Tinder date gone wrong: The Villages man held woman's friend at gunpoint in money dispute, deputies say
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Sumter County suspends use of license plate readers
Sumter County Sheriff Pat Breeden announced this week that he was suspending the use of its license plate readers, cameras that photograph vehicle license plates, and an investigative tool that many law enforcement agencies use in search of suspects, suspect vehicles, or in some cases, missing people.
Sumter County Sheriff Pat Breeden announced this week that he was suspending the use of its license plate readers, cameras that photograph vehicle license plates, and an investigative tool that many law enforcement agencies use in search of suspects, suspect vehicles, or in some cases, missing people.
Florida woman loses $34K in bogus law enforcement phone scam, officials say
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are warning people about a resurfaced phone scam, where people are pretending to be police officers or sheriff's office deputies and then demanding payments related to arrest warrants, jury duty, or court-related issues.
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are warning people about a resurfaced phone scam, where people are pretending to be police officers or sheriff's office deputies and then demanding payments related to arrest warrants, jury duty, or court-related issues.
Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested over alleged database misuse
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
Authorities work to identify suspected drowning victim at Withlacoochee State Forest campground
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Teens in custody after stealing boat, hiding in dense Florida woods for hours, deputies say
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.
2 teen boys arrested after allegedly stealing boat, hiding from deputies
A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.
A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.
Deputies search for armed suspect after shooting in Sumter County
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
Man shot, killed in Sumter County SWAT standoff | FULL
The Sumter County Sheriff's office gave details regarding a man armed with a knife, stemming from a domestic incident, that led to a suspect shot and killed on May 22. The shooting occurred after an hours-long negotiation, after which the man "charged" at SWAT with a knife, the sheriff said. (Source: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)
The Sumter County Sheriff's office gave details regarding a man armed with a knife, stemming from a domestic incident, that led to a suspect shot and killed on May 22. The shooting occurred after an hours-long negotiation, after which the man "charged" at SWAT with a knife, the sheriff said. (Source: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)
Sheriff: Armed man shot, killed at Sumter County home ending hours-long standoff
A man was shot and killed Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in Sumter County, Sheriff Pet Breeden said in a video statement posted to the sheriff's office's Facebook page.
A man was shot and killed Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in Sumter County, Sheriff Pet Breeden said in a video statement posted to the sheriff's office's Facebook page.
2 dogs found tied to dumpster at Florida rest area, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol is asking the public for information about a woman in a red van after two dogs were found tied to a dumpster at a rest stop in Sumter County.
Florida Highway Patrol is asking the public for information about a woman in a red van after two dogs were found tied to a dumpster at a rest stop in Sumter County.
1 dead, 1 seriously hurt after multiple crashes on I-75 in Sumter County, FHP says
A crash involving multiple vehicles prompted the closure of all southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
A crash involving multiple vehicles prompted the closure of all southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
Florida man accused of attacking 80-year-old veteran in possible hate crime
A man is accused of attacking an 80-year-old veteran outside his home in The Villages in a case that may be a hate crime.
A man is accused of attacking an 80-year-old veteran outside his home in The Villages in a case that may be a hate crime.
Florida deputy caught on camera stealing narcotics from drug drop-off box, Sumter County Sheriff says
Former Sumter County Deputy Dennis Turner was fired and arrested after a hidden camera allegedly captured him using his department-issued key to steal narcotics from a sheriff's office medication drop box.
Former Sumter County Deputy Dennis Turner was fired and arrested after a hidden camera allegedly captured him using his department-issued key to steal narcotics from a sheriff's office medication drop box.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump in The Villages: Watch live, tickets, what to know
President Donald Trump will be in The Villages on Friday. He is expected to deliver remarks at The Villages Charter High School's Middleton Campus.
President Donald Trump will be in The Villages on Friday. He is expected to deliver remarks at The Villages Charter High School's Middleton Campus.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: When does it start? How to watch?
President Donald Trump will travel to Sumter County, Fla. for a speaking engagement at The Village's Charter School in Middleton on Friday, May 1. The event is expected to start at 3 p.m.
President Donald Trump will travel to Sumter County, Fla. for a speaking engagement at The Village's Charter School in Middleton on Friday, May 1. The event is expected to start at 3 p.m.
Florida K9 finds 2,000 pounds of marijuana inside RV in Sumter County, FHP says
A K9 with the Florida Highway Patrol helped sniff out more than two thousand pounds of marijuana hidden in an RV during a traffic stop in Sumter County on Wednesday.
A K9 with the Florida Highway Patrol helped sniff out more than two thousand pounds of marijuana hidden in an RV during a traffic stop in Sumter County on Wednesday.
Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down northbound I-75 in Sumter County, FHP says
A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 75 in Sumter County early Wednesday morning, causing the northbound lanes to be shut down for hours, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 75 in Sumter County early Wednesday morning, causing the northbound lanes to be shut down for hours, according to Florida Highway Patrol.