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The Villages
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Senate committee to consider legalization of open carry in Florida

The Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering a measure which which would provide for the the expansion of gun owners’ rights and legalize open carry in Florida. 

If passed, the bill would allow Florida’s 1.7 million concealed carry permit holders to openly carry their firearms.

The legislation would also eliminate gun-free zones in places like secondary schools, local centers and government meeting areas. 

The bill, to be considered next week, would not allow CCW permit holders to carry their firearms on college or athletic events and restrictions would still exist on carrying guns to restaurants and bars.  Any permit holder in violation of the restrictions in the bill would face a misdemeanor charge. 

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.

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.

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.