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Theft suspect loads shovels into truck parked in fire lane at Home Depot

A theft suspect was arrested after loading shovels into a truck parked in the fire lane at Home Depot.

Wildwood man who lost license in 1999 caught back behind wheel

A Wildwood man who lost his driver’s license in 1999 landed behind bars after he was caught back behind the wheel.

Pimlico Recreation Center and family pool will be closed Monday

The Pimlico Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor Facilities and family pool will be closed for maintenance on Monday, April 29.

Frustrated non-English-speaking suspect admits to damaging entrance gate

A frustrated non-English-speaking suspect has admitted to damaging the entrance gate to the Parkwood community in Oxford.

Spanish Moss Recreation Center pickleball courts will be closed

The Spanish Moss Recreation Center pickleball courts will be closed for maintenance. We've got the dates.

Appalling and frightening behavior on college campuses

Villager Susan Koffman, writing in an Opinion piece, contends that what is going on on college campuses today is appalling and frightening.

What’s the real story when it comes to golf courses in The Villages?

A Village of Hadley resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says he is trying to get to the bottom of the reason for the problems at golf courses in The Villages.

Golfer keeps his cool in spite of nearby alligator

This golfer was not rattled by a nearby alligator on the Bonifay Country Club golf course. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Why can’t The Villages get a Trader Joe’s?

A reader from Summerfield says that The Villages has done a great job of reeling in businesses, but can’t seem to land a Trader Joe’s.

Here’s the Secret Recipe when it comes to The Villages

Is there a Secret Recipe when it comes to The Villages? A Village of Fenney resident thinks so and he’s ready to offer his observations in a Letter to the Editor.

Neighbors fear treehouse resort will create Tarzan-like environment

Sumter County commissioners on a 4-1 vote approved a treehouse resort over neighbors’ fears it will create a Tarzan-like environment.

Villager allegedly chokes wife who brought up resort vacation plans

A Villager allegedly choked his wife after she brought up resort vacation plans.

Deputies track down suspect with long history of stealing from Lowe’s

Deputies have tracked down a suspect with a long history of stealing from Lowe’s home improvement stores.

Beloved entertainer Sandie Hawthorne to take stage for last time

Sandie Hawthorne is ready to face the final curtain. It happens this week when she appears in the play “Old Hams.”

Villagers living in Marion County invited to poll watching training course

Villagers living in Marion County are invited to participate in a poll watching training course.

Work set this week at Sugar Cane air gun range and parking lot

Work is set this week at the Sugar Cane Postal Station and Recreation Center that will include the closure of the air gun range.

High school football standout who dreamed of playing in NFL lands in jail

A high school football standout who dreamed of playing in the National Football League has been sentenced to eight days in jail.

Explaining my votes on support for Taiwan, Israel and Ukraine

Congressman Daniel Webster explains his votes on support for Taiwan, Israel and Ukraine.

Check out video of alligator taking a stroll on golf course in The Villages

Check out this video of an alligator taking a stroll on a golf course in The Villages. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Villager gets first hole-in-one after golfing for 46 years

A Villager got his first hole-in-one after golfing for 46 years. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Vietnam veterans grateful for community support

An official with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036 is grateful for community support. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Serious top-down management failure in The Villages

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Collier resident has been studying the golf course crisis in The Villages and has concluded there has been a serious top-down management failure.

Suspect sought after using sledgehammer to break into Best Buy

The Lady Lake Police Department is seeking help from the public in the search for a suspect who used a sledgehammer to break into Best Buy at Village Crossroads.

Let them keep the fence!

A Village of Palo Alto resident, in a Letter to the Editor, expresses support for a couple in The Villages fighting to keep a fence to keep out elements of the outside world.