Arrest made in 6-year-old Florida murder; family asking community for information
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in a murder committed six years ago. Although this is a win for the family of 61-year-old Michael Kotait, who was killed in 2019, they're still searching for answers.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in a murder committed six years ago. Although this is a win for the family of 61-year-old Michael Kotait, who was killed in 2019, they're still searching for answers.
Arrest made in 6-year-old Florida murder case
A relentless pursuit for answers has finally produced a breakthrough in a 6-year-old murder case. A suspect is now facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Michael Kotait. His family is now sharing their relief with FOX 35's Marie Edinger.
A relentless pursuit for answers has finally produced a breakthrough in a 6-year-old murder case. A suspect is now facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Michael Kotait. His family is now sharing their relief with FOX 35's Marie Edinger.
Florida woman arrested for pushing 73-year-old during Charlie Kirk event in The Villages: Affidavit
A Florida woman was arrested on a battery charge after allegedly pushing a 73-year-old woman to the ground during a remembrance event in The Villages for Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative political activist who was shot and killed during a speaking event last week in Utah.
A Florida woman was arrested on a battery charge after allegedly pushing a 73-year-old woman to the ground during a remembrance event in The Villages for Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative political activist who was shot and killed during a speaking event last week in Utah.
Florida man who credited cross necklace with saving his life in shooting, on the mend
A Florida man who credits a cross necklace with saving his life after it deflected a bullet continues to recover, while the friend who shot him has been sentenced.
A Florida man who credits a cross necklace with saving his life after it deflected a bullet continues to recover, while the friend who shot him has been sentenced.
Florida man accused of impersonating officer with siren, flashing lights on I-75
A man was arrested Sunday after a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol said he used flashing lights and a siren to force drivers out of his way while speeding down Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
A man was arrested Sunday after a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol said he used flashing lights and a siren to force drivers out of his way while speeding down Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
Violent carjacking spree in The Villages ends with arrest, deputies say
Deputies arrested a convicted felon accused of threatening residents and firing a gun during a violent crime spree in The Villages, authorities said.
Deputies arrested a convicted felon accused of threatening residents and firing a gun during a violent crime spree in The Villages, authorities said.
South Sumter Middle School bomb threat sparks lockdown, evacuation: Deputies
A bomb threat at South Sumter Middle School on Friday morning sparked a lockdown and evacuation, deputies say. However, after a complete sweep of the school by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), no device was found.
A bomb threat at South Sumter Middle School on Friday morning sparked a lockdown and evacuation, deputies say. However, after a complete sweep of the school by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), no device was found.
New Costco location opens in Florida: What we know
Costco opened its newest Florida location on Wednesday morning in The Villages.
Costco opened its newest Florida location on Wednesday morning in The Villages.
Man killed in Sumter County after tree falls on car in ‘freak accident,’ authorities say
A person was killed Wednesday morning in Sumter County when a tree fell on their vehicle along Marsh Bend Trail.
A person was killed Wednesday morning in Sumter County when a tree fell on their vehicle along Marsh Bend Trail.
Florida man's cross necklace may have saved his life: 'I thought I was going to die'
A 20-year-old Florida man's gold necklace with a cross pendant may be the reason he survived a gunshot wound to the chest at point-blank range.
A 20-year-old Florida man's gold necklace with a cross pendant may be the reason he survived a gunshot wound to the chest at point-blank range.
Former Sumter County superintendent accused of years of misconduct, falsifying student data
The former superintendent and assistant superintendent of Sumter County Schools are facing serious allegations of misconduct following the release of a report by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
The former superintendent and assistant superintendent of Sumter County Schools are facing serious allegations of misconduct following the release of a report by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
ICE Central Florida raids: At least 30 fled during worksite bust in Wildwood, agents said
At least thirty people fled during a construction site raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Wildwood on Tuesday. Now agents are searching for those who fled the scene.
At least thirty people fled during a construction site raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Wildwood on Tuesday. Now agents are searching for those who fled the scene.
Florida substitute teacher accused of abusing special needs students
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
Crimeline speaks on unsolved homicide in Sumter County
Crimeline's Barb Bergin joins FOX 35 to speak about an unsolved homicide in Sumter County. The homicide took lace on March 17 near High Street and County Road 242. During the homicide, one person was killed and two others were shot. Investigators are asking anyone with information concerning the shooting to reach out.
Crimeline's Barb Bergin joins FOX 35 to speak about an unsolved homicide in Sumter County. The homicide took lace on March 17 near High Street and County Road 242. During the homicide, one person was killed and two others were shot. Investigators are asking anyone with information concerning the shooting to reach out.
Deputies looking for possible armed man in Bushnell after chase ends in crash
Sumter County deputies are searching for a man who may be armed after he crashed and fled a scene in the Bushnell area. Officials are asking residents to avoid the area.
Sumter County deputies are searching for a man who may be armed after he crashed and fled a scene in the Bushnell area. Officials are asking residents to avoid the area.
1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting during alleged drug deal in Wildwood, Florida: police
One person is dead, and two people are hurt after a shooting broke out during an alleged drug deal in Wildwood, Florida on Monday, according to police.
One person is dead, and two people are hurt after a shooting broke out during an alleged drug deal in Wildwood, Florida on Monday, according to police.
Woman dies after falling from golf cart; driver arrested for DUI Manslaughter
A 60-year-old woman died after falling from a golf cart in The Villages, and the driver was later arrested for DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 60-year-old woman died after falling from a golf cart in The Villages, and the driver was later arrested for DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Missing dog rescued from Florida river after being found tangled in tree
After being missing for about a week, "Blackie" the dog was rescued from a Florida river where he was tangled in a tree by his collar and leash.
After being missing for about a week, "Blackie" the dog was rescued from a Florida river where he was tangled in a tree by his collar and leash.
Good Samaritans honored for rescuing teen in deadly Sumter County hit-and-run
A hit-and-run crash in Sumter County in January left 39-year-old Joel Law dead and his 16-year-old daughter, Bryleigh, seriously injured. Several bystanders rushed to help.
A hit-and-run crash in Sumter County in January left 39-year-old Joel Law dead and his 16-year-old daughter, Bryleigh, seriously injured. Several bystanders rushed to help.
Crash claims life of Ocala pedestrian in Sumter County
A 62-year-old Ocala man was struck by two vehicles early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 62-year-old Ocala man was struck by two vehicles early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.