Gainesville, FL

Alachua County, FL

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Ocala, FL

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting death of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Ocala. No arrest has been made yet as authorities are investigating if the shooting is justified under Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law. The mother of four, was...

EXPLAINED: ‘Stand Your Ground’ law debated after mother shot in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A sinkhole that opened up in an Ocala shopping plaza is now filled, but workers say they can’t reopen that part of the plaza just yet. The sinkhole, which was 30 feet wide and 18 feet deep, opened on May 20 in the Gaiteway Shopping Plaza along State Road 200. Contractors say a damaged storm drain allowed water to leak out and create the sinkhole.

Crews fill in sinkhole blocking Ocala businesses

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville’s Public Safety Summer Camp is taking applications till June 5th. Incoming 6th through 8th graders have the opportunity to spend a week this summer training with law enforcement officials. Kids can get hands-on experience with police officers, firefighters, and medical professionals. For how to...

Gainesville Public Safety Summer Camp is taking applications close soon

Newberry, FL

NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Krystal Sanders teaches 6th-grade language arts at Oak View Middle School. “It’s an adventure every day. Every day is something new. The students are great” said Sanders. She has been teaching at Oak View for three years, before that she taught at Williams Elementary.

One Class at a Time: Krystal Sanders

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a mother in Ocala as the family demands justice. On Monday afternoon, the family of Ajike “AJ” Owens held a press conference at New St. John Missionary Baptist Church with Attorney Anthony Thomas and Bishop J. David Stockton, the president of the NAACP of Marion County.

‘Justice for my daughter’: Family speaks after Ocala mother shot through door

Hawthorne, FL

HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - The elderly veteran who was attacked by dogs in Hawthorne is now in a regular hospital room at UF Health after being treated in the ICU. Gertrude Bishop, 86, received intensive medical treatments, including a leg amputation, after she was attacked by two dogs described as pitbull mixes.

Veteran attacked by dogs in Hawthorne moved from ICU to regular hospital room

‘Justice for my daughter’: Family speaks after Ocala mother shot through door. The family named the shooter as Susan Lawrick, 58. They say she harassed the children in the neighborhood calling them racial slurs, slaves, and the N-word.

Lake Butler Pop Up Party

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a woman in Ocala as Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump represents the family demanding justice. According to Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, last Friday deputies responded to a reported trespassing situation at 1662 S.W....

LIVE: Sheriff: Ocala woman shot through door during neighborhood feud

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Dozens of protestors filled the streets in Downtown Ocala on Tuesday evening calling for charges to be filed in the death of Ajike “AJ” Owens. Ocala Police officers recommended residents avoid the area. Protestors gathered along Pine Street and outside the state attorney’s office....

Protestors call for state attorney to charge woman accused of shooting Ocala mother

Florida Attorney General warns of ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers

Putnam County, FL

HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office recommended charges against the man who owned the dogs that mauled an elderly woman sending her to the hospital. According to a public records request filed by TV20, the sheriff’s office has filed the second-degree misdemeanor charge of “dog owner reckless disregard” with the state attorney’s office against Christopher Smith. The state attorney is reviewing the case and will make the final charging decision.

PCSO recommends misdemeanor charge against dog owner after 86-year-old was attacked

Marion County, FL

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday morning to discuss their investigation of a shooting death that occurred over the weekend. The press conference was scheduled to begin at noon in the Emergency Management Building on Northwest 30th Avenue.

LIVE: Sheriff Billy Woods speaks about shooting death investigation in Marion County

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Southwest Broadway Street between Southwest 6th Avenue and Southwest 5th Avenue will be closed beginning 7 a.m. Thursday until 5 p.m. Friday. The road closure is to accommodate the correction of a track defect located in the CSX railroad crossings. Detour routes for traffic on Southwest...

Ocala city officials notify road closure on Southwest Broadway Street

Union County, FL

Lake Butler, FL

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Chaos ensued in Lake Butler as a “pop-up” party spiraled out of control Saturday. Union County Sheriff’s deputies say more than 500 people attended the event at Lakeside Park. Laquntanay Tisdale was at the party and said the deputies acted aggressively toward her.

Union County deputies use ‘chemical agents’ to disperse pop-up party

Lake City, FL

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - Lake City city council members took a step to change background checks on people who run city parks. Council voted 3-2 tonight to modify the city’s agreement with the non-profit board that runs Annie Mattox Park. At question is whether convicted felons could serve on the board.

Lake City city council votes on felons’ ability to serve on park boards

Otter Creek, FL

OTTER CREEK, Fla. (WCJB) - A full two months after municipal elections, Otter Creek residents finally have a full town council to make water and town governance decisions. On Monday night, The Otter Creek Town Council was full again as new council member Therse Granger was sworn-in and then unanimously selected Mayor.

Full Otter Creek Council meets, new Mayor selected

Waldo, FL

LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - Judy Stegall is in a state of shock after a pop-up party tore through Lake Butler Saturday afternoon. clarification: The sheriff's office has reached out to TV20 to refute claims deputies fired shots or made racial remarks. “I’m floored,” said Stegall. “Because this doesn’t happen...

People in Lake Butler react to pop-up party that tore through town

Keystone Heights, FL

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. (WCJB) - Keystone heights is becoming a prime location to showcase up-and-coming watersports. Pro Watercross brought the third round of its season to the beach in Keystone Heights this weekend. This comes a little over a month after MotoSurf USA brought its competition to the town. Watercross...

Pro Watercross descends upon Keystone Heights

Suwannee County, FL

Live Oak, FL

LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCJB) - Deputies in Suwannee County arrested a man after they found him sleeping in a parking lot with meth. Deputies say they found Jerahme Campbell, 41, on Saturday sleeping behind the wheel of a parked vehicle at a store at the intersection of US 1-29 and Bass Road in Live Oak. They say this was the 2nd time they found him asleep at the same location that day.

Man arrested after being found asleep behind the wheel while possessing meth

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida baseball team looked to return the favor vs Texas Tech on Sunday evening. The Gators win 7-1 to force a “winner takes all” matchup on Monday with the Red Raiders (41-22). Head coach Kevin O’Sullivan took a chance and gave the ball...

UF baseball team wins two elimination games vs UConn and Texas Tech; plays Monday at noon

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GNV4all holds general body meeting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - GNV4All will hold a general body meeting on Wednesday. Dr. Anntwanique Edwards, chief of equity for Alachua...

GNV4all holds general body meeting

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