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Latest Sumter County news

Wildwood man accused of hitting Sumter County deputy with vehicle during traffic stop

A man was arrested in Wildwood after Sumter County deputies say he struck a deputy with his vehicle while fleeing a traffic stop. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest Thursday and said the incident began when a deputy stopped the man for a headlight out.

October 2, 2026

Wildwood motorist arrested after traffic stop finds suspended license and chld-support writ

A Wildwood traffic stop led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man on charges including driving while license suspended and a probation violation. The Wildwood Police Department stopped the driver after radar recorded him traveling 54 mph in a 35-mph zone on County Road 209. The stop occurred around 7:20 p.m. and was documented in an arrest report from the department.

October 1, 2026

Man Arrested in Center Hill After Deputies Find Severely Malnourished Animals

Sumter County deputies arrested a local man after they reported finding severely malnourished and dehydrated animals on his property in Center Hill. The sheriff’s office said responders discovered two horses in need of medical care and a large domesticated pig confined to a small, muddy pen without food or water.