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The Villages
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

16-year-old Inverness girl killed in accident in Citrus County

A 16-year-old Inverness girl was killed in an accident at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday on State Road 44 in Citrus County.

Ashley Elizabeth Wilson failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into the path of a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Anthony Wayne Jones, 51, of Lecanto, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Wilson died at the scene of the accident.

Jones and a passenger, 17-year-old Bret Allen Jones also of Lecanto, suffered minor injuries.

Golfers deserve six months credit for playing on substandard courses

A Village of Hadley resident contends that golfers deserve a six-month credit for being forced to play on substandard golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Former New Yorkers thrilled about Costco coming to The Villages

Former New Yorkers now living in The Villages thrilled Costco is coming to The Villages.

Golfers teeing off at course that is clearly closed

A Village of Mira Mesa resident, in a Letter to the Editor describes obnoxious behavior by golfers teeing off at a course that is clearly closed.

Be kind on courses and courts in The Villages

A Village of Newell resident, in a Letter to the Editor, is asking his fellow Villagers to be kind to each other on pickleball courts, golf courses and other areas of social activity.

Congressman Daniel Webster a waste of taxpayers’ money

A Village of Palo Alto resident contends that Congressman Daniel Webster is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Read his Letter to the Editor.