Is Costco coming to The Villages? What we know about first Sumter County location
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Florida man's pickle jar dispute leads to Vicodin bust: deputies
A Florida man was arrested after a physical attack led to the discovery of drug possession, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Loud exhaust leads to Florida man's arrest
A Florida man found himself behind bars after a traffic stop that stemmed from loud exhaust and careless driving, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Crime Files: Fugitive captured after his girlfriend calls 911 because he slapped her
A Kansas fugitive was arrested in Central Florida after his girlfriend called 911 on him for slapping her, a Florida custodian allegedly snatched a $9,000 cashier's check from a credit union printer, and a man broke into a Florida home because he though it was his dog barking inside: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Suspect charged after fatally stabbing man at Florida hotel, deputies say
A man is being held without bond after he allegedly stabbed another man to death at a Sumter County hotel, officials said.
Florida custodian allegedly snatches $9,000 cashier's check from credit union printer
A cleaning company staff member was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly snatched a cashier's check worth over $9,000 from a credit union printer while working in the building.
The Villages woman, 81, allegedly attacks man over computer problem
An 81-year-old woman was arrested last week after she allegedly attacked a man who went to her house to help her with a computer problem.
Florida woman accused of driving 120 mph said she didn't know troopers were trying to stop her
A Florida woman was arrested Sunday after she led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase that at one point reached 120 mph, according to an arrest report.
Wildwood kidnapping suspect elbowed elderly woman at Publix 2 weeks before 20-hour standoff, deputies say
A man responsible for a 20-hour standoff in Wildwood allegedly elbowed an elderly woman at Publix just two weeks before, deputies said.
Hunter missing for over 24 hours in Sumter County wildlife area found by K-9s, officials say
A hunter who was missing for over 24 hours in a Sumter County wildlife management area was found safe, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Wildwood Elementary School all clear after bomb threat investigation, deputies say
Wildwood Elementary School is resuming back to normal after a bomb threat triggered an investigation and evacuation on Tuesday morning, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man suspected of kidnapping girlfriend surrenders after 20-hour standoff
A suspect accused of tackling his girlfriend then kidnapping her has surrendered after barricading himself inside a home in Wildwood, Florida. His girlfriend, Marivel Dunn, has been found and is safe, police say.
SWAT standoff at Sumter Co. home, man barricaded
Deputies have a home surrounded in Sumter County as they attempt to get a kidnapping suspect out of the house.
South Sumter High School 'lock out' lifted
South Sumter High School is no longer on a “lock out” on Wednesday.
Car slams into motorcyclist in suspected road rage incident on I-75: FHP
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are looking for a gray or silver 2020 Honda Civic involved in a suspected road rage incident on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill during Friday session
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Florida DUI lawyer arrested after drunken altercation at Wawa, police say: 'You don't know who I am'
An Ocala criminal defense and DUI lawyer found himself behind bars after a late-night drunken altercation with his girlfriend at a gas station, according to an arrest affidavit from the Wildwood Police Department.
Lake Mary man killed in hit-and-run crash has family searching for answers: 'I haven't slept'
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who hit and killed a Lake Mary man early Saturday morning.
Florida caregiver racks up $3,500 on dementia patient's debit card without permission, police say
The woman allegedly spent $3,500 of her patient's money at Walmart, various smoke shops and on her phone bill, according to an arrest affidavit.
The Villages couple accused of stealing nearly $400 worth of groceries from Sprouts, detectives say
Detectives in Sumter County are on the hunt for two people accused of stealing nearly $400 worth of items from a Sprouts grocery store in The Villages.