diff --git a/avrdude/NEWS b/avrdude/NEWS
index 1fa783bf..0074b79d 100644
--- a/avrdude/NEWS
+++ b/avrdude/NEWS
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ Approximate change log for AVRDUDE by version.
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 Current:
 
+
+
+Version 5.0:
+
   * Support for JTAGICE MkII device
 
   * Support for STK500 Version 2 Protocol