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City of Bushnell News Published August 30

PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled

Please take notice the Downtown Park Committee has cancelled their meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This is effective for the July meeting only. The committee will reconvene in August.

City of Bushnell News Published August 30

Fall Festival Applications Available

The 41st Bushnell Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17! This one-day event begins with a parade at 10:00 a.m. and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display shortly after nightfall. Over 20,000 visitors have been reported to attend this festival and enjoyed the…

Lake & Sumter Style Published August 26

Thousands of New Homes in the Pipeline as Leesburg Growth Continues

Across Lake and Sumter counties, developers continue lining up for zoning and annexation requests, replacing treetops with thousands of rooftops. The new developments include: A 100-home home neighborhood called Leesburg Palmetto Drive development next to the Plantation…

Lake & Sumter Style Published August 26

Paramedics Warn Seniors of Increased Dehydration Risk in August Heat

With August bringing some of the hottest temperatures of the year to Lake and Sumter counties, older adults face a greater risk than simply becoming overheated. Dehydration can develop quickly and, because the body’s thirst response naturally declines with age, many don’t realize…

Sumter County Government News Published August 24

Mindy is available for adoption!

Mindy is ready to begin a brand-new chapter with you! With the most affectionate, friendly, and gentle personality, this sweet 3-year-old mixed-breed girl has so much love to give, and she’s hoping her furever family is just around the corner.

Sumter County Government News Published August 24

Sumter County Mosquito Control Responds to Increased Mosquito Activity

Recent rainfall and typical Florida summer weather have contributed to increased mosquito activity throughout Sumter County.

Lake & Sumter Style Published August 21

Wildwood’s Ry’keljan “Spanky” James Leads By Example On And Off The Field

Ry'keljan "Spanky" James has become far more than a versatile contributor for the Wildwood Middle High football team. To coach Rhett Caruthers and his staff, this young man represents the standard they want every Wildcat to meet. "Spanky means a lot to Wildwood football," Coach…

Sumter County Government News Published August 10

Where do Republican candidates for Congressional District 11 stand on issues? VoxPopuli went to Wildwood to find out. | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL

Candidates talk housing affordability, the regulations they'd most like to ax and protecting Social Security.