in Alachua County, on campus
Florida education commissioner warns school leaders about allowing student protests
Florida education commissioner warns school leaders about allowing student protests
Florida’s education commissioner warned school district leaders to stay wary of potential student protests and told teachers not to encourage them
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February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Florida education commissioner warns school leaders about allowing student protests
Suspect arrested after escaping custody in Northwest Gainesville shopping plaza
Suspect arrested after escaping custody in Northwest Gainesville shopping plaza
A manhunt was underway Thursday evening for a man who escaped custody in northwest Gainesville
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February 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Suspect arrested after escaping custody in Northwest Gainesville shopping plaza
Columbia County commissioners approve emergency burn ban due to wildfire risk
Columbia County commissioners approve emergency burn ban due to wildfire risk
Columbia County leaders cite drought conditions and fires spiking across North Central Florida as justification for the ban
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February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Columbia County commissioners approve emergency burn ban due to wildfire risk
Man dies after being run over by a forklift at RV dealership in Alachua County, officers say
Man dies after being run over by a forklift at RV dealership in Alachua County, officers say
Alachua County Fire Rescue crews provided emergency medical care after a man was run over just before noon on Wednesday
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February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Man dies after being run over by a forklift at RV dealership in Alachua County, officers say