3+ week, 1+ day ago (98+ words) Marion County Sheriff's deputies say a suspected shooter was released from custody after a deadly shooting Thursday night. John Thomas, the new chief philanthropy officer of Ronald McDonald Charities, ... WCJB First Alert Weather Forecast | Noon Friday Lake City woman sentenced to 10 years for defrauding private school voucher program Terrorism suspect shot, killed in Alachua County; FDLE investigating Officers investigate deadly shooting in Ocala as possible "Stand Your Ground' case Ronald McDonald House's Beyond Bourbon event returns to Gainesville for its eighth year Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida hosts 8th annual Beyond Bourbon...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (308+ words) The Florida Gators Volleyball team earned the #5 Seed for the 2025 Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament. The Gators are set to face off against the winner of #12 Alabama and #13 South Carolina on ... GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida Gators Volleyball team earned the #5 Seed for the 2025 Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament. The Gators are set to face off against the winner of #12 Alabama and #13 South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. The Gators, who received a first-round bye, will wait to see who they'll take on. Florida's opening match is scheduled to begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of Match 5, which starts at 12 p.m. ET and will air on SEC Network+. If the Gators win, they will move on to face off against #4 Tennessee in the quarterfinal round on Sunday, Nov. 23. The matchup will also air on SEC Network and will begin…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) Members of the 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office in Marion County collected food for a local organization. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Members of the 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office in Marion County collected food for a local organization. Workers made donations to Marion Senior Services, an Ocala-based, that supports elderly residents. The other offices that make up the 5th Judicial Circuit: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter counties also donated to organizations in their areas. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Members of the 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office in Marion County collected food for a local organization. Workers made donations to Marion Senior Services, an Ocala-based, that supports elderly residents. The other offices that make up the 5th Judicial Circuit: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter counties also donated to organizations in their areas....

4+ week, 1+ day ago (115+ words) OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) " The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County has hired LaTrisha Sims as chief executive officer. The organization's executive board made the decision official, with Sims assuming the title on Thursday. She had been serving as interim CEO for more than two and a half months. Leaders said during her interim period, Sims earned their full confidence. Sim says, "I do what I do because when I was at my lowest point, the Coalition opened a door for me and helped me pave my way to success. I am excited to lead this incredible organization and help others succeed." The coalition offers voluntary pre-K, school readiness, and child care resource programs....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (428+ words) SIOUX CITY (KTIV/Gray News) - Officials say a bus carrying a high school basketball team was involved in a crash along Highway 75 in Iowa. First responders were sent to a crash on Highway 75, near the Plymouth and Woodbury County line, where officials say members of a local basketball team were hurt. According to the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office, deputies received multiple 911 calls in reference to a two-vehicle crash at 12:53 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. In a press release from the sheriff's office, a 2014 StarCraft Prodigy bus and a black 2016 Jeep Compass crashed near the intersection of Highway 75 and C80 in Plymouth County, leaving the vehicles partially on the roadway. The sheriff's office says the bus was stopped on C80 and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Highway 75 to travel north. At the same time, the Jeep was traveling south on Highway 75, and "a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (322+ words) In this week's edition of Your Fitness,Gainesville Health and Fitnesstrainer Adam shows you how to make a weekly workout schedule. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - In this week's edition of Your Fitness, Gainesville Health and Fitness trainer Adam shows you how to make a weekly workout schedule. For more information on workout schedules and more, visit the Gainesville Health and Fitness website HERE TV20 Exclusive: Susan Lorincz interviewed behind bars on killing of AJ Owens; "I can't take it back' High school senior dies walking to bus stop in Ocala: "I immediately burst into tears' Terrorism suspect shot, killed in Alachua County; FDLE investigating Bell High football player arrested for hitting Fernandina Beach player with helmet during game Susan Lorincz threatens defamation lawsuit against AJ Owens' mother, children Preschool teacher failed to report sexual abuse between minors, Alachua County deputies say 2 children,…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago (419+ words) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) - A Florida homeowner is speaking out after he shot and killed an intruder who tried to break into his home. He says he was forced to fire to defend his home but didn't mean to kill anyone. The homeowner, who didn't want to be identified, says he was in the bathroom Saturday night when four men showed up to his home in Southwest Miami-Dade. "I heard my mom scream, "Get off my porch before I call the police,' so I'm startled. I don't know what's going on, so I grab my gun," the homeowner said. He says one of the men charged at him when they were told to leave, and he was forced to open fire to defend his home. "By him seeing my gun, I thought he would run to get off the porch....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Today, the Trinity United Methodist Church brought the community together for a movement of faith. Church leaders want the community to know that hope and love are truly stronger, when the community sticks together. All of Alachua County came together Sunday for the hope and love are stronger event, a brand-new event created to showcase the love and faith of Gainesville. "It's the hope and love are stronger gathering, uh this event was planned by leaders of almost 20 communities of faith from around Gainesville," shared Lead Pastor, Steve Price. After a keynote speech from the founders of "Belonging INC.", participants were divided into breakout rooms, to connect and reflect on their faith with one another. "Folks go to breakout sessions where they'll have an opportunity to select from a few different topics, uh for example, steady in…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago (112+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Casa Marion hosted a scavenger hunt in downtown Ocala to raise money for victims of domestic violence. People searched downtown Ocala to support the nonprofit. Leaders gave hunters clues that took them around the city. Money raised from the scavenger hunt goes to Casa Marion, which helps victims of domestic violence. "So last year Casa Marion housed 232 people in our emergency shelter. So these are people who are fleeing very dangerous domestic violence situations and we house them until they are able to rehouse themselves and be independent and stable," said Lariana Forsythe, Casa Marion chief executive officer. Casa Marion raised more than $10,000 during the hunt....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (126+ words) OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Hundreds of students from schools across Marion County will gather on Tuesday for a Veterans Day ceremony to support local veterans. This will be the 19th straight year that Marion County Public Schools is holding this ceremony. The event will include live performances by students from Shady Hill Elementary, Howard Middle, Forest High, and North Marion High Schools. TRENDING: Former Branford softball star, TV20 Scholar Athlete dies in crash on I-10 There will also be a vintage airplane flyover and additional patriotic salutes Marion County Fire Rescue and Ocala Fire Rescue will jointly display a giant American flag from ladder trucks as the backdrop. The ceremony will take place at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park starting at 11 a.m....