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2 dogs found tied to dumpster at Central Florida rest stop

2 dogs found tied to dumpster at Central Florida rest stop

The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking tips to identify the person who abandoned the two dogs near Bushnell.

May 21, 2026 at 5:00 am EDT

TODAY: Food giveaway in Sumter County

TODAY: Food giveaway in Sumter County

May 07, 2026 at 6:35 am EDT

I-75 reopens after semitruck driver falls asleep and crashes, FHP says

I-75 reopens after semitruck driver falls asleep and crashes, FHP says

April 15, 2026 at 10:02 am EDT

Suspect arrested in overnight homicide in Wildwood

Suspect arrested in overnight homicide in Wildwood

April 07, 2026 at 2:24 pm EDT

Fatal collision at CR-462 and US-301 leaves one dead

Fatal collision at CR-462 and US-301 leaves one dead

April 06, 2026 at 2:53 pm EDT

Southwest Florida declares extreme water shortage

Southwest Florida declares extreme water shortage

March 30, 2026 at 11:59 am EDT

Army Reserve Maj. Cody Khork to be laid to rest in Florida

Army Reserve Maj. Cody Khork to be laid to rest in Florida

March 23, 2026 at 11:39 am EDT

Tragic accident: Man dies while repairing vehicle on State Road 48

Tragic accident: Man dies while repairing vehicle on State Road 48

March 17, 2026 at 12:20 pm EDT

TODAY: Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Brevard County

TODAY: Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Brevard County

February 17, 2026 at 6:46 am EST

Central Florida man dies after car plunges off overpass onto I-75

Central Florida man dies after car plunges off overpass onto I-75

February 08, 2026 at 1:56 pm EST

Gov. DeSantis to speak in Central Florida on Monday

Elderly Villages driver dies after medical emergency while driving, say troopers

Drivers survive crash in Sumter after running flashing traffic light, troopers say

‘DO NOT APPROACH:’ Sumter County 12-year-old girl considered armed found safely

Fatal golf cart crash in Sumter County kills two in collision, troopers say

Driver dies after motorcycle crashes into tree in Sumter County

TODAY: Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in The Villages

Villages standoff ends peacefully after SWAT’s three-hour negotiation

Florida ranks as 8th deadliest state for Thanksgiving driving, new study says

Two Lottery players win big in Central Florida Fantasy 5 draws

Cold weather shelters to open Monday as wintry blast moves into Central Florida

Driver and front passenger ejected during fatal crash in Sumter

Duke Energy Florida to lower customer bills starting March 2026

40-year-old driver ejected and killed in Sumter County crash

Sumter County deputies identify woman found dead in 1971 cold case

Tractor-trailer carrying tomatoes caught fire in Sumter County

‘Musicians On Call’ launches in Florida hospitals with performance by Shinedown

Weekend crash in Sumter kills Mount Dora man in head-on collision with tractor-trailer

Charges filed in Sumter County RICO case involving $24 million illegal gambling, attorneys say

Man gets life sentence for killing Sumter County woman in 2019

Mister Rogers gets dedicated YouTube channel

8 riders stuck on malfunctioning roller coaster for hours

Krispy Kreme $1.6M settlement could net customers a lot of dough

Man banned from all Six Flags parks for life after chicken nugget, roller coaster stunt

Spell-off determines National Spelling Bee winner, Shrey Parikh comes out on top