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Ocala mother grieves son killed on Christmas morning; family’s second holiday tragedy: ‘Just praying’
Ocala mother grieves son killed on Christmas morning; family’s second holiday tragedy: ‘Just praying’
21-year-old father shot and killed near West Silver Springs Place; family previously lost a relative in the Paddock Mall shooting
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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ocala mother grieves son killed on Christmas morning; family’s second holiday tragedy: ‘Just praying’
2025 Year in Review: Biggest political stories of the year
2025 Year in Review: Biggest political stories of the year
As we look forward to 2026 we here at TV20 News wanted to recap some of the top political stories of 2025.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
2025 Year in Review: Biggest political stories of the year
Patient shot himself at hospital in Ocala, officers confirm
Patient shot himself at hospital in Ocala, officers confirm
Officers responded to reports of gunfire at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital around noon on Friday
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December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Patient shot himself at hospital in Ocala, officers confirm
Report: Child abuse suspect puts Marion County deputy in chokehold
Report: Child abuse suspect puts Marion County deputy in chokehold
Authorities say a man being arrested on child abuse charges put a Marion County Sheriff’s deputy in a chokehold on Sunday
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December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Report: Child abuse suspect puts Marion County deputy in chokehold
Woman arrested for starving two dogs in Marion County, deputies say
Woman arrested for starving two dogs in Marion County, deputies say
A woman was arrested on animal abuse charges after two dogs were found starving in a home in Marion County, Fla.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Woman arrested for starving two dogs in Marion County, deputies say
Unborn baby, 5-year-old die in RV vs. SUV crash in Marion County, FHP troopers say
Unborn baby, 5-year-old die in RV vs. SUV crash in Marion County, FHP troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers provided an update about a deadly crash on US 27 in Marion County that left two dead and a dozen hospitalized two days after Christmas
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December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Unborn baby, 5-year-old die in RV vs. SUV crash in Marion County, FHP troopers say
Ocala police investigate after 72-year-old woman drowns in pool
Ocala police investigate after 72-year-old woman drowns in pool
Detectives are working to determine how a 72-year-old woman drowned in a residential pool in Ocala
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December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ocala police investigate after 72-year-old woman drowns in pool
Naked man arrested for robbing meat market, Lake City Police say
Naked man arrested for robbing meat market, Lake City Police say
Officers arrested a man accused of armed robbery of a meat market in Lake City while wearing nothing but a mask
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December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Naked man arrested for robbing meat market, Lake City Police say
Gainesville man arrested for stabbing, beating roommate in drunken rage, officers say
Gainesville man arrested for stabbing, beating roommate in drunken rage, officers say
Officers arrested a man in Gainesville, accused of stabbing his roommate in the neck during a drunken brawl
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December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Gainesville man arrested for stabbing, beating roommate in drunken rage, officers say
Amvets leaders comment on toy drive fight
Amvets leaders comment on toy drive fight
Leaders of Amvets Post 444 in Williston are releasing a statement on the toy drive drama from earlier this month.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Amvets leaders comment on toy drive fight
Gainesville police request assistance locating missing man
Gainesville police request assistance locating missing man
Gainesville police are looking for a missing man who could be in danger.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gainesville police request assistance locating missing man
Alachua County firefighters put out large barn, vehicle fire
Alachua County firefighters put out large barn, vehicle fire
Alachua County Fire Rescue officials say crews from ACFR, Cross Creek, and Windsor Fire Departments responded to a vehicle fire that spread to a large barn just after 9:30 p.m.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Alachua County firefighters put out large barn, vehicle fire
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
Here are some of the stories we will be following this week.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
City of Ocala, Marion County put out survey to determine Fourth of July festivities
City of Ocala, Marion County put out survey to determine Fourth of July festivities
North Central Florida will be red, white, and blue all over on America’s 250th birthday next year.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
City of Ocala, Marion County put out survey to determine Fourth of July festivities
Gainesville man arrested for crashing into car with two children, pregnant woman
Gainesville man arrested for crashing into car with two children, pregnant woman
A Gainesville man was arrested for ramming into a pregnant woman’s car while two young children were inside.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Gainesville man arrested for crashing into car with two children, pregnant woman
‘It was devastating’; Witness reacts after motorhome carrying 15 people overturns in fatal Marion County crash
‘It was devastating’; Witness reacts after motorhome carrying 15 people overturns in fatal Marion County crash
A 5-year-old child died and 12 others were critically injured Saturday morning when a motorhome carrying 15 people overturned after colliding with an SUV in northwest Marion County.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
‘It was devastating’; Witness reacts after motorhome carrying 15 people overturns in fatal Marion County crash
Deadline to nominate Gainesville community artist approaches
Deadline to nominate Gainesville community artist approaches
If there’s a Gainesville artist you think deserves more attention, you can help them get time in the spotlight.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Deadline to nominate Gainesville community artist approaches
Child dies and several injured in Marion County crash
Child dies and several injured in Marion County crash
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers say the crash occurred on U.S. Highway 27 at the intersection of County Road 316 in Marion County just before 6 a.m.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Child dies and several injured in Marion County crash
North Central Florida lawmakers to consider property tax reform
North Central Florida lawmakers to consider property tax reform
Republican state lawmakers say property tax reform is a priority on their agenda for the new legislative session in January.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
North Central Florida lawmakers to consider property tax reform
Hearings scheduled for former Marion County Fire Rescue employees
Hearings scheduled for former Marion County Fire Rescue employees
Arraignment hearings are set next week for four Marion County Fire Rescue employees arrested after an investigation into hazing.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hearings scheduled for former Marion County Fire Rescue employees
Sentencing date announced for Putnam County man charged with kidnapping
Sentencing date announced for Putnam County man charged with kidnapping
A Putnam County man is scheduled to be sentenced Monday for kidnapping a woman and young children before a high-speed chase.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sentencing date announced for Putnam County man charged with kidnapping
Charges dropped for Levy County man accused of abusing human remains
Charges dropped for Levy County man accused of abusing human remains
Prosecutors are no longer pursuing charges against a man in Levy County accused of shooting the body of a man who carried out a suspected murder-suicide.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Charges dropped for Levy County man accused of abusing human remains
Grand opening date announced for David Bowie-themed pizza restaurant
Grand opening date announced for David Bowie-themed pizza restaurant
The owners of a David Bowie-themed pizza restaurant in Gainesville said they’re getting ready for their official grand opening, even though they’ve already been serving customers since spring.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Grand opening date announced for David Bowie-themed pizza restaurant
16-year-old boy killed in ATV crash in Levy County
16-year-old boy killed in ATV crash in Levy County
The day after Christmas, a 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in Levy County, Fla.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
16-year-old boy killed in ATV crash in Levy County
Dangerous dog in Gainesville found after attacking its owner
Dangerous dog in Gainesville found after attacking its owner
Alachua County Animal Services issued a public safety alert as they search for a dog suspected of attacking its owner, causing serious injuries
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December 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Dangerous dog in Gainesville found after attacking its owner