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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!

Telecommunicators are our unsung heroes

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens.

Today’s generation would be horrified to know we had to crank open car windows

Columnist Barry Evans worries that today’s generation would be horrified to know we had to crank open car windows.

O.J. Simpson died as result of aggressive prostate cancer

Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks at prostate cancer, which claimed the life of NFL Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson. Mirkin offers advice for fending off prostate cancer.

We are so inspired by all our Special Olympics athletes

Attorney General Ashley Moody helped kick off theTorch Run ahead of the 2024 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games.

We all have a responsibility for upkeep on executive golf courses

A Village of Fenney resident, writing in an Opinion piece, says all residents have a responsibility for upkeep on executive golf courses.

O.J. Simpson leaves a complicated legacy, especially in Buffalo

Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti interviewed O.J. Simpson near the end of his career with the Buffalo Bills. Simpson has died of cancer and leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Should a man with no moral compass be leading our nation?

Villager Tom Berge, writing in an Opinion piece, examines former President Trump's desire for "total immunity."

Villagers reminded they should always pick up after their pets

Villagers should always pick up after their pets and properly dispose of pet waste.

Many diabetics do not know they have diabetes

Dr. Gabe Mirkin advises that everyone should get vitamin B12 and vitamin D tests on their routine medical blood tests, particularly if you have diabetes or have risk factors for diabetes.

What happened to the tangerines?

Columnist Barry Evans is back and he's been wondering, whatever happened to the tangerines?

Standing together to keep Florida on the right track

This week Attorney General Ashley Moody stood with more than 30 Florida Sheriffs and the Florida Chamber of Commerce to deliver an important message.

My observations at newly renovated golf course

A Villager recently played a renovated golf course, and he has some observations to make about it.

State providing relief to commuters who rely on Florida’s toll roads

The state will again be providing relief to commuters who rely on Florida’s toll roads.

Distracted driving can be deadly on Florida roadways

Distracted driving can be deadly on Florida roadways. The numbers tell the terrible tale.

Beyonce’ meets the Beatles on new album, ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyonce’ meets the Beatles on her new album, “Cowboy Carter.” Tony Violanti offers his take on the updated version of "Blackbird."

Developer should pay for golf course renovations not amenity fees

Village of Pine Ridge resident Gerry Katz argues the Developer should pay for the millions in planned golf course renovations rather than using amenity fees paid by residents.

United States must stand with Israel against evil Hamas terrorism

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and contends the United States must stand firm against Hamas.

Don’t fall victim to scammers this tax season

Attorney General Ashley Moody is helping Floridians avoid getting scammed this tax season.

This election is America’s most important election ever

A resident of The Villages, writing in an Opinion piece, contends this year’s election will be America’s most important election ever.

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.

Scott leads bipartisan effort to improve security at federal buildings

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is leading a bipartisan effort to improve security at federal buildings, for both the public and the people who work there.

Fighting Biden’s war on American energy

In his weekly update from Washington D.C., Congressman Daniel Webster contends that President Biden’s anti-American energy policies have devastated our country’s energy production.

Slow down and be safe during Morse Boulevard bridge work

Everybody needs to slow down and be safe during work taking place this week on the Morse Boulevard bridge.

What do Americans deserve to know about their presidents’ health?

What do Americans deserve to know about their presidents’ health? Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back on the president who was probably the sickest.

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