Wildwood News

Tolls to be suspended on the northbound Turnpike, Sawgrass Exp. and Alligator Alley as Hurricane Ike approaches In order to help the evacuation from the Florida Keys as Hurricane Ike approaches, effective at 9 ...

A teenager with a peg leg and an accomplice are under arrest on charges they shot a man above his left buttocks in a robbery attempt, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said today.

Four years ago today, 402 people walked into Saddlebrook Recreation Center to say they wanted it.

Volunteers are needed by agencies in Lake and Sumter counties. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the services listed below, telephone numbers and contact names are noted.

Residents in Lake and Sumter counties interested in becoming homeowners by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter must attend a 90-minute informational meeting at one of the following locations: ...

Two Republicans hoping to succeed retiring state Rep. Hugh Gibson, R-The Villages, say they want to make sure that issues important to District 42 residents are heard in Tallahassee.

Forecasts show Tropical Storm Fay moving over Sumter and Lake counties late today or early Wednesday after its predicted landfall as a hurricane near Naples this morning.

Some tolls that were suspended on Florida roadways because of Tropical Storm Fay have been reinstated.

Reverse One Sumter to go on November ballot Supporters of Reverse One Sumter have enough verified signatures of registered voters on petitions to let voters determine if they want to reverse One Sumter, a ...

The Revolution Performance Company at Dance Depot USA in Umatilla competed at the 2008 Summer Dance Convention at the Lake Buena Vista Resort July 22-26. The dance troupe won second place and four gold medals.

A teenager accused of killing a drug dealer who refused to sell him cocaine faces life in prison if convicted this week of first-degree murder.

The body Volusia County Deputies pulled out of Lake George on Sunday has been identified as Ryan W. Evans, 26, of Wildwood, Florida.

A teenager accused of killing a drug dealer who refused to sell him cocaine faces life in prison if convicted this week of first-degree murder.

If FCAT scores are any indication, Sumter schools are making the grade. "Because of the hard work and tireless dedication of our students and staff, and with great support from the parents, community and school ...

SWAT team training The weapons are harsh, the situations dangerous, the training intense.

A standing-room only crowd of frustrated taxpayers packed the Wildwood High School auditorium Wednesday night for the public hearing on the city's proposed 2008 budget.

Linden Cemetery Picnic These were a couple of the issues facing the County Commission on Tuesday during its weekly meeting.

Linden Cemetery Picnic These were a couple of the issues facing the County Commission on Tuesday during its weekly meeting.

Agriculture Links Agriculture links... Local Farmer's Markets In the Garden Check "In the Garden" for lawn and garden tips, as well as ideas ffor other outdoor spaces.

LIBRARY EVENTS For dates at the public library, click here... Business Calendar and Information Developers present horse park plans The company has applied for a quarter horse pari-mutuel permit and plans to ...