WATCH: Police: 2 women dead, 1 man injured in early morning shooting in TitusvilleTroopers said the crash involves two tractor-trailers and injuries have been reported. SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. A Webster man has been charged in connection to a shooting that killed his son, the Sumter County Sheriffs Office said. Seventy-five days in jail, three years probation, 200 hours of community service picking up trash and $1,065 in fines and court costs is the penalty that former Sumter County commissioner. Tampa Bay home sales are down. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the crash The woman wanted to exit a gas station parking lot but collided with a 61-year-old mans pickup truck. ORLANDO, Fla. It will be cloudy and cool on Saturday with high temperatures s in the upper 60s and low 70s. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Once set upon miles of fields with only the town of Wildwood in sight, it now has I-75 slicing through its westernmost portion and is bordered by the Florida Turnpike to the south. Do you know where you need to go to vote? People celebrating the St. Patrick's Day come together with food, parties, parades and performances. Crash Report- Buena Vista Boulevard and CR 466, The Villages, FL Report ID: 2022 Dec. 19 NCIC#: Unknown OFFICER ID#: Unknown Traffic Unit 1: Passenger Vehicle Traffic Unit 2:Passenger Vehicle Occupants: Passenger Vehicle Injuries/Fatalities: Yes Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes Property Damage (other than vehicles):Yes Road Surface Condition: Dry Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown):Various Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A Narrative A sedan passed a red light, striking two other vehicles, and leaving one dead and five injured on Dec. 19. Watch: A student filmed a fight at a Central Florida school. (Sumter County Jail)SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. Another resident of The Villages is accused of casting more than one ballot in an election. Radioactive roads? Ron DeSantis will speak in Central Florida Wednesday morning. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Failure to stop or remain at crash involving serious bodily injury (felony hit and run), Reckless driving causing serious bodily injury (felony), Leaving the scene of crash involving property damage (two misdemeanor counts). About 4,800 Duke energy workers and mutual aid are hitting the roads today to restore power for customers across the state. A woman faces DUI charges after a train struck her vehicle in Sumter County. Channel 9 will livestream the news conference when it begins. PUBLISHED 5:12 AM ET Apr. Sumter County Sheriffs Office said that the student had also intended to stab another student who was picking on them. Receive a detailed news briefing each morning and evening along with our Attractions Insider briefing on Fridays on our app, Christian Romero killed in a wreck Sunday morning while driving home from work in Orange County. The impact was so powerful that it broke her SUV in two. Three possible suspects were located, but Miami Police said the investigation is still underway. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The sedan rotated and came to a rest on the northern grassy shoulder of the road. SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. School districts nationwide now have nearly $1 billion to buy electric buses. READ: Coldest weather so far this season heading to Central FloridaOrganizers said the giveaway will be held in conjunction with Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs. The drivers from Weeki Wachee and Eustis suffered serious injuries, according to a Highway Patrol report. Two dead in Friday night multi-car crash in Sumter County. Antoine Burnett, 38, is facing the following charges, records show: Witnesses said Burnett was speeding east in a 2019 RAM 1500 on the Interstate 4 Express Lanes approaching East Central Parkway near Altamonte Springs, weaving in and out of traffic, according to the Florida Highway Patrol report. As a result, one of the vehicles overturned, and the woman died from her injuries. The pickup truck driver had also been traveling south on I-75 when the accident occurred. Miami - Fort Lauderdale Read: Tavares police officer exposed to fentanyl shines light on opioid dangersThe crash site is not far from Bushnell Elementary School. Federal authorities learned about the scheme and began an undercover operation. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<. The crash happened Friday night around 7:25 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 44 and County Road 171. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a missing child alert for a 12-year-old Sumter County girl. Mary Vonegidy died on Thursday, five days after a motor vehicle crash in Sumter County that hospitalized eight people. Troopers investigate a fatal wreck in Sumter County. READ: Osceola County sheriff launches anti-bullying campaign after school fight video goes viralThe event will be held at the Ezell Regional Recreation Center in Wildwood. Romeros family lives in Flagler County and owns and operates Romeros Tuscany By the Sea Italian Restaurant on Flagler Beach. Hughes, Steele and others want the highway routed away completely, preferably through a conservation district where the road currently meets I-75. SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. Sumter County residents will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Tuesday morning. We were founded on a mission to assist people who were involved in car wrecks in Florida by providing giving them access to the resources they need. Taddeo failed to return from an authorized medical appointment and was placed on escape status on Monday, a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson said. The Rogue's driver was taken to Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital for serious injuries; the van's driver suffered minor injuries and stayed at the scene of the crash, troopers said. Many visitors walked along the long lines of markers that blanket the hilly terrain before attending the annual Memorial Day service at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Breaking News. READ: Florida election supervisors question need for new $6 million election police forceA conviction could mean up to five years in prison. Some Wildwood-area families will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Tuesday morning. By NBC2 News. The Sumter County Sheriffs Office is seeking the publics help locating a woman they said lifted 8 bottles of champagne from a Walmart in the Villages. A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. NBC6s Xochitl Hernandez reports. According to Marion County arrest affidavits, Oren Miller, 71, and Gary Search, 71, are both accused of lying while making statements under oath to the state attorney as part of a criminal investigation related to possible Sunshine Law violations. All four residents of The Villages charged with voting twice in the 2020 election have now admitted to the crime, court records show. The Florida Highway Patrol reported to the incident. Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will hold a food giveaway in conjunction with New Covenant United Methodist Church and the city of Wildwood. The owner of the wedding venue said the animal rescue is harassing him by having people call and message him. The Sumter County Sheriffs Office is looking for help in figuring out why three dogs ended up dead in a dumpster. Sheila Vassar 55 was killed trying to cross at poplar ave and Merton street. READ: Deputies: Man who tried to kidnap girl in 2017 might be stalking women in Volusia CountySince his arrest in Sumter County, Samuel has been held in the Sumter County Jail without bond. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Farm Share Distributes Food to Food-Insecure Floridians in Orlando Area (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. The eastbound SUV then collided with a westbound SUV, causing the driver of that eastbound SUV to be ejected from his vehicle. She was 19. Dion says employees at The Anchor helped the Romeros out. Its all in an effort to help endangered animals. Why are real estate prices still rising? The sedan overtook the SUV around mile marker 304 and collided with the SUV, coming to a rest on the grass shoulder of the highway. The Chitty Chatty Golf Cart Bridge, acquainted with drivers on State Road 44 as an iconic piece of signage for The Villages, is closed until further notice following a vehicle strike, according to the Sumter County Sheriffs Office. A father faces a charge of manslaughter after mistakenly shooting and killing his 19-year-old son earlier this year, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. The sheriffs office said that Sumter School District will address further student disciplinary actions, according to WIS-TV. Suspended Sumter commissioner Oren Millers felony perjury trial will begin the day after Election Day, a judge ordered Tuesday. After complaining of breathing problems, the suspect was transported to Broward HealthImperial Point Hospital. Oren Miller and Gary Search repeatedly denied under oath that they talked to each other on their personal cellphones last year until they were shown evidence to the contrary. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. A memorial was unveiled Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery to honor gold star families the ones left behind after their soldier pays the ultimate sacrifice. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. To make sure you end up in the right place to cast your ballot on Tuesday, Aug. 23, Channel 9 compiled a county-by-county list of resources to help you find your polling place. Romero's family says they have questions for the parents of the teenagers involved, as they mourn the loss of their 23-year-old son. The former Center Hill police chief was arrested Friday in connection with sexual battery on a 14-year-old girl while using a deadly weapon in Sumter County, deputies said. When questioned about the phone records under oath, investigators said both men lied. An 80-year-old bicyclist of The Villages died after a crash involving a golf cart, troopers say. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, Police Reunite Parents With Toddler Found Wandering in Miramar, Hallandale Beach Resort Shooting Tragedy Sparks Domestic Violence Conversation, Dads Shoot Each Other's Daughters in Road Rage Incident, Only One Is Charged With Attempted Murder. Romero also had a message for other parents. One person died days after a pickup truck and car crashed on a Midlands road in a wreck where seven other people were injured, the South Carolina Highway A 57-year-old woman from Lake Panasoffkee was killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. They offered to go into the restaurant and to make sure they got all the food that was going to expire removed from the restaurant, so they worked for a couple of hours to get that going, so its been a full community effort, said Dion. Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will distribute free, fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods in Lake Panasoffkee. 2022 Cox Media Group, , Fla. Toys for Tots needs volunteers this year in all counties. Rain chances will grow throughout the day, with the highest chance for the metro area late this afternoon and evening. Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force, with the assistance of the Suwannee County Sheriffs Office, arrested Pruitt in Live Oak without incident. Sumter County Animal Services is hosting an Easter-themed adoption eggstravaganza that gives a variety of cats and dogs the chance to find their furever homes. Read our affiliate disclosure policy here. LEE COUNTY, Fla. A male motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Sunday morning in Lee County. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<. Sarasota - Bradenton Halifax Humane Society discounting adoption fees through the weekendRuth is fixed, microchipped and up to date on all of her vaccines, so shes ready to head to her new home. After coming up with a space exploration mission, a Sumter County 15-year-old won NASAs Power to Explore student challenge. Suspended Sumter County commissioner Gary Search has accepted a series of punishments from prosecutors in exchange for immunity and testimony against his co-defendant in a felony perjury case. Most aggressive drivers are in these cities, according to study. How USF football coach Alex Golesh affects Hendon Hookers NFL draft stock, Protection for historic coastal properties could be gutted under Florida bill, 3 questions with Flipturn ahead of Gasparilla Music Festival, Hernando jail inmate dies, Sheriffs Office says. Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a Friday night crash that killed two people near Bushnell in Sumter County. According to the FHP report, the crash happened near the intersection of County Road 48 and SE 10th Street around 7 p.m. on Friday. Four vehicles were involved in the crash. The female driver was driving her pickup on County Road 470 near the Southeast 88th Terrace intersection. By providing free crash reports, helpful advice, and connection to legal and medical resources, we hope you can put your accident behind you once and for all. The sheriffs office said that through the information that they had, the student did not brandish the knife, and they did not threaten anyone with the knife. The lemurs and the tamarins are very critically endangered, on the verge of extinction, said Nina Vassallo, who works at the sanctuary. Hillsborough County SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. A missing 15-year-old teen was found dead on Friday, the Sumter County Sheriffs Office said. Police said the accident occurred around 7 PM when a 30-year-old man driving an SUV eastbound veered off road, overcorrected, and then hit a 19-year-olds car and two other vehicles that were traveling west. A man was driving at a high rate of speed when his vehicle crashed into a womans sport utility vehicle with such velocity that the impact split off the Read More More Sumter North Carolina woman identified as victim in Sumter County crash that injured 7 others. I-75 southbound shut down after crash involving 2 tractor-trailersThe crash occurred around 8:48 a.m. near mile marker 313. After more than 1,350 days in the shelter, staff said Ruth would do best as a stay-at-home dog with an owner who will understand her needs and quirks. The first crash occurred nearly two miles from the Citrus County line along State Road 200. A woman in Sumter County was runover and killed by her SUV after she exited the vehicle and failed to put it in park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Libraries are not mere storehouses for books. Ron DeSantis signed executive orders on Thursday suspending two Sumter County commissioners who were arrested last month accused of lying under oath. Police say the tire fell off of a trailer that was hitched to the pickup truck of a man from Winter Haven. Tuesdays food giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will operate until supplies run out. Read: Jennifer Kesse: Investigation into Orlando womans disappearance turned over to FDLEOn Friday, deputies said the U.S. This site contains affiliate links. Jail records show that McGeorge was booked into the Sumter County Detention Center on Sept. 8 on charges including possession of a weapon and contempt of court. Orange County The other driver did not sustain injuries. READ: Floridas vaccine passport ban will be enforced starting this monthI would like to offer my condolences to Sergeant Prevatts family, his three children Jaycob, Kayla, Bryton, Sheriff Bill Farmer said. Marion County shooting victim Willie Jones, Jr.Deputies said Samuel fled the scene in an older model Cadillac convertible. In areas that were largely left out of rain, the drought has worsened. Nethercot was present at the time of the incident, but did not make any attempt to intervene to prevent Haywoods death, deputies said. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say that at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, a 15-year-old allegedly driving a stolen car with five other teenagers inside it, ran a red light on Dean Road at State Road 408 and crashed into 23-year-old Christian Romeros car, killing him. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. A man wanted in Pasco County, accused of attempted murder, was arrested early Wednesday in the Croom-A-Coochee area after barricading himself in a trailer and prompting a standoff with law enforcement, according to the Sumter County Sheriffs Office. Both men were released from Sumter County jail on $2,000 bond. According to Sumter police, Gray missed the security guard and struck an occupied vehicle. The car then suffered a mechanical failure, stopped and started to smolder near Commercial Boulevard and I-95, deputies said.