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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Intoxicated Summerfield man arrested at bar

An intoxicated Summerfield man was arrested Thursday night after causing a disturbance at a bar.

Matthew Michael Buetow, 39, was taken into custody at about 10 p.m. Thursday at DJ & Gina’s Lounge in Summerfield, according to an incident report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The owner/manager of the bar called law enforcement after Buetow caused a disturbance, the report indicated.

When the deputy arrived, Buetow refused to leave the bar. Buetow resisted arrest and when placed in the patrol car, kicked the rear cage in the vehicle’s interior.

Buetow was booked at the Marion County Jail on charges of trespassing and resisting arrest.

Why are residents paying for advertising on the bridge at Spanish Springs?

A Villager is wondering why amenity money is being used to light up the bridge with advertising for The Villages.

Banning of faith-based Batterers Intervention Program in Florida

In a Letter to the Editor, a reader laments a decision by lawmakers to hand the reins of the Batterers Intervention Programs over to a state agency.

Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel doesn’t recognize Palestinians

A reader from Milwaukee points out that Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel doesn’t recognize the Palestinian people.

Elon Musk has a new puppet

A Village of Santiago resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says it looks like Elon Musk has a new puppet.

If structures are suddenly ‘amenities’ residents will be driven out of The Villages

A Village of Springdale resident fears that if structures like bridges and the Lake Sumter Landing dock are suddenly “amenities” residents will be driven out of The Villages by astronomically high amenity fees.