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Friends of the Library book sale ongoing in Alachua County Alachua County’s annual “Friends of the Library Book Sale” is underway as thousands gather in search of books, art, DVDs and more.

Friends of the Library book sale ongoing in Alachua County

Former TV20 Meteorologist Mel Turner dies at 83 Social media posts from family members say former TV20 weatherman Mel Turner passed away on Friday.

Former TV20 Meteorologist Mel Turner dies at 83

Ocala Art Festival: Love at first art Thousands were out and about in Ocala this weekend for the 58th annual Ocala Art Festival

Ocala Art Festival: Love at first art

Gainesville man charged with simple battery, battery on police officers A Gainesville man was arrested Saturday on multiple battery charges, including battery on police officers.

Gainesville man charged with simple battery, battery on police officers

One killed in fatal Columbia County crash A pedestrian was killed in a car crash Saturday night in Columbia County.

One killed in fatal Columbia County crash

Hampton celebrates its 100th birthday The city of Hampton celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday in style.

Hampton celebrates its 100th birthday

What you need to know about major category Hurricane Melissa Several Caribbean islands are under hurricane watches and warnings for the impacts of Hurricane Melissa, according to the National Hurricane Center. Melissa has already had deadly impacts on communities in the Caribbean.

What you need to know about major category Hurricane Melissa

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire early Saturday Gainesville Fire Rescue says crews responded to a fire at the 2900 block of Southwest 4th Court early Saturday morning.

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire early Saturday

HCA collects 277 pounds of prescription drug take-backs for ‘Crush the Crisis’ HCA facilities in North Central Florida collected 277 pounds of prescription drug take-backs for its 7th annual ‘Crush the Crisis’ on Saturday.

HCA collects 277 pounds of prescription drug take-backs for ‘Crush the Crisis’

Sports Overtime: Buchholz, Williston win big on Thursday and Lafayette makes a statement Watch Sports Overtime every Friday night with Jake Rongholt and Olivia Eisenhauer for all the action under the Friday night lights.

Sports Overtime: Buchholz, Williston win big on Thursday and Lafayette makes a statement

Gainesville man arrested after filing false police report, stealing tip jar At 2:52 a.m. Saturday, officers were approached at the Chevron Gas Station on West University Avenue by 21-year-old Bennett Stringfellow, who claimed he was robbed.

Gainesville man arrested after filing false police report, stealing tip jar

Forward Focus initiative aims to take on challenges in Eastern Alachua County Forward Focus is targeting some of the challenges facing Eastern Alachua County

Forward Focus initiative aims to take on challenges in Eastern Alachua County

Brotherhood Ride continues in North Central Florida A group of bicyclists riding in honor of fallen first responders made their way through Bradford County on Friday.

Brotherhood Ride continues in North Central Florida

Rotary Club hosts 13th annual Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards People in Gainesville are honoring the legacy of Wes Skiles, the diver and conservationist from North Central Florida who advanced the art of underwater cinematography.

Rotary Club hosts 13th annual Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards

Florida Gateway Fair raises prices, attendees express mixed reactions Some people TV20 talked to off-camera say they were sticker-shocked to learn it’s $12 to get in and $30 for a wristband to ride the rides.

Florida Gateway Fair raises prices, attendees express mixed reactions

North Florida students attend journalism workshop at the University of Florida Annual Florida Scholastic Press Association event draws participants from 25 counties in North Florida to the University of Florida

North Florida students attend journalism workshop at the University of Florida

High Springs revises alcohol sales rules near churches High Springs city commissioners unanimously approve changes to 500-foot buffer zone requirements for alcohol sales near churches

High Springs revises alcohol sales rules near churches

Ocala horse industry leader returns as association president Valerie Dailey elected to lead Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

Ocala horse industry leader returns as association president

Officers search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian dies crossing ‘dangerous’ road in Ocala According to OPD officials, the crash happened on Northwest Blitchton Road near the 3700 block in Ocala.

Officers search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian dies crossing ‘dangerous’ road in Ocala

Alachua County teacher accuses state of violating her due process in ‘dictator’ award complaint Gainesville High School history teacher Lauren Watts filed a motion on Friday to have the administrative complaint accusing her of bullying thrown out

Alachua County teacher accuses state of violating her due process in ‘dictator’ award complaint

‘It’s so much fun’: Fest 23 kicks off in Gainesville, runs through weekend Fest is an annual punk rock music festival, which will be taking place throughout Gainesville all weekend.

‘It’s so much fun’: Fest 23 kicks off in Gainesville, runs through weekend

High Springs leaders vote to change law on alcohol sales High Springs city leaders changed the rule restricting alcohol sales near churches.

High Springs leaders vote to change law on alcohol sales

WCJB TV20 could be dropped from YouTube TV in dispute with ABC YouTube TV is threatening to drop WCJB TV20 from its service beginning on Oct. 31 due to a dispute between Google and Disney

WCJB TV20 could be dropped from YouTube TV in dispute with ABC

New High Springs soda shop prepares for grand opening A piece of history is set to return in High Springs as a long-awaited soda shop plans to open its doors this weekend.

New High Springs soda shop prepares for grand opening

Gunman sentenced for role in deadly home invasion robbery A man accused of shooting and killing a woman during a home invasion robbery in Gainesville in 2022 was sentenced to prison

Gunman sentenced for role in deadly home invasion robbery

Ocala Police searching for suspect after deadly hit and run crash According to OPD officials, the crash happened on Northwest Blitchton Road near the 3700 block in Ocala.

Ocala Police searching for suspect after deadly hit and run crash

13 people arrested after FDLE 5-day undercover sting FDLE officials say Operation 12 Parsecs was a five-day undercover sting designed to catch child predators.

13 people arrested after FDLE 5-day undercover sting

Florida Realtors release home sales numbers for September Sales had been flat across the region all summer, but the number of closed sales in the Gainesville market jumped more than 24% from a year ago.

Florida Realtors release home sales numbers for September

Alachua County Animal Resources hosts Halloween adoption event Officials say all adoption fees will be waived during the event.

Alachua County Animal Resources hosts Halloween adoption event

Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee hosts ceremony honoring Parks life Following Rosa Park’s death in 2005, Reverend Milford Griner founded the Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee

Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee hosts ceremony honoring Parks life