Semi driver arrested after swerving on I-95: Breathalyzer shows 7x legal limit
A truck driver was arrested for DUI after the tractor-trailer he was driving was seen drifting across multiple lanes of I-75, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Multiple motorists reported seeing the tractor-trailer failing to stay in its lane and nearly hitting another vehicle.
A truck driver was arrested for DUI after the tractor-trailer he was driving was seen drifting across multiple lanes of I-75, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Multiple motorists reported seeing the tractor-trailer failing to stay in its lane and nearly hitting another vehicle.
Tractor-trailer swerving on I-75 in Sumter County leads to DUI arrest of driver
A truck driver is accused of driving under the influence after the tractor-trailer he was driving was seen swerving between lanes on Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
A truck driver is accused of driving under the influence after the tractor-trailer he was driving was seen swerving between lanes on Interstate 75 in Sumter County.
New video: Sumter County vs train crash caught on camera
New video obtained by FOX 35 shows a Sumter County school bus, driven by Yvonne Hampton, slowly inching forward across railroad tracks in Bushnell as a CSX train sweeps by and hits the back of the train. Hampton has now been charged with 29 counts of child neglect.
New video obtained by FOX 35 shows a Sumter County school bus, driven by Yvonne Hampton, slowly inching forward across railroad tracks in Bushnell as a CSX train sweeps by and hits the back of the train. Hampton has now been charged with 29 counts of child neglect.
Former Sumter County bus driver released on bond
Yvonne Hampton, 67, was released on bond in Sumter County after being charged with child neglect after a train crashed into a school bus with students on it. FOX 35 crews caught Hampton leaving the jail on April 7.
Yvonne Hampton, 67, was released on bond in Sumter County after being charged with child neglect after a train crashed into a school bus with students on it. FOX 35 crews caught Hampton leaving the jail on April 7.
Florida man accused of killing his mom: 'God told him to do it'
A Sumter County man, Derek Vaughn, is accused of killing his mother, claiming "God told him to do it." Investigators say the mother was on the phone saying her son was going to kill her. Vaughn stabbed his mother and later shot her, deputies say.
A Sumter County man, Derek Vaughn, is accused of killing his mother, claiming "God told him to do it." Investigators say the mother was on the phone saying her son was going to kill her. Vaughn stabbed his mother and later shot her, deputies say.
Former Sumter County school bus driver released on $30K bond
A now former Sumter County school bus driver, Yvonne Hampton, 67, was released on a $30,000 bond after being charged with 29 counts of child neglect -- $1,000 per count.
A now former Sumter County school bus driver, Yvonne Hampton, 67, was released on a $30,000 bond after being charged with 29 counts of child neglect -- $1,000 per count.
Florida school bus teacher fired, arrested after train crash
Students were in shock after their school bus was involved in a crash with a train. "I closed my eyes as hard as I could before that, and I’m thankful that nothing really bad happened, but it could’ve been way worse," said a student. Now, the bus driver is behind bars and facing 29 counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
Students were in shock after their school bus was involved in a crash with a train. "I closed my eyes as hard as I could before that, and I’m thankful that nothing really bad happened, but it could’ve been way worse," said a student. Now, the bus driver is behind bars and facing 29 counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
Florida school bus driver fired, arrested after train crash
A school bus driver for the Sumter County School District, who has been working as a bus driver for the district for over 10 years, was recently fired after she was involved in a crash with a train. A train clipped the back of the bus. Though no injuries were reported, the woman is accused of 29 counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
A school bus driver for the Sumter County School District, who has been working as a bus driver for the district for over 10 years, was recently fired after she was involved in a crash with a train. A train clipped the back of the bus. Though no injuries were reported, the woman is accused of 29 counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
School bus clipped by train in Bushnell; no injuries reported
A school bus was hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Bushnell, though no injuries were reported among students or staff, authorities said.
A school bus was hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Bushnell, though no injuries were reported among students or staff, authorities said.
Chlorine leak at The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning for over 3 hours
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
Suspect arrested in months-long golf cart theft operation
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Clarke Street and discovered what they believe was a months-long theft operation tied to stolen golf carts and equipment across the county. Investigators say outside a travel trailer where 40-year-old Joshua Harrell had been squatting, they found multiple stolen golf carts, a UTV and thousands of dollars in professional-grade tools.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Clarke Street and discovered what they believe was a months-long theft operation tied to stolen golf carts and equipment across the county. Investigators say outside a travel trailer where 40-year-old Joshua Harrell had been squatting, they found multiple stolen golf carts, a UTV and thousands of dollars in professional-grade tools.
Inmate dies from shooting at Coleman Federal Prison in Florida
A Florida inmate at a federal prison in Coleman died in October after being shot inside the high-security prison, authorities and family members confirmed.
A Florida inmate at a federal prison in Coleman died in October after being shot inside the high-security prison, authorities and family members confirmed.
Deputy threatened while serving court document, prompting SWAT standoff in The Villages
A Sumter County deputy was confronted by a woman who allegedly pointed a gun at him while he attempted to serve a writ of replevin late Thursday morning in The Villages, authorities said.
A Sumter County deputy was confronted by a woman who allegedly pointed a gun at him while he attempted to serve a writ of replevin late Thursday morning in The Villages, authorities said.
Escaped inmate captured in swampy water after hours-long search
Deputies in Sumter County captured an escaped inmate after finding him waist-deep in murky water late Sunday night, according to body camera video released by the sheriff’s office.
Deputies in Sumter County captured an escaped inmate after finding him waist-deep in murky water late Sunday night, according to body camera video released by the sheriff’s office.
School employee arrested for alleged romantic relationship with Sumter County teen student, deputies say
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
Wildwood Soup Kitchen worried about future amid increasing rent
The Wildwood Soup Kitchen in Sumter County serve nearly 5,000 meals a week. It currently rents a commercial kitchen and space from the First Presbyterian Church.
The Wildwood Soup Kitchen in Sumter County serve nearly 5,000 meals a week. It currently rents a commercial kitchen and space from the First Presbyterian Church.
50 year case: 'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified
Sumter County officials said "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" had been identified as 21-year-old Maureen L. Minor Rowan, known as "Cookie to her friends and family. Detectives identified the woman's estranged husband – Charles Emery Rowan Sr. – as a person of interest in Maureen Rowan's murder. He died in 2015, the sheriff's office said.
Sumter County officials said "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" had been identified as 21-year-old Maureen L. Minor Rowan, known as "Cookie to her friends and family. Detectives identified the woman's estranged husband – Charles Emery Rowan Sr. – as a person of interest in Maureen Rowan's murder. He died in 2015, the sheriff's office said.
'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified; person of interest identified, officials say
A young woman killed more than 50 years ago and left in a lake beneath an overpass – known as "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" – has been identified, officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
A young woman killed more than 50 years ago and left in a lake beneath an overpass – known as "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" – has been identified, officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
Arrest made in 6-year-old Florida murder; family asking community for information
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in a murder committed six years ago. Although this is a win for the family of 61-year-old Michael Kotait, who was killed in 2019, they're still searching for answers.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in a murder committed six years ago. Although this is a win for the family of 61-year-old Michael Kotait, who was killed in 2019, they're still searching for answers.