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2022: Sumter County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Sumter Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Sumter County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 44.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 31.8%.

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Sumter County: Residents received $87.39 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Sumter Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.9% of income in Sumter County, providing an average of $603 per capita to residents.

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

By Sumter Times | Mar 10, 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sumter County Sheriff

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

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

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Shop our Vintage Room

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

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

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Free Education Event on Homeownership

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

Sign up today for our free education event on homeownership

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20 Bookstores Everyone Should Visit in Florida

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

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

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Style Magazine

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

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

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Leesburg Bike Fest

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

Leesburg Bike Fest is right around the corner!

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7th Annual Busker Festival March 25th

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

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

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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.

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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

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

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

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

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

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Neighborhood Safety Meeting

By Sumter Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

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