WCJB TV20 News

WCJB TV20 News Your Local Station for North Central Florida News, Weather and Sports. For news tips, email [email protected]

WCJB-TV began operation on April 7, 1971, as an NBC affiliate. The first programming originated in Jacksonville, and it was sent by microwave from a station there to a relay site at Camp Blanding and from there to Gainesville for broadcast. In 1973, WCJB-TV became an ABC affiliate, which it has remained to this day. Diversified Communications, headquartered in Portland, Maine, purchased WCJB-TV on

October 12, 1976 and owned the station until 2017. WCJB-TV was purchased by Gray Television in February of 2017. The station first started broadcasting from a small building on NW 43rd Street, north of the city of Gainesville. At the time NW 43rd was a dirt road and the station was "out in the country." The road, now a major artery, was not paved until 1979. The station's first studio cameras did not have camera operators, they were remotely controlled. Commercials consisted of 16mm film and 35mm color slides. Any 16mm film shot for the newscasts had to be at the station by 2:00 PM so it could be taken to Jernigans to be processed. It was picked up at 3:45 PM, brought back to the station and edited for air. WCJB just celebrated it's 40th year on air and continues to be the only locally produced newscast in the market. We are proud to support and sponsor many local charities and events throughout the market while also bringing you the most current and breaking news. Contact:
352.416.0601, [email protected] (Front Office)
352.416.0615, [email protected] (News Department)
352.416.0604 (Sales)
352.416.0641, [email protected] (Public Service)

According to officials, the truck was moving the bees to another location when they got loose and stung the driver.
11/09/2025

According to officials, the truck was moving the bees to another location when they got loose and stung the driver.

Stacey Scott, 51, was arrested on charges of indecent exposure of sexual organs in Gainesville Saturday.
11/09/2025

Stacey Scott, 51, was arrested on charges of indecent exposure of sexual organs in Gainesville Saturday.

11/09/2025

Federal agents drive off with 1-year-old girl after arresting her father outside a Home Depot

Big change on the way Meteorologist Bradley Benoit:
11/09/2025

Big change on the way Meteorologist Bradley Benoit:

A University of Florida dining hall employee was arrested Friday after police say he brought a firearm on campus.
11/09/2025

A University of Florida dining hall employee was arrested Friday after police say he brought a firearm on campus.

According to the San Antonio Police Department, two men and one woman who worked at the landscaping business were shot a...
11/09/2025

According to the San Antonio Police Department, two men and one woman who worked at the landscaping business were shot and killed.

Do you keep a fire extinguisher in your car or truck in case of an emergency? What other safety tools do you carry in yo...
11/09/2025

Do you keep a fire extinguisher in your car or truck in case of an emergency? What other safety tools do you carry in your vehicle?

Our investigators take an in-depth look at why you may want to purchase a fire extinguisher, as well as one other tool to keep in your car at all times.

Saturday’s event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which is a classic car, truck, and bike show.
11/09/2025

Saturday’s event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which is a classic car, truck, and bike show.

Event organizers say this event reflects what makes communities so special.

Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for counties in the WCJB TV20 Viewing Area.
11/09/2025

Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for counties in the WCJB TV20 Viewing Area.

Another bill would make it illegal to smoke ci******es or ma*****na in most public places.
11/09/2025

Another bill would make it illegal to smoke ci******es or ma*****na in most public places.

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