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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)

Levy County deputies are warning drivers about smoky conditions on County Road 337, near Bronson and Williston.
12/21/2025

Levy County deputies are warning drivers about smoky conditions on County Road 337, near Bronson and Williston.

A pilot from Ocala did a hard landing in a lake without a scratch this afternoon.
12/21/2025

A pilot from Ocala did a hard landing in a lake without a scratch this afternoon.

The artwork is called ‘Nommo’ — a wrought iron sculpture by local artist and blacksmith Yaw Owusu Shangofemi
12/21/2025

The artwork is called ‘Nommo’ — a wrought iron sculpture by local artist and blacksmith Yaw Owusu Shangofemi

The Winter Solstice is tomorrow, Sunday Dec. 21. Because of Earth’s position around the sun, the northern hemisphere wil...
12/21/2025

The Winter Solstice is tomorrow, Sunday Dec. 21. Because of Earth’s position around the sun, the northern hemisphere will receive less solar radiation ❆

TV20 meteorologist details the latest weather forecast for North Central Florida

"It makes it a fun day for them"
12/21/2025

"It makes it a fun day for them"

Fun floats, music, and big crowds filled the streets as the Christmas spirit took hold of Fort White

Ocala showed the ‘Spirt of the Elf’ in grand livestock showcase!
12/20/2025

Ocala showed the ‘Spirt of the Elf’ in grand livestock showcase!

This weekend in Ocala, the holiday spirit isn’t just showing up with lights and decorations — it’s bringing a whole lot of lambs, sheep and goats with it!

"But now it’s built up to where we get pretty close to 200 households every month"
12/20/2025

"But now it’s built up to where we get pretty close to 200 households every month"

The early bird got the groceries in Lake City today, as cars lined up before dawn for a food pantry distribution

Tucked away in the woods near Portland, Oregon, sits an unexpected sight. A massive jet turned into a former pilot's hom...
12/20/2025

Tucked away in the woods near Portland, Oregon, sits an unexpected sight. A massive jet turned into a former pilot's home.

Over 25 years ago, Bruce Campbell paid $100K for the retired airplane. Today, his airplane home is reassembled and parked in the woods near Portland, Oregon.

Cedar Key was selected as one of a few dozen communities for a U.S. Department of Energy program.
12/20/2025

Cedar Key was selected as one of a few dozen communities for a U.S. Department of Energy program.

Cedar Key is getting an energy boost.

Investigators say she made herself at home, and now she’s got a different address.
12/20/2025

Investigators say she made herself at home, and now she’s got a different address.

The hottest housing market in Florida cooled off in November.
12/20/2025

The hottest housing market in Florida cooled off in November.

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