Sumter County official reinstated after conviction overturned

Gov. Ron DeSantis has reinstated a suspended Sumter County commissioner whose conviction on a perjury charge was overturned by an appeals court last year.

Florida woman, 77, accused of attacking home inspector during scheduled visit

A Florida woman was taken to jail after she became "upset" and attacked a home inspector during a scheduled visit, according to an arrest report.

Wildwood police investigating death at shopping center

The Wildwood Police Department is investigating a death at a shopping center on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson confirmed to FOX 35.

Florida tourists arrested after alleged brawl over Disney World tickets

Two tourists landed themselves in jail after a brawl over a golf cart and Disney World tickets last week in Sumter County, police said.

Florida man accused of stealing mattress from Walmart

A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly walked out of a Walmart in The Villages with a mattress and other merchandise – and didn't pay for it.

Florida man nabbed for allegedly selling meth near church

A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly sold $70 worth of meth to a criminal informant near a church, according to deputies.

Florida man arrested after stolen ring found for sale online by rightful owner: police

A Florida man's alleged attempt to cash in on stolen jewelry took a turn when the custom rings he tried to pawn wound up on a website that caught the attention of the rightful owner.

Florida Kids Central worker accused of abusing 11-year-old foster child

A Kids Central employee was arrested after he aggressively threw an 11-year-old foster child onto a couch and hurt her, according to an arrest affidavit from the Wildwood Police Department.

Florida man's pickle jar dispute leads to Vicodin bust: deputies

A Florida man was arrested after a physical attack led to the discovery of drug possession, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Loud exhaust leads to Florida man's arrest

A Florida man found himself behind bars after a traffic stop that stemmed from loud exhaust and careless driving, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Florida Crime Files: Fugitive captured after his girlfriend calls 911 because he slapped her

A Kansas fugitive was arrested in Central Florida after his girlfriend called 911 on him for slapping her, a Florida custodian allegedly snatched a $9,000 cashier's check from a credit union printer, and a man broke into a Florida home because he though it was his dog barking inside: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.

Florida custodian allegedly snatches $9,000 cashier's check from credit union printer

A cleaning company staff member was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly snatched a cashier's check worth over $9,000 from a credit union printer while working in the building.

The Villages woman, 81, allegedly attacks man over computer problem

An 81-year-old woman was arrested last week after she allegedly attacked a man who went to her house to help her with a computer problem.