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Motorcyclist Dies of Injuries After Early-Morning Newport News Crash

Sumter County, Florida · Sumter County

Motorcyclist Dies of Injuries After Early-Morning Newport News Crash

Coverage: 2 sources

Police said the motorcyclist lost control and crashed near Warwick Boulevard and Sharon Drive early Tuesday morning.See the Story

Gov. DeSantis holding news conference in Sumter County

Ron DeSantis · Wildwood

Gov. DeSantis holding news conference in Sumter County

Coverage: 2 sources

The news conference will take place at the Rohan Regional Recreation Center in Wildwood at 10 a.m.See the Story

Sumter County commissioners recommend plan to redraw district boundaries

Sumter County, Florida · Sumter County

Sumter County commissioners recommend plan to redraw district boundaries

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Sumter County commissioners recommended a plan Tuesday to redraw district boundaries.Read Article

‘Baby Momma’ turns violent when new girlfriend shows up for child exchange

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A “Baby Momma” was arrested after a violent series of events which erupted after the father of her child showed up with his new girlfriend for a child exchange at an apartment complex in Wildwood.Wildwood, Florida · Wildwood Read Article

Wildwood officials vote 4-1 to rename road in honor of historic patriarch

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Wildwood's Clay Drain Road has been renamed Mike Jacobs Sr. Road, honoring a family that traces its roots back nearly two centuries in the community.Wildwood, Florida · Wildwood Read Article

Wildwood man allegedly punches two people then flees into Lake County

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A Wildwood man was arrested for battery after allegedly punching a woman and the man who got in between them.Wildwood, Florida · Wildwood Read Article

Ashley has high expectations

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Through the summer, the Sumter Sun Times is publishing a series of short bios on Sumter County Teacher of the Year nominees. This week, the focus is on Allen Ashley – Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.Lake Panasoffkee · Lake Panasoffkee Read Article

Construction to begin on $4 million treehouse resort in Sumter County

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Construction will begin later this year on a $4 million treehouse resort in Sumter County.Sumter County, Florida · Sumter County Read Article

Report: Sumter County Made 'Shell Schools,' Moved Kids to Bolster Grades

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The FLDOE Inspector General report said the former superintendent and assistant superintendent made "shell schools" to withdraw students and bolster school grades.Sumter County, Florida · Sumter County See the Story

Youth place flags at Florida National Cemetery

BUSHNELL – Youth from congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the Tampa Bay area gathered at the Florida National Cemetery this week to participate in an annual trad…Bushnell · Bushnell Read Article

I Went To Florida’s Largest Flea Market—Here’s What To Know Before You Go

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Webster Westside Flea Market, or Swap-O-Rama, is Florida’s largest weekly flea, held every Monday on 35 acres in the small town of Webster. Here's what to know before you go.Webster · Webster Read Article