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Opinions

Opinions and editorials on local events, issues and happenings as reported by Villagers for Villagers in The Villages, Florida. Stories and opinion pieces on local and national news, events and hot topics. Have an opinion you’d like to share with us? Submit it and share it with The Villages community!

Predictions of super-charged hurricane season emphasize need for preparation

A super-charged hurricane season is being predicted with a near-record number of storms possible and that means preparation is more important than ever.

Make plans to visit one of Florida’s great state parks

Residents and their guests are encouraged to visit any of Florida’s great state parks on Memorial Day and will enjoy free admission.

Good news about nuts and peanuts

Nuts are full of fat, but a new study refutes the belief that nuts are fattening and increase risk for diabetes. Dr. Gabe Mirkin has details on the study.

Reminiscing about the good old days and breakfast cereal

Columnist Barry Evans finds himself reminiscing about the good old days and breakfast cereal.

Roman Gabriel and death from ’natural causes’

Roman Gabriel, who was a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at age 83. Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back at his life and career.

Are they so busy building houses that they stopped caring about golf courses?

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Villager wonders if The Villages has gotten so busy building houses that they stopped caring about golf courses.

Eating very fast or eating late at night may increase weight gain

Dr. Gabe Mirkin warns that eating very fast or eating late at night may increase weight gain.

We were pioneers in The Villages back in 2000

Columnist Barry Evans reflects on his pioneer days in The Villages back in 2000.

Appalling and frightening behavior on college campuses

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

Explaining my votes on support for Taiwan, Israel and Ukraine

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

Let me explain Trump Derangement Syndrome

Dr. Tyler S. Nelson of the Village of Rio Grande, writing in an Opinion piece, attempts to explain Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Lifestyle changes can help prevent dementia

A new study found that a two-year program of personalized instruction on specific lifestyle changes helped to delay and prevent loss of memory.

The issue that will decide this election

Villager Marsha Shearer, writing in an Opinion piece, zeroes in on the issue that will decide this presidential election.

Sunlight can provide important health benefits

Dr. Gabe Mirkin writes that getting small amounts of sunlight on your skin for short periods may have some benefits beyond providing vitamin D.

Florida voters will have chance to vote on draconian abortion law

Writing in an Opinion piece, Villager Ash Marwah comments on the decisive vote Floridians will cast on the issue of abortion.

Take steps to protect yourself from skin cancer

Dr. Gabe Mirkin offers important advice about protecting yourself from skin cancer.

Telecommunicators are our unsung heroes

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens.

Today’s generation would be horrified to know we had to crank open car windows

Columnist Barry Evans worries that today’s generation would be horrified to know we had to crank open car windows.

O.J. Simpson died as result of aggressive prostate cancer

Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks at prostate cancer, which claimed the life of NFL Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson. Mirkin offers advice for fending off prostate cancer.

We are so inspired by all our Special Olympics athletes

Attorney General Ashley Moody helped kick off theTorch Run ahead of the 2024 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games.

We all have a responsibility for upkeep on executive golf courses

A Village of Fenney resident, writing in an Opinion piece, says all residents have a responsibility for upkeep on executive golf courses.

O.J. Simpson leaves a complicated legacy, especially in Buffalo

Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti interviewed O.J. Simpson near the end of his career with the Buffalo Bills. Simpson has died of cancer and leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Should a man with no moral compass be leading our nation?

Villager Tom Berge, writing in an Opinion piece, examines former President Trump's desire for "total immunity."

Villagers reminded they should always pick up after their pets

Villagers should always pick up after their pets and properly dispose of pet waste.

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