Sweet "Chucho" Looking for a Good Family

Outside of a month, Chucho has been living at Sumter County Animal Services since April 2022. He would love to get his furever home.

Chucho is a big sweet dog that loves to go for car rides. In March, he was placed with a family for about a month. They rep...

Building Services to Move to The Villages Sumter County Service Center

Sumter County will close its Building Services Bushnell Annex Office effective July 10, 2023. All building services will be consolidated at the Villages Sumter County Service Center location at 7375 Powell Rd., Wildwood, FL 34785. With this consolidation,...

Sumter County Gets Two New Weather Stations

Getting accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information can be critical during a major weather event and Sumter County increased its ability with the installation of two new weather stations. 

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) rec...

Blind Dog Needs a Good Home

Dex came to Sumter County Animal Services as a stray just before Valentine’s Day. He is a laid back 5-year-old mixed-breed dog with a zeal for life.

“It takes him a little while to get used to his surroundings, but he explores the world...

Adeline, Turner Happy in New Homes

Adeline was adopted the weekend of Oct. 29 and according to her new owner, she settled into her new home immediately. “She fits into the family like a glove and our other dog absolutely loves her,” said Jane Dalton. 

When Dalto...

Blade Gets a Home, New Owner Praises Animal Services

Blade found his forever home over the Oct. 16 weekend when Mark Swanson visited Animal Services looking for a new a dog.

“We can't thank the people who work at Sumter County Animal Shelter enough for helping to find our wonderful dog called Blade,” said Ma...

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13 Graduate From Sumter County Citizens Academy

The newest graduates are Richard Belles, Adrienne Betar, Beverly Bone, David Fountaine, Brian Goodman, Suzy Hackett, Bob Johnson, Mac McGovern, Judy and Greg Mersch, Johna Randa, Gale Satterlee and Julie Whitten. The Citizens Academy consists of five half...

Building Services Consolidates to The Villages Sumter County Service Center

With this consolidation, all building, planning and zoning services will be housed at one location for all customer needs. This activity is in preparation for the future relocation of building and planning services to the new Service Center in Sumterville...

Animal Services Taking Part at the Ocala Pet Palooza

Sumter County Animal Services will be there as part of the festivities, which include pet adoptions. This family-friendly, pet-friendly event will feature various activities and attractions such as a pet costume contest, pet parades, best trick contest, v...

New Signal at Peppertree Lane/CR 124A at US 301 Nears Completion

The intersection improvements include converting it to a signalized intersection and adding capacity by extending the US 301 northbound left turn lane to get onto Peppertree Lane.

The traffic signal is scheduled to go into flashing operation beginning on W...

Sole Source - Florida TransCor-Trantex

Vendor - Florida TransCor-Trantex

Item - Die 12" for 360MQ2 Thermo Handliner

Estimated Expenditure - $3,750.00

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide the commodities or contractual ...

Sole Source - Tri-Co Communications

Vendor - Tri-Co Communications

Item - Fire Department Headsets

Estimated Expenditure - $131,194.40

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide the commodities or contractual services to purch...

Sole Source - PC Connection

Vendor - PC Connections

Item - VEEAM Custom Backup Hardware and Software Solution 

Estimated Expenditure - $30,047.00

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide the commodities or c...

Meet Muddy Buddy

He would be best in a one dog household so he can get all of the attention.