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Opinions

Opinions and editorials on local events, issues and happenings as reported by Villagers for Villagers in The Villages, Florida. Stories and opinion pieces on local and national news, events and hot topics. Have an opinion you’d like to share with us? Submit it and share it with The Villages community!

Trump’s agenda is consistent with Biblical principles

Writing in an Op-Ed, Bill Nitardy contends that President-elect Trump’s agenda is consistent with Biblical principles.

House passes bills aimed at improving government efficiency

In his weekly report from Washington, D.C. Congressman Daniel Webster explains how recently passed bills will improve government efficiency and cut red tape.

Wash your hands to protect yourself from illness

Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others

Attorney general offers important tips to steer clear of holiday scams

Attorney General Ashley Moody offers important tips to steer clear of holiday scams. Check out her new Consumer Protection Guide.

Will you be better off in four years?

Writing in an Opinion piece, Villager Marsha Shearer poses an interesting question: Will you be better off in four years?

Can’t ignore problem of children living in The Villages

You can’t ignore the problem of children living in The Villages.

Provide a little Christmas cheer for those who need it most

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is collecting Christmas decorations to bring a little cheer to those who need it this holiday season.

Was there systemic fraud in the 2024 election?

In an Opinion piece, a Village of Sunset Pointe asks about the presence of fraud in our recent presidential election.

Travelers during busy holiday season reminded to make safety a priority

Travelers during this busy holiday season are being reminded to make safety a priority.

Maybe it’s time to bring back comic books heroes

Columnist Barry Evans is longing for a simpler time and believes it might be time to bring back comic book heroes.

We owe our freedom to dedicated service of our brave heroes

In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott pays tribute to the men and women who have served our country.

Sumter County honors deep commitment to its agricultural history

Sumter County continues to honor its deep commitment to its agricultural history.

Don’t speed and don’t drink when driving a golf cart

As snowbirds and visitors descend on The Villages, here is our annual reminder that golf carts are used for transportation in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown and they are not toys.

Residents of The Villages reminded to always pick up after their pets

There are many pets in The Villages, but with pets comes responsibility. Here are a few rules to remember.

Florida Chamber of Commerce cheers voters’ rejection of legalization of marijuana

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is cheering the defeat of an amendment to legalize the use of marijuana.

It’s the most dangerous section of road in The Villages

A Villager is calling for action on what he believes is the most dangerous section of road in The Villages.

A big thank you to all our election workers

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Villager offers his thanks for all of the election workers who are doing their part to make this a great country.

Israel takes a page from history

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Village of Bradford resident reviews the uncomfortable history of the Israelis' treatment of the Palestinians.

JD Vance called Trump ‘Hitler’ before I did

Villager Miles Zaremski, writing in an Opinion piece, admits that JD Vance compared former President Trump to Hitler before he did.

Poll finds older Americans more worried about Social Security than immigration

A new poll finds that older Americans are more worried about Social Security than immigration.

An open letter to Republicans

Villager Marsha Shearer, in an Opinion piece, makes one final plea to the "real" Republicans before they cast their ballots in the presidential race.

Are Republicans really stronger on the economy?

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Village of Charlotte resident asks if Republicans are really stronger when it comes to the economy.

Potential of violent behavior making The Villages a scary place

A Villager avoided a potentially volatile situation and is glad he did after reading about an 87-year-old who died after an attack in a parking lot over a fender bender.

Trump would bring dangerous instability to U.S. economy

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Village of Sanibel resident warns his fellow voters that former President Trump would bring dangerous instability to the U.S. economy.

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