Sumter County COVID-19 vaccine distribution

After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Sumter County are now eligible for the vaccine. 

Arrest made after Lakeland teen was found murdered in Sumter County, deputies say

The man suspected of murdering an 18-year-old from Lakeland turned himself into detectives in Sumter County, where the victim’s body was found, officials said.

Woman arrested after troopers find 44 pounds of marijuana, cash, pills in car following traffic stop

Troopers arrested Jessica Florentino, 35, following a traffic stop in Sumter County after they discovered 44.4 pounds of marijuana, $11,100 cash and a box of 30 Alprazolam pills in her car.

Florida wildlife investigators bust million-dollar flying squirrel trafficking ring

A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.

Deputies capture man accused of killing teen, abducting ex-girlfriend in Sumter County

Sumter County deputies arrested Samuel Marvin Thomas, 48, of Webster, after they say he killed a 14-year-old and abducted his ex-girlfriend around 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

Tampa man dies in head-on crash with tractor-trailer

A 27-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday night after colliding head-on with a tractor-trailer in Sumter County.

Florida's Green Swamp plays crucial role in state's waterways

Florida’s Green Swamp is is an area of ecological and hydrologic importance, and is crucial to the maintenance of our drinking water. FOX 13’s Drone Zone gives us an aerial view of its health and history.

Bicyclist suffers serious injuries following crash in The Villages

A 66-year-old man on a bicycle suffered serious injuries after colliding with a car in the Villages around 10 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP K-9 sniffs out cocaine hidden in Florida man's taco box

A Florida Highway Patrol K-9 has scored his second drug bust this month – this time, sniffing out cocaine hidden in a taco dinner kit.

Who to call if you feel sick

If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.

Feds search South Carolina home after cybercrime targets Sumter school board

Cybercrime investigators searched a South Carolina home in a nationwide effort to track down suspects they say stole more than $206,000 from a Florida school board.

Troopers find 12 kilos of cocaine in Ruskin woman's car during traffic stop

Troopers intended to write a citation for illegal window tint to the driver of a red Dodge Journey, pulled over on Interstate 75 in Bushnell. Instead, Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they found 12 kilos of cocaine, worth about $1.2 million.

Saluting Branches volunteers keep military cemetery landscapes healthy

Saluting Branches is a national event with thousands of volunteers, who donate their time to trim trees at 67 national cemeteries across the US.

Service never stops for these Florida National Cemetery staffers

Cannons blasted. Bagpipes sang out. A mounted patrol carried American flags, and the Hernando County High School Band played: This year’s event at the Florida National Cemetery unfolded with military precision.