2024 guide for the best Central Florida holiday light displays
Central Florida is aglow with holiday light displays that illuminate neighborhoods and local attractions.
Live election results: Sumter County races
Here are the Florida General Election results in Sumter County, Nov. 5, 2024.
Forgotten infant found dead inside vehicle outside Sumter County middle school, deputies say
A 15-month-old child was found dead in a parked vehicle at South Sumter Middle School on Monday afternoon, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Operation Blue Roof opens for Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida
The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has launched Operation Blue Roof to help residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
When do Florida schools open again after Hurricane Milton? See the list
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Sumter County updates & information
Here is the latest information and updates people in Sumter County need to know.
Hurricane Helene: Sumter County updates & information
As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Sumter County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.
2 injured after car runs stop sign, crashes into loaded Sumter County school bus: FHP
A Sumter County school bus carrying 14 students was involved in a crash on Friday morning after another driver ran a stop sign, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida Primary 2024 Election Results: Sumter County
Here are the Florida Primary results in Sumter County, Aug. 20, 2024.
When does school start? Central Florida back-to-school calendar
When do students go back to school in Central Florida? Here's a county-by-county look at when the first day of school is.
Sumter County deputy arrested for domestic battery, officials say
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested last week as a result of a Wildwood Police Department investigation, according to officials.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office hit by 'ransomware attack'
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office revealed Tuesday it had experienced a “ransomware attack.”
3 winning lottery tickets worth combined $83K sold in Central Florida
Three winning Florida Lottery tickets worth a combined $83,000 were sold in Central Florida for Monday night's Fantasy 5 drawing.
Train smashes into Jeep along train tracks in Sumter County: FHP
A woman was able to escape a Jeep that was disabled along train tracks in Sumter County, resulting in a collision with a train, FHP said.
Florida caregiver steals $22,000 in jewelry from senior: deputies
A Florida woman is accused of stealing approximately $22,000 worth of jewelry from a woman she was providing home care for.
Sinkhole shuts down portion of Sumter County road: Deputies
A sinkhole has shut down part of a county road in Sumter County Saturday, according to deputies.
Inmates, officer, visitor at Coleman federal prison face charges ranging from sexual assault to murder
Prosecutors have filed federal charges against inmates, a corrections officer, and a visitor at the Coleman Federal Prison in Sumter County.
Florida man on golf cart accused of drunkenly fleeing from deputy in The Villages
A Sumter County man accused of drunkenly riding a golf cart illegally was arrested after taking a deputy on a chase while driving under the influence.
Florida man accused of hiding stolen Walmart items in bushes outside store
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly stole over $300 worth of Walmart merchandise and tried to hide it in bushes outside the store, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man accused of pouring Pepsi, cleaning spray on woman
A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly poured Pepsi and a cleaning spray on a woman, according to deputies.