Officials locate 2 missing children in Sumter County

Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's assistance in finding two children they said went missing on Sunday night.

Missing Florida man found deceased near Sumter County campground following extensive search

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says there will be an increased police presence in the area of River Junction while deputies continue to search for a missing 24-year-old man.

Live election results: Sumter County races

Here are the Florida General Election results in Sumter County, Nov. 5, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.