OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Social media posts from family members say former TV20 weatherman Mel Turner passed away on Friday.

Mel joined TV20 in 1973, and his weather forecasts were both entertaining and informative.

He partnered with a beanbag named “Fred Frog,” entertaining viewers when the forecast was uncomplicated.

In 1982, Mel moved on to other broadcasting work in Florida and remained a community leader in Ocala until his passing.

Mel Turner was 83 years old.

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