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Florida senators demand plan from Biden to prevent mass influx from Haiti

Florida's two U.S. senators are demanding a plan from Biden to prevent a mass influx from Haiti after the political unrest.

Last of ‘The Honeymooners’ dies at age 99

The last of “The Honeymooners” has died at age 99. Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back on the life and career of Joyce Randolph.

Attorney general goes after foundation that falsely claimed to aid cancer patients

Attorney General Ashley Moody is going after a foundation that raised money in the name of helping cancer patients, but did little to help those suffering from the disease.

It’s not fair for existing residents to pay for fire facilities down south

Villager Dan Warren, writing in an Opinion piece, contends it’s not fair for existing residents to pay for fire facilities down south.

The VHA will give residents chance to learn more about Community Standards

The VHA will give residents chance to learn more about Community Standards.

Actor David Soul quit smoking decade before death but not soon enough to escape COPD

Actor David Soul, who will be remembered for his role in television’s “Starsky & Hutch,” stopped smoking 10 years before his death, but still suffered the ravages of COPD.

I had hoped to hear President Biden admit his failures

Congressman Daniel Webster said he was disappointed in last week’s State of the Union address as he had hoped to hear President Biden admit his failures.

Why are current homeowners in The Villages paying for the expansion of fire department down south?

Villager John Kastura asks why current homeowners in The Villages are paying for the expansion of fire department down south.

Nobody has shown that exercise causes atrial fibrillation

Dr. Gabe Mirkin writes that nobody has shown that exercise in itself causes atrial fibrillation.

Floridians who have been scammed should contact Attorney General’s Office

Attorney General Ashley Moody says that Floridians who have been scammed should contact her office. We’ve got the number.

The Developer needs to stop conning people who bought homes in The Villages

In an Opinion piece, Miles Zaremski contends that the Developer needs to stop conning the people who bought homes in The Villages.

Comedian Richard Lewis had long battle wth Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back on the life of Comedian Richard Lewis who fought a long battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Protecting seniors’ access to medications and care for veterans

Congressman Daniel Webster reports on efforts to protect seniors' access to medications and care for veterans.

Villager offers proposal for upcoming meeting on fire/rescue taxation

A Villager offers a proposal for an upcoming meeting on fire/rescue taxation

Older adults now able to receive additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that those 65 years and older should receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose.

The invasion of our republic

Villager Richard Sobieray, writing in an Opinion piece, makes the case we are facing an invasion orchestrated by our government and our enemies to destabilize America for personal gain.

Attorney general announces launch of Cold Case Investigations Unit

Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced the launch of Florida’s Cold Case Investigations Unit that will help law enforcement agencies throughout the state with unsolved crimes.

Will glass of wine a day reduce heart attack risk?

Will a glass of wine a day reduce your heart attack risk? Dr. Gabe Mirkin has the answer.

We need to protect Florida’s farms from political influences

Congressman Daniel Webster contends we must protect Florida's farms from political demands that would hasten their demise.

Let’s get it straight on who tried to improve VA benefits

Villager William Grosjean, writing in an Opinion piece, contends we need to get it straight on who has tried to improve VA benefits.

Legislature doesn’t appear ready to help homeowners facing insurance crisis

Villager Ash Marwah, writing in an Opinion piece, writes that the state legislature doesn’t appear ready to help homeowners facing insurance crisis.

Carl Weathers and arteriosclerotic heart disease

Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back on the life of Carl Weathers, who played boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky movie series. Weathers died earlier this month of arteriosclerotic heart cisease.

DeSantis’ medical lapdog giving bad advice to parents in Florida

Writing in an Opinion piece, Miles Zaremski of the Village of Dunedin contends that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ "medical lapdog" is giving bad advice to parents in Florida.

A job interview with Donald J. Trump

Writing in an Opinion piece, Villager Marsha Shearer offers a fictional take on a job interview with Donald J. Trump.