SUMTER COUNTY

Sumter County deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a man that has been missing for over a month.

Sumter County deputies announced they are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 65-year-old man.

While we Floridians can’t really enjoy the fall because, well, it’s always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.

Most Central Florida law enforcement agencies have purchased drones because they've found they cannot do without them. Even Sumter County is investing in the newest and best drones.

The report takes into account factors like median income, property value and investment income levels to determine which counties have the greatest overall wealth.

A 29-year-old man from Crystal River died early Wednesday in a crash with a tractor trailer in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 89-year-old The Villages man was seriously injured when he turned his golf cart and hit a car, according to troopers.

Sumter County deputies are searching for a man who ran away from a traffic stop, according to sheriff's officials.

Thousands of utility workers deployed to the hardest-hit areas of Florida after Hurricane Idalia pushed through the state early Wednesday.

Comcast announced that over 140,000 hotspots would be set up in preparation for the storm for both customers and non-customers to use.

An empty lot on State Road 471 in Sumter County is where thousands of utility company trucks are parked and waiting for Hurricane Idalia to pass.

The suspension will last seven days before being reinstated on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at noon, a release from the governor's office shows.

Many locations in Central Florida have closed down in preparation for the massive storm.

Sumter County Commissioners have issued a Declaration of Emergency ahead of Idalia. Emergency Management said people should take this storm and its impacts seriously.

Here's what you need to know about the tropical watches issued for portions of Central Florida

A 66-year-old man living in The Villages won a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s “A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR” scratch-off game, according to a news release.

A Purple Alert was issued Saturday for a man missing out of Wildwood, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

In a release, deputies said that the fire was discovered around mile marker 330, just before the WIldwood Exit.

A man from The Villages has been arrested after a senior died from his injuries due to a beatdown at a nearby country club, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

A Tampa man was arrested in Sumter County after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a pursuit through three counties.

All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County are closed due to a crash involving a dump truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The 2023-2024 hunting season is set to kick off in Florida, and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the dates when hunters will be able to go out and nab their prey.

Five people were treated after a possible carbon monoxide exposure at the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman’s adjacent Satellite Prison Camp in Sumterville, according to a news release.

A tractor-trailer carrying fruit caught fire on a Sumter County road Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the United States since 1950.

For the second time in less than a week, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter is welcoming a family to their future home.

Dozens of animal shelter facilities across Florida are partnering with Petco this weekend for a massive adoption event, and all adoption fees are waived.

A fire sparked after a lightning strike destroyed a home in The Villages last week, according to rescue crews.

A driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A person was taken into custody Wednesday after shots were fired at a truck stop in Sumter County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A man was arrested early Sunday in Sumter County after leaping from the second floor of a building at a condo complex that he’s accused of crashing into and burglarizing.

International Axe Throwing Day is on June 13.

Firefighters in The Villages released a statement ahead of the weekend that describes what they saw when responding to a burning home in Linden late last month.

A man and woman were found fatally shot in The Villages in what appeared to be a murder-suicide, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

A crash along the Florida Turnpike on Friday forced part of the roadway to shut down in Sumter County, according to the sheriff’s office.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

A traffic crash in The Villages has the southbound lanes of Buena Vista Boulevard closed on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

A Sumter County public school teacher was arrested this week, accused of abusing a special needs student in their class.

Diapers, formula, and clothes were just some of the many items donated by residents for The Villages' largest baby shower.

Both drivers and a passenger involved in a “nearly head-on” crash Saturday morning in Sumter County have died, and a fourth person — another passenger — is now hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 15-year-old Sumter County girl was killed last week during a horse-riding competition in Florida.

Sumter County Animal Services wants to find foster homes for a growing number of kitten families it’s been taking in, offering to even provide training to county residents interested in helping out.

With summer right around the corner, and Central Florida temperatures rising, it’s important to know when and how to properly water your lawn.

An "expanding sinkhole" prompts a traffic alert in Sumter County.

A fatal crash involving a semitruck has State Road 471 shut down in Sumter County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Three people were seriously injured and a woman suffered critical injuries in a crash early Sunday at an intersection in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

In The Villages, one woman caught the wild moments last week when an alligator was captured after it was found lounging at someone’s door.

A man wanted in Pasco County, accused of attempted murder, was arrested early Wednesday in the Croom-A-Coochee area after barricading himself in a trailer and prompting a standoff with law enforcement, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

After coming up with a space exploration mission, a Sumter County 15-year-old won NASA’s Power to Explore student challenge.

It's gonna be a wet week in the Orlando area.

Despite his impairment, "Dex" enjoys playing outside and is able to navigate using his ears, according to Sumter County officials.

A portion of Marsh Bend Trail in Sumter County is set to be closed for reconstruction beginning Sunday, according to a news release.

Despite last week’s rain, it did little to put a dent in the overall drought situation. In areas that were largely left out of rain, the drought has worsened.

A driver died in a fiery crash in Sumter County, troopers say.

The Chitty Chatty Golf Cart Bridge, acquainted with drivers on State Road 44 as an iconic piece of signage for The Villages, is closed until further notice following a vehicle strike, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman in Sumter County was runover and killed by her SUV after she exited the vehicle and failed to put it in park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

If you’re looking for a calming activity, you may turn to painting or yoga, but one Sumter County attraction is adding some wildlife like deer, anteaters and even lemurs to the mix. It’s all in an effort to help endangered animals.

A Bushnell man was killed in a Sumter County wreck, troopers say.

An 80-year-old bicyclist of The Villages died after a crash involving a golf cart, troopers say.

Sumter County Animal Services is hosting an Easter-themed adoption eggstravaganza that gives a variety of cats and dogs the chance to find their “furever” homes.

The St. Patrick’s Day Festival in The Villages is bringing a sham-rocking time to the Spanish Springs Town Square, 1120 Main St.

Florida law enforcement agencies intercepted 15 undocumented aliens and seized over four pounds of fentanyl during a weeklong operation in Sumter County at the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating a woman they said lifted 8 bottles of champagne from a Walmart in the Villages.

Sumter County deputies announced Tuesday that they are searching for a man reported missing who was last seen in The Villages.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to speak at an event in The Villages on Tuesday evening to discuss the "Florida Blueprint."

People celebrating the St. Patrick's Day come together with food, parties, parades and performances.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Sumter County.

The bill would require employers who provide coverage of gender dysphoria treatments to also cover the costs of reversing those treatments if necessary.

Marie Bogdonoff started Villagers For Veterans in 2015.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 75 in Sumter County.

Troopers investigate a fatal wreck in Sumter County.

The Florida Highway Patrol has released its crash data for 2022, revealing just how deadly the year was for car crashes in Central Florida.

All four residents of The Villages charged with voting twice in the 2020 election have now admitted to the crime, court records show.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in figuring out why three dogs ended up dead in a dumpster.

A 70-year-old man and two boys were arrested Friday in connection with the shooting death late last year of a Sumter County 15-year-old, according to the sheriff’s office.

A state attorney is delivering justice with a new animal cruelty task force spanning across three Central Florida counties.

A man was hospitalized early Saturday after being robbed and shot on a dead-end road in Sumter County, an incident that resulted in three arrests before day's end, deputies said.

Plan to import cheaper drugs still in stasis, DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a missing child alert for a 12-year-old Sumter County girl.

Theaters across Central Florida are pulling the curtain back on their 2023 productions, concerts, exhibits and more, ready for the year of art and culture ahead.

A Leesburg man was arrested Friday after driving away from the scene of a crash that evening in Sumter County which took the life of a motorcyclist, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 11-year-old Ocala boy and a 40-year-old Ocala man were killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike, the FHP says.

A 27-year-old man was killed and three others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 466 in The Villages, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A Sumter County teen reported missing on Friday was found dead later that day in an apparent homicide, the sheriff’s office said in an update on Facebook.

Central Florida is waking up to cooler air left behind a front that brought strong storms.

A woman faces DUI charges after a train struck her vehicle in Sumter County.

The former Center Hill police chief was arrested Friday in connection with sexual battery on a 14-year-old girl while using a deadly weapon in Sumter County, deputies said.

Seasons change, and holiday events are in full swing.

A Sumter County high school teacher was arrested Wednesday after inappropriately touching at least one student, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency declaration for 34 of the state’s 67 counties ahead of the storm’s arrival later this week.

Midterm elections are set to take place on Nov. 8, though thousands of Florida residents have been coming out to vote early or mail in their ballots. Here's how many have gotten out the vote in Central Florida so far.

A 57-year-old woman from Lake Panasoffkee was killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida voters make decisions in the 2022 general election.

Sumter County is just one of the school districts across the U.S. receiving funding for low-emission, electric buses as part of the federal government’s EPA Clean School Bus Program initiative.

A father faces a charge of manslaughter after mistakenly shooting and killing his 19-year-old son earlier this year, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

International Sloth Day is coming up this Thursday, and to celebrate, News 6 has gathered a list of places in Central Florida where you can go to see these slow-moving creatures.

The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) had to rescue a white-tailed deer that was stuck on a part of its property after Hurricane Ian.

A male cyclist is dead after he was hit and killed while riding his bike in Sumter County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, the state of Florida has important deadlines in place to make sure each vote is counted.

As the Nov. 8 General Election approaches, the state of Florida has important deadlines in place to make sure each vote is counted.