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Stellar cast retells beloved story of ‘Fiddler On the Roof’

A sStellar cast is retelling the beloved story of "Fiddler On the Roof." Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there on opening night.

Kidnapping suspect sought refuge at home of widow in The Villages

A kidnapping suspect sought refuge in the home of a widow where he was teargassed and returned fire on a SWAT team during a nearly 24-hour standoff in The Villages.

Villager arrested on DUI charge after crashing golf cart into minivan

A Villager was arrested on a drunk driving charge after crashing her golf cart into a minivan.

Michigan man arrested on drunk driving charge after leaving City Fire

A Michigan man was arrested on a drunk driving charge after leaving a popular nightspot at Lake Sumter Landing.

Villager who violated no contact order arrested after trying to flee from deputy

A Villager who violated a no contact order was arrested after trying to flee from law enforcement.

Tesla driver ticketed after crash sends one person to hospital

The driver of a Tesla was ticketed after a crash sent one person to UF Health-The Villages Hospital.

79-year-old arrested after dispute over dog at Oxford Oaks

A 79-year-old was arrested after a dispute over a dog at Oxford Oaks.

Driver with revoked New York license arrested after traffic stop near Laurel Manor

A driver with a revoked New York license was arrested after a traffic stop near Laurel Manor Recreation Center.

Ex-girlfriend allegedly sets fire to former beau’s new Nike shoes

A vengeful ex-girlfriend allegedly set fire to her former beau’s new Nike shoes.

Female passenger arrested with marijuana after driver flees from traffic stop

A female passenger was arrested with marijuana after a driver fled from the scene of a traffic stop in Wildwood.

Village of Citrus Grove golfer gets first hole-in-one

A Village of Citrus Grove man got his first hole-in-one after 15 years of playing golf. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Advertisement of ‘free golf for life’ is a bunch of hooey

A Village of Hillsborough resident contends that with the golf courses in such poor condition, the advertisement of “free golf for life” is a bunch of hooey.

We need to decrease the vulgarity before someone gets hurt

A Village of St. Charles resident says we need to decrease the vulgarity before someone gets hurt in The Villages.

Florida senators demand plan from Biden to prevent mass influx from Haiti

Florida's two U.S. senators are demanding a plan from Biden to prevent a mass influx from Haiti after the political unrest.

Developer ready to hand off enforcement of rules against children and businesses

The Developer has indicated he is ready to turn over to the community development districts the  enforcement of rules against children and businesses here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

Several executive golf courses are currently closed in The Villages

Several executive golf courses are currently closed in The Villages. We've got the list and the reasons they are closed.

Parade kicks off St. Patrick’s Day in The Villages

Thousands of Villagers participated in this year's St. Patrick's Day Festival at Spanish Springs in The Villages on Sunday. We've got photos and video from the event.

Executive golf maintenance will be among topics at AAC budget workshop

Executive golf maintenance will be among the topics to be discussed this at an Amenity Authority Committee budget workshop.

Villager seeking release from jail after arrest on child porn charges

A Villager is seeking release from jail after his arrest earlier this month on child pornography charges.

Second Historic Side woman charged in Walmart skip scanning theft

A second woman living on the Historic Side of The Villages has been charged in a series of skip scanning thefts at Walmart.

The Doo Wop Project transcends musical  generations

Villages-News.com’s Tony Violanti has a preview of a performance of The Doo Wop Project, coming to The Sharon on March 25.

Priority Pool at country club will be shutting down Monday

A Priority Pool at a country club in The Villages will be shutting down at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18 until further notice.

12,000 Easter eggs to be hunted down by children at local park

More than 12,000 Easter eggs will be hunted down by children at a local park. We've got details about this fun-filled family event.

Village of DeLuna resident gets ‘pickleball hole-in-one’ at Everglades

Diane Lampert of the Village of DeLuna scored a “pickleball hole-in-one” this past week at the courts at Everglades Recreation Center.