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Residents of a Villages villa community are once again dealing with a ground collapse, adding to a growing list of incidents in the area. According to reports, repair costs have surpassed $500,000 and maintenance assessments are increasing to help cover the expense. While many people immediately think “sinkhole,” experts often distinguish between several different causes…
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As Sumter County residents discuss proposed fire assessment changes in 2026, it is worth remembering that concerns about Fire & EMS funding are not new. In September 2023, Sumter County Fire & EMS reported a projected $12 million budget shortfall. At the time, county officials considered significant increases to fire assessments but ultimately faced strong…
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Recently obtained documents indicate that gasoline-impacted soil from a Central Florida gas station was accepted at Heart of Florida Landfill in March 2026. According to a waste manifest and supporting waste profile, the material originated from a fuel spill cleanup project and was transported to Heart of Florida Landfill on or about March 25, 2026.…
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The June 9, 2026 Sumter County Board of County Commissioners agenda includes several documents related to the Heart of Florida Landfill and the proposed deep injection well project. Among the materials is correspondence from Heart of Florida Landfill leadership announcing a newly updated public information website intended to provide residents and elected officials with information…
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https://floridataxwatch.org Florida TaxWatch agrees property tax relief deserves consideration but cautions that questions regarding replacement revenue, local government budgets, school funding, special assessments, and state trust fund costs remain unresolved. The organization recommends a formal fiscal impact analysis before any major changes are adopted. I have requested records from Sumter County and the Property Appraiser’s…
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Recent Legal Notices to Watch in Sumter County Published June 2026 Recent legal notices and public filings continue to provide an early look at projects that could affect growth, infrastructure, and quality of life in Sumter County. June 2, 2026 – Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Notice A recent legal notice announced activity involving an Environmental…
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As another Bushnell City Council meeting approaches, residents continue to seek answers regarding the Heart of Florida Landfill, the proposed injection well, and plans to bring additional waste into Sumter County by rail. Many questions remain unanswered. Citizens have repeatedly expressed concerns regarding odors, groundwater protection, traffic, and overall quality of life. While local officials…
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A proposal scheduled for review by the Sumter County Planning & Zoning Special Master on June 1 could bring a new residential development to approximately 263 acres at the southeast corner of County Road 476 and County Road 476B near Bushnell. The applicant, C. Herman Beville Ranch East LTD, is requesting rezoning from agricultural and…
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Most decisions that affect our daily lives are made close to home. Road projects, development approvals, utility expansions, environmental permits, public safety funding, and land-use decisions often receive far less attention than state or national politics. Yet these local decisions can have a direct impact on our neighborhoods, property values, quality of life, taxes, and…
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Welcome to Our Sumter. This website was created to provide residents with information about local government, growth, development, environmental issues, public records, and community conversations in Sumter County, Florida. Important information is often scattered across meeting agendas, public records, government websites, news reports, and social media. The goal of Our Sumter is to bring information…