Sumter Sun Times

Sumter Sun Times Weekly, local community newspaper with a focus on Sumter County, Florida The Times was established in 1881 and has been a county newspaper ever since.

The Times focuses on issues that are important to Sumter residents, whether it's hard news or feature, government or sports. Times readers encompass a wide variety of demographics, from the descendants of the pioneer families, to families who are new to the area. The Times publishes several special interest sections each year. Those sections include, but are not limited to, Discover Sumter County, a high school graduation section in the spring, a football section in the fall, a Bushnell Fall Festival section in October. Deadline for the printed Times is Friday at 5 p.m. for advertising and Monday at noon for editorial content. Please submit editorial content as early as possible, because we are unable to guarantee that an item will run a particular week in the printed publication. Comments posted on the Sumter Sun Times webpage or page may also be published in the printed edition, the e-edition or on the webpage of the Sumter SunTimes, along with the person's name.

Tampa man killed in crashAccording to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a Tampa man was killed just after 5 p.m. on Sund...
08/17/2026

Tampa man killed in crash
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a Tampa man was killed just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16 when he lost control of the tractor-trailer he was driving. The vehicle was traveling southbound on the Florida Turnpike, near the 306.5 milepost. The vehicle left the road, entered the shoulder, struck a guardrail and came to rest after colliding with several trees. The 40-year-old driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

Sumter deputy arrested/terminatedClick the link to read the story...
07/24/2026

Sumter deputy arrested/terminated
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Deputy terminated/arrested for misconduct Jul 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Updated 3 mins ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save leads sheriff to call for audit of entire datab...

Man killed when bicycle overturns, striking truck ...Man killed when bicycle overturns and strikes truck | Sumter Sun Ti...
07/15/2026

Man killed when bicycle overturns, striking truck ...

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UPDATE: Kayden Ahmod Boyd has been located.From the Sumter County Sheriff's Office:MISSING/ENDANGERED JUVENILEThe Sumter...
07/13/2026

UPDATE: Kayden Ahmod Boyd has been located.

From the Sumter County Sheriff's Office:

MISSING/ENDANGERED JUVENILE
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for missing/endangered juvenile, Kayden Ahmod Boyd, B/M 16 years old.
Kayden was last seen in the area of Pine Ave in Coleman, Fl. at approximately 3 p.m. on July 12, 2026.
He is approximately 5’10" at 200 pounds with shoulder length dreads and a short beard, wearing all black clothing.
If you are in contact or you know the whereabouts of Kayden, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621 or 9-1-1.
Please do not approach.

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635 W. Highway 50 Suite A
Clermont, FL
34711

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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