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Your Local Experts Apartment Guide Latest Newscasts Proposed Duke Energy solar farm could act as an energy source for about 23,000 homes A proposed 700-acre solar farm project by Duke Energy could power thousands of homes in Alachua County. News Celebration of life held for Newberry’s first black mayor Freddie Warmack Agriculture OBS June day two nearly doubles sales from last year Local Levy County deputies searching for escaped chihuahua TOP HEADLINES News EXCLUSIVE: Cease and desist sent to Alachua County School Board demanding McGraw’s votes not be counted Updated: 10 hours ago | By WCJB Staff The letter was sent to the school board attorney by lawyer Jeff Childers who is representing former candidate Khanh-Lien Banko and several others who are suing McGraw for representing the wrong district. News DeSantis to sign insurance reform, rates still expected to rise Updated: 10 hours ago | By WCJB Staff The Governor has said he will put pen to paper on a new law that aims to address skyrocketing homeowners insurance rates by reducing litigation, but part of the deal also allows Florida’s insurer of last resort to raise rates year over year at a higher pace than in the past. News Construction starts on a one million-plus sq. ft. warehouse in Ocala Updated: 9 hours ago | By Taylor Simpson Last Wednesday, Red Rock Development the same company that built the Amazon facility broke ground on a warehouse that is more than a million sq. ft. News Gainesville commissioners discuss state budget vetoes, ordinance changes Updated: 11 hours ago | By Ruelle Fludd Three city of Gainesville projects were presented in the 2021 legislative session and only one made it onto the Governor's budget. National Man kills woman, child, himself at Florida supermarket Updated: 12 hours ago | By Associated Press Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Spokeswoman Teri Barbera says a man, woman and child died in the shooting Thursday at a Publix in Royal Palm Beach. News New court details involving the hit-and-run of a University of Florida freshman Maggie Paxton Updated: 14 hours ago | By WCJB Staff New court details involving the hit and run death of 18 year old University of Florida freshman Maggie Paxton EXTENDED OUTLOOK LATEST VIDEO News Proposed Duke Energy solar farm could act as an energy source for about 23,000 homes Updated: 4 hours ago Proposed Duke Energy solar farm could act as an energy source for about 23,000 homes News Ribbon-cutting ceremony at P.K. Yonge for new facility Updated: 9 hours ago News Red Rock Development breaks ground on an one million sq. ft. warehouse Updated: 9 hours ago News Peaceful Paths hold pop-up thrift store fundraiser Updated: 9 hours ago MORE NEWS Sports AP source: College Football Playoff group proposes expansion Updated: 12 hours ago | By Associated Press A re-structured playoff would also include six at-large selections and no limit on how many teams can come from any one conference. Sports Kevin O’Sullivan to stay at Florida Updated: 13 hours ago | By Kevin Wells Florida’s 14-season run under O'Sullivan matches any in the nation. Local Columbia County Report: FGC receives $6.1 million for STEM building Updated: 9 hours ago | By Jordyn Markhoff Florida Gateway College is ramping up its educational facilities. News Second Gentleman’s vaccine tour begins in Florida Updated: 10 hours ago | By WCJB Staff The goal of the tour is to increase the national vaccination rate to 70 percent by the fourth of July. News MCSO using new online crime map to show residents what’s going on in their neighborhoods Updated: 10 hours ago | By Julia Laude The sheriff’s office has partnered with crimemapping.com to show residents what’s going on in their neighborhoods. National Politics Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers Updated: 14 hours ago | By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The May rise in consumer prices that the Labor Department reported Thursday reflected a range of goods and services now in growing demand as people increasingly shop, travel, dine out and attend entertainment events in a rapidly reopening economy. News Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy honored with medal of valor Updated: 14 hours ago | By WCJB Staff An Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy is being recognized for stopping an attempted suicide. News Former White House Chef, Edwin Scholly, brings flavor to NCFL Updated: 19 hours ago | By Amber Pellicone After cooking in the White House during four different presidencies, Edwin Scholly is now the Executive Chef at The Village at Gainesville. News Driver’s education lessons are back for Marion County students this summer Updated: 10 hours ago | By Julia Laude Driver’s education is back for Marion County students this summer after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. News CDS Behavioral Health Services receives funding to build a new youth shelter Updated: 18 hours ago | By WCJB Staff CDS Behavioral Health Services helps young people who are homeless, have behavioral health concerns, or are runaways. News TV20 EXCLUSIVE: Former Alachua County School Board candidate files a lawsuit against Diyonne McGraw Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 12:40 AM EDT | By Dylan Lyons The controversy surrounding District 2 Alachua County School Board Member Diyonne McGraw appears to be heading to court. Coronavirus US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop Updated: 18 hours ago | By Associated Press Businesses are reopening rapidly as the rollout of vaccines allows Americans to feel more comfortable returning to restaurants, bars and shops. MORE NEWS News Rep. Charlie Crist visits Gainesville on “Voting Rights Tour” as he campaigns for governor Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 6:42 PM EDT | By Jordyn Markhoff Rep. Charlie Crist visits Gainesville on the campaign trail. News Alachua County Pets: Ty, Munchkin, Dinky, and Trevor Updated: 18 hours ago | By WCJB Staff Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Alachua County. Morning “What’s Up?” with WIND-FM 06/10 Updated: 18 hours ago | By WCJB Staff Here’s what you missed when we caught up with WIND-FM. Health BCSO warns people about reports of marijuana being laced with a dangerous opioid known as fentanyl Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 10:42 PM EDT | By WCJB Staff Around the southeast this year, dozens of people have died from fentanyl found in marijuana. News MCSO, OPD participate in crime mapping database Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 10:31 PM EDT | By WCJB Staff Law enforcement agencies in Marion County helping people find out more about the criminal history in their neighborhoods. National Florida man chases after stolen Lamborghini on scooter Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 6:10 PM EDT | By WSVN Staff A Lamborghini was stolen by a 14-year-old, and the owner used a scooter to chase after his prized possession. News Central Florida Congresswoman Val Demings running for U.S. Senate Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 5:47 PM EDT | By WCJB Staff Demings enters the Democratic Primary field trying to unseat incumbent Marco Rubio. Sports Ga...