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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

Loafer the alligator has become favorite of residents in The Villages

Loafer the alligator has become favorite of residents in The Villages. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Trump is unfit for any office

A Village of Osceola Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, details why he thinks former President Trump is unfit to hold any office.

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.

Mark Kirschenbaum and Dave Saxe having fun in ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’

Mark Kirschenbaum and Dave Saxe are having fun in the production of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there for opening night.

State law would give Tallahassee more control over short-term rentals

A new state law would give Tallahassee more control over short-term rentals, including airbnbs which have become the scourge of many neighborhoods in The Villages.

Villages resident facing DUI charge in 2023 handicapped parking incident

A woman who resides in the Village of St. Johns has been arrested on a warrant charging her with drunk driving in connection with a 2023 handicapped parking incident.

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.

Tractor trailer truck overturns after straying into construction zone on I-75

A tractor trailer truck overturned in the wee hours Monday near Mile Marker 309 on Interstate 75 in Sumter County.

Man showing signs of paranoia jailed after high-speed chase on I-75

A man showing signs of paranoia was arrested after a high-speed chase on Interstate 75 ended in a crash in Sumter County.

Unlicensed driver from Mexico arrested after vehicle crash

An unlicensed driver from Mexico was arrested after a vehicle crash in Lady Lake.

Bomb threat mailed to Wildwood Elementary School deemed hoax by sheriff’s office

A bomb threat that was mailed to Wildwood Elementary School was deemed a hoax after the school was evacuated by law enforcement authorities and searched for several hours on Tuesday.

I don’t think the original Developer saw this coming

A resident of the Village of St. Charles offers his thoughts on deed compliance and the original Developer of The Villages.

Proudly fly the flag in honor of my father’s Navy service

A Village of St. Johns resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says she proudly displays the U.S. Navy flag in honor of her father.