Sumter County deputies are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl, according to the sheriff’s office.

On June 2, SCSO sent a letter to the Bushnell City Manager and Assistant City Manager saying that it would terminate its contract with the city by March 31, 2026, due to budget cuts and increased calls for service.

Sumter County School officials are hoping to regain the trust of the district, parents and students after a 50-plus page report revealed the district had created so-called 'shell schools' to help with school grades.

The inquiry began on Nov. 17, 2023, when an anonymous complaint was forwarded to the OIG, which stated that the district, under Former Superintendent Richard Shirley, created “shell schools” to remove low-performing students from school grades, thereby increasing state funding.

A recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States — and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.

Florida troopers say a 22-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in Sumter County.

The FHP says a 38-year-old Summerfield man was killed in a Sumter County crash.

As a veteran, I made it my mission this Memorial Day to visit as many events and ceremonies tied to the holiday as I could.

According to wildlife officials, the bear was first spotted behind a house on County Road 647 South in Sumter County. The Bear Management Program worked quickly to set up traps in the area.

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office will soon roll out some new tech to help deputies on patrol and keep the public safe.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Sumter County deputies are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen in the Nobleton area.

In a series of posts on its X account on Tuesday, the agency announced it’s visiting “one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S.”, and has ”arrested more than two dozen illegal aliens," and the “illegal aliens are from Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras”.

Last week, the Florida DBPR forced three Central Florida restaurants to shut down following a visit from a health inspector.

Sumter County residents have several resources available to them to help prepare ahead of a storm.

The investigation began after the Department of Children and Families received a report on April 21 and alerted a deputy assigned to Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.

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 95-year-old The Villages man died when his vehicle crashed into a fence and tree in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

If you’re celebrating Easter, you’re in luck — Mother Nature is bringing the sunshine!

News 6 went to Apopka City Hall, where a representative from Congressman Daniel Webster’s office was meeting with constituents. Our camera was not allowed inside the meeting, but we did meet a handful of people outside who showed up to share their concerns.

The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

Several Central Florida counties have issued a burn ban as dry conditions remain.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office (SAO) is set to hold a news conference on Wednesday on a case involving the murder of a Florida teen.

A major power outage is impacting The Villages in Sumter County.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal wreck on SR-44 in Wildwood.

The Florida Lottery announced on Thursday that a man from The Villages claimed a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off game.

Mark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

Deputies are searching for a man who may be armed after he ran away from a crash near the Florida National Cemetery, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.

This week, Airbnb unveiled some of the most wishlisted properties in every state — including one right here in Central Florida.

Holly Sharlow, a public safety telecommunications officer in Sumter County, received a call from Nancy Rader, whose husband, Jim, had collapsed at their home after feeling unwell.

The man was arrested after he was caught eating a pack of shrimp at a Publix store in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation is underway after a person was killed in Wildwood, according to a press release.

The affected section of I-75 northbound stretches from the State Road 44 interchange in Sumter County to the C.R. 484 interchange in Marion County.

A man from The Villages is accused of DUI manslaughter following the death of a woman who fell out of a golf cart that he was operating while impaired, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Property taxes have become a hot-button issue in Florida recently, with many lawmakers looking to eliminate them altogether.

More than a month ago Bryleigh Law survived a fiery crash in Wildwood but lost her father right after her 16th birthday.

Three Sumter County schools were placed on a "shelter in place" status Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious person was spotted walking around Bushnell, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

A portion of Interstate 75 in Florida will be expanded with more lanes through part of Central Florida, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.

Decades after their deaths, John Fraser Shecut and his wife, Tommie E. Durdin Grady Shecut, were buried at Sumterville Cemetery

A 62-year-old Ocala man was struck by a pickup truck and a sedan while attempting to cross a road in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.

Looking for a unique date activity? A Sumter County animal sanctuary is offering unique experiences like painting and yoga while adding some wildlife like deer, anteaters and even lemurs to the mix. It’s all in an effort to help endangered animals.

A 45-year-old man was killed after a dump truck hit his van in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A fuel leak is disrupting traffic in parts of Wildwood on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.

A traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County led to troopers finding fraudulent credit cards and credit card skimmers, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 50-year-old man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Sumter County, the FHP says.

Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol are trying to track down the driver and vehicle that left the scene of a deadly crash.

The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.

Troopers are looking to find the driver they say is responsible for causing a crash in Sumter County that took a man's life and left two other people injured, one of them a 16-year-old girl.

A divided appeals court Friday ruled that a state requirement for convicted sexual predators to have the words “SEXUAL PREDATOR” on their driver’s licenses violates First Amendment rights.

Wildwood police search for a vehicle in a bizarre hit-and-run.

If you sustained losses from hurricanes Helene or Milton, your deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is quickly approaching.

With 2025 finally kicking off, many parents might wonder just how well their local school district performed last year.

Next month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.

The end of 2024 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

A 23-year-old Sumter County man was killed when his pickup truck went off the roadway and crashed into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The starting pay for firefighters has recently been the cause of employee walkouts.

Habitat for Humanity is usually known for building forever homes, but this time the houses are a little smaller.

From Jurassic Park to Minecraft, dozens built and decorated more than 20 playhouses at Tavares’ Wooten Park Thursday to be gifted to local children this holiday season.

There are 222 sites available at the natural burial section in the Bushnell cemetery

Traffic is moving again after a vehicle fire on the Florida Turnpike in Sumter County forced lanes to be temporarily shut down on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.

It’s Christmas time in the city and light displays are going up around Central Florida, with something for everyone to enjoy.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

The heartbreaking story of 4-year-old Waylon Childs, who was found dead a body of water in Ormond Beach on Sunday, has brought renewed attention to a critical issue: The heightened risk of drowning among children with autism.

The city of Wildwood has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for recent illegal sewage dumping there, and according to a city spokesperson, it’s not the first time this has happened.

Two children died in hot cars in Florida in the first week of November, according to our news partners at News4JAX.

Here’s where to find election results races on the ballot in Sumter County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.

An investigation revealed that the child was unintentionally left in a car parked at the school, the sheriff's office announced.

Musical coming to Melbourne and The Villages.

Many communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.

One county is seeing a steady number of voters visiting a new polling site. Election leaders are hoping the town of Eatonville will help ease traffic in the Orange County area.

Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21 in most Central Florida counties, with Sumter County kicking off on Tuesday.

Officials in Sumter County will consider extending the state of emergency from Hurricane Milton Monday as residents continue to deal with flooding along the Withlacoochee River.

Flooding continues to be a concern in Sumter County along the Withlacoochee River.

Nestled in the heart of Lake County, Leesburg is experiencing a significant surge in both population and development.

Officials in Sumter County put out a voluntary evacuation order for those living along the Withlacoochee River on Monday.

Rain and winds are picking up in Sumter County as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening, downing trees and blocking some roads.

Hurricane Milton on Wednesday continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Milton will bring the potential for strong damaging winds, considerable rainfall, threat for flooding, tornadoes and even coastal storm surge through the duration of the storm.

Are you voting in Sumter County on Nov. 5? Here is a list of candidates and amendments in Sumter County from city to federal races.

It’s that time of year where the dreams switch to nightmares, pumpkins turn into jack-o-lanterns and houses become haunted.

Sumter County Chairman Craig Estep wants to make sure people in The Villages, Wildwood and all parts of the county have supplies in case they lose power or have other problems due to Hurricane Helene.

Central Florida counties are opening shelters across the state ahead of Hurricane Helene. Prepare for the storm by knowing the local shelters in your area.

As Tropical Storm Helene gets closer to the state, counties across central Florida are preparing their emergency response.

Energized Democrats are becoming a force in the conservative Florida retirement community known as The Villages.

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

Central Florida is home to many local restaurants, including community staples that have been around for many years.

A tractor-trailer overturned and split open along the Florida Turnpike in Sumter County, spilling the food it was carrying and leading to overnight lane closures.

With students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Lake City on Tuesday.

Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.

A school bus collided with a car that ran a stop sign in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A president of a Central Florida college steps down.

Superintendent of Schools, Clerk of Court and Sheriff are just some of the seats up for grabs in Sumpter County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

A woman is dead after a crash involving two vehicles in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.