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)

Air Force Boeing C-32 lands at Gainesville Regional Airport.⬇️
08/23/2026

Air Force Boeing C-32 lands at Gainesville Regional Airport.⬇️

NATIONAL: Family of 6-year-old girl who died in badminton accident files wrongful death lawsuit ⬇
08/23/2026

NATIONAL: Family of 6-year-old girl who died in badminton accident files wrongful death lawsuit ⬇

Pollinator parties bring science and community together across North Central Florida.⬇️
08/23/2026

Pollinator parties bring science and community together across North Central Florida.⬇️

NATIONAL: The end of a music era. Columbia House mail-order club is going out of business ⬇
08/23/2026

NATIONAL: The end of a music era. Columbia House mail-order club is going out of business ⬇

Alachua County Victim Services Center seeks volunteers.
08/23/2026

Alachua County Victim Services Center seeks volunteers.

NATIONAL: Body found in search for 18-year-old who went missing near Dracula’s castle 8 months ago ⬇
08/23/2026

NATIONAL: Body found in search for 18-year-old who went missing near Dracula’s castle 8 months ago ⬇

Gainesville church opens new sanctuary.⬇️
08/23/2026

Gainesville church opens new sanctuary.⬇️

It's the weekend! ☀︎ We had a mix of sun and some storms today, a similar set up is expected for Sunday. Any plans on th...
08/22/2026

It's the weekend! ☀︎ We had a mix of sun and some storms today, a similar set up is expected for Sunday. Any plans on the water? Rip current risk is low! - TV20 First Alert Weather Forecaster Autumn Dancy

NATIONAL: 5-year-old dies after being left in hot car outside her home, police say ⬇
08/22/2026

NATIONAL: 5-year-old dies after being left in hot car outside her home, police say ⬇

Alachua County boy celebrates birthday with motorcycle escort.⬇️
08/22/2026

Alachua County boy celebrates birthday with motorcycle escort.⬇️

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