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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Lightning strike suspected of damaging roof at home in The Villages

A lightning strike is suspected of sparking a fire and damaging a roof at a home in The Villages.

81-year-old Villager picked out of lineup by store manager in theft case

An 81-year-old Villager is facing a charge of theft after she was picked out of a photo lineup by a store manager.

Grand reopening date announced for newly renovated executive golf course

A grand reopening date has been set for a newly renovated executive golf course in The Villages.

Unlicensed Guatemalan hit-and-run suspect wants release from jail

An unlicensed Guatemalan involved in a hit-and-run crash that sent a woman to a local hospital wants to be released from jail.

Florida officials take steps to protect 28,000 acres of land and fragile habitat

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet have made an important investment to protect nearly 28,000 acres of Florida’s natural lands and link existing conservation areas.

The world knew we had a strong leader in Trump

A Village of Fernandina resident looks back on the record of former President Trump. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Summerfield woman jailed after brawl with sister over boyfriend

A Summerfield woman was jailed after a brawl with her sister over her boyfriend.

First Responders Recreation Center, pool and putting course to close

The First Responders Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities, family pool, and Stars and Stripes Putting Courses will be closed for quarterly maintenance.

AMAC will offer sessions about steps to take in case of sudden death

The Association of Mature Americans will offer two upcoming sessions about the important steps to take in case of sudden death.

Villager keeps eye on the ball with alligator nearby

A Villager played it cool and kept her eye on the ball when she was golfing with an alligator nearby. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Villager all smiles after getting his first hole-in-one

Jerry Meyer of the Village of Calumet Grove recently celebrated his first hole-in-one. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Neglect of golf course maintenance now costing us millions of dollars

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. Charles resident argues that neglect of golf course maintenance is now costing residents millions of dollars.

Karen says her intent has been misinterpreted

A Village of Belle Aire resident who stirred quite a discussion with a previous Letter to the Editor, follows up to say that her intent was misinterpreted.

Bicyclist struck and killed during early morning ride on County Road 42

A bicyclist was struck and killed during an early morning ride on County Road 42 in Marion County.

Villager operating business at his home under more pressure from county

Sumter County is seeking a permanent injunction to close down a golf cart repair and resale business operating out of a Village of Sanibel home.

Villager who drank margaritas arrested after leaving country club

A Villager who drank margaritas was arrested after leaving a country club.

Unlicensed Venezuelan driver claims he’s driving for ride-share app

An unlicensed Venezuelan driver claimed he has been driving for a ride-share app when he was arrested after a traffic stop at Wawa in Oxford.

Sumter County hoping to shut down internet cafe operating without permit

Sumter County is seeking to close a Wildwood internet cafe that the county claims has continued to operate for two years without a permit.

Man driving for 13 years without license arrested in restaurant parking lot

A man who admitted he has been driving for 13 years without a license was arrested after a traffic stop in a restaurant parking lot in The Villages.

County buildings to be named in honor of two devoted public servants

Sumter County commissioners voted Tuesday night to name two buildings after longtime county employees.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Rohan Recreation Center and sports pool will be closed Friday

The Rohan Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities and sports pool will be closed for quarterly maintenance on Friday.

Golfer gets second hole-in-one since moving to The Villages

A Village of Pine Ridge man got his second hole-in-one since moving to The Villages in September. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com