A 62-year-old Lecanto man driving an SUV through Sumter County died after suffering a medical emergency on State Road 44, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Plant City woman died after a crash with a semi trailer in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Who doesn’t love a good scare?

Republican voters in Sumter County will decide Tuesday who will win a special primary election for the only Florida Senate seat in the county, and move on to the November election.

Here off of U.S. Highway 441 in Lady Lake — next door to a senior living facility — Il Villaggio Senior Entertainment Center used nearly 200 slot machines to exploit seniors out of millions, running what officials describe as an illegal gambling operation.

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.

Republican voters in Sumter County can go to the polls early in a special primary election for the only Florida Senate seat in the county. Early voting in Sumter County runs from Saturday, Sept. 19, through Saturday, Sept. 27.

An arrest has been made nearly six years after a 61-year-old Winter Garden business owner was found dead in Sumter County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A health care shakeup is underway in The Villages after Villages Health filed for bankruptcy earlier this year amid questions over Medicare overbilling. A judge recently approved the sale of Villages Health to CenterWell.

Court documents published Monday confirm CenterWell won the auction to buy The Villages Health System, as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. CenterWell, a senior health care provider owned by health insurer Humana, will pay $68 million in cash for TVHS.

A convicted sexual predator was arrested after Florida troopers caught him speeding in a pickup truck with sirens activated on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A skimming device was discovered at a Wildwood gas station after an alert employee spotted it and notified law enforcement, according to police.

U.S. officials are objecting to the language in the proposed sale for The Villages Health System, saying the health provider’s order could shield an “overly broad” list of parties from potential civil or criminal liability. This comes as the federal government pursues a resolution over the $350 million in Medicare overpayments by the health care provider.

The announcement that Florida leaders will try to eliminate vaccine mandates in the state drew praise and criticism across the state.

Tuesday afternoon is the deadline for companies to bid for The Villages Health System.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man but urged the public not to approach him.

It may not feel like fall, but the tastes and fun of fall are here!

Republican State Rep. John Temple is getting a new gig -- president of a state college. Temple, 49, was selected as the next president of Lake-Sumter State College this week.

A pickup truck crashed and caught fire along Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A driver is accused of DUI after a 71-year-old Wildwood man operating a lawn mower on County Road 222 in Sumter County was hit by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The latest ranking for 2025 looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

A man arrested in The Villages is accused of assaulting multiple people, trying to steal cars and even shooting into a vehicle during a crime spree, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

A six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Eldridge Mack first reached out to News 6 last year when he applied for a grant. After a few hurdles, his story finally came full circle.

Students at South Sumter Middle School in Webster were evacuated while law enforcement investigated a reported bomb threat.

A crash on State Road 471 in Sumter County killed a Lakeland woman and left four other people hurt, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida troopers say a man was rescued from a burning vehicle in Sumter County after a crash caused two cars to catch fire.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell updates law-enforcement efforts regarding Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law.

Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after fleeing from a fiery fatal crash that shut down Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 84-year-old Ohio man died in Sumter County after driving off the highway on a motorcycle and colliding with an embankment, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A fatal crash forced the closure of both directions of County Road 48 west of Bushnell, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A federal correctional officer in Sumter County was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for receiving bribes as a public official and providing contraband to a federal prisoner, according to court records.

The latest data sheds light on costs that state officials claim are being passed on to taxpayers.

News 6 is teaming up with you to help purchase back-to-school supplies for teachers across Central Florida,

Florida’s new chief financial officer took office Monday and is promising to go after any government not spending tax dollars wisely.

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.

Wildwood police say a driver was killed when a tree fell and crushed their car.

After a widespread 911 outage, officials are sharing which contingencies helped ensure calls didn’t go unanswered. The outage started in Lake County and impacted several other counties, including Marion, Citrus, and Osceola.

During a weekend filled with patriotic spirit, Gatorland showcased its pride and dedication to rescuing nuisance alligators by welcoming a massive Florida alligator to his forever home.

The grades are largely based on student test scores; however, districts can earn points in other areas, including the percentage of students who improve from the year before.

A major health care group that caters to The Villages retirement community has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it tries to sell to a major health group and deals with hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicare overpayments.

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.

A train crash in Sumter County led to traffic closures on Thursday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Sumter County.

Need ideas for how to spend this year’s Independence Day? Listed is what’s being offered in Central Florida throughout the 4th of July weekend, from fireworks to live music.

With continued growth across Central Florida comes the need for more police officers and sheriff’s deputies, according to law enforcement officials. News 6 reached out to county sheriff’s offices to ask how much they pay deputies.

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.

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

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

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.