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Sumter County man gets 100-year sentence for shooting victim in back during ambush

Sumter County man gets 100-year sentence for shooting victim in back during ambush

Joshua Aaron Timmons was sentenced to 100 years in prison for shooting a victim in the back during a County Road 510 ambush. Get the latest details here.

October 22, 2026 at 10:58 am EDT

Former Wildwood police chief and city commissioner Don C. Clark dies

Former Wildwood police chief and city commissioner Don C. Clark dies

September 26, 2026 at 1:43 pm EDT

Florida Fish Art Contest invites K-12 students to showcase creativity

Florida Fish Art Contest invites K-12 students to showcase creativity

September 15, 2026 at 1:50 pm EDT

Wildwood man dies following serious three-vehicle crash on CR-470

Wildwood man dies following serious three-vehicle crash on CR-470

September 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm EDT

Florida launches 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month contests for student prizes

Florida launches 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month contests for student prizes

September 03, 2026 at 12:13 pm EDT

Two women charged after shooting on County Road 422 in Lake Panasoffkee

Two women charged after shooting on County Road 422 in Lake Panasoffkee

August 28, 2026 at 11:41 am EDT

Intersection reopens after school bus crash in The Villages

Intersection reopens after school bus crash in The Villages

August 25, 2026 at 2:02 pm EDT

Boil water notice issued for Spanish Plaines and surrounding areas

Boil water notice issued for Spanish Plaines and surrounding areas

August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT

Woman in manic state threatens man with firearm and knife

Woman in manic state threatens man with firearm and knife

August 05, 2026 at 12:40 pm EDT

Extreme heat advisory prompts reminder about Central Florida cooling centers

Extreme heat advisory prompts reminder about Central Florida cooling centers

July 27, 2026 at 12:30 pm EDT

Man found dead in Withlacoochee River near River Junction Campground

Wildwood to close North Warfield Avenue for storm drainage project

Driver dies in fiery crash after hitting tree in Sumter County

Wildwood partners with Sumter County School District for free summer meals

2 dogs found tied to dumpster at Central Florida rest stop

TODAY: Food giveaway in Sumter County

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

Suspect arrested in overnight homicide in Wildwood

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

Southwest Florida declares extreme water shortage

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

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

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

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

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

‘Geese’ Ausbie, Harlem Globetrotters star, dies at 88

Willie Mays, Pat Summitt will be featured on US stamps in 2027

Weblinks

Voice of ‘Bambi,’ Donnie Dunagan, dies

Sammy Kershaw claims CMA Awards won’t let him on red carpet; Rodney Atkins makes similar claims