Central Florida comedian honors Bob Saget
A Central Florida comedian took time to honor Bob Saget at a performance in The Villages. He said he met Saget in the early 2000s at The Improv in Downtown Orlando and considers him an inspiration.
A Central Florida comedian took time to honor Bob Saget at a performance in The Villages. He said he met Saget in the early 2000s at The Improv in Downtown Orlando and considers him an inspiration.
2 Sumter County commissioners removed from office after perjury charges
Two county commissioners in Central Florida have been suspended from office, several weeks after being arrested, accused of lying during an investigation of possible Sunshine Law violations.
Two county commissioners in Central Florida have been suspended from office, several weeks after being arrested, accused of lying during an investigation of possible Sunshine Law violations.
3 dead, 3 injured in fiery Interstate 75 crash in Sumter
Three people died and three were injured early Sunday when their pickup truck hit a tree in central Florida and burst into flames.
Three people died and three were injured early Sunday when their pickup truck hit a tree in central Florida and burst into flames.
New fraud database helps catch 2020 voters who cast multiple ballots
Three people were recently arrested in the Villages after officials say they cast more than one ballot in an election.
Three people were recently arrested in the Villages after officials say they cast more than one ballot in an election.
Life in the foxhole: 97-year-old Villages veteran reflects on D-Day, Battle of the Bulge
Irving Locker?s backyard turtle preserve is what you would call his happy place. Just off his backyard in The Villages, at any moment you can spot a handful of the reptiles moving about the expansive field. It was December of 1944, nearly 77 years ago. Locker had just survived D-Day months before, landing on Utah Beach with his gun battalion. To this day, he can recall the chaos of the wounded on the beach.
Irving Locker?s backyard turtle preserve is what you would call his happy place. Just off his backyard in The Villages, at any moment you can spot a handful of the reptiles moving about the expansive field. It was December of 1944, nearly 77 years ago. Locker had just survived D-Day months before, landing on Utah Beach with his gun battalion. To this day, he can recall the chaos of the wounded on the beach.
Sumter County traffic stop leads to human smuggling arrest
Troopers say they busted a human smuggler and four people bound for Tampa along Interstate 75 on Thursday.
Troopers say they busted a human smuggler and four people bound for Tampa along Interstate 75 on Thursday.
Florida man fatally hit by train while trying to push SUV off tracks, FHP says
FHP says the 62-year-old man was traveling southbound when his SUV became disabled on the railroad tracks.
FHP says the 62-year-old man was traveling southbound when his SUV became disabled on the railroad tracks.
Sheriff: Sumter County detention sergeant dies of COVID-19
Detention Sergeant William Prevatt leaves behind 3 kids.
Detention Sergeant William Prevatt leaves behind 3 kids.
Census shows growth in GOP stronghold as Florida adds House seat
As Florida prepares to add a 28th congressional seat and the major parties get ready to fight for control of the U.S. House, new census data shows the country's fastest-growing metropolitan area is a popular retirement area that is overwhelmingly Republican — just like the state Legislature.
As Florida prepares to add a 28th congressional seat and the major parties get ready to fight for control of the U.S. House, new census data shows the country's fastest-growing metropolitan area is a popular retirement area that is overwhelmingly Republican — just like the state Legislature.
FBI: More local arrests to coming in U.S. Capitol riot
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.
EXCLUSIVE: 3 sinkholes prompt pool to close in The Villages
Engineers will be on-site Monday morning to evaluate the sinkholes outside of the Moyer Recreational Center in The Villages.
Engineers will be on-site Monday morning to evaluate the sinkholes outside of the Moyer Recreational Center in The Villages.
Video released of shooting at Father's Day event that left 1 dead
Early Monday morning, deputies were still investigating the scene located in the 9500 block of County Road 235 in Wildwood.
Early Monday morning, deputies were still investigating the scene located in the 9500 block of County Road 235 in Wildwood.
Resident says HOA in The Villages is suing her for displaying cross, lawn ornaments
A homeowner's association in The Villages is suing one of their residents for displaying lawn ornaments, including a cross.
A homeowner's association in The Villages is suing one of their residents for displaying lawn ornaments, including a cross.
2 Villages High School students arrested after allegedly possessing weapon, deputies say
Two students at The Villages High School were arrested on Friday.
Two students at The Villages High School were arrested on Friday.
Sumter County deputies investigate murder of 2 Wildwood teens
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two teenagers found shot to death in Wildwood.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two teenagers found shot to death in Wildwood.
2 unidentified males found murdered in rural Sumter County
According to the sheriff’s office, it was just after 5 a.m. Wednesday when deputies were notified about two dead males “in the area of” County Road 219 in Wildwood.
According to the sheriff’s office, it was just after 5 a.m. Wednesday when deputies were notified about two dead males “in the area of” County Road 219 in Wildwood.
Police: Florida woman threw burger, racial slurs at fast food worker
Police said that they arrested a Florida woman after she became upset about her Burger King Whopper, leading her to throw it and spout racial slurs.
Police said that they arrested a Florida woman after she became upset about her Burger King Whopper, leading her to throw it and spout racial slurs.
State attorney's office looks for retired lawyers to help with backlog of cases
Those with legal experience are invited to volunteer to assist in the prosecution of cases in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter Counties.
Those with legal experience are invited to volunteer to assist in the prosecution of cases in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter Counties.
The Villages Charter School closed due to bomb threat, deputies say
Out of an abundance of caution, The Villages Charter Schools will be closed on Monday, March 8th.
Out of an abundance of caution, The Villages Charter Schools will be closed on Monday, March 8th.
Man arrested for murder of 18-year-old found dead in Sumter County
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death as a homicide investigation.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death as a homicide investigation.