THE VILLAGES -- A crime scene van sat outside of a home in the Village of Santo Domingo for several hours on Saturday. A couple of nearby neighbors reported that two bodies were removed from…
A Resident of The Villages Contacts the Police…
The Villages -- A grandfather has repeatedly called law enforcement about his eight year old grandson living in the Villages. The child lives on the Historic Side in the grandfather’s home with his mother. The…
Resident from the Villages Reports Burglary
THE VILLAGES -- An 87-year-old resident of the Villages reported to Lady Lake law enforcement that he noticed over $5,000 of missing jewelry. The resident of Cruces Court, in the Courtyard Villa, believes the jewelry…
Pajama and Book Drive this Monday to Benefit…
THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- On Monday, October 1, a Girl Scout Group of The Villages will hold the 10th annual Pajama and Book Drive. What started as a service project of the Girl Scout Alumnae…
Prominent Attorney Charged with DUI in the Villages
THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- Eric Millhorn, a 45-year-old prominent attorney from The Villages was booked into the Sumter County Jail on August 9. He was charged with DUI and unlawful blood alcohol. He was bonded…
Wawa Breaking Ground in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. -- September 12th was an exciting day for Wawa and for many Ocala residents who have long-awaited the rumored convenience store. Multiple Wawa locations have been confirmed and held ground breaking ceremonies Wednesday…
Villager Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Threatening…
BUSHNELL, Fla. -- A resident from The Villages pleaded not guilty on June 25 to charges of threatening to have Sumter County deputies killed on a Facebook post according to court records. The incidents originally began…
Villager Scheduled to Appear in Court on Child…
BUSHNELL, Fla. -- A resident from The Villages is scheduled to appear in court to face child pornography charges after investigators allegedly found what appeared to be child pornography on his laptop. 66-year-old Joseph Becker,…
Suspect Wanted in Armed Robbery of Lady Lake…
LADY LAKE, Fla. -- Sumter County Deputies are searching for a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a Lady Lake internet cafe in the early hours of Monday morning. According to reports, the suspected entered…
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Continues Through June…
FLORIDA -- The 2018 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday continues through until June 7 allowing Florida residents to purchase items necessary to properly prepare for this hurricane season such as batteries, lights, tarps, and more. The…
Time to Represent the People
To all concerned, I recently purchased a home in the Village of Fenney. I am so disheartened to learn that Officials "representing" Sumter County refuse to visit or address an anti-tethering ordinance for dogs in…
Six More Weeks of Winter, says Punxsutawney Phil
YORK, Pa. -- We can expect six more weeks of winter according to Punxsutawney Phil and the Groundhog Day tradition. The legend states that if Punxsutawney Phil comes out of hibernation and sees his shadow, we can…
Man Charged with Manslaughter in 2016 Crash Wanted…
TAVARES -- A man who was charged with vehicular homicide in August 2016 is wanted again after he failed to appear at a mandatory pre-trial hearing Wednesday morning according to the State Attorney's office. Jose…
Villager Pronounced Dead After Being Struck by a…
THE VILLAGES -- A Villages resident was pronounced dead early Monday morning after succumbing to injuries she sustained when she was struck by a golf cart earlier this month. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
Deputies Seek Help to Identify Lady Lake Robbery…
LADY LAKE -- Sumter County deputies are seeking help in identifying a suspect who robbed a gaming business in Lady Lake on Saturday. According to deputies, the suspect knocked on the door of Go Bananas…
Former U.S. Representative Corrine Brown Jailed at Coleman…
COLEMAN -- Former United States Representative Corrine Brown (Dem.) was jailed at the Coleman Federal Prison on Monday to begin serving her 5-year sentence on various charges including federal corruption and fraud that she was…
Sumter County Deputies Search for Suspects in Theft…
LADY LAKE -- Sumter County Detectives are seeking help in identifying and locating two suspects who reportedly left the Lady Lake Lowe's Home Improvement store with over $1,000 in merchandise without paying. According to a post…
New Adult Soccer Club Seeks Players for Upcoming…
BUSHNELL - The Sumter County Youth and Adult Soccer Club is looking for new members to register to play in their all-new adult soccer league this upcoming season. The club, which is a non-profit organization, was originally…
Deputies raise reward to $10k for homicide suspect
BUSHNELL - Sumter County Deputies increased the reward amount for a homicide suspect to a total of $10,000 according to the department's spokeswoman Michelle Keszey. Keszey stated in a press release on Monday afternoon that the…
Sumter Deputies Search for WalMart Shoplifter
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in finding a suspect who they believe is responsible for shoplifting merchandise from a WalMart store located on Wedgewood Lane in The Villages on…
Over 200 Service Centers Begin to Issue New…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - More than 200 service centers are expected to begin issuing Florida's new Driver's License and Identification cards according to a press release issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.…
Pedestrian Killed in Leesburg After Being Struck by…
LEESBURG, Fla. - A pedestrian was killed Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle driven by a Villages resident according to the Leesburg Police Department. According to a statement released by the department, 35-year-old Thomas…
DCF Announces Release of Food Stamp Benefits Within…
FLORIDA - The Department of Children and Families announced on Wednesday it will be releasing food stamp benefits early to help benefit recipients prepare for Hurricane Irma. "Attention: To help families prepare for Hurricane Irma,…
DCF Monitoring Hurricane Irma to Determine Early Release…
FLORIDA - While Hurricane Irma makes her wy toward the Sunshine State, many residents are struggling to prepare by stocking up on water and non-perishable foods. However, some residents who rely on Food Stamps are…