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Published September 04Additional Lake, Sumter Agencies Suspend Automated License Plate Readers, Flock Cams
Law enforcement agencies across Lake and Sumter counties are suspending or ending automated license plate reader programs as privacy concerns and new state restrictions reshape the future of the technology. The rapid succession of announcements has also created confusion over…
Sumter County Strengthens 911 Reliability with Next Generation System Migration
Sumter County has successfully migrated its 911 network from Lumen’s Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) platform to Motorola Solutions’ Next Generation Core Services platform.
Sumter County Provides Information on Camera Use at County Properties
Sumter County uses different types of cameras throughout the county for specific public safety, security, and traffic management purposes.
The Sumter County Health Department Provides Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination
Please visit the Sumter County Health Department's website via the link below for the most recent update regarding the COVID-19 vaccine situation in Sumter County. http://sumter.floridahealth.gov/alerts.html Previous advisories may also be viewed in the Supporting Documents…
Broadband Speed Test Data Gathering
Sumter County, FL – Sumter County is seeking community participation in order to populate the Broadband Availability Map that has been created by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Office of Broadband. Residents can conduct the speed test from anywhere in Sumter…
Wildwood Adopts New Golf Cart and Low-Speed Vehicle Ordinance
Wildwood's city commission has adopted an ordinance stipulating where golf carts and low-speed vehicles can be operated legally on city streets.
Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting Rescheduled for February 27
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has rescheduled their regularly scheduled meeting date on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to Thursday, February 27, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
City of Bushnell and Sumter County Partner to Deliver Building Services
City of Bushnell and Sumter County Partner to Deliver Building Services Bushnell, FL – The City of Bushnell and the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners are partnering to streamline building services for Bushnell residents. Starting April 1, 2025, Sumter County Building…
PUBLIC NOTICE: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop to be Held April 24
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The City of Bushnell will be holding the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop will be at 6:30 P.M., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue.…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.