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.
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.
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.
Missing Lakeland teen found in Sumter County’s Green Swamp area was murdered, deputies say
Charlie Roberts is being remembered as smart, fun-loving, and someone who stepped up to help the family after his mother recently passed. He was 18 years old.
Charlie Roberts is being remembered as smart, fun-loving, and someone who stepped up to help the family after his mother recently passed. He was 18 years old.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Sumter County
Ongoing updates from Sumter County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Sumter County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six years later, Florida family’s microchipped Chihuahua was found in an entirely different county
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
Troopers: Driver towing dozens of cows fell asleep at wheel causing crash that killed 19 animals
Nearly 20 cows died Thursday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 75 in Sumter County on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nearly 20 cows died Thursday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 75 in Sumter County on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rallies Trump supporters in Bushnell
A member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet stopped int he Bay Area Thursday.
A member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet stopped int he Bay Area Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Florida National Cemetery hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony
One of Florida’s biggest Veterans Day ceremonies took place in Sumter County.
One of Florida’s biggest Veterans Day ceremonies took place in Sumter County.
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.
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.
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.