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 man, 21, killed after car crashes into tree in Sumter County: FHP
A 21-year-old Bushnell man is dead following a single-car crash in Sumter County overnight, troopers said.
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.
New traffic pattern begins Wednesday in Sumter County near Florida Turnpike
Sumter County residents will notice a new traffic pattern this week on County Road 470 between Bexley Trail and the Florida Turnpike.
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 nabbed for allegedly stealing Mountain Dew, 2 cases of beer from Walmart
A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly stole two cases of beer and a bottle of Mountain Dew from Walmart.
Florida man accused of driving with license that's been revoked since 1999
A Florida man was nabbed by deputies this week for allegedly driving with a license that's been revoked since 1999.
Florida Circle K employee accused of stealing lottery tickets during shift
A night shift employee at Circle K was arrested after she allegedly stole $170 worth of lottery tickets while working.
Is Costco coming to The Villages? What we know about first Sumter County location
Costco is coming to The Villages!
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.
Suspect charged after fatally stabbing man at Florida hotel, deputies say
A man is being held without bond after he allegedly stabbed another man to death at a Sumter County hotel, officials said.
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.