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Sumter County ranks highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $22,504 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Sumter County received an average of $22,504 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Florida.

By Sumter Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Sumter County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.8% of income in 2022

By Sumter Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Sumter County, providing an average of $538 per capita to residents.

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Sumter County rise or fall in 2021?

By Sumter Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sumter County received $3.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Sumter County farmers in 2021 reached $1,339,621

By Sumter Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Sumter County received $1,339,621 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How much did farmers in Marion County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Sumter Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Marion County received $2,082,024 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sumter County Sheriff

Please be advised that the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is having telephone issues this morning

Shop our Vintage Room

Visit the Vintage Room at the Eustis ReStore on 710 S. Bay Street, Eustis, FL.

Free Education Event on Homeownership

20 Bookstores Everyone Should Visit in Florida

Whether interested in browsing selections or purchasing your next read, visit these Lake County gems, you'll be glad you did!

Style Magazine

A behind the scene look for our May edition of the Style Magazine featuring Business Women Of Style!

Leesburg Bike Fest

Leesburg Bike Fest is right around the corner!

7th Annual Busker Festival March 25th

Eustis Presents The 7th Annual Busker Festival March 25th, at Ferran Park.

Costco Wholesale Warehous

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 24, 2023

A new, 151,000-square-foot Costco wholesale warehouse is being built in Clermont.

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Solar Power Facilities

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 24, 2023

On Wednesday morning, two solar power facilities were unveiled in Mount Dora, providing renewable energy to the city.

Lake County Area

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 24, 2023

The Mount Dora - Eustis BJJ / MMA Academy is making a generous offer to officers in the Lake County area.

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Sumter County Sheriff's Office

In a joint effort by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations

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Sumter County Sheriff's Office

Alesha Williams, a former employee of Sumter County Sheriff's Office was arrested on March 15, 2023 and charged with Tampering With Evidence

Neighborhood Safety Meeting

Sheriff Eric D. Bryant and Col. Michael Hernandez participated in a Neighborhood Safety Meeting in Andersonville last night.

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