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Suspect jailed after violent attack sends girlfriend to hospital

A suspect has been jailed after an alleged attack sent his girlfriend to the hospital.

Alligator enjoys a lazy day in The Villages

Craig Henry shared this photo of an alligator enjoying a lazy, sunny morning in The Villages. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Foursome claims championship of St. Simon’s Bocce League

A foursome has claimed the championship of the 2024 St. Simon’s Bocce League. Share news of your sports victories at news@villages-news.com

Florida voters will have chance to vote on draconian abortion law

Writing in an Opinion piece, Villager Ash Marwah comments on the decisive vote Floridians will cast on the issue of abortion.

The press is biased against Trump

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Osceola Hills makes the case that the press is biased against former President Trump.

Former Morse South Gate attendant offers a little perspective

A former Morse South Gate attendant, in a Letter to the Editor, offers a little perspective after another letter writer was critical of attendants working that gate.

A lot of our presidents have committed adultery

A Village of Piedmont resident responds to Ralph Bennett’s assertion that Donald Trump is a fake Christian and she claims that many of our presidents have committed adultery. Read her Letter to the Editor.

Webster votes for legislation holding Iran accountable for attack on Israel

Congressman Daniel Webster has voted for legislation holding Iran accountable for its attack on Israel.

Hoarding son won’t be prosecuted for alleged abuse of mother

A son whose hoarding has become notorious in The Villages won’t be prosecuted for allegedly abusing his mother.

New restaurant and CVS now open at increasingly busy intersection

A new restaurant and a CVS pharmacy are now open at an increasingly busy intersection.

Attorney ordered to stay off booze after disorderly intoxication arrest

An attorney has been ordered to stay off booze after a disorderly intoxication arrest.

Wife arrested after allegedly attacking husband playing on his computer

A wife was arrested after allegedly attacking her husband who was playing on his computer.

Oxford man arrested with drugs after leaving Wawa parking lot

An Oxford man was arrested with drugs after leaving a Wawa parking lot.

Homeless man with history of strange behavior caught trespassing

A homeless man with a history of strange behavior has been arrested on a trespassing charge.

Residents invited to enjoy spring art show Saturday at Colony Cottage

Residents are invited to enjoy the spring art show Saturday at Colony Cottage Recreation Center.

Remembering a legendary alligator who was looking for love

Jennifer Meddick of the Village of Collier has fond memories of Larry, a legendary alligator who lived in The Villages.

Truman Recreation Center and family pool will be closed Friday

The Truman Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities and family pool will be closed for maintenance Friday, April 19.

DeSantis’ extreme agenda pushing medical providers out of Florida

A Village of Santo Domingo resident, in a Letter to the Editor, warns that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ extreme agenda is pushing medical providers out of Florida.

Villager gets first hole-in-one while golfing at Mickylee Pitch & Putt

Bonnie Ennis got her first hole-in-one at Hole #15 at the Mickylee Pitch & Putt Course. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Traffic congestion makes it a long haul to Villages High School at Middleton

A parent of a student at The Villages High School at Middleton says it’s a long haul through heavy traffic to get back and forth to the new campus.

George Washington tried to warn us

A reader from Stonecrest, in a Letter to the Editor, reminds us of words of warning from George Washington.

Take steps to protect yourself from skin cancer

Dr. Gabe Mirkin offers important advice about protecting yourself from skin cancer.

Villager arrested after visit to his neighborhood swimming pool

A Villager was arrested after a visit to his neighborhood swimming pool.

Villager charged in fraudulent worker’s comp claim against employer

A Village of Chitty Chatty man has been charged with pursuing a fraudulent worker’s compensation claim against his former employer.