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Newberry students among 4 killed in Waldo crash
The Newberry community is in mourning after two teens died from injuries sustained in a weekend crash in Waldo that had already claimed two other lives. “It is with great sadness that I share the two Newberry High School students who were in the serious car accident this past weekend have now passed away from their injuries,” Newberry High School principal James Sheppard wrote in a Tuesday message to parents. “Thank you for keeping both of these families in your thoughts during this difficult time.”
4 teenagers die after high speed chase involving Florida Highway Patrol
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Grief counselors were at Newberry High School all week after several teenagers were killed in a crash during a vehicle chase involving state troopers in Bradford County. Newberry city officials tell TV20 that all four of the teenagers, between the ages of 14 and 16, involved...
Dolphin in Florida found with deadly bird flu, researchers say
DIXIE COUNTY, Fla. - A dolphin that died after it was found in distress and stranded in Florida's Big Bend region was infected with highly pathogenic bird flu, according to a recently published report from researchers with the University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue Program. This discovery marks the first known detection of the Influenza A virus, a pathogen that causes bird flu, in a common bottlenose dolphin.
UF/IFAS to host inaugural Fang Fest in Williston
On Saturday, the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ (UF/IFAS) Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will host a snake-focused education and awareness event called Fang Fest. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Amber Brooke Farms (3250 NE 140th Ave.) in Williston and...
Politicians gather in High Springs for the Lincoln Day Dinner
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - Politicians are gathering for dinner in High Springs on April. 26.. Congresswoman Kat Cammack of North Central Florida along with Senator Rick Scott are among the politicians going to the Lincoln Day Dinner. Leaders of the Dixie County Republican Party are hosting the dinner where...
Hispanics at heart of population growth in Williston
WILLISTON, Fla. — Going down Main Street in Williston, Florida, visitors would immediately notice the rundown infrastructure and building conditions. A quaint water tower, a singular building that hosts both the Williston Police Department and the Williston Fire Department, Williston’s City Hall and several older buildings line the city’s Main Street.
‘It’s special to me’: Williston show jumper makes Olympic short list for Team USA
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - The pressure’s on for a North Central Florida show jumper, as he tries to secure a spot at this year’s Olympic games in Paris. Aaron Vale trains horses on his Willison farm, Thinkslikeahorse. The equestrian says he grew up around horses on his parents’ training stable in Texas, before moving to Marion County 16 years ago.
Williston man arrested after being part of an organized fraud scheme
BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County Sheriff’s deputies teamed up with Polk County deputies to arrest a man from Williston they say a part of an organized fraud scheme. Deputies arrested Tavaries Norris, 42, after they say he and two other men defrauded victims out of $20,000. Deputies searched...
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