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.
Florida man arrested after allegedly trying to withdraw 1 cent from bank
A Florida man is facing a felony robbery charge after he allegedly tried to withdraw 1 cent from a bank in Sumter County.
Sumter County caregiver accused of stealing $6,000 of jewelry from elderly woman's home
A senior caregiver is accused of stealing over $6,000 of jewelry from the daughter of an elderly patient of hers.
Florida woman caught allegedly stuffing backpack with stolen frozen shrimp at Walmart
A Florida woman has found herself behind bars after she was caught allegedly filling her backpack with bags of frozen shrimp at Walmart.
Grieving mom speaks after 15-year-old son killed at Sumter County sleepover
Diana Wagner is still processing the loss of her son, Connor Gill. It’s been a few days now since deputies said he was fatally stabbed by another teenager in an attack, but the family says they’ll be feeling the pain of it for a lifetime.
Video shows arrest of suspect in deadly Sumter County sleepover stabbing
A teenager was killed, and his father remains hospitalized after another teen allegedly stabbed them during a sleepover over the weekend.
Witness describes moments Florida teen fatally stabbed at sleepover: 'He had a mission'
The teen suspect is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, and armed burglary.
Teen dead, adult injured after stabbing at Sumter County sleepover: Deputies
A teen has died, and an adult is in the hospital following a stabbing at a sleepover in Wildwood Saturday night, deputies said.
Sumter County missing teen with autism located; alert canceled
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been canceled after a missing Sumter County teenager with autism was located a mile from his home.
Sumter County schools under state probe for allegedly hiding low-performing students in 'shell schools'
A letter from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) said the district was now under investigation for allegedly taking underperforming students and moving them to so-called "shell schools."
Formosan termites hit homes in Central Florida as exterminators respond to spike in calls
Exterminators said they are getting more calls this year about swarms of Formosan subterranean termites in Central Florida homes.
Sumter County official reinstated after conviction overturned
Gov. Ron DeSantis has reinstated a suspended Sumter County commissioner whose conviction on a perjury charge was overturned by an appeals court last year.
Florida man, 21, killed after car crashes into tree in Sumter County: FHP
A 21-year-old Bushnell man is dead following a single-car crash in Sumter County overnight, troopers said.
Florida woman, 77, accused of attacking home inspector during scheduled visit
A Florida woman was taken to jail after she became "upset" and attacked a home inspector during a scheduled visit, according to an arrest report.
Wildwood police investigating death at shopping center
The Wildwood Police Department is investigating a death at a shopping center on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson confirmed to FOX 35.
New traffic pattern begins Wednesday in Sumter County near Florida Turnpike
Sumter County residents will notice a new traffic pattern this week on County Road 470 between Bexley Trail and the Florida Turnpike.
Florida tourists arrested after alleged brawl over Disney World tickets
Two tourists landed themselves in jail after a brawl over a golf cart and Disney World tickets last week in Sumter County, police said.