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The Villages couple accused of stealing nearly $400 worth of groceries from Sprouts, detectives say

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.

January 30, 2024 2:31pm EST
Florida man, 73, accused of hitting female restaurant employee

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.

January 26, 2024 8:10am EST
Florida woman, 81, killed by deputy after lunging at him with knife: officials

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.

January 23, 2024 9:21pm EST
Florida man caught stashing NFL cards, deviled eggs into stolen backpack at Walmart, deputies say

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.

January 15, 2024 4:24pm EST
Man from The Villages serving time for voting using dead dad's ballot

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.

January 12, 2024 9:13am EST
Christmas Day Forecast: Central Florida county-by-county holiday weather

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.

December 22, 2023 10:19pm EST
Florida woman punches husband during fight over cigarettes, police say

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.

December 21, 2023 5:37pm EST
Florida man becomes instant millionaire after cashing in winning lottery ticket bought in The Villages

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.

December 19, 2023 4:57pm EST
WWE star Liv Morgan arrested in Florida for drug possession, deputies say

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.

December 16, 2023 11:33am EST
'Not making sense': Florida man's report of possible dead 'body' in home leads to bizarre find, deputies say

'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.

December 15, 2023 2:52pm EST
Florida man being served warrant in Sumter County died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound: Sheriff's office

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.

December 13, 2023 8:37pm EST
Florida man racks up $4,000 on company card with 74 unauthorized gas station trips in a month, deputies say

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.

December 12, 2023 10:52am EST
Quilters in The Villages spend hundreds of hours crafting for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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.

December 5, 2023 7:30pm EST
Florida man punches man, snatches his phone for playing music too loudly: deputies

Florida man punches man, snatches his phone for playing music too loudly: deputies

A witness said he could hear them arguing about music being played loudly, the affidavit said.

December 5, 2023 5:25pm EST
Central Florida charity helps veterans with business ventures

Central Florida charity helps veterans with business ventures

One Central Florida charity helps veterans build their post-military careers by showing them through the process of starting their own businesses.

November 11, 2023 7:50pm EST
Florida man's injurious day-long crime spree ends with failed carjacking at Starbucks drive-thru, police say

Florida man's injurious day-long crime spree ends with failed carjacking at Starbucks drive-thru, police say

A Florida man recently released from prison stole a woman's car from her Sumter County home, crashed it, before trying to carjack a woman at an Ocala Starbucks that same day, police said.

October 26, 2023 3:04pm EDT
Wild pursuit of Florida home invasion, car theft suspect caught on Ocala surveillance camera

Wild pursuit of Florida home invasion, car theft suspect caught on Ocala surveillance camera

A wild pursuit of a suspect in a home invasion and car theft in The Villages was caught on camera moments before his arrest in Ocala.

October 25, 2023 7:58pm EDT
Florida man threatens officers after they tell his wife about drunken pool incident, police say

Florida man threatens officers after they tell his wife about drunken pool incident, police say

The man also called the officers "pieces of s---" for calling his wife about the incident, according to an arrest affidavit.

October 25, 2023 3:45pm EDT
Homeowner in The Villages says man forced his way into house before stealing car

Homeowner in The Villages says man forced his way into house before stealing car

An arrest has been made by the Ocala Police Department following a morning home invasion in neighboring Sumter County.

October 24, 2023 7:43pm EDT
Texas woman arrested for 2 DUIs in 2 consecutive days during drive through Florida, troopers say

Texas woman arrested for 2 DUIs in 2 consecutive days during drive through Florida, troopers say

A Texas woman was arrested for two DUIs in two consecutive days during her drive to West Palm Beach this week, according to officials.

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