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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Gov. Rick Scott at 45 percent approval rating in new poll

Gov. Rick Scott's poll numbers have improved somewhat from earlier this summer.
Gov. Rick Scott’s poll numbers have improved somewhat from earlier this summer.

Gov. Rick Scott has a 45 percent approval rating with Florida voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released on Tuesday.

Forty-four percent of those polled said they do not have a favorable view of the way the governor is leading the state.

His rating has improved from a Quinnipac poll taken in June. Then Scott was at a 39 percent approval rating.

A Quinnipiac University official indicated Scott may have benefitted by being out of the limelight recently.

Resident thrilled about Costco coming to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Polo Ridge resident says she is thrilled that Costco Wholesale is coming to The Villages.

We need sidewalks and safe places to walk in The Villages

A new resident of The Villages, in a Letter to the Editor, expresses disappointment in the lack of safe places to walk in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

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.