Tylisa Hampton
Community Correspondent
Tylisa Hampton joined News 6 in September 2025.
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Woman in coma after shooting in Sumter County, family points to signs of domestic abuse
Read full article: Woman in coma after shooting in Sumter County, family points to signs of domestic abuseA Sumter County woman is in a medically induced coma after being shot in the neck in what her family says is a case of domestic violence involving her boyfriend.
Thousands roll into Leesburg for annual Bikefest as police ramp up security
Read full article: Thousands roll into Leesburg for annual Bikefest as police ramp up securityThe city of Leesburg’s largest annual event, Bikefest, is underway, drawing thousands of visitors and motorcycles from across the country for a weekend of live entertainment, food and festivities.
Winter Garden at a crossroads: Growth plan approved after small business shakeup
Read full article: Winter Garden at a crossroads: Growth plan approved after small business shakeupCity leaders in Winter Garden approved a new strategy to support small businesses after months of rapid change in the downtown district left uncertainty about what comes next.
Family says Florida hit-and-run victim was a devoted father, demands justice amid ex-baseball player’s arrest
Read full article: Family says Florida hit-and-run victim was a devoted father, demands justice amid ex-baseball player’s arrestLoved ones of a truck driver killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 earlier this week are grieving his loss and calling for justice following the arrest of an 18-year-old former minor league baseball player.
Man indicted after deadly shooting of dog owner in Leesburg, officials say
Read full article: Man indicted after deadly shooting of dog owner in Leesburg, officials sayAccording to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the incident began when a female victim was attacked by a dog near a homeless camp. Pasco allegedly attempted to shoot the dog, but instead struck the dog’s owner.
Blooming gas prices force tough choices for Florida florists ahead of Mother’s Day
Read full article: Blooming gas prices force tough choices for Florida florists ahead of Mother’s DayAs gas prices continue to rise, small businesses that rely on deliveries are being forced to make tough decisions just to keep costs manageable.
Orange County schools cut over 200 positions as enrollment declines
Read full article: Orange County schools cut over 200 positions as enrollment declinesMore than 200 positions are being eliminated at Orange County Public Schools as part of a districtwide effort to reduce spending amid declining enrollment and funding challenges.
Jury recommends death penalty for convicted killer DeMorris Hunter in 2002 murder of Theresa Green
Read full article: Jury recommends death penalty for convicted killer DeMorris Hunter in 2002 murder of Theresa GreenA unanimous jury in Orange County recommended the death penalty Tuesday for DeMorris Hunter, the man convicted in the 2002 murder of an Orange County woman.
‘We are in a crisis:’ Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlash
Read full article: ‘We are in a crisis:’ Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlashA decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida’s largest school districts.
‘I hear someone yell, ‘train:’' Students recount fear after school bus collision
Read full article: ‘I hear someone yell, ‘train:’' Students recount fear after school bus collisionThe Sumter County School District superintendent said the train clipped the back of the bus, and the driver is no longer employed with the district.
Sumter County school bus driver arrested for child neglect after train crash
Read full article: Sumter County school bus driver arrested for child neglect after train crashNews 6 confirmed that the driver of a Sumter County school bus carrying 29 kids and two adults, which was struck by a train last week, has been arrested on 29 counts of child neglect.