SWAT standoff at Sumter Co. home, man barricaded
Deputies have a home surrounded in Sumter County as they attempt to get a kidnapping suspect out of the house.
Deputies have a home surrounded in Sumter County as they attempt to get a kidnapping suspect out of the house.
South Sumter High School 'lock out' lifted
South Sumter High School is no longer on a “lock out” on Wednesday.
South Sumter High School is no longer on a “lock out” on Wednesday.
Car slams into motorcyclist in suspected road rage incident on I-75: FHP
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are looking for a gray or silver 2020 Honda Civic involved in a suspected road rage incident on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are looking for a gray or silver 2020 Honda Civic involved in a suspected road rage incident on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill during Friday session
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Florida DUI lawyer arrested after drunken altercation at Wawa, police say
An Ocala criminal defense and DUI lawyer found himself behind bars after a late-night drunken altercation with his girlfriend at a gas station, according to an arrest affidavit from the Wildwood Police Department.
An Ocala criminal defense and DUI lawyer found himself behind bars after a late-night drunken altercation with his girlfriend at a gas station, according to an arrest affidavit from the Wildwood Police Department.
Lake Mary man killed in hit-and-run crash has family searching for answers: 'I haven't slept'
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who hit and killed a Lake Mary man early Saturday morning.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who hit and killed a Lake Mary man early Saturday morning.
Florida caregiver racks up $3,500 on dementia patient's debit card without permission, police say
The woman allegedly spent $3,500 of her patient's money at Walmart, various smoke shops and on her phone bill, according to an arrest affidavit.
The woman allegedly spent $3,500 of her patient's money at Walmart, various smoke shops and on her phone bill, according to an arrest affidavit.
The Villages couple accused of stealing nearly $400 worth of groceries from Sprouts, detectives say
Detectives in Sumter County are on the hunt for two people accused of stealing nearly $400 worth of items from a Sprouts grocery store in The Villages.
Detectives in Sumter County are on the hunt for two people accused of stealing nearly $400 worth of items from a Sprouts grocery store in The Villages.
Florida man, 73, accused of hitting female restaurant employee
A 73-year-old man has been arrested after striking a female employee in the face at a restaurant in The Villages, deputies said.
A 73-year-old man has been arrested after striking a female employee in the face at a restaurant in The Villages, deputies said.
Florida woman, 81, killed by deputy after lunging at him with knife: officials
The woman allegedly pulled a knife from behind her back, lunged at a deputy and tried to stab him.
The woman allegedly pulled a knife from behind her back, lunged at a deputy and tried to stab him.
Florida man caught stashing NFL cards, deviled eggs into stolen backpack at Walmart, deputies say
The 41-year-old man allegedly stashed $400 worth of items in a backpack he stole from Walmart, according to an arrest affidavit.
The 41-year-old man allegedly stashed $400 worth of items in a backpack he stole from Walmart, according to an arrest affidavit.
Man from The Villages serving time for voting using dead dad's ballot
Robert Rivernider, a 58-year-old man who lives in The Villages, is currently serving a 180-day jail sentence after he was convicted of voter fraud.
Robert Rivernider, a 58-year-old man who lives in The Villages, is currently serving a 180-day jail sentence after he was convicted of voter fraud.
Christmas Day Forecast: Central Florida county-by-county holiday weather
The Christmas Day forecast for your county in Central Florida, including temperatures and chances for rain.
The Christmas Day forecast for your county in Central Florida, including temperatures and chances for rain.
Florida woman punches husband during fight over cigarettes, police say
Two of her kids told police about the incident that happened at their home, according to an affidavit.
Two of her kids told police about the incident that happened at their home, according to an affidavit.
Florida man becomes instant millionaire after cashing in winning lottery ticket bought in The Villages
A lucky man from Lady Lake became an instant millionaire after cashing in a winning lottery ticket this week.
A lucky man from Lady Lake became an instant millionaire after cashing in a winning lottery ticket this week.
WWE star Liv Morgan arrested in Florida for drug possession, deputies say
WWE star Liv Morgan was arrested in Florida Thursday night on drug charges, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
WWE star Liv Morgan was arrested in Florida Thursday night on drug charges, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
'Not making sense': Florida man's report of possible dead 'body' in home leads to bizarre find, deputies say
Dispatchers said Henry was “not making sense" on the phone.
Dispatchers said Henry was “not making sense" on the phone.
Florida man being served warrant in Sumter County died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound: Sheriff's office
A Florida man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office after they said he advanced towards a SWAT team while firing a weapon.
A Florida man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office after they said he advanced towards a SWAT team while firing a weapon.
Florida man racks up $4,000 on company card with 74 unauthorized gas station trips in a month, deputies say
The company-owned truck he drove only uses diesel fuel, but he was caught filling up with unleaded gas dozens of times, according to deputies.
The company-owned truck he drove only uses diesel fuel, but he was caught filling up with unleaded gas dozens of times, according to deputies.
Quilters in The Villages spend hundreds of hours crafting for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Once a week at the Hibiscus Recreation Center, a group of a few dozen women combine their pastimes and their passions.
Once a week at the Hibiscus Recreation Center, a group of a few dozen women combine their pastimes and their passions.