Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
Wildwood Soup Kitchen worried about future amid increasing rent
The Wildwood Soup Kitchen in Sumter County serve nearly 5,000 meals a week. It currently rents a commercial kitchen and space from the First Presbyterian Church.
The Wildwood Soup Kitchen in Sumter County serve nearly 5,000 meals a week. It currently rents a commercial kitchen and space from the First Presbyterian Church.
50 year case: 'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified
Sumter County officials said "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" had been identified as 21-year-old Maureen L. Minor Rowan, known as "Cookie to her friends and family. Detectives identified the woman's estranged husband – Charles Emery Rowan Sr. – as a person of interest in Maureen Rowan's murder. He died in 2015, the sheriff's office said.
Sumter County officials said "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" had been identified as 21-year-old Maureen L. Minor Rowan, known as "Cookie to her friends and family. Detectives identified the woman's estranged husband – Charles Emery Rowan Sr. – as a person of interest in Maureen Rowan's murder. He died in 2015, the sheriff's office said.
'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified; person of interest identified, officials say
A young woman killed more than 50 years ago and left in a lake beneath an overpass – known as "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" – has been identified, officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
A young woman killed more than 50 years ago and left in a lake beneath an overpass – known as "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" – has been identified, officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
1 killed in Sumter County crash involving tractor-trailer, troopers say
One person is dead in Sumter County following a near head-on collision with a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One person is dead in Sumter County following a near head-on collision with a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.