The Latest News page from Sumter County features several key announcements:

The Latest News page from Sumter County features several key announcements: Sumter County Celebrates Opening the New Joint Training Facility & Emergency Shelter - County officials celebrated the ceremonial hose uncoupling of the new Joint Training Facility & Emergency Shelter at the Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center Campus on June 9. WellFlorida Council Board of Directors Meeting - Residents are invited to attend WellFlorida's Council Board of Directors Meeting on June 22. Sumter County Expands Floodplain Management Capabilities with Digital Tools for Residents and Staff - The county is expanding access to critical flood risk information and modernizing internal workflows with the launch of its new public flood risk portal. Hurricane Season is Here, Are You Prepared? - Residents are encouraged to start preparing homes, families, and pets for hurricane season now. Sumter County Awarded FMIT Safety Excellence Initiative Level 3 Recognition - The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners has been awarded the FMIT Safety Excellence Initiative Certificate of Safety Recognition – Level 3. Sumter County Officially Opens the Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center in Sumterville - The Board gathered with community partners, elected officials, and residents on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to celebrate the official opening. Intersection Improvements Completed at C 466 and County Road 209 in Oxford - The Board announced completion of intersection improvements in Oxford. Sumter County Public Works Crew Completes Major In-House Culvert Project - As the county celebrates National Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026), Public Works recognizes its Operations Division. South Sumter Middle School Students Partner with Sumter County Fire & EMS - Fire & EMS partnered with students on a hands-on project combining construction, fire safety education, and firefighter training. Code Enforcement Guide - A quick guide explaining the Code Enforcement process, including complaint handling and voluntary compliance goals. Sumter County Recognized for Life-Saving Excellence - Sumter County Fire & EMS received the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award. Archived press releases from 2025-2026 cover topics including public safety communications upgrades, library expansions, road projects, emergency services exercises, elections facility completion, disc golf course upgrades, and firefighter training programs.